Ann and Pete: Feathers and Pearls and Pink, oh my!!

Ann and Pete were a wonderful couple to work with. We met with Ann a month before her wedding and we were in love with all the details she already had in place for her big day! The color scheme was fuschia and navy with two types of floral centerpieces: a cluster of low floral arrangements in the brides color scheme and white hydrangeas with feathers for the tall centerpieces! I mean can you say LOVE!!! The brides love of the 50's was an elegant touch. The pearls and feathers were just beautiful. And let's not forget about the bride....absolutely stunning! The night was filled with dancing, great food and the perfect sparkler send off to the bride and groom. Rounding the night was the amazing dessert station and the Feast that the couple had set up for their guests. It was a wedding that everyone will remember. We wish Ann and Pete a wonderful life together! It was our pleasure working with you and we look forward to hearing what the future has in store for you!

Of course, let's not forget about the other fabulous vendors that helped make this an amazing wedding!

MPW Media , B Street Band , Black Eyed Susies , Royal Strings, Jessie Bloom, Westmount Country Club

Wondering what this amazing wedding looked like? Here are some pictures that we took. MPW Media pictures too come soon!








XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael

Wine'ducation Networking Event

There is an absolutely fabulous event going on tomorrow, June 1st! You get to drink wine paired with great food, get to listen to amazing chef's, leave with a FABULOUS swag bag and oh yeah did I mention drink WINE!! All you have to do is visit http://nnjwepwineducation.eventbrite.com/ to reserve your spot. Don't forget to mention AART Event Planning when you sign up : ) Additional information is below and feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.

Fleming's Steakhouse, Edgewater, NJ


Guest Speakers: Sommelier Jordan from Serendipity Wine & Spirits, and Fleming's Executive
Chef

Enjoy a fabulous, private evening of wine'ducation, networking and giveaways with other wedding and event professionals under one roof. Our guest speaker, Jordan, is a well-respected NYC sommelier with a clear passion for all things wine. From growing and selecting to swirling, sniffing and drinking, you'll learn about wine like never before! Matching several wines with respective pairings, you'll simultaneously learn and enjoy savory food while mingling with friends and future colleagues.
A member of Fleming's executive team will also provide some insight and suggest appropriate wines for business meetings so the next time you wine and dine with colleagues/clients, you'll know all the right suggestions!
Menu:
There will be 2 stations: one for artisanal cheeses and fresh fruits and one for crudites of fresh vegetables

The wine tasting/pairing:

Miniature crab cakes paired with a sauvignon blanc
Grilled shrimp flatbread paired with a chardonnay
Asparagus wrapped prosciutto paired with a pinot noir
Tenderloin crostinis paired with a cabernet sauvignon
Giveaways include a gift certificate to dine at Fleming's, premium bottles of wine, a private wine tasting and lesson with Jordan at his chic NYC wine store and various promos and discounts within each swag bag!

Fine print: Do not miss this unique event! Tickets sold on a first come, first serve bases. Only 40 tickets are available for this event, so act NOW! Reserve your spot today!

Damian Izsa Scholarship

Last Friday, May 6th, was an important night to us, family and friends. It was the night we honored our dear friend Damian Izsa, who left us too early. He was a remarkable man that could always make you laugh and his laugh will now always echo in our minds.

Damian was an RN at Valley Hospital. He made lasting impressions on everyone he met and his colleagues were no exception. They have set up a scholarship fund in his name so that a former colleague or perhaps a future employee can further their education. A dinner was given and a Tricky Tray was set on place (something that I'm sure Damian would have cringed at lol). Many amazing items were donated by a lot of wonderful friends and family....and even Rachael and I were lucky winners of several items! As of Friday, they had raised over $20,000 and we hope to continue to raise more! Damian, we hope you are smiling down and saw how you are truly loved and missed.

Below are a few pictures from that night. If you would like to make a donation please email us at info@aarteventplanning.com for further information.

