Monday, September 24, 2012

AART Event Planning's Fall Inspirations: Centerpieces

Happy Fall!! If you know us, you know that Fall is our favorite time of year. In honor of Fall, we will be providing you with fall inspirations all week. We start off with one of our oldies but goodies, Fall Centerpieces.


We love fall! The beautiful colors, wonderful weather. I mean, what's not to love? As promised, we are talking about everything fall this month and we are starting off with some exceptional centerpieces!!
We start off with this unique piece. We love this. This is a great centerpiece for the one that is not only into the fall colors, but loves all the traditional decor that comes with autumn...such as pumpkins! You start with a large pumpkin in the middle thats filled with yellow and orange flowers, such as roses and calla lilies. This centerpiece even has berries added as an accent. Surround this with smaller pumpkins and candles in orange votives and you have a beautiful fall decoration. 



These next two centerpieces are becoming more popular for fall. We love the branches. Its simplistic and elegant and yet there are so many things you can do with it. Hang crystals from the branches (as in the first picture) and you have a beautiful glistening effect. Or use branches with different colored maple leaves and you have a room filled with color. The vases can be filled with round stones which is so different, beautiful orchids (and there are some great orange options out there) and even mini pumpkins, pinecones and acorns. 



This last centerpiece we found is so different and something that we are in love with. If you know us, then you know we love pictures (enter Rachael's beautiful picture card box that she had at her wedding!). What a great way to show a couple in love by having pictures shown throughout the room. Here a square glass vase is used and a picture of the couple have been placed on each side. Fill it with the flowers of your choice and you have a beautiful centerpiece. Now since we love this so much, why not take it a step further? This can also be used as the bottom piece of the centerpiece and have branches coming out from the middle, or another ball of flowers at top for a topiary look. Anything can be done with this particular style. You can also use this at any event: child's 1st birthday party with pictures of them throughout their first year, or how about a baby shower and the pictures are of the parents to be when they were babies? The options are endless!! (Can you tell that this is one of our favorite centerpieces!)


We hope you have found some inspiration for your next event. We would love to see the pictures! Now if you liked the first pumpkin centerpiece, you'll love this one! We love this idea for any event happening towards the end of October. As with the picture above, your main piece is the large pumpkin. Instead of filling it with flowers, it is carved like a traditional halloween pumpkin would be. This one is carved with the letter "B" but how cute would it be with the couples monogram? Place a candle inside and surround it with your favorite fall pieces and your all set! 

XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael 


Monday, September 10, 2012

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Tie the Knot!


Women's heart are breaking everywhere....Ryan Reynolds is officially off the market AGAIN!

It seems like 2010 People's Sexiest Man Alive and the Gossip Girl actress, who have been dating nearly a year, tied the knot Sunday night in Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Even though the reps for the two actors had no comment, a source had confirmed the news to People.

Even though we are among the heart break women out there, lol, we are so happy when a couple finds love: Celebrity or not!

Congrats to the beautiful couple.

XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Morning After Photography: The New Wedding Trend

Boudoir shoots are all the rage right now so it isn't surprising that this new trend is starting to take off! We say if you have the confidence for it, why not! It's a great shoot to do for yourselves.   


So what do you think? Would you do it? Leave a comment below and let us know!

XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

AART Event Planning is up for a Wedding Industry Award!

We are very excited to be a contender for Best Wedding Planner in our area. Any award/recognition win or lose is a wonderful achievement. It is because of all of our friends, family and past and future clients that help us achieve these endeavors.

Voting ends on August 31st. Please click on the link below and vote for us. You can vote once every 24 hours until the 31st.




Again, no matter what the outcome is, we are so blessed to be apart of this industry and even more blessed to be able to do what we love and are so passionate for. Thank you everyone for all of your support!

XOXO,

Aelicia & Rachael

Monday, August 13, 2012

Jennifer Aniston is Engaged!


Brad and Angelina who? Our favorite Friend stole the spotlight this weekend!!

Now I know this is more "Wedding Wednesday" news but do you really think we could wait 2 more days to talk about this? And really by then it will be old news lol.

Justine Theroux's rep told PEOPLE exclusively, "Justin Theroux had an amazing birthday on Friday, receiving an extraordinary gift when his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, accepted his proposal of marriage." Aniston, 43 and Theroux, 41, have been dating for over a year. 

If you know us, then you know what HUGE fans we are of the show Friends! We were so sad when Brad and Jen reported the news of their split; we had always hoped for a reunion.  But we are extremely happy that she has found love again! 

We wish the newly engaged couple a very happy life together!!

XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael

Friday, August 10, 2012

Damian Izsa's Tricky Tray Scholarship Dinner in Northern New Jersey

Hello family, friends and fans. We'd like to take this opportunity to talk to you about a Tricky Tray dinner that will be held in honor of a dear family friend, Damian Izsa. He was taken away from us too soon and is missed every day. Damian had worked as a nurse at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ and the scholarship that is in honor of him will now help students pursing a nursing career.

The dinner will be held on October 19th at 6:30pm at the Excelsior in Saddle Brook, NJ. Tickets are now on sale for $50 each and you can contact Mary Tarabocchia at Luckow at 201-634-5329 to purchase them. Checks will be accepted. You can make them out to The Valley Hospital Foundation with Damian Izsa Scholarship Fund written in the memo section.

Donations for prizes for the tricky tray are being accepted now. Any size, any item, even an empty basket to put items in, would be greatly appreciated. Your items can be picked up or you can directly drop them off at the hospital.

With a buffet dinner, live music, dancing and amazing prizes, this dinner will sure be to an amazing night! Please come out and/or donate some items to support the family and friends of Damian.

We'd like to thank you all in advance for your support. Please help us spread the word. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or donating an item, do not hesitate to contact us.

XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael

Friday, August 3, 2012

Free Wedding Dress??? Yes Please!!



It's Friday and we are welcoming the weekend with this amazing contest from Munaluchi Bridal Magazine. Today is the last day to enter their giveaway for a free wedding dress from the Kathy Ireland  for Mon Cheri collection as well as up to 5 dresses for your bridal party from the Kathy Ireland for Mon Cheri Special Occasion. Click here for more details and good luck!


XOXO,
Aelicia & Rachael