Sweet Tooth Tuesday!

One of the newest wedding trends I've seen is Cake Pops. They are everywhere!!! On cakes, on favors you name it!! I think they are so fun and can be done about a million different ways. Take a look at some of the pictures below for how to incorporate them into your wedding!

by Ashleigh Jayne Photography and Brew Ha Ha

by Pop Star

stand by Robert Edward Woodworking

Lastly, I will leave you with ah DIY from Strawberry Chic!

Click here to find out how to make these adorable Mini's!

Till next time, happy planning!!

Sunday Funday!!

Hello Lovelies! AVE is going to start blogging more (or actually NEEDS to start blogging more). Every Sunday we are going to bring you a Sunday Funday picture. I figured I'd start off with a picture of my own wedding in Beaufort, South Carolina. 

Mustaches, Kayne West glasses, and a human pyramid? That was one heck of a party :)

Oh, and sorry for punching you in the head Brian :(

Till next time, happy planning!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Hello my lovelies! Happy Valentine's Day :) Does anyone have any romantic plans for this evening? 

Brennan and I will end up having a quite night at home. We went to Baltimore on Sunday and literally felt like we were going to blow away walking around the Inner Harbor. I love aquariums and it had been years since I've been to the one in Baltimore. They also have some really nice places to eat walking distance, so I thought it would be the perfect little day trip!!  The aquarium was packed, but I still got my close up of the sharks. For those of you that don't know, I'm a SUCKER for sharks (actually, like totally obsessed). 

We had plans to eat at Phillips and get some seafood, but it had been so long since we'd been to Chipotle we ended up changing out plans and just walked over there!! SO romantic, right? 

I hope you all have a great day and are staying warm!!

Till next time, happy planning!

Happy Wedding Day Lisa!!!

Today, on this totally gorgeous day in Miami, AVE's lead planner Lisa is in Miami tying the knot!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the rain holds out for you!!!!

If it DOES happen to start, you can at least get some super cute pictures in your Wellies, and don't forget to just OWN IT!

Till next time, happy planning!!

photocredit: Elizabethanne.com and Leographia Weddings

Washington Bridal Showcase

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of lovely brides at the Washington Bridal Showcase at the Patriot Center. I love going to bridal expo's because I get to meet so many Brides in one place, but I also get to reconnect with vendors and meet new ones. 

For all those Brides and Grooms that signed up to get my special "Bridal Show Discount" you should have something in your inbox! If you haven't received anything, let me know :)

Sorry the picture's kind of blurry. It was taken with my iPhone.

Till next time, happy planning!!

2012 Bride's Choice Awards

AVE is excited to announce that we have won the Bride's Choice Award again for 2012! We are thrilled and it's an honor to have such great brides and grooms that recommend us for these awards. 

Fall Place Card Ideas!

If you haven't noticed, Fall is pretty much my favorite wedding season. Though I love getting a tan in the summer, I loathe for my gloves, scarves, and sweaters year round. 

There are so many cute ways to do your place card, but my favorites are...fall oriented. Check out these super cute ideas below!