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Hey Yall!! I’m Jevettra (rhymes with you betcha) and I am the GirlBoss and Principal Event Planner of Avila Dawn Events. I am a small town girl with big city flair, inspired by Southern hospitality, family traditions and values, and stylish fashion and decor. At Avila Dawn Events, we believe the only thing that couples should have to worry about during their engagement is enjoying themselves! Our ADE Experience allows for couples to enjoy all the FUN aspects of event planning (cake tasting, dress shopping, champagne sipping), while we handle ALL the crazy logistics that ensure your wedding day runs smoothly!

Avila Dawn Events is a wedding and event planning boutique specializing in design styling, coordination and full service planning throughout South Carolina. In planning events, I am passionate about pushing the envelope with punches of color, bold patterns, textures and innovative lighting. And of course, discovering what excites you, so that I can pour that it into every tiny detail. We love taking Southern sophistication and infusing it with GLAM and always searching for WOW-worthy details to incorporate into your big day!

www.aviladawnevents.com

info@aviladawnevents.com

803-381-0674

Social Media - @AvilaDawnEvents

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  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,900

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Avila Dawn Events

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Santana Sent on 02/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding planner

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We cannot say enough amazing things about Avila Dawn Events and the incredible Javettra! From start to finish, Javettra exceeded every expectation while planning and decorating our 10-year vow renewal celebration.

Her attention to detail, creativity, professionalism, and calm presence made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. She truly brought our vision to life—elegant, meaningful, and absolutely stunning. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and the décor was beyond beautiful. Our guests are still talking about how breathtaking everything looked.
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Kitty Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of Bride

Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend!
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Amanda Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great planning!

Jevettra and her team did an amazing job with my wedding! I felt supported and taken care of for the entire process. I wanted a planner so my family could enjoy the day without having to coordinate anything and that is exactly what we got.
Nishikwa
Nishikwa Sent on 12/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Avila Dawn Events has an amazing eye for detail and was able to really help bring our vision to life. Jevettra is nothing short of amazing and would always bring fresh, unique and creative ideas to the table that always seemed to be way better than we could have dreamed of. Having Jevettra by your side during the wedding planning stage is a must, especially being a Covid bride. Her and her team on the day of the wedding helped to keep everything on track and ensured everything went as planned. Jevettra is a true professional and great at her job. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a spectacular wedding even though the pandemic threw a couple of loops our way. Its no way we could have pulled it off without her and we are so thankful for her. We’d hire her again, again, and a million times again. Thank you Jevettra for helping to make our day special.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

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The BEST ever!!!!! Very professional, classy, prompt, eager to help, patient and always a phone call or text away. Hire her! You will NOT regret it!! I absolutely love Jevettra and her team!
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Taylor Sent on 07/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book the Best!

Words could not begin to express how thankful we are to have had Jevettra as our wedding planner and designer. She took my limited vision and created a day more beautiful and amazing than I could have even imagined. From the moment we began working with her she was such a calm sounding board with excellent ideas. Her personality both puts you at ease and gets you excited for the day she will create. Jevettra handled so much behind the scenes so that I didn't have to worry about the many small piece. When COVID hit, she quickly and honestly informed us of our options. Once we made the decision to postpone from April to July it took her less than 2 days to have every single vendor we hired moved to our new date. We even had one vendor unable to accommodate our date change and she found a great replacement within that same day. She took what could have been an incredibly stressful time and made it as seamless as possible. Leading up to the wedding weekend she took care of so much so we could just enjoy the moment. When we finally got to see the reception space we were absolutely blown away. She designed the most beautiful, classy, and incredible room I have ever seen. She also made our space "us" in so many small ways. We were so blessed to have a planner that worked so well not only with us as a couple but with every single vendor to make our day the best day possible. I would highly recommend you hire Jevettra for your event - you will not be disappointed and will probably end up with a great friend by the end.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Long-Sims Wedding

They say when you are planning a wedding, to expect something to go wrong. That may be true for most, but if you have Jevettra on your team you can bank on your wedding being a picture of perfection! Working with Avila Dawn Events was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. From our very first conversation, I knew she was someone that I could trust with our most important day...and she didn't disappoint. To simply say that she is an exceptional designer doesn’t quite capture her talent and skills. Not only did she bring to life the wedding of our dreams, she captured our vision (and more) with beauty, creativity, and style. She is the epitome of professionalism and was AMAZING to work with every step of the way. We will forever be grateful for her work.
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Donna Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Our wedding planning was a great experience. We had a detailed schedule and they did a great job of keeping us on track and giving us advice about the problems they usually encounter. The wedding and reception went off without a hitch and we were able to just enjoy the experience. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for a professional and detail-oriented experience.
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Leotis Sent on 11/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision We Made

Hiring Jevettra Gardner of Avila Dawn Events as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made. With everything going on in our lives at the time we would have lost our minds if we would have went any other route when planning our wedding. Jevettra had the ability and expertise to help us bring to life the wedding that we envisioned. She was always accessible, flexible and overly willing to do whatever was needed to make our special day perfect.

Jevettra is well connected in her industry and have a passion for what she does. She isn’t a “Drill Sergeant” type of planner, she is very approachable with a kindred personality. I highly recommend her to any couple planning their wedding; with Jevettra leading your wedding I’m confident it will be a success.
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India Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with!

Jevettra was such a great Day-Of-Coordinator! She was so knowledgeable about Columbia vendors and the best vendors to work with in my area. She made sure our wedding day went smoothly and ran on time. I highly recommend her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Bonnie Brunt Cakes Bonnie Brunt Cakes Wedding Cakes

We LOVE working with Avila Dawn Events. Jevettra is a pro. Her designs and visions are always striking. Her execution is flawless. Plus, she is just a joy to work with. She is down-to-earth, easy to communicate with, and has great attention to detail, which makes our job easier. :) Plus, Plus! Bonnie Brunt Cakes HIGHLY recommends Avila Dawn Events for your next "on Point" event.

Hairstyles by Laurel Hairstyles by Laurel Wedding Hair & Makeup

Jevettra with Avila Dawn Events is on it! I have been so impressed by her work when I have had the pleasure of doing hair for weddings she is coordinating. She is incredibly organized, has the best personality for this business, has a great attitude and keeps the day flowing perfectly. Jevettra has a bridge-building approach in this industry and is a joy to be around. Her talent for bringing a bride's vision to life, down to the smallest details, all while keeping everyone comfortable and relaxed during what can be a stressful time for brides makes her stand out as one of the best in the industry. I highly recommend.

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A.D.E. is one of the best wedding planner/coordinator companies I have ever had the pleasure to work with. As a wedding photographer we rely on timelines in order to capture what is needed. Their attention to detail is amazing and communication with the couple and vendors is superb.

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