Guestbook
posted by Aunt Leah and Uncle Mike on 10/18/08 at 10:32 PM
What a terrific wedding, what a fun party. Everything was fantastic. Mr. Stacey's pre-release photos are tremendous, especially of the interior of St. John's and Mary's "verge of tears" photo. Great stuff to help you remember a great day. We were so happy to be a part of such a joyous event. God's blessings on you both in the days ahead.
posted by Linda Romo on 9/17/08 at 1:40 PM
I can hardly contain my excitement!!! It is going to be so much fun, a mini-vacation for Pedro and I! I'm looking forward to everything!! yay :)
posted by Kristen G. on 7/24/08 at 7:49 PM
Mary,
I was so excited when I heard about your engagement. Your website is awesome! It was great to read your engagement story and learn more about you and Jack. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the shower!
I was so excited when I heard about your engagement. Your website is awesome! It was great to read your engagement story and learn more about you and Jack. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the shower!
posted by Jim Sobczak on 7/24/08 at 4:09 PM
Sitting here recovering from a bout of cellulitus Have no idea how I got it but it is serious stuff if left untreated Two antibiotics and mandatory sitting laying with feet elevated even when sleeping.
Mom and I had so much fun in Spokane with you two at breakfast, dinner at the Falls and the wineries. The dance was great. Read the blog and got fully caught up in the planning. Great job you two, what a team! Looking forward to all the activities. Love you both.
Dab
Mom and I had so much fun in Spokane with you two at breakfast, dinner at the Falls and the wineries. The dance was great. Read the blog and got fully caught up in the planning. Great job you two, what a team! Looking forward to all the activities. Love you both.
Dab
posted by Sam Kurkjian and Mandi Minster on 7/18/08 at 3:50 PM
Hey! What a cute engagement story! Sam and I just wanted to come on here and check this all out and we are so excited for you two! We will see you at the shower!
posted by Aunt Lorrie on 7/17/08 at 4:23 AM
Oh Mary I'm so excited that your dress is in. Seems like we just went through all this at our house! Can't wait to see a picture of you in it. You will be a very beautiful bride!
Love you, Aunt Lorrie
Love you, Aunt Lorrie
posted by Loveleen on 7/7/08 at 9:50 AM
Mary,
I cannot believe how organized you are?!?? I am falling apart and I have more than enough time until my wedding!
We cant wait to celebrate with you guys!
Lovleen and Joe
I cannot believe how organized you are?!?? I am falling apart and I have more than enough time until my wedding!
We cant wait to celebrate with you guys!
Lovleen and Joe
posted by mommie S. on 5/13/08 at 4:08 PM
Just a little note to try to encourage you two to remain calm in the face of all the wedding details. I think your choice of the girls dresses is fab and your color choice, too. I know planning for a wedding can be a big pain in the neck but, so far, I'm having a blast. Hope the same is true for you. More later.
posted by Regine Desruisseaux on 5/8/08 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations, Mary (and Jack)! Happy to hear that you are doing well! God Bless your engagement and marriage. Best of Luck!
posted by Little Amy on 4/8/08 at 12:51 AM
Horray!!! Congrats girly!! I'm so excited to for you two and I can't wait to meet the fella! And to finally see the windy city again!!! yahoo! love you!
posted by Aunt Leah on 4/1/08 at 6:33 PM
To Mom Minster: Knee surgery??? I'm with ya. And I'm pretty sure my stress fracture should be cleared up by then. Please keep us informed as to your progress.
Mary: Heard you picked out your dress. I love wedding dresses. Got pictures?
Is there going to be a registry linked on this site?
Mary: Heard you picked out your dress. I love wedding dresses. Got pictures?
Is there going to be a registry linked on this site?
posted by Barbara Minster on 2/27/08 at 10:31 PM
Dear Mary and Jack,
We're so happy you've found a place that you both really like. I hope the stress levels calm down a bit now. As for me, I'm viewing tomorrow's knee surgery as preparation to dance at your wedding. I'll surely be ready to party by then.
love to both,
Mom Minster
We're so happy you've found a place that you both really like. I hope the stress levels calm down a bit now. As for me, I'm viewing tomorrow's knee surgery as preparation to dance at your wedding. I'll surely be ready to party by then.
love to both,
Mom Minster
posted by Liisa (Andersson) Gent on 1/17/08 at 1:30 PM
Wow! What a great story! I love all the pre-planning, Jack! So many good tie-ins for the big moment! Congrats to both of you - good luck planning - this is such an exciting time!!
