4 Days Left To RSVP...

...and I'm missing definite answers from 111 people (or 56 RSVP cards).

Total Invited: 317


Ready To Get Down: 140


Gonna Have To Pass: 66



So I've heard from 65%....not too bad...but waiting on the stragglers.

Send In Your RSVP!

Invitations went out a month ago...and the RSVP's are coming in.

Total Invited: 317

Ready To Party: 112
Missing Out On A Good Time: 40
Can't Find The Mail Box: 163


That's not even half the guest...still missing 52%.
RSVP's are due next Saturday. Let the mailbox stalking continue!

Party's Over, Just 30 Days To Go!

Whoa...where has all the time gone? I'm getting married in 30 days! 30 days! Holy crap!! I'm so excited that it's almost here. Let me get through next weekend and I'll be even more excited with it being May...and the honeymoon just being around the corner.

Well last weekend was my final bridal shower/bachelorette party. What started out as a really rough week full of bad news turned so much better thanks to my awesome family and bridesmaids, Melissa & Tracy and my Maid of Honor, Christie.  We rented out the clubhouse here at the apartment for the afternoon and had a great time with lots of laughs.
Here are just a few pictures:

I got our martini glass set from Crystal

Melissa, Christie & Tracy

Opening More Gifts

We had a great time and I can't thank these ladies enough for putting together an awesome party with so many last minute changes.

Last week I also had my bridal portraits take with Mrs. Judy Kay in downtown Charleston. We stayed within a 5 block radius and took so many pictures is so many different areas. I got some teasers from her last night and I cannot wait to see more.  She is fabulous and for anyone looking for a photographer in the state of South Carolina, I highly recommend her and her husband!

Things to Book:
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Wedding Photographer
DJ
Videographer
Officiant
Baker
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Pre-Wedding Night Hotel Room
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Transportation

Things To Do:
 Pay Off Vendors
Meet with Officer's Club For Catering
Download Ceremony Music
Meet with Officiant to Design Ceremony
Guys Get Measured
Have Beads On Dressed Fixed/First Fitting
Second Dress Fitting
Bridesmaid Order Dresses
Make "Must-Take Picture" Lists
Send Envelopes To Be Addressed
Have Invitation Weighed
Stuff & Stamp Invitations
Schedule Bridal Portraits
Make Hair & Makeup Appointments For Bridals
Apply For Marriage License
Water Bottle Labels
Pick Out Picture For Sand Ceremony

Have Bridal Portraits Done

Send Photographer Pics For Guest Book
Register for Gifts
Plan Rehearsal Dinner <-- Dave's Mom taking care of

Write Thank You Notes for Shower

Change of Name Paperwork
Give Final Headcount to Venue 
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Photographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Videographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time/Playlist with DJ

Things to Send
Save the Dates
Invitations
Thank Yous for Shower
Thank Yous for Wedding

Things to Order/Buy:
My dress
Shoes 
My Jewelry
Garter  
Day Of Wear
Wedding Rings 
Rehearsal Dinner Dress
Invitation Postage
Wedding Day Gift for Dave
Clear Labels For Invites
Water Bottle Labels
Koozie Favors
Flute & Serving Set
Bridal Party Gifts
Sand/Sand Ceremony Frame
Sparklers/Ribbon/Lighters
Pen For Guest Book
Parasols

Things to Make
Cardbox 
Envelope Liners
Rhinestone cake Topper
Tears Of Joy Packets
"I Spy" Game
Info sheet with contact numbers
Wedding Day Timeline
Wedding Day emergency bag
Monogram
Programs


Week-of-Wedding To-Dos
Rehearse Ceremony
Pack Bags for Wedding/Honeymoon
Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes
Wrap bridal party gifts
Drop off Materials at reception site
Prepare toasts/thanks to guests
Give wedding day schedule, directions and contact list to parents, wedding party and vendors

My Name Is Chaunte' & I'm a Stalker!

