Shabby Chic Glitter Mason Jars

DIY Glitter Mason Jars

Since I have such a knack for everything that has a girly shabby chic feel to it, I decided to create these adorable glitter jars. This country chic decor combines lovely glitter with the rustic touch of the ever so popular mason jar and the best part is...all the details are left up to you! This DIY project is incredibly easy and sure to dress up any table scape. 

Step 1:

Be sure to buy Mod Podge and a foam brush

Step 2:
Buy any color glitter that matches your theme

Step 3:

Paint the glue onto the bottom part of the jar and sprinkle the glitter on top of it. Then make sure to place the jar upside down to dry. 

Step 4:

Fill the jar up with either water or white sand and gently set the tea light on top. Top it off with a pretty silky ribbon and tie it around the neck of the jar! 

And there you have it - VOILA! 

Until next time...happy crafting.

Washington Bridal Showcase

This past weekend Tricia and I went to the Washington Bridal Showcase to meet some of DC's newest brides. The Bridal Showcase always seems to blow my mind. From wedding planners like us, to dove releases, to carriage rentals, to home insurance, every type of vendor is there.

Our good friend Morgan of Petals and Hedges donated some beautiful floral arrangements to help bring a pop of color to our booth. Her designs are always out of this world! We love working with her and thinks everyone else should too ;) We also brought in a couple of our rental pieces to finish off the look, and believe it to be our best design yet.

We had so much fun meeting new clients and meeting new vendors. Below are a few pictures of our space!

all photos via iPhone

Till next time, happy planning!

Some of our Favorite Pictures of 2012

AVE has been rocking and rolling like crazy this year. We finally got around to adding some of our 2012 weddings to our website and thought we'd share a couple of our favorite pictures from that year on the blog!

photo credit Freed Photography

photo credit Natalie Lane Photography

photo credit Carly Arwine Photography

photo credit Brian Tripiano Photography

photo credit Carly Arwine Photograpy

photo credit Natalie Lane Photography

photo credit Brian Tripiano Photography

photo credit Natlie Lane Photography

photo credit Carly Arwine Photography

photo credit Natalie Lane Photograhy

photo credit Brian Tripiano Photography

More pictures will be coming once I finish uploading the rest of the weddings!!

Till next time, happy planning!!

AVE's newest rentals!

This past weekend St. John's Episcopal Church, in the heart of Georgetown, was getting ready to dump two antique church pews. I love anything old, and especially old things out of a church! Ours need a little TLC before I post pictures ;) Pews are all the rage for outdoor ceremonies and I totally dig them too!

photo credit: Tec Petaja Wedding Photography 

photo credit: Jose Villa

photo credit: Jose Villa

photo credit: Desi Baytan Photography

Till next time, happy planning!

Happy Birthday Kate Middleton!

Happy 31st Birthday to Kate Middleton! I have to admit, she is one of my biggest role models, with a straight head on her shoulders and an impeccable fashion style! What I would give to raid her closest!!

This was one of my favorites :) 

photo credit: uknown

Till next time, happy planning!