Best Man: Craig Blackard

Craig, Michelle, Evan

Craig, Evan

One of the most lovable people you'll ever meet, Craig, is Evan's younger brother.  He lives in Fort Collins, CO and is finishing his Master of Vocal Performance at Colorado State University.  We've had the best ski & rafting vacations because of Craig's active lifestyle/career path!  The rafting picture was from 06/2003 when we went to visit Craig in Buena Vista, CO.  When he worked at Keystone Ski Resort, we went to Keystone, when he worked at Durango Mountain, we went to Durango (more than once).   Following in his Aunt Susan's footsteps, we've asked Craig to sing at our wedding.  I'm so excited and honored he'll be singing, we can't wait!   

Bridal Shower

April 25, 2009

Hosted by:  Joyce Dominguez

Pictures taken by Michael Bilich and Dana Clements

The Day has Passed!!

The hotel will still let you book under our package with the $89 rate but the official window ended yesterday.  If you haven't already, please call soon and book your hotel.  You silly procrastinators.  Trust me, you're going to want to stay in the hotel just to get one of the bags my mom made.  =)

West End Hotel

1015 Elm Street

Dallas, TX 75202

214-742-5678

www.westendhoteldallas.com

Maid of Honor: Courtney Mills

Courtney and I first met 11 years ago when we both marched Carolina Crown.  Years go by and she starts working with Evan at Richland High School.  Well, through Evan we rediscover each other and the rest is history!  She has been unbelievable during this year that I've been engaged.  She's listened to every decorating idea (which was close to a billion) and decision I've had to make regarding the in's and out's of the wedding.  She (with the help of my other wonderful girlfriends) threw me a fabulous bridal shower and next weekend is throwing my bachelorette weekend in the Texas Hill Country.  I'd like to do lots of cycling in those hills but I don't think that's exactly what she has in mind.  =)  Courtney lives in Rhome with her boyfriend, Rob, and designs color guard uniforms.  She's really excited because she's going back to school in the fall to study dance at TWU.  Thanks for everything, Court!

Groomsmen: Corey Gilmore

Evan and Corey in Lake Tahoe

Corey and Evan go back early, early college because Corey also studied percussion at UNT.  They've lived together on multiple occasions, including when Evan and I first started dating.  Corey currently teaches percussion in Celina ISD and spends most of his weekends hanging out on our side of town.  Corey has played electric bass in Evan's spring percussion concert every year since Evan's been at Richland.  He also plays drum-set in a Tower of Power cover band.  Corey has been there since day 1 of Michelle and Evan and our wedding wouldn't be the same without him!