That Dress

It finally has happened!!

With no further avail, I have found my wedding dress! Finally!

Michele and I found her hanging in a little shop in a cute little downtown area of Tonawanda, NY last Sunday afternoon. I just had to have her.

Many thanks to Michele for helping me out on the day with the big decision. It couldn't have been done without you!!!

Love The One Who Wears Your Ring

'On your wedding day, God loaned you his work of art: an intricately crafted, precisely formed masterpiece. He entrusted you with a one-of-a-kind creation. Value her. Honor him.

...Make your wife the object of your highest devotion. Make your husband the recipient of your deepest passion. Love the one who wears your ring.'

-Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants

The Reception

The Ball's Falls Centre for Conservation. This is where we will be holding the reception.

The Centre is a brand new building, construction was finished just in early March, and will be open to the public in May.

Below is some of the literature provided on the Ball's Falls Conservation Website. It describes the Centre; its purposes and functions. We will not be holding the reception in a gallery, rather in the 'Multi-Purpose Room' that has a large patio out the back.

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"The Ball’s Falls Centre for Conservation will provide a necessary community resource that will highlight the Niagara Peninsula’s cultural history, historical settlement, industrial development and their related impact on the watershed. Increased interactive programming and a broadened scope of events will bring economic benefits to the region of Niagara as a result of increased tourism.

It will house galleries and exhibits, provide information and connect you to the Ball’s Falls experience. Its architecture alone makes the Centre stand out, and indeed the building itself is part of the overall experience.

The Ball's Falls Centre for Conservation is being designed to follow the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green build rating system and is striving to achieve a Gold certification. LEED is an assessment tool to evaluate and promote sustainable design and practices that limit the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants.

The Galleries will feature both permanent displays and traveling exhibits that use interactive technology, video display terminals, and even a live web cam broadcast. Here you will find an exhibit that simulates a flight above the Twenty Valley, a display that gives a real time view of the sights and sounds of nature, and an experience that replicates walking the watershed."
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To visit the Centre for Conservation, here is the address and map.

Engagement Party a Success!

We are very thankful to report a strong success in our engagement party!

Everyone thought it a smart idea for the family members and wedding party to get acquainted and just hang out, so we held a little party for this to happen. Last Sunday from 3 - 6 was a huge success, and we have many people to thank.

First off, Hayley for hosting the party, and her parents for lending us the use of their house in Oakville. This provided us with neutral ground to meet on and a beautiful atmosphere. Hayley, props to your gluten-free cooking and amazing hostess skills. You are an A+ bridesmaid and friend to Andrew and I. Your parents are so gracious and giving, thanks Debbie and Scott!

My parents for buying and bringing lots of the food (shared with Hayley). Mom and Dad this couldn't have been done with out you.

My sister Milja for making and bringing the beautiful cake (which was very tasty too) and for putting together the game that definitely broke the ice! It all means a lot to us.

And of course everyone else for coming and playing the game and for all your beautiful gifts. It means a lot to us for you to give so much to Andrew and I and help us along in planning the day. We are so thankful to have you in our lives, and especially at this time.

Thanks again.

September Fifth, Two-Thousand and Eight

Ladies and Gents,

Please remember to book off Friday September 5th 2008 in your calendars! Andrew and I will be having our wedding that evening. We will be having a later-ish ceremony, I'll be walking down the aisle around 5ish we think, dinner say for 6:30 - of course that is subject to change.

So plans are coming along, I've been dress shopping - and consequently hate everything I've found! I know I'm indecisive, but at least I definitely know what I don't want in a dress.

We also have booked our photographer (Stec Photography), caterer (Rosalie's in St. Catharines) and venue (Ball's Falls Centre for Conservation). I'll post about these as well.

Andrew and I took a drive through Jordan (the small town just before St. Catharines on the QEW where Ball's Falls is located) to look for cute little churches. We've found 2 that are workable, and are also investigating some in St. Catharines. If you have any suggestions, of course you are welcome to post them!

We are happy to announce these new advancements!!! Any advice or input or questions are always welcome. We love hearing from you all.

With Love,
Andrew and Megan