XOXO,

Aelicia & Rachael


Damian's Family: Chris Selser (cousin), Buddy Izsa (dad), Dustin Izsa (brother)


Just a glimpse of some of the guests (there were over 300 people!)


Me with Damian's sister Dana Izsa Emmer

A Royal Affair

So it's almost been a week since the wedding of William and Kate, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and people are still talking about the wedding, the dress and what's next for the newly married couple.


The dress! Simple and beautiful. We love it! Kate was so well poised and definitely looked like royalty. We loved the lace top overlay. It added the perfect elegance. And her bouquet choice was perfect too. It did not over power the dress and just added to the sophistication that Kate exemplified. We even loved the dress choice of Maid of Honor and sister Pipa. She looked just as stunning. I wonder how many brides will be willing to share a "white" dress on their wedding day now! And how cute are the little flower girls!!














One of our favorite parts of a ceremony are the vows and the exchanging of the rings. It's the most beautiful sentiment and where you see the total bliss and love of a couple. It was no different with William and Kate. Look at Kate's smile. She is just beaming with love you can feel it through the picture!

And of course, the kiss! Not just one but two!!! It reminded everyone that even though they might be royalty, they are just like every other couple in love. And just like every couple, they had a reception to attend to. And party they did! The couple danced the night away with many family and friends until well into the next day! I wonder what time the Queen went to bed? LOL



Love,
Aelicia & Rachael

*photos courtesy of celebuzz.com

101 Blessings....In Loving Memory of Luisa Colon

I know this blog is a little different than the others but it is probably the most important blog we will ever write.

"Now that I have left, please try to go on and don't shed tears, be happy for me and think of all the wonderful times we've shared over the years.

Remember the times that brought happiness in our hearts, don't think of my life as ending because this is where it really starts.

When you ever want to remember me just look up in the sky, I'll be the brightest star shining, I'll always be close by."


That was the poem that was written on the cards in memoriam of our Great Grandmother Luisa Colon...better known to us as Lala. She was a remarkable woman full of life; she did live till a 101! She had the biggest heart I've ever known. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside.

Lala was an inspiration to so many. You just wanted to be a better person when you were around her. Family was the most important thing to her and she definitely passed down her family values to us all. She had a special bond with everyone in our family and believe me there are a lot of us! But that just showed once again how special of a woman she truly was.












We were so blessed to have so many years with her. Our children will always hear the word "Lala" and even though they are too young to remember her, they will never forget her through the stories that will be told. We will forever talk about the beautiful person she was and will hold these wonderful memories we have in our hearts forever. We love you Lala and will miss you always. Forever in our minds...Forever in our hearts.





Love,
Aelicia & Rachael

NNJWEP Mock Bridal Shower Tea Party!!

In this industry, we (event planners, photographers, florists, etc) work events and never get to experience them. Imagine if you could attend an event to get innovative ideas, showcase your business network with industry colleagues and have a fun time socializing. Invite your brides or mothers of the bride to attend!

This amazing, Mock Bridal Shower Tea Party experience is available only through the group NNJWEP, Northern New Jersey Wedding & Event Professionals.

The event will be held at the Harmony Tea Room (11 Bergen Street, Westwood, NJ) on April 16, 2011 from 11:30am - 2:30pm and features a vendor showcase (where you can come see us and some other fabulous vendors!) At 12 noon enjoy tea, sandwiches and other tasty treats!

$35 - NNJWEP members
$45 - non members/guest of NNJWEP member

Includes:
Freshly baked scone
Assorted finger sandwiches and savories
Selection of delectable sweets
Pot of tea
Fun and networking with Northern New Jersey Wedding & Event Professionals and clients

There are only 20 tickets available for this event so tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. You don't want to miss out!

To purchase tickets: http://mockbridaltea.eventbrite.com/

Spring is in the Air

Well sort of lol! It may be officially Spring but the weather wants to tell a different story. Well we are not going to let that damper our spring mood. We are looking forward to the nice weather and all the beautiful scenery that comes with it. Here are some inspirational photos to get you in the Spring mood!