With over 35 years of experience, you can understand why we love these ladies so much. Below are some samples of their work. They are our number one go to florist and will continue to use them for many events to come!
XOXO,
Friday, September 9, 2011
Northern New Jersey Featured Business: Floral Expressions
Where do we start with these amazing ladies! Stephanie and Kathy from Floral Expressions can design amazing weddings on any budget. When I first met Stephanie I was so impressed with her knowledge and ability to think outside of the box for our clients who are looking for something different. Love a particular flower but know you can't afford it? Stephanie comes up with amazing alternatives that makes you forget what you were originally looking at. On a tight budget? You can rest assure that the wonderful ladies at Floral Expressions can give you stunning arrangements your guests will be talking about.
XOXO,
XOXO,
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tips on what to do with Bridesmaid Dresses
If you are like me, you have been in a handful of weddings. If you are like my sister Aelicia, you are Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses. You buy the dress, have a fantastic time at the wedding and then take the dress that most brides say 'can totally be worn again' and put it in the back of your closet. So, now what?? Well, here are a few ideas on what to do with those beautiful, and maybe not so beautiful, dresses!
Save them
If you only have a few dresses, or if you are the sentimental type, keep the dresses. It will remind you of friendships, family, love and the fun you had that special day
Alter them
We have heard it...maybe once or twice, so do it! If the dress can be worn again, prove it. Make it shorter, change the color. It is your dress, you paid for it so make it into a dress you are happy to wear to less formal occasions or a cocktail dress to wear at other weddings.
Donate it
If you think you are just going to put the dress away and have it sit in your closet for years, why not give it to someone that deserves to have a beautiful gown but unfortunately cant afford it.
There are many different organizations that take bridesmaid dresses for weddings and proms.
or to a Fairy Godmother Project in your area
Make something
My favorite would be to make something out of it. How about making a quilt? You can make it for yourself, for the couple to have as an anniversary present with their name engraved on it or even a baby quilt to give to the bride (when the time comes). You can even make it into a prom dress for your daughter. What wonderful bonding time to spend with her while you help her create and sketch her very own custom dress!
So take a look in your closet. Chances are you are holding on to something that could be used in so many different ways, making you and others feel good, instead of just taking up space.
xo,
Rachael and Aelicia
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tips on Tuesday: Meal Time
So I know lately our tips have been all about helping you when you are planning an event but let's not forget that many of us are parents....working parents. And after this nice long weekend with our own families, we figured today's blog should cater to them.
Meal time is very important family bonding time. So how do you squeeze that all in when you work full time? Plan out your month! Make a monthly calendar that has meals planned out each day for the entire month (add in some left over days in there to give you some relaxing time). Use this list to go food shopping so that you have all the ingredients. Place this calendar on your refrigerator. Now you will know exactly what to take out for dinner before you leave for work and will not have to waste time staring in the refrigerator trying to figure out what to make! Does a month seem a little overwhelming? Try a week at a time.
Now go and make your list and enjoy all that quality family meal time!!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
Friday, September 2, 2011
Northern New Jersey Featured Business: Soundbar Entertainment
It's Friday and in our industry that means show the love! So AART Event Planning is proud to introduce our new weekly blog on where we will be featuring an incredible vendor, colleague or friend that we love working with and give us inspiration! Today's featured business is Soundbar Entertainment!
David and JT are a husband and wife team that are just amazing!! They really understand what the clients wants and needs are and will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long. They bring a unique experience to your event that your guests will talk about for years to come!
Soundbar also has so many other things to offer their clients such as lighting, plasma video screens, photo booths and more! Hiring them as your entertainment will be a great investment and trust me, they will not disappoint! We are so excited to work with them again and look forward to the many ventures that we will have together in the future! Take a look at some pictures below to get a taste of what your event can be like!
David and JT are a husband and wife team that are just amazing!! They really understand what the clients wants and needs are and will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long. They bring a unique experience to your event that your guests will talk about for years to come!
Soundbar also has so many other things to offer their clients such as lighting, plasma video screens, photo booths and more! Hiring them as your entertainment will be a great investment and trust me, they will not disappoint! We are so excited to work with them again and look forward to the many ventures that we will have together in the future! Take a look at some pictures below to get a taste of what your event can be like!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
AART Event Planning Loves Babies!!
Besides planning events, babies and families are what we hold close to our hearts. So when we helped this beautiful couple with their baby shower, we couldn't be happier!
The mom to be knew what she was having, a sweet little boy, so a sailor theme was a must! Blue, red and white where the main colors with yellow used to pop the floral arrangements. This party was all about the details from the sailboat invitations, to the life preserver menu cards and sailboat on the cake. Personal touches were also added with pregnancy pictures of the glowing first time mom.
We wish the first time parents all the wonderful blessings that come with parenthood....and here's to getting some sleep!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
The mom to be knew what she was having, a sweet little boy, so a sailor theme was a must! Blue, red and white where the main colors with yellow used to pop the floral arrangements. This party was all about the details from the sailboat invitations, to the life preserver menu cards and sailboat on the cake. Personal touches were also added with pregnancy pictures of the glowing first time mom.
We wish the first time parents all the wonderful blessings that come with parenthood....and here's to getting some sleep!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
Tips on Tuesday's: DIY Projects
We LOVE DIY projects! They can put a beautiful, sentimental an creative touch to any event. But be careful. One can go a little overboard and end up spending more on unnecessary items. Our tip: go simple and think outside the box.
Dressing up a bistro table for an outside event? Go to your local dollar store and get different size vases and floating candles and dress it up with some ribbon or pearls. Need a children's party favor that you want them to really get use out of? Create and print out a coloring book!
Here are some pictures of some DIY projects that we have done. Just remember, when doing a DIY project, simple can be beautiful. And have fun!!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
Dressing up a bistro table for an outside event? Go to your local dollar store and get different size vases and floating candles and dress it up with some ribbon or pearls. Need a children's party favor that you want them to really get use out of? Create and print out a coloring book!
Here are some pictures of some DIY projects that we have done. Just remember, when doing a DIY project, simple can be beautiful. And have fun!!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
AART Event Planning Presents Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Exclusive Wedding Video!!
We at AART Event Planning would like to congratulate reality star Kim Kardashian who married her prince, New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries this weekend on Saturday August 20th. Here is a sneak peek of their big day from E! News. We wish them much love and happiness!!
XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael
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