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Why do you see yourself as being Modern, Vintage, Classic, or Eclectic?
The wonderful part of our venues is that they are all timeless, blank spaces which can be custom-designed for every wedding. Although a wedding can be modern, vintage, classic or eclectic, it’s the wedding experience that really sets Carillon Beach apart from other venues. The natural beauty of this gulf-front community lends itself to a laid-back feel throughout the wedding week, yet each venue has the flexibility to adapt to each couple. Our Meeting House has a classic, white chapel feel, while our gorgeous, sugar-sand beaches and emerald waters are the best backdrop for an eclectic beach ceremony. The reception spaces can be transformed into a modern clear-top tented lawn with crystal chandeliers, elegant mood lighting and chic lounge areas. We have also created an outdoor, vintage garden event, under the stars. Our lit trees around our lawn are always in place to create some magical, built-in ambiance.
What is your favorite wedding detail you've ever seen or created?
One of my favorite memories was a large wedding on the beach and on the Village Green for the reception. The green was completely transformed into a glamorous garden celebration. The bride was set on crystal chandeliers, so an amazing team was brought in from Orlando to fulfill her wishes. This outdoor tent was richly adorned with gorgeous flower arrangements that complimented the 10 (plus) chandeliers throughout the event. The lighting team spent days making sure these were placed in the precise locations for the most impressive impact. The 6-ft in diameter lighting pieces certainly made the statement the bride was looking for, and it was so rewarding to see this come to life for her. I, personally, feel the most rewarded when I know I have perfectly captured the bride and groom into their event. Whether it’s adding a special brooch to a bouquet from a grandmother who had passed, or a silly surprise groom’s cake to honor his quirky favorites, I love THOSE details the most. We focus on not only the bride and groom, but also creating a memorable experience for their closest family and friends.
What is your favorite store or brand?
We are boutique gals. We love finding one-of-a-kind treasures that uniquely describe our individuality, and reflect our personalities {you should see our shoe collections!}. We convey this philosophy with our weddings as well. We enjoy incorporating creative details to help make our couples’ stories shine through their wedding day.
What advice do you have for a newly engaged couple?
Ultimately, it might sound cliché, but hire a planner. Hire someone you can trust and someone who is on your side. You don’t want to have you or your family members running around on your wedding day, making sure the cake or the band showed up. You want to be there to enjoy each moment with your family and best friends. There is no better gift to your day, than to have peace of mind that everything is handled, so you can soak in the entire experience. At the end of the day, all you should be worried about is how quickly you can start your life with your new husband. Don’t get too caught up in the process, just remember at the end of the day, it’s a celebration of your love with the man of your dreams!
What is your favorite thing about weddings?
My favorite thing about weddings is watching two families come together to support a new family. To be present as a part of this new family’s beginnings is indescribable. It’s truly an honor to be chosen to play a role in such a special and important day in a couple’s life. We value our relationships with each couple and we are always touched to be invited to their first baby’s christening. Carillon Beach is such an amazing place to come back for annual vacations, so it’s nice to still see our brides for years to come.
What qualities do you possess that enable you to work well with brides and grooms?
I always feel that a wedding planner can take courses or classes to become ‘better’, but you can’t really teach someone to react well under pressure, handle certain situations with grace and humility or how to be truly empathetic towards other human beings. With a degree in social work, I value my ability to listen and read what each person needs to be successful (i.e. brides, grooms, mothers, vendors). I have always been organized, but it’s my personal values of hard work and honesty that pushes me to be a great planner. I credit my parents for instilling perfectionism and pride in my work. I take it on as a personal goal to be customer-service friendly by being responsive, accommodating and giving the best and most honest information I possibly can. That’s what helps run a business and allows me sleep at night.
What steps do you take to ensure that your clients will have amazing wedding days when working with you?
I always try to treat my clients wedding day like it was my own. I make it a point to remember that grandma’s name that is so near and dear to the bride, or the special cake serving set that must not be forgotten on the cake table. Engaging myself into each family, who have so graciously let me into their life, really helps me to ensure that each of my clients will have an amazing wedding day.
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Avis thank you so much for making my wedding a true fairy tale. You made it the most special day of my life. You came through for me when I was so unhappy with my floral crown and out of the blue you had me a perfect one made. You were extraordinarily organized every step of the way. I can’t thank you enough for all of the hard work you put into my wedding.
Avis thank you again for making Allison and Davids’ wedding so absolutely perfect for them!!! From the first day of planning in November to the wedding day in May you were so easy to work with and so accommodating!!!
You even greeted me sweetly with my early morning text as I would think of questions!!!
Our vendor selection was absolutely amazing……..our guest could not quit talking about the fabulous food, cakes and decor……….we could not have been happier with all of your work . Your’re the best!!!!
Everything on our wedding day was flawless. I cannot say enough good things about Carillon Weddings. Our wedding planner was amazing, the venues were stunning, and the vendors did a fantastic job.
Avis and her team at Carillon Weddings really love what they do and it made our experience working with them pure bliss. Avis knew exactly what we were going for from our meetings and helped guide us in the right direction. Avis was with us every step of the way and made sure that our wedding day was perfect.
