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Ashley & Alexandria’s Designer Spotlight: The Elegance of Eddy K Bridal

March 20, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

The Elegance of Eddy K Bridal

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.

Eddy K Bridal has breathtaking designs that leave an unforgettable statement. Based in Milan, the dresses are manufactured with the highest quality of fabrics, according to the designers website. Think sophistication, detail, lace embellishments and more. This brand is a popular selection with our clients. We get a lot of feedback from our brides stating that many people gasp with admiration upon first sight of the gown and as they walk down the aisle.

Leave an unforgettable impression in an Eddy K Bridal gown with style and grace. We have this designer exclusively at Ashley and Alexandria’s Bridal Boutique. Call for an appointment today.

We are happy to serve brides both locally and nationwide. At Ashley and Alexandria’s, we meet with all of our brides by appointment only so we can provide a customized one-on-one experience for our clients.

We look forward to seeing you, welcome to the family!

8 Wedding Registry Items You’ll Actually Use—Every Single Day!

March 13, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Brides

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?

A coffee machine? You’ll use that everyday for sure. Fine china? Maybe not so much. It’s so important to keep in mind the frequency of