Yes, my stalking of the mailbox has continued...but not because of RSVP's.  Dave and I decided we wanted a photo guest book and instead of me making one, our wonderful photographer Judy Kay Bryan can make them and they are amazing!  So we asked her to do it. We sent her a disc of pictures that we wanted to include in it.

When I called to set up a time for my bridals, she told me it was in and wanted to know if I wanted to wait until mid-April to get it or to mail it. Of course I wanted it ASAP, so she mailed it.  We got it and loved the layout but weren't crazy with the design.  The pictures looked great but the book had more of a "travel" feel .  So I contacted JK and expressed our feelings and she told me it was not a problem..to mail it back and she would have her designer (aka-- Daughter in law) start on a new one. Well Monday night, JK messaged me on Facebook and told me the new one was in and she loved it way more than the original one and would be mailing it Tuesday.  I thought, "Crap. That means it will come Wednesday and I have to go to Columbia to meet with the DJ. "

Well I got up yesterday, took my time around the house, I didn't have to be in Columbia til 2. So I decided to leave around 11:30 and I needed to drop off some outgoing mail. Well low and behold, the mailman was already here at our apartment complex. But he had just started sorting the mail. UGH! So I decided to waste some time, go to Belk, make an appointment for my make-up for my bridal pics next week. Did that,went back to the complex, he was putting mail in our area. Okay..time to waste more time... I went and washed off the pollen from my car, filled my windshield washer compartment with water since it was empty then went back to the mailbox. He was done with our area and have moved on..So I checked the box, sure enough I had a slip for a package. So I went and then asked the mailman if he'd dropped off packages yet at the front office. His answer.. "No, they're still in my truck." UGH! "But if you wait, I'll get it for you." SCORE! So after waiting 15 minutes for him to finish up, I walked over to his truck and he opened it and, boy there were packages everywhere!! Luckily, since I'd already received the first one, I knew how JK would be mailing it, and within seconds I spotted it and I was right.  He handed it over and before I could get back to my car, I had the package open and the book out.  And I'm so in love it!! It's amazing!! Judy Kay and Heather did such an amazing job!

These are just a few pictures but she gave our guest some more space to write and leave messages. And I love that Daisy was included and really shown in the book. The picture JK captured of her that day is one of my all-time favorites.  I'm so pleased!!

But I have to say, I'm still stalking the mailbox...for RSVP's and checks from people going on the cruise with us. I have to pay off the bus next week and everyone's supposed to pay me by Friday so I keep checking the mail for that so I can deposit the money.

Things are really coming along...44 days to go....like I said, I met with the DJ and went over everything. Dave's mom is finishing up rehearsal dinner invites, I went through our ceremony again and made some adjustments/changes, got our serving set/flutes...and I got my dress last week! It fits perfect!! Sorry no posting pictures since Dave reads the blog... but you won't have to wait much longer! I'm getting really excited! I can't wait!


Things to Book:
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Wedding Photographer
DJ
Videographer
Officiant
Baker
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Pre-Wedding Night Hotel Room
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Transportation

Things To Do:
 Pay Off Vendors
Meet with Officer's Club For Catering
Download Ceremony Music
Meet with Officiant to Design Ceremony
Guys Get Measured
Have Beads On Dressed Fixed/First Fitting
Second Dress Fitting
Bridesmaid Order Dresses
Make "Must-Take Picture" Lists
Send Envelopes To Be Addressed
Have Invitation Weighed
Stuff & Stamp Invitations
Schedule Bridal Portraits
Make Hair & Makeup Appointments For Bridals
Apply For Marriage License
Water Bottle Labels
Pick Out Picture For Sand Ceremony
Send Photographer Pics For Guest Book
Register for Gifts
Plan Rehearsal Dinner <-- Dave's Mom taking care of
Write Thank You Notes for Shower -Done For 2 Showers
Change of Name Paperwork
Give Final Headcount to Venue 
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Photographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Videographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time/Playlist with DJ