The venues are natural and beautiful all on their own and Nove The Carillon Weddings approved vendors work with Carillon Weddings so often that they made the planning process very easy. We brought in pictures and ideas of what we were looking for and all details were brought to life on our wedding day.
If you are looking to have a dream-come-true wedding in North Florida, Carillon Weddings definitely delivers.
http://carillonweddings.com/
We used the following vendors through Carillon Weddings:
*Paul Johnson Photography- Paul and Mecheal are amazing and so much fun to work with. Their photos are absolutely stunning and we are so happy we chose them to capture our big day! http://pauljohnsonphoto.com/
*Townsend Catering- The food is to die for! We had a variety of food and everything was so good and fresh! http://www.townsendcatering.com/
*Noveau Flowers- Christina and her team did such a wonderful job bringing our vision to life. All of the decorations, the layout of our reception,and the floral arrangements could not have been more beautiful!
http://www.eventsbynouveauflowers.com/
*Kariboo Bakery- We had a dessert bar that was so perfect. Not only was it a beautiful display, but the desserts were so delicious. Kara really puts her heart and soul into her baked goodies! She also makes BEAUTIFUL cakes.
http://karaboobakery.com/
*Harry Houseman- Officiant. He is so lively and funny. We loved having him be a part of our special day because he made the ceremony such a fun and memorable one.
*Heritage- An amazing reggae band that we would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a good time with.
http://www.heritageband.com/#!
I want to say a HUGE thank you to Avis at Carillon Weddings for making our wedding such a joyous and beautiful occasion. I could not imagine our big day without you being a part of it.
We can not say enough wonderful things about our wedding planner Avis Glenister. She was just a pleasure to work with and very knowledgable about all the details of planning a wedding. We were blessed to have found her! She is always bubbly and has an infectious positive attitude, which is what every bride needs in a wedding planner. Avis is a very hard worker and truly is passionate about what she does and it shows. I felt special, as if I were her only client. She always made us a priority and was always on top of things. If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no more, Avis is just amazing!
Kristina & Kevin Frazier
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Avis and her team at Carillon Weddings!!! It couldn’t have gone any smoother. They took care of every last detail so that we could have a stress-free, enjoyable wedding weekend. They treated us like family and continue to love and support us. I adore Avis, Michelle, & Caroline. They are such a pleasure to work with and want your day to be everything you imagine it to be. The venues are absolutely gorgeous at Carillon Weddings. We wanted a very small, intimate wedding with a fun, family-friendly reception afterwards. It was exactly that thanks to the help of these great ladies! Avis knew from the start what we wanted and she was there for us every step of the way. She was always available whenever we had any questions. It really was our dream wedding come true! I would go back and do it over a million times if I could. If you’re in need of a wedding planner, Avis and her team at Carillon Weddings are IT!!!
Having my ceremony and reception at Carillon Weddings was the best decision I could have made. Looking back I have no regrets. Even though I am an event planner myself and knew exactly what I wanted, it was hard to plan a wedding from a different state and I definitely needed help. Avis Glenister was truly amazing from the start. She was always available to answer any questions that we had and made the planning process so easy. The venue is one of the best in the area but working with Avis throughout the planning process and the day of my wedding exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Carillon Weddings and Avis Glenister. My wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without her help.
As a mother of the bride, I can truly say Carillon Weddings was the perfect fit for our family!! Avis and the Carillon girls were absolutely wonderful and took care of every detail of the wedding weekend! Wish we could do it all over again!!! We have not only made precious memories but wonderful new friends!!! Love these girls so!
I can’t thank Avis enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams! She made the planning process so easy – always there to answer my questions and assure me that all the details were taken care of. And our wedding weekend could not have gone any smoother! She took care of everything, and it came together beautifully. I was able to relax and enjoy the day – and even my mom was able to relax knowing that Avis had everything under control!
Thank you Avis for making our dream come to life! Our day was simply perfect. As I look back, I can’t imagine changing anything. We walked from this experience knowing that we had a wedding that encapsulated us as a couple and we couldn’t be happier! Thank you for making our day such a memorable one!
Timeless.Flawless.Gorgeous. That’s the tag line for Carillon weddings, and it’s so accurate. Avis Glenister was so amazing when it came to planning our wedding. I could not have asked for a better partner in helping make my husband and my dream of a wedding day become a reality. She is so thoughtful, detail oriented, organized and helpful. We planned our wedding from California which could easily stress you out. I never felt out of the loop or forgotten in the entire process. I would email Avis at all odd hours of the night, and she was so responsive and would never complain about all of the questions I had! She made our day so simply beautiful, and our families and friends are STILL talking about what an awesome wedding it was. She really helped make our wedding a reflection of us, and helped us personalize it for us.
I could go on and on about Avis and her team. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough, we truly loved having her a part of our wedding. xo
I cannot say enough about how incredible Avis and her team are! I would recommend them to anyone! Avis answered my one million questions with ease and kindness. She planned our day and it was perfect. We were able to enjoy our day because Avis had everything under control. I am so thankful for her and all that she did to make our day perfect!
