Our Photographer: Aaron Nicholas Photography

Happy Monday morning y'all!

I hope you all had a great weekend. Shaun and I attended the big annual Oyster Festival here in Charleston over the weekend while his family was in town. We had a blast per usual and still got home early enough to order in for dinner with some sweet friends and taste some wedding cake samples!

Today, I would like to introduce you to our fabulous wedding photographers, Jill and her partner-in-crime, Aaron (her husband!)

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 I had come across a few other photographers in the area that I had really liked, who didn't end up working out. I was a little bummed, but when I found Aaron Nicholas Photography, I knew they were the ones.

I've had a blast getting to know Jill over the past month or so and am really looking forward to having both her and Aaron do our engagement photos and my bridal shoot. I know that working with them prior to the wedding is going to make the actual day so much better.

Can't wait to share our photos with you!

In the meantime, check out some of the amazing work these two have done in the past.

Aaron Nicholas Photography 


Enjoy!

I know I haven't given my blog a whole lot of love lately....

but, I did today! I designed and put up a new header along with fixing the menu tabs, which was a long time coming.

I've come a long way since the last time I posted about our wedding. I've crossed a lot more off the list since December 16 (we are on the 'Short Engagement' timeline lol!)

Months Four, Five, and Six....

Arrange for Families to Meet

Hire a wedding planner

Book Venue - Old Wide Awake Plantation

Book Photographer - Aaron Nicholas Photography

Book Videographer - Dreampop Media

Book Officiant - Seacoast Church

Book reception DJ - Creative Sound

Purchase wedding dress

Choose bridesmaids dresses

Order flower girl's dresses

Book caterer - Cru Catering

Book florist - So Gorgeous Florals

Set-up wedding website

Choose groomsmen's attire

Place suit orders

Compile guest list 

Send save-the-dates

Order invitations - Working on that now

Choose wedding party

Book hotel room blocks

Get engagement ring appraised & insured

Book honeymoon - 3-4 year "honeymoon" to Hawaii ;)

Three months....

Proof Invitations
Help mom with ordering bridal shower invitations

Set-up registries - Macy's, Pottery Barn, Kohl's

Book location for rehearsal dinner

Schedule food tasting

Schedule walk-through of ceremony/ reception sites

Hire ceremony musicians

Choose cake maker

Order veil and/or headpiece

Book day-of coordinator

Shop for wedding bands

Choose rentals (glassware, dinnerware, linens, etc.)

Engagement photos

Compile list for showers

Meet with officiant to plan ceremony

Shop for bride/ groom rehearsal outfits

Shop for shower/ bachelorette dresses

First dress fitting

Buy shower hostess gifts

DIY rehearsal/welcome reception invitations

Pre-marital counseling - In process

Two months....

Stuff and mail invitations

Book hotel room for wedding night

Hire hair & makeup person - Ash & Co.

Buy gifts for wedding party

Research marriage license requirements

Buy undergarments, shoes, jewelry

Compile ceremony/ reception music

Draft schedule of events for wedding weekend

Order monogrammed cocktail napkins

Bridal portraits/ hair & makeup trial

Bridal shower - March 9!

Book transportation from reception to hotel

4-6 weeks....

Gifts for out-of-town guests? koozies? (southern state of mind)

Create final schedule of events for all vendors

Final dress fitting

DIY photo guestbook

Print programs/ menus?

Meet with photographer/ list of must-do photos

Meet with videographer/ list of must-do shots

Bachelorette party/ Girls' weekend!

DIY signs for reserved seating & seat yourself

DIY monograms for front door of venue

DIY signs for Rte 162 & Trexler Ave.
DIY table signage (menu, etc.) 

Frame bridal portrait

Order sparklers for send off

Rehearsal dinner groom's cake

Final vendor payments

Music selections to band and ceremony artist

Order thank you notes

Last two weeks...

Thank you dinner @ Halls w/ parents & siblings

Manicures/ pedicures

Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner/ welcome reception

Organize tip envelopes for vendors

Get dress steamed

Walk down the aisle & say, "I do!" 

Okay, maybe I lied. It feels like I got a lot done, but according to this list, I still have a LOT to do. There are many things in the works right now so hopefully I'll be able to check off a few more in the next week or so :)

I'll fill y'all in on more soon!