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I am absolutely thrilled to be able to share this wedding with you because it’s very special to my heart!! My brother got married and I was able to play a small role in being Taylor and Jerran’s planner. I must admit that I didn’t give them much choice, but these two are some of…

  When your friend gets married, you want to shower her with lots of love, and of course, lots of gifts! Here’s a list of thoughtful, meaningful, and also creative and unique, gifts for that girl who has everything. Passport Case – Perfect for that bride-to-be with an exciting, international honeymoon planned with her husband-to-be.…

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For our brides with a pooch, its hard to even think of excluding our lovable canine from our wedding day! As part of the family, we want to include our sidekick on every adventure we take. Our wedding should be no different! The question is: how exactly do we include our dog in our people-only…

Wedding Cocktails

Signature cocktails are becoming a major trend in weddings and we absolutely love it. Have you considered how to create your personalized beverage for your big day? We have a couple tips on how to concoct and display these drinks for your guests to enjoy all night long! Consider The Season When coming up with…

Wedding Gown Wedding Dress

The wedding dress! The focal point of the entire evening and the elegant ensemble that makes being a bride so magical. We dream of the perfect dress and can’t wait to put it on. Sometimes our dream gown just doesn’t fit quite right though. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable while saying…

Avila Dawn Events Wedding Menu

Let’s be real for a minute — food is an incredibly important detail in a wedding. Whether you are aiming for a full sit down dinner or buffet of hors d’oeuvres and delectables, make it count! When the music gets bumping and everyone wants to dance, the last thing you need is any “hangry” guests…

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So today is first post in the Slay Your Systems Series! Today we are talking all about Evernote. If you follow the blog, you may already know that I sing Evernote’s praises! I talked all about it HERE. Well today, we are starting at the beginning of how to get started with Evernote. So a little…

Get Organized with Evernote

This wedding venue was a first for me and I was so happy that I was able to work with Melissa and Brian to craft their perfect zoo reception. The couple were married at the groom’s home church, followed with their reception in the Ndoki Lodge at Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens. As guests arrived they…

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Wedding planned by Avila Dawn Events | www.aviladawnevents.com

So for the past couple of months, I have been really been digging into my systems in an effort to create a better client experience for ADE Brides! This meant me accessing ALL of the systems I am currently using and determining if I was using them to their greatest ability and were there any I…

Organizing Your Business in the New Year

I am so happy to announce that Avila Dawn Events is accepting applications for Spring 2017 interns. If you would love to work with us, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Consider working with us if you: Are social media savvy Have grace under pressure Aren’t afraid of long hours and aching feet Have…

Today I get to introduce you to Ariel and Parker. They will be getting married at United Methodist Church with their reception at 701 Whaley. I am really looking forward to this event as there will be lots of gold and sparkle! I am especially looking forward to the gold sequin bridesmaid dresses. How did…

701 Whaley Wedding, SC Wedding Planner, Columbia SC Wedding Planner

So as most of you know I am #ontheroadtofulltime with my event planning business. With that being said my schedule is pretty full. Monday-Friday I work from 7:30AM – 3:30 PM for the University of South Carolina ~ Go Gamecocks!! So that means ALL the other hours of the day are spent either eating, sleeping,…

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