Liisa
Liisa
posted by Karen Poetzel on 1/13/08 at 10:15 PM
Congratulations!!! What a great story :) Best wishes to the both of you!
posted by Erica Pepper on 1/13/08 at 4:51 PM
What a cute story! I'm so happy for you two. You deserve the best :)
posted by Aunt Leah on 1/9/08 at 1:58 PM
What a great engagement story. Jackson, you are sooo clever and romantic.
posted by Cousin Clare on 1/8/08 at 11:08 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! All the way from Southern California! I can't wait to come visit you for the wedding! I can't believe everyone is growing up so fast and getting married! I am so happy for you and know that God will take care of both of you and your new journey together! LOVE YOU! ~Clare
posted by Nichole on 1/2/08 at 1:20 PM
I'm so excited for you and your families! Each family is gaining such a wonderful addition! I feel like I've been here from the start and I am tickled PINK that you both have chosen to spend forever together! Love you both!!
posted by Lara on 1/1/08 at 5:58 PM
Hey you two!
Well thanks for the email letting us know of your exciting news!
Can't wait to make the trip up for the big day... let us know when you have a date so we can make plans!
And Jack- just a word to the wise... wedding planning DOES make a woman a little nutso at times so be prepared!
good luck planning and CONGRATS!!!!
love from TX- Lara,Sam, Luke and Emily
Well thanks for the email letting us know of your exciting news!
Can't wait to make the trip up for the big day... let us know when you have a date so we can make plans!
And Jack- just a word to the wise... wedding planning DOES make a woman a little nutso at times so be prepared!
good luck planning and CONGRATS!!!!
love from TX- Lara,Sam, Luke and Emily
posted by Steve on 1/1/08 at 10:20 AM
Wow, I'm so excited for you guys! I'm also very, very blessed to have been a small part of the planning for the engagement. I'm so glad I didn't mess up the candy machine (although it was a close call!)
I look forward to the wedding and I wish you both the happiest of times! I love you guys!
I look forward to the wedding and I wish you both the happiest of times! I love you guys!
posted by Katie Mac on 12/30/07 at 1:50 PM
Congrats! Congrats! I so happy for the both of you and can't wait for the BIG day! I may have the pull out the splitz for you Mar!
posted by Linda on 12/29/07 at 10:30 PM
That quiz was hard!! I didn't do too well....ha ha.
The website is cute! Congrats again and I'm looking forward to making a trip out to Chicago!!
The website is cute! Congrats again and I'm looking forward to making a trip out to Chicago!!
posted by Mom Minster on 12/28/07 at 9:27 PM
Jack and Mary,
Dad and I are thrilled that you two are ready to take this step. We know much thought has gone into it and probably lots of prayer. Our baby is all grown up! (Sorry, Jack, couldn't resist.) Mary - there couldn't be a better partner for our son and we love you already. Looking forward to celebrating every bit of the upcoming excitement and we wish you a long and blessed married life.
Love,
Mom Minster
Dad and I are thrilled that you two are ready to take this step. We know much thought has gone into it and probably lots of prayer. Our baby is all grown up! (Sorry, Jack, couldn't resist.) Mary - there couldn't be a better partner for our son and we love you already. Looking forward to celebrating every bit of the upcoming excitement and we wish you a long and blessed married life.
Love,
Mom Minster
posted by Sandy, Pete & James on 12/28/07 at 12:47 PM
"Marriage...Joy is the start of it, Sharing is a part of it, Love is the heart of it.
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!!!
Congratulations!
P.S. I love the romantic mystery of the gumball machine:)
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!!!
Congratulations!
P.S. I love the romantic mystery of the gumball machine:)
posted by Cousin Ken on 12/28/07 at 12:53 AM
Congrats to both of you. I think that you are perfect for each other. What's with the gumball machine in the pictures? Is that where you got the ring?
posted by Begola on 12/27/07 at 8:46 PM
Congrats Jack and Mary on your engagement. We are very excited for you guys! Take care and have a great new year together!
posted by Megan on 12/27/07 at 8:30 PM
Jack and Mary,
Another big congratulations love birds! It's great to see you both so happy looking towards your future together. Can't wait to hear more details about the wedding as the plans begin to unfold!
