Tis the season…for wedding planning. The holidays are a fun but hectic time for everyone, and deciding to plan a wedding during this time can be a bit daunting, but definitely not impossible.  Aside from the frantic family plans, the serious shopping trips and the perpetual party invites, your wedding guests may be vacationing and […]

A spooky season based on mystery and magic, Halloween is a charming time to celebrate your love.  Gothic elegance, vintage whimsy or dark romance…there are so many ways to embrace Halloween without being terrifyingly tacky.  Incorporating enchanting elements, moody colors, and edgy details into your Halloween wedding design can be an interesting and welcome change […]

Creating a cohesive menu is key to ensuring you give your guests (and yourself) a delicious and delightful dining experience. Striking a balance between taste and texture, decadent and comfort and hearty and bite-sized is the first step in elevating your wedding day cuisine.  Another significant factor in meal planning for your wedding is tapping […]

“From sea to sea and borough to borough, guests descended on Charlottesville from all over the world to celebrate the true meaning of love with Yumi and Andrew.” -Jazmin Portnow, CEO and Director Yumi and Andrew envisioned a wedding that fused their legacies in a way that welcomed not only their cultural differences but all […]

If you have ever met Jazmin, then you have been lucky to be in the presence of a true paragon. She is our fearless leader, our teacher, a friend and a business powerhouse.  She is the CEO and Creative Director of Anyvent Event Planning, a devoted wife and a loving mother.  When she is not […]