Bridal Boutique
At Ashley and Alexandria’s Bridal Boutique, we have some of the top designers in bridal. We like to highlight some the the beautiful collections that we offer our brides. We do this through our Designer Spotlight Series. In this edition, we highlight Eddy K Bridal.
[Read more…] about Ashley & Alexandria’s Designer Spotlight: The Elegance of Eddy K Bridal
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Setting up your wedding registry is such a fun and exciting process. When else can you go on essentially a free shopping spree? It’s all too easy, though, to get caught up in the process and scan until the sun sets without thinking of perhaps the most important question—when will you actually use all this stuff? [Read more…] about 8 Wedding Registry Items You’ll Actually Use—Every Single Day!
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With the new year comes new engagements, new brides-to-be (welcome, ladies!), and new wedding trends. And while we’re still excited about the trends and creative ideas we saw in 2018—think games for guests, statement bridal hats, and basically anything Harry and Meghan did—we, like you, are also ready to dive into the world of weddings for 2019.
Which is why we called on some of the industry’s top wedding planners to see exactly what they’re predicting for the new year. You’ll have to keep scrolling to see exactly what they said below, but one thing is certain: The rules are all out. Think mismatched bridesmaids dresses, coeds on each side of the aisle, and more. Also out? Wedding welcome bags and expensive favors (don’t worry, we’ll get to that later). In terms of what’s in, the experts say we’re all still obsessed with the world’s hottest power couple (hi, Harry and Meghan!) so feel free to continue copying the royal wedding’s statement church entrance, meaningful ceremony touches, and unexpected reception details. They’re also excited to see couples experiment with fresh color palettes and put unexpected twists on the traditional wedding in the year come to. [Read more…] about The Wedding Trends to Keep and Ditch in 2019 According to Wedding Planners
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Welcome bags, gift boxes, and baskets full of goodies are often doled out as a way to welcome wedding guests staying in hotels and resorts near the venue. Yet, as any couple that’s planned a wedding can attest,the cost of those treats adds up quickly. If welcome gifts are something you’reconsidering taking off your to-do list, here are a few things to think through before making your final decision. [Read more…] about Do We Really Need to Give Wedding Guests Welcome Gifts?
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Not all wedding favors are created equal. Some are cute, some are cheeky, some are tasty, and some are downright tacky! The key to a great wedding favor is to make it both personal and relevant to your wedding—and, of course, to pick something your guests will actually enjoy. [Read more…] about 11 Winter Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Totally Keep