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Slowly but surely we are getting this thing planned!

Last weekend I went dress shopping with my Mom, Tia (aunt Carmen) and Sandy (MOH). After trying on what felt like 100, I finally found one that I just fell in love with. To be honest, I really didn't want to take it off. :) It was a lot of fun spending time with the girls, and I don't think I have ever felt more beautiful. It has also been great fun torturing Kyle with knowing about something he doesn't.

Just this morning we solidified the roles of all the Groom's cousins in the wedding. We are really excited for all of them to be a part of our day. (See the sweet pictures below.)
Flower Girl: Katy Baker
Ring Bearer: Derek Baker
Candle Lighter: Jenna Baker
Ushers: Mitchell Rogers and Bradley Cook
Guest book and Gift attendants: Marlee Rogers and Haley Cook

I am starting to feel like all of us are coming together and I love being a part of this new family that Kyle and I are joining. If nothing else I am sure that there is going to be a lot of love and fun around on our wedding day.

*This blogging thing is kind of fun. You may be reading more from me in the future :)

-Marcela (The bride)

Flower Girl: Katy Baker

Ring Bearer: Derek Baker

Candle Lighter: Jenna Baker

Ushers: Bradley Cook (l) and Mitchell Rogers (r) (Boo Drew)

Guest book and Gift attendants: Haley Cook (l) and Marlee Rogers (r)

Of Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

Some of you have probably been wondering who will be in the wedding party. Well, wait no longer. Marcela has chosen roommate and long-time friend Sandy Sauer as her Maid of Honor, while I will go with my younger (but taller) brother Drew. High-school friends Erin Adriance and Lindsey Mack and co-worker Kristin Mills round out Marcela's ladies. High-school (and earlier) friends David Borgerding and Sean Kosednar as well as Marcela's brother Michael will be Kyle's attendants.

We're very excited about having all of them join us for our special day (and some fun times and work before and after). Thanks to the eight of you for being there for us!

Honeymoon Anyone?

Here's a picture of us from the top of the downtown library. That's my apartment building behind us. She makes me look good huh? So this post is all about you guys for a change. Instead of reading and getting excited for us, we want some help. We've got this thing called a honeymoon coming up, and we're not really sure where we want to go.

If you were the two of us, where would you go? Where did you go on yours? Do you have any crazy stories? Share your thoughts and memories in the comments section below!

We've Picked a Venue!

Woah it's been too long since I've been on here! Sorry for those of you checking everyday (Flex) and, until now, seeing nothing new (though I'm sure you didn't mind that cute picture of us to brighten your day a bit. Anyway, we've selected a venue for both our ceremony and reception!!! Exciting stuff. Both events will take place at Club 1000 in downtown Kansas City. The venue is two blocks west of Kyle's apartment at the corner of 10th street and Broadway. For those of you that know KC well, it's right above where the Tanner's used to be (for those of you from out of town, Tanner's is [was] a bar).

We love the romanticism and loft-like feel of the space. With candle light and a little love (which we'll be providing tons of that night), it will be a perfect venue. Now on to figure out the other tiny details. According to TheKnot.com, we only have 184 things to do and only 302 days to do them. We're going to be BUSY! Sorry for taking so long to update you guys. Hopefully you can forgive me.

The Video

So, we (and by we, I mean Kyle) used this thing called a video camera on Christmas Eve prior to the proposal. I got a little dorky, but hey, what can you do? This is pretty much a chronicle of the night from the time Marcela left my parents house around 5 p.m. to midnight when she returned, with help, so that I could ask her to marry me. You've already read what I wrote, but now you can see the setup, the nerves and the reaction (kind of, because it's a little bit dark) to the question. Enjoy :)

Random Pic 1

She's really pretty.

Happy New Year to All!

This is cute, and we both like penguins.

Have a great 2009! This will certainly be an exciting one for the both of us. Anyone do anything fun for new year's last night? Tell us in the comments section below. We attended a little function at the Uptown Theater in KCMO. Lots of music, dancing and a couple of drinks. Don't worry, we got a taxi ride home!

Us last night. Aren't we adorable? (Especially the one on the right.)