Things to Send
Save the Dates
Invitations
Thank Yous for Shower
Thank Yous for Wedding

Things to Order/Buy:
My dress
Shoes 
My Jewelry
Garter  
Day Of Wear
Wedding Rings 
Rehearsal Dinner Dress
Invitation Postage
Wedding Day Gift for Dave
Clear Labels For Invites
Water Bottle Labels
Koozie Favors
Flute & Serving Set
Bridal Party Gifts
Sand/Sand Ceremony Frame
Sparklers/Ribbon/Lighters
Pen For Guest Book
Parasols

Things to Make
Cardbox 
Envelope Liners
Rhinestone cake Topper
Tears Of Joy Packets
"I Spy" Game
Info sheet with contact numbers
Wedding Day Timeline
Wedding Day emergency bag
Monogram
Programs


Week-of-Wedding To-Dos
Rehearse Ceremony
Pack Bags for Wedding/Honeymoon
Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes
Wrap bridal party gifts
Drop off Materials at reception site
Prepare toasts/thanks to guests
Give wedding day schedule, directions and contact list to parents, wedding party and vendors

More Things To Do

As we get closer to the big day, I realize there may be a few more things I need to do or need to take credit for doing... Here's my new check list .


Things to Book:
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Wedding Photographer
DJ
Videographer
Officiant
Baker
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Pre-Wedding Night Hotel Room
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Transportation

Things To Do:
 Pay Off Vendors
Meet with Officer's Club For Catering
Download Ceremony Music
Meet with Officiant to Design Ceremony
Guys Get Measured
Have Beads On Dressed Fixed/First Fitting
Second Dress Fitting -- March 30th!
Bridesmaid Order Dresses
Make "Must-Take Picture" Lists
Send Envelopes To Be Addressed
Have Invitation Weighed
Stuff & Stamp Invitations
Schedule Bridal Portraits
Make Hair & Makeup Appointments For Bridals
Apply For Marriage License
Water Bottle Labels
Pick Out Picture For Sand Ceremony
Send Photographer Pics For Guest Book
Register for Gifts
Plan Rehearsal Dinner <-- Dave's Mom taking care of
Write Thank You Notes for Shower -Done For 2 Showers
Change of Name Paperwork -
Give Final Headcount to Venue -
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Photographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time with Videographer
Confirm Location/Date/Time/Playlist with DJ

Things to Send
Save the Dates
Invitations
Thank Yous for Shower
Thank Yous for Wedding

Things to Order/Buy:
My dress
Shoes 
My Jewelry
Garter  
Day Of Wear
Wedding Rings 
Rehearsal Dinner Dress
Invitation Postage
Wedding Day Gift for Dave
Clear Labels For Invites
Water Bottle Labels
Koozie Favors
Flute & Serving Set
Bridal Party Gifts
Sand/Sand Ceremony Frame
Sparklers/Ribbon/Lighters
Pen For Guest Book
Parasols

Things to Make
Cardbox 
Envelope Liners
Rhinestone cake Topper
Tears Of Joy Packets
"I Spy" Game
Info sheet with contact numbers
Wedding Day Timeline
Wedding Day emergency bag
Monogram
Programs


Week-of-Wedding To-Dos
Rehearse Ceremony
Pack Bags for Wedding/Honeymoon
Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes
Wrap bridal party gifts
Drop off Materials at reception site
Prepare toasts/thanks to guests
Give wedding day schedule, directions and contact list to parents, wedding party and vendors

How Could I Forget...

I had so much fun writing my last blog and being obsessed with checking the mail, I forgot about my second bridal shower!
The ladies at the church I grew up in were nice enough to throw a shower in my honor! It was awesome.  About 20 ladies came out on a Wednesday night, which for some of them can be late and passed their outage time. We had so much food as many of the women brought a dish. If you know anything about my church, we love to eat so it was no surprise we had so much and so much left over.

