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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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Your bridesmaid’s dress strap broke, your hair is starting to fall out from its’ updo, and if someone else tells you to calm down you’re going to lose it! With so many details going into your big day, the smallest fixes are bound to happen. Never Fear… Your emergency kit is here! Every bride should…

Wedding Emergency Essentials
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Today we are discussing escort cards vs. place cards, what’s the difference? Although they may seem like the same thing, they’re not and serve two totally different purposes! Let’s begin. Escort Cards – Anything that states a person’s name and is used to direct that person to their table (easy way to remember this –…

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Location, location, location! You’ve taken the first step by choosing your date, and now the next question everyone is asking is, “Where are you getting married?!?!” Time to tour venues! One important thing to jot down before you even start seeking out different places to visit is your aesthetic goals for the big day. You can…

Lake Murray Wedding in Columbia, SC planned by Avila Dawn Events

Budgets are in the air as we find ourselves immersed in the season of love… and weddings! Pinning down a wedding budget can seem overwhelming, but we aim to take the pain points out of this process. Consider your budget like the foundation of your home, bearing all the weight of what you will create…

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With the availability of social media and internet in our pockets, wedding websites are the latest trend that is here to stay! Keeping your guests in the loop and part of the planning experience has never been easier. With a wedding website, you can send out every detail of your upcoming day without wasting paper…

Wedding Website
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just said #yestothedress and now hunting for the perfect dress for your girls. Well before you spend hours inside of dress salons, check out three of my favorite dress rental sites.  They have an extensive selection in every silhouette and shade and your bridesmaids will greatly appreciate that the cost is significantly cheaper than purchasing the…

Renting Bridesmaid Dresses by Avila Dawn Events