I know last month, I told everyone here about my engagement. I realized that I never really mentioned anything beyond that, about any plans we've made so I would just like to keep my friends on the prairie up to date on this big event in my life :)
We are hoping to get married in September of 2009 - yep, 2 years away. We just figured that since I'm trying to finish up school this year, it would be easier to save the money we'll need with two years. We are pretty sure we've found the hall we want to have the reception at and are going to go for a "walk through" before the end of the year, but they don't book for 2009 until 2008 so we have to wait on that. The church, I'm pretty sure, will book in advance and even though I don't belong to the same parish anymore, my mother has her heart set on me getting married in the church I grew up in, so for her we're going to try to make those arrangements. Also, Mike and I went to the same HS and were actually in a class together taught by a priest that we were both really fond of. He has since transferred to another state, but we are hoping we can convince him to come back for the ceremony.
Lastly, and most importantly - my color for my bridesmaids will most likely be blue. :haha:
So, I guess I don't really have any definite things planned out yet, but we are definitely working on them
Okay, now I will go to bed! :sleep:
"It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong."
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:08 am
Congrats Christina. Two years may seem like a long way off but the planning will keep you busy enough so that they will pass by quickly. My brother got married in late September and the colours outdoors were really amazing. We were dressed in navy with orange flowers that matched the trees. I wish you all the best as you continue to plan and make preperations. Have fun!
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:00 am
Awww Christina, how exciting for you to be planning your wedding. It does take up a lot of time, so putting the date 2 years from now will be a great help. Whatever you do in the next 2 years, remember to take time out for YOU and for the two of you to take some WE time. In all the planning, it is easy to lose yourself as a person and/or lose yourselves as a couple. Enjoy your time and may God bless your marriage!
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:42 pm
Aww, that is so exciting!!!! The time will just fly by, you'll see!
Beckie
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:18 pm
Congrats
Lori Ingalls Friend for Life
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:46 pm
I hope all your plans for the church and priest work out for you. I know that will help to make the day extra special for you.
bethandmanly Dean's Dedicated Diva
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:03 pm
Oh my gosh, I don't remember this. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so excited for you. The time will fly by. I hope all your plans work out, but if not, it's only one day in the rest of your lives.
Good luck with the planning.
Cheryl
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:27 pm
That's so great, Christina. I hope you thoroughly enjoy all of the planning and preparation, and that you're able to convince your special priest to come do the ceremony. {{{Christina}}}
Vanesa Ingalls Friend for Life
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:55 pm
Go on, Christina...and CONGRATS! I'm very happy for you. I think that two years is a good amount of time to get things well done. I know your priest will be there, and that you'll begin a nice, exciting life with your beloved one. :woohooo: :cheers16:
Oh...by the way...Did you remember which young girl from a very praized TV Show was forced to wait two years before she could marry, but his father was nice enough to short the marriage by a year? But I know your case is different, since you and your futur husband had fixed the date all by yourselves!
Vanesa.
pamh36 Ingalls Friend for Life
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:22 am
Congratulations, Christina!! I am so excited for you. :)
Two years will be here before you know it! I think that is perfect, since you will have this year to focus on finishing school; then you will have another whole year to take care of wedding preparations. Without, hopefully having too much stress. I only gave myself 6 months and I did indeed have some stress trying to pull everything together, but it did work out.
Have fun with the planning! :)
Rob Nip it in the bud!
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:50 am
Very happy news, Christina! Congratulations! :cheer42:
emilyanneoftheprairie Sid's Girl
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:57 am
awww congratulations!
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JW Isaiah Edwards
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:50 am
Well Have fun lol My Brother Got Married in May but it did't work nice with the Pictuers it was Raining so we had to take them inside at least the ones of the Groom and Bride and after the Wedding it had stop so we toke the Family Pictuers out side and my Sister who got married in November so it was SOOO Cold we had to take em inside too i guess it would have look wierd if the Bride Wore a Jacket lol
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:46 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:50 am
Congrats! With two years of time you can really enjoy the preparations.
Amy Somewhere in Time
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:43 am
Christina, two years seems like a long time right now, but I assure, it will go FAST! You'll actually appreciate having all this time to plan...I ended up post-poning my wedding because we weren't ready! I underestimated how much time it takes!! Take this time to prepare as much as you can early, so that it's FUN and not stressful. It should be a time to be 'celebrated', not a chore, as it seems so many brides seem to make it. Congrats again!
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Misti Red Hummingbird
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Subject: Re: Wedding plans Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:41 am
ChristinaAL wrote:
Lastly, and most importantly - my color for my bridesmaids will most likely be blue. :haha:
Congrats, Christina! Everyone is right; it will fly by. BTW, Rhonda and I look smashing in blue! HINT, HINT!
"I would fight for you - I'd lie for you - walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you..."
Lastly, and most importantly - my color for my bridesmaids will most likely be blue. :haha:
Congrats, Christina! Everyone is right; it will fly by. BTW, Rhonda and I look smashing in blue! HINT, HINT!
If I had my way, all my prairie pals would be flown out to my wedding, which would take place at one of the LIW sites! LOL thank you all so much for the comments, I posted about a month ago when we got engaged but things have been so hectic I probably hadn't spoken about it with some of you and I know how hard it is trying to keep up with everything on here. Thank you very much for the sweet comments :)
We are hoping that 2 years will make things a little less stressful, and give us time to save the money we'll need while still having time to go out once in awhile when we want to (like what you were saying about "us" time, Rhonda). And hopefully the extra time will prevent me from turning into a "bridezilla". Has anyone ever watched that show? I told Mike that if they paid for our wedding, I would go on the show and run around crazy yelling at people.
Vanesa, you're very right about a certain girl also waiting 2 years to get married! I hadn't even thought of that
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You'll have plenty of time in 2 years Christina, pace yourself so you won't get too stressed out on that big day. We're all very happy for you!! :woohooo:
"Within the heart of every stray, lies the singular desire to be loved."
Of course I will post pictures when the big day finally comes. Thank you for your sweet comments I love my prairie friends!! ::hugs::
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Awww Christina, how exciting for you to be planning your wedding. It does take up a lot of time, so putting the date 2 years from now will be a great help. Whatever you do in the next 2 years, remember to take time out for YOU and for the two of you to take some WE time. In all the planning, it is easy to lose yourself as a person and/or lose yourselves as a couple. Enjoy your time and may God bless your marriage! 
Congrats again!