As the Mother-of-the-Bride, I truly wanted to make every Wedding dream come true. After reading about Carillon Beach Weddings and looking at all of the gorgeous photos, we knew Carillon was the perfect location. But the best was yet to be once we met Avis Glenister. Together with her sincere desire to have each Bride and Groom’s personality shine through, along with her very talented and professional vendors available, your event will be nothing short of amazing. Avis seemed to always be available, even if I sent her an email at midnight, somehow I would receive a response shortly after! We had the pleasure of working with Rae Leytham Photography, Townsend Catering, Sweet for Sirten, Myrtie Blue, Gulf Talent Service and an incredible musician, Kyle LaMonica. Each vendor made sure that our very own personal touches were accommodated. I cannot say enough wonderful things, but best of all, was the peace of mind that I truly knew every detail had been taken care of. We truly enjoyed every single moment of our most special event.
Our wedding was a beautiful dream come true thanks to the fabulous Avis of Carillon Weddings! Booking her was the best decision we ever made! Avis takes her time to get to know you and your priorities and keeps those in mind throughout the entire planning process, especially when she’s matching you with vendors! We never had to wonder about anything because Avis was always available to answer all questions and provide a positive outlook from start to finish. She does everything with a smile, she is always honest and she is truly passionate about her job. Wedding vendors also appreciate her excellence—when you share with vendors in the area she is your wedding planner, they are willing to bend over backwards for you because she has such a great reputation. She really takes care of the people she works with, brides and vendors alike. Wedding planning can be intimidating, especially from far away, but if you have Avis on your team, all your stress and apprehensions will instantly disappear. She is the best of the best and if you make her a part of your wedding you will not be disappointed.
Where do I begin with Avis and her team…I can not express how amazing our wedding was and what an amazing experience it was to work with Avis at Carillon Weddings. Avis was the first and only person we met with when deciding on a place to have our wedding. From the moment we met with her we knew that we had to book as soon as possible because we had to have Carillon Weddings a part of our day. We were so impressed with her and immediately we clicked, she was so fun and passionate about her job and we fell in love with the services Carillon Weddings offered. From our first meeting with Avis she talked to us about the vendors she works with and we could tell that it was like a big family, all the vendors know each other personally and work with each other all the time. Avis hand selected vendors for us personally based off of our personalities and style. She always guided us along and for us it was a stress free, easy planning :) Our vendors were absolutely amazing. We went with Dear Wesleyann- photography, Myrtie Blue-floral and decor, Kevin Tillman- officiant, and Townsend Catering. I can not express how amazing these vendors were and we are so grateful that Avis knew us well enough to select them for us. Our wedding is something my husband as well as our guests are still thinking about daily. We received numerous compliments on our venues, food, photographer, flowers, and of course Avis and her amazing team. Avis was there throughout the whole wedding making sure we were having a good time and had everything we needed. She even brought us plates of our food to our table so we wouldn’t waste a second mingling with our guests. Carillon will always hold a special place in our hearts and we can not praise Avis and her team enough for everything they did for our special day. I would recommend Avis and Carillon Weddings to any bride and guarantee your day will be flawless.
Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. Avis made the entire experience easy and stress-free–exactly what we wanted. From the day we toured the Meeting House, to the minute I walked down the aisle, she was completely in control of everything which allowed us to focus on the moments rather than the details. And not only is Avis amazing, but her vendor recommendations are phenomenal as well! Townsend Catering has the BEST food (you cannot go wrong with Donna), Fisher’s Flowers made the serene ceremony transform into a sophisticated party (Grove is amazing-she is so much fun and is so easy to work with), and Holly Gardner Photography was beyond incredible (Holly is such a doll and will capture all the important moments that you don’t want to forget). And none of this would have been possible without Avis. We will be forever grateful to her and Carillon Weddings!
I came across Carillon Weddings and the Carillon Beach Meeting House venue while searching for Florida destination weddings. The reviews and pictures were fantastic, and my husband and I decided that this would be our place to wed. Since we were planning a destination wedding, we knew we were going to need help, and we did not plan to visit the venue until we showed up the week of the wedding. I contacted Avis, we found out the date we had chosen was available, and from that point on we put our trust in Avis for a perfect wedding day! TRUST HER with everything you have! From the minute we arrived, we had no reservations whatsoever. Carillon Beach Meeting House is amazing and beautiful, Avis had everything prepared for us when we arrived, and we were able to enjoy every minute of our time at Carillon and our wedding day. Down to every last detail, Avis and her team of vendors made our wedding day the most perfect, stress-free day. Townsend Catering did not disappoint with amazing food selections and delicious taste. Our Sweet for Sirten wedding cake was the best cake I’ve ever eaten! Myrtie Blue transformed the meeting house into a relaxed and elegant reception setting. And Rae and Wesley Leytham at Rae Leytham Photography were so much fun to work with, making the photography process easy and enjoyable, and with breathtaking photographs. I wouldn’t have wanted my wedding day any other way. Avis will help you create the perfect day that you have dreamt about it.