Weddings by Christy Avis

09/17/2025

1. If you don’t hire a planner, you become the planner. ..On your wedding day, in a dress.
2. A good meal, strong drinks and short speeches are what your guests actually remember.
3. Your budget isn’t necessarily small, your expectations are too large.
4. DIY doesn’t make a huge amount of price difference. Especially when you end up panic buying replacements the month before.
5. If you’re booking vendors based on who is the cheapest, be prepared to get what you paid for.
6. It’s good to follow Bridal accounts and get on Pinterest for inspiration, but try and sit down and think about what’s important to you BEFORE you start scrolling. Because you might think you want a “laid back wedding”, but 30 minutes of scrolling can suddenly make you want a color bomb, monogrammed napkins and a 6ft cake.

✨Hire a professional who can manage your expectations

✨Try not to scroll after you’ve booked or made decisions.

07/17/2025

✨What Pinterest won't tell you...

Pinterest can't tell you when the caterer's contract needs reviewing.📄
It can't get the officiant mic'd up and hidden in time for your aisle walk.🎙️
It definitely won't shoo 20 people out of the bridal suite when you need *actual* air. 💫

You need a planner who thinks like a producer and moves like your best friend. 💕

Weddings by Christy Avis is where grace meets grit. I don't just pin the vision - I execute it.

Hosts/Planning: &
Photo: Madeline Jane Photo & Sunshine Studios Photography
Venue: Cartersville Country Club
Florals: Penny Lanes Floral
Tabletops: The Prissy Plate
Linens/Chairs/Sofa: Rents For Events
Gowns/Bridal Jewelry: Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique
Tux: Riley’s Cartersville
Hair: Emily Chase Tzoucalis
Makeup: Ashlee Puckett
Spray Tan/Beauty Styling: Beauty Bar by Lucy
Cake: Baby Cakes by Stephanie

07/15/2025

Your mom shouldn’t be managing the seating chart…

Your mama is wearing her pearls — not a headset.
Your bridesmaids are sipping champagne — not wrangling vendors.
And you? You’re fully present, not managing a spreadsheet. 🥂

You planned a stunning celebration. Now let me run it like the refined production it is.

I’ve navigated power outages, late DJ’s, thunderstorm cleanup crews, and a ceremony relocation with 45 minutes’ notice. 💅🏼
This is more than coordinating — it’s command central.

Let’s protect your peace.

07/11/2025

Struggling to find a planner who gets your vision and your vibe?
You found her. 🙋🏼‍♀️
We don’t just coordinate. We design, execute, and elevate—so you can soak in every second.

Stop Googling “best planners near me” or asking your Aunt Myrtle who got married in a church basement in 1988 to “help” you.

✨We’ve been in the business of creating unforgettable wedding weekends for over a decade—and we’re just getting started.

DM us to get started. Your dream day isn’t going to plan itself.

📸 Wilcox Photography

👰🏼 🧐➡️ Yup, my assistant. Imagine planning for a planner. 3years ago now she did trends ahead of the trends that are popular now. She’s 💎 Every detail touched. Every intentional photo taken. Every moment strategic. And now, y-o-u can have us BOTH for your day. ✨

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07/10/2025

I can vouch - Spring Lake in November is gorgeous.

We only have ✨ THREE ✨ dates left for 2025

Make sure if you’re interested that you get on the books fast! These WILL fill up!

Message us for more info and let’s get your wedding booked today! 💍👰‍♀️💒🤵‍♂️

07/08/2025

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“I didn't lift a finger. I showed up, got my makeup done, and drank champagne. No one asked me where the table numbers were. No one cried. And best of all, my daughter wasn't a wreck. I don't know what Christy did, but I hope she charged double."
- A Real Bride's Southern Mama, probably

Let your mama be a mother-not a coordinator.
And your friends? Let them dance, not direct traffic.

This is what happens when you bring in someone who lives and breathes weddings (and has the receipts to prove it)

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Dates are going faster than your cousin can say "I'll help!"

06/15/2025

✨For the dads who walk us down the aisle... and never stop walking with us.

➡️Swipe to see the moment that caught me completely off guard. The way he's holding her hand, studying the ring, quietly realizing he just placed her in the hands of the man who will love and protect her next.🥹

It's the kind of love that doesn't need a microphone. It's in the way he let go at the altar, but still holds on at the sweetheart table.

These are the stories that weddings tell if you're paying attention. These are the moments I protect as a wedding planner. Not just the timeline. Not just the florals. But the sacred pauses that deserve to live forever. ♾️

Happy Father's Day to the dads who give their girls away-only to keep loving them just the same.

📆Planning your daughter's wedding? I'd be honored to help you create the day she'll always remember-and the moments you didn't know you'd treasure most.

Coordinator: for

Bride: Libby

Venue: The Lindale Mill

Photog: Kayleighcollumphoto

Florals : Roots & Willow Floral Design Studio

Pizza Truck: Sunnyside Pizzeria

Bar: Across the Bar Bartending Services and Rentals LLC

Linens: Rents For Events

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05/28/2025

📸 Sharing this review because it hit me right in the feels.

When the groom takes the time to rave about the experience — you know something special happened. 💍✨

What you don’t see behind the scenes is the decade + I’ve spent in this industry building a killer Rolodex of vendors, artists, and creatives for every budget and vision. When I say I have a contact for that — I really do. 🙌

This wedding? The weather plan kicked in. But did they feel the stress? Not for a second. It ran smooth like butter because that’s how I design it. Calm is the product, no matter what.

I didn’t start this journey knowing how to balance budgets and dreams — I earned that skill. Years of fine-tuning creativity with financial comfort zones taught me how to create magic that makes sense.

That support system goes deeper than timelines. I learn your personalities. I study the family dynamics. I understand your flow. And with a background in leadership development and adult education, managing the managers is kind of my superpower. 💪

Bottom line? I don’t just show up — I serve, I lead, and I elevate.

Feeling wildly grateful, fired up, and so proud to do this work. 💖

05/19/2025

The bride twirling with her flower girl squad? Pure Magic. ✨ They cruised to the ceremony in a vintage car, where Christy gave them a quick pep talk before their big walk - yes, even the tiniest bridal party members need some love. 💕

Not pictured: Christy in black-because the dress code was “no black - floral summer chic" and I *always* follow the vibe.

Love what you see? Slide into my DMs for info on day-of coordination and making wedding day moments this smooth (and this sweet).



Photographer: Kristin Faye
Florals: Roots and Willow

05/11/2025

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the timeless bond between mothers and daughters—with a touch of vintage charm.

In a growing tradition where brides wear their mom’s wedding dress for the rehearsal dinner or reception, this bride put her own twist on it. She surprised her mom by wearing her iconic 1980s hat—a bold, beautiful piece full of history, heart, and unforgettable style.

It wasn’t just an accessory. It was a tribute to the woman who raised her, inspired her, and now stands by her side as she steps into her own love story.

➡️ Swipe to see the joy, the memories, and that hat stealing the spotlight all over again.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who shaped us—and to the daughters honoring them in the most meaningful ways.

Photo: Kristin Faye Photography

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05/04/2025

At Tennessee RiverPlace today for their Vendor Open House.

Rents For Events always takes care of my linen needs and this time they selected a gorgeous BRAND new linen for me to use. Patty, Jessica, and Wanda are lovely ladies who ALWAYS take care of me and my Brides. 💚