Another big congratulations love birds! It's great to see you both so happy looking towards your future together. Can't wait to hear more details about the wedding as the plans begin to unfold!
posted by Fuller on 12/27/07 at 8:08 PM
Jack & Mary,
That is great news! I hope this doesn't put an end to our late night Little Chef forays! Enjoy the holiday season!
That is great news! I hope this doesn't put an end to our late night Little Chef forays! Enjoy the holiday season!
posted by Kristen (and Jay) on 12/27/07 at 3:23 PM
I am so excited for both of you! I cannot believe this is the first I am hearing of this! Shame on you, Miss Mary! I am so sorry Jay and I are sick because we would have loved to have gone out to celebrate with you both! Can't wait to hear about all the plans! Lots of love and blessings to you both.
posted by Liz Phillips on 12/27/07 at 11:07 AM
We are all so thrilled about this fantastic news. Mary has been a part of our family for several years now, and we couldn't be happier to welcome her "officially" with open arms! I am so happy to see my wonderful baby brother in love with such an amazing woman, and I know that you both will have an incredible life together (that we look forward to sharing in!)
posted by Joe and Ania on 12/27/07 at 10:06 AM
Mary and Jack,
Our sincerest congratulations go out to both of you as you begin the journey of the rest of your lives together. Always putting God before the both of you, and the wishes and desires of the other before yourself will lead to a lifetime of joyful marriage. We look forward to sharing in the excitement of the coming months as your wedding day grows nearer each day. Love, Joe and Ania
Our sincerest congratulations go out to both of you as you begin the journey of the rest of your lives together. Always putting God before the both of you, and the wishes and desires of the other before yourself will lead to a lifetime of joyful marriage. We look forward to sharing in the excitement of the coming months as your wedding day grows nearer each day. Love, Joe and Ania
posted by Jenny and Brian Furgala on 12/26/07 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations to you both! Hope you had fun celebrating, that it made your Christmas merrier and that it makes for a wonderful New Year as well! :)
posted by Elizabeth Tumpach on 12/26/07 at 3:07 PM
What a great website! I'm so happy for the both of you and I'm looking forward to all the fun stuff to come!
posted by Aunt Leah on 12/26/07 at 11:40 AM
Well, leave it to me to make the first great suggestion:
A Stooge-themed wedding would be ideal for a charter member of the Womens Auxiliary of the Women Haters Chapter of the Three Stooges Fan Club (Unofficial).
Now, "Hold hands you love birds!"
I will be back later with suggestions for such a wedding.
With love and kisses and prayers for your happiness,
Aunt Leah
Co-foundress
A Stooge-themed wedding would be ideal for a charter member of the Womens Auxiliary of the Women Haters Chapter of the Three Stooges Fan Club (Unofficial).
Now, "Hold hands you love birds!"
I will be back later with suggestions for such a wedding.
With love and kisses and prayers for your happiness,
Aunt Leah
Co-foundress
posted by Aunt Leah on 12/26/07 at 11:38 AM
This is a test of the American Wedding Guestbook signing.
posted by mommie on 12/26/07 at 10:50 AM
Follow the path that God sets before you and your marriage will be your greatest blessing (along with the 2 or 3 million other blessings He sends). We know that you have come to this decision seriously and that really gives you the advantage of a great start together. Life IS exciting, isn't it? You are two extraordinary people and I pray that you will have an extraordinary life as husband and wife. Lots o' love comin' your way!
posted by Jen Becker on 12/26/07 at 9:30 AM
Jack and Mary! I am ssooo super excited for you guys! Everyday I am asking Jack what he has planned so far for the big day so please keep me in the loop! I can't wait to hear about all the plans as they come together! I love you guys! Congratulations again!
posted by DAB on 12/26/07 at 7:37 AM
I am so excited for both of you and as you know, wish the best as you move down this special road called marriage.
posted by Aunt Lorrie on 12/26/07 at 1:06 AM
What a way to "ring" in the new year! Hope you have a very happy engagement and that all plans go smoothly. Success in marriage is more than finding the right person; it is the matter of being the right person. God bless you both!