OMG! People Are Talking... About Us!

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Hello Everyone,

Yesterday, I received word that we, at À Votre Service Events™, LLC, were featured on the blog of the prestigious, oh-so-wonderful Brett Matthews Photography. You will find their work gracing the pages of New York Magazine, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Manhattan Bride Magazine to name a few.

We feel truly honored to be recognized by our colleagues in the Wedding industry. Be sure to check out their blog, and don’t forget to check out their exquisite work. Sheri LaMagna is the powerhouse behind this great company. http://blog.brettmatthews.com/

Also, don't forget to let them know you heard of it here.

Katie and Will are Married!

Happy Monday Everyone,

Once again, our proprietary relationship with Mother Nature has paid dividends!! On October 3, 09, the forecast was bleak, the crowd was concerned, there was mutiny in the musical ranks... But the show must go on, and as our bride made her way towards the intimate beach wedding that she dreamed about, the clouds parted, the sky changed from grey to blue, and another beautiful AVS Events wedding is in the books.

Katie and Will were center stage at this beautiful beach wedding on the NJ shoreline. The loving couples' smiles and laughter were on full display for all of their guests. After the ceremony they joined their guests at the al fresca cocktail hour on the boardwalk. The reception was held indoors and the friends and family in attendance danced the night away to the sounds of the live band and singers.

Thank you, thank you again to my wonderful team for another job well done!

(Below are some shots from the Big Day; professional images to come)

Big Texas Wedding, New Jersey Style!

Happy Thursday Everyone,

Once again, I am late with the postings on our blog. As you can imagine, with Wedding season in full swing, we have been quite busy not only taking care of our Brides, but also with bookings for next season.

Anway, I would like to Congratulate our remarkable couple Chelle and Joseph!

Back in January, we were contacted by the groom to assist him and his Bride-to-be with the planning process, and here are today, they are married on September 26, 09! (and yes, once again I found myself planning an entire wedding from long distance; thank goodness for all the wonderful technologies on hand).

Michelle (affectionately known as Chelle) and Joseph are true sweethearts who envisioned a fully immersive day for their friends and family. The ceremony and reception was held at the beautiful historic park in Belleville, NJ. Guests were treated to an intimate ceremony and then feasted at the cocktail hour while being serenaded by a classic musical trio.

In the spacious main ballroom, all invited could dance off the calories and celebrate the newlyweds. Just when you think it couldn't get better, after the reception, guests were invited to the scenic second venue in West Orange, NJ for an afer-party in their authentic wine cellar.

Thank you to my fantastic team who once again ensured seamless excution of this wonderful affair. Below is my one of our pictures from the wedding. (Professional pics to come)

Wedding at Oheka Castle!!

Happy Labor Day!!

This past Friday (8/28), one of our loving couples exchanged their vows in the majestic Oheka Castle in Huntington, NY. Surrounded by family and friends, and sheltered from the rain outside, the ceremony was held inside the chapel located within the spacious castle followed by the reception in the expansive ball room. Adorned in enormous floral arrangements and serenaded by a multitude of musicians, each guest was pulled into the bride and grooms fantasy wedding theme. Along with all of the visual and aural accouterments, there were a plethora of various foods to taste and enjoy from the cocktail-hour hors d'oeuvres to the many desserts on following the reception.

I must thank my oh-so-awesome team once more for a job that was absolute perfection! Thank you.

Below are some of my shots from the event; professional pics to come

Sean & Addie are Married!!!!!!!

Happy Monday Everyone,

This past Saturday, it rained off an on the whole day, however, for our latest clients, the rains abated just long enough for this loving couple to tie the knot at the Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick, NJ. Sean and Addie recited their vows in an intimate ceremony that was witnessed by over 150 family and friends.

The wedding reception was held at the newly minted Heldrich Hotel in downtown New Brunswick. The Bride and Groom chose a retro theme for their wedding and the venue obliged with the design of their ballroom utilizing the sharp lines and contrasts inherent in cinema of the 50s and 60s. The Newlyweds and their families all embrace their artistic sides. The bride’s brother serenaded the new couple with an original song and guitar solo and many of the aspects of the décor were original artistic pieces including the customized cake topper and envelope gift box. There were also some custom moves on display on the dance floor as the party went into overtime and the guests couldn’t get enough of the great music and food.

Although, it appeared from the onset that this wedding may have been rained out, it turned out to be one of the most fun and innovative weddings that we have done this year. Congratulations to Addie and Sean!!

Thank you always to my wonderful team for a job well done.

(below are some of our pics from the wedding. Stay tuned for the professional shots)

Staff Sergeant Eldon & Kristin are Married!!!

Happy Monday Everyone,

All though the 4th of July had passed, this beautiful couple saved the real fireworks for their wedding day. In a grand display of old and new, current US Army soldiers were hand in hand with member s of the Rhode Island Militia in celebrating the union of this husband and wife. The wedding reception took place in scenic Rye Brook and featured the ceremonial firing of an authentic cannon supervised by the militia. Surrounded by family and friends, the grey skies parted revealing a beautiful blue sky as the newlyweds exchanged their vows and danced the night away thanks to a great DJ and professional lighting in the main ballroom.

As you can imagine, everyone had a blast. Ingredients for a memorable wedding: Loving family, great food, good music, inviting atmosphere, stunning décor and the union of two sweethearts who have found each other in love and matrimony. The ceremony was conducted at the picturesque Church of the Holy Spirit in Stamford, CT, followed by the reception at the expansive Doral Arrowwood Hotel located in Rye Brook, NY. Enjoy a sneak peek of some the photos I took, but professional pics to come....

A special thank you to my wonderful team for their impeccable attention to detail.