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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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I can’t believe I am just getting around to blogging about this wedding! Lots has happened with this couple since their wedding day.  Kristen + James were married in October 2014 at Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA with their reception following at The Westin Savannah, where they got engaged on New Years Eve. A year…

Forsyth Park Ceremony, Westin Reception planned by Avila Dawn Events

Bridal Portraits… I will advise any bride if you have it in your budget take them! Today I am giving you 5 reason why you SHOULD take bridal portraits and some photos from my own bridal shoot. Dominic of Fokas Photography shot my bridal portraits.  It was great working with Dominic and his crew. They…

5 Reasons to Take Bridal Portaits, Avila Dawn Events

It’s Wedding Wednesday and today I am sharing Ashley & Kendall’s wedding!! When I first met the couple, they wanted to host their wedding in their newly purchased home’s backyard. The outside was beautiful and would of been very lovely. However after talking through the pros and cons of hosting 150 people at their home…

Same Sex Wedding in Columbia SC at the Corley Mill House planned by Avila Dawn Events

Hey Hey Hey… Happy Thursday Everyone! Today I get to share with you Caitlin + Shaquill’s love story. This couple will be getting married this Saturday at First Northeast Baptist Church with their reception at Doko Manor. If you are looking for a venue with water views, gorgeous patios and lots of dancing space, Doko Manor…

Glam Wedding in Columbia SC at Doko Manor

On this Wedding Wednesday, I am sharing a wedding that is close to my heart… my own!! Many of you may not know that Brian and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary this past March 28th. We didn’t do anything over the top as we are in the process of closing on our house and…

Georgetown, SC Wedding by Avila Dawn Events

So I kind of fell off of the wagon with blogging and writing my monthly goals. This is DEFINITELY a habit that I want to get back into. These past couple of months I found myself very overwhelmed with working full-time, working with my awesome planning clients, teaching dance and closing on my first home…

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