We had a great crowd, as I said. Included in that, Dave's mom and Kelly made the drive up from Augusta and my bridesmaid Amanda, who's going to school in Mississippi, was in town and got to attend as well. It was great to see these ladies as well.

Dave and I got some great gifts and we are so thankful for everythings.
Here are some pictures from the event....

Three Generations - My mom and grandma

Some Of Those Who Attended

My Bouquet

Kelly & Susanne

My Mom's!

I'm Officially A Mailbox Stalker!

The wedding invitations are out in the mail and hopefully on people's fridges! I'm so in love with them and apparently other people are in love with them too!!

After all the trouble I had making up my mind, finding something I liked and was happy with..I'm loving my decision. We've gotten a lot of compliments on the addressing as well that Dave's mom did. We've even been asked if she would do it as a side job for some I know getting married later this year.

Now that they've been mailed out, I've become even more obsessed with checking the mail than before. We only have one key to our mailbox and I just keep it in my car. I'm now to the point when I get to the main street we live off of, I'm grabbing the key, and going straight to the mailbox when I get home.  We've already gotten 3 or 4 RSVP's back...but today...8 of them...and they were all yes's! I'm so excited!
Some people haven't written little notes saying "We wouldn't miss it." I've had a bunch of people write on my wall letting me know they got the invite in the mail and are looking for something to wear! I love it!! It really just makes me smile!

We even got our wedding gift today! My good friend and mentor from my first news job, Ashley, won't be able to attend because of May being a ratings month in TV (I really didn't even think about it when we sent the date...opps!)  I got home after excitement of 8 RSVP's and walk in the door and there's a box from Target inside. I opened it, and inside a beautiful wrapped gift in Target's logo print on white paper (who knew they had some awesome gift wrap) and inside.. a set of 4 beer glasses!! We love them!! Dave is so excited.. it's one of the things he wanted since he loves beer! Thanks Yarchin! Love ya lots!

 As for the Checklist....it's almost all done!! We got so much done the past week.... Dave's ring has been ordered and is already in!  6 guys have been measured for their tuxes...just waiting on one more. It's all the small things.. music list, picture list, download music I've already selected.  I got to order sand for the sand ceremony. I found pink sand but can't find orange similar to it. It's not really sand.. it's more like thick tiny rocks... I guess that's a good way to explain it. =)  

We should get our guestbook from our photographer this week. She told me she would mail it today. She loves the way it turned out and now I can't wait to see it!!


Need to Do:

  PAY OFF VENDORS

 Meet with Carol for catering 

·            Update flower list with Sandra

·             Download wedding ceremony music  <-- started

·             Meet with DJ – list of “to play” and “not to play” songs

·              Measurements for Guy Tuxs <---6 Guys Measured...1 More to go...

        Make Appointment for Alterations

        Have beads fixed on dress <- Pick up next week!!!!

·              Bridesmaid Order Dresses 

·              Must take picture list < -- started working on

        Send Envelopes to Susanne to be addressed

·              Go to post office to weigh invitation

·              Schedule hair trial <-- had to reschedule, made appointment for Bridal portraits

·              Figure out who’s doing my makeup

·              Apply For Marriage License

       Send photographer disc of pics for guest book  <-- Photographer has ordered!

       Water Bottle Labels

P     Put Together Invites

       Mail Out Invites

   Need to Make:

·              Card Box 

        Rhinestone Cake Topper

        Tears Of Joy Packets 

·              Programs

·              “Day Of” wear

·              Emergency Kit

En    Envelope Liners

        I Spy Game Cards

      

   Need to Buy/Order:

·            Clear Labels for Return Address

·              Postage for invitations

·              Pick out other gifts for Bridal Party

·              Sand/ Sand Ceremony Frame set

·              Dave’s wedding band

·              Garter

·              Sparklers, Ribbons & Container

·              Pen for guest book

·              Koozies 

·              Parasols 

·              Flutes & serving set <-- Mom ordered!

·              Solemates – heel covers

Until next time....  1 month, 4 weeks and 1 day to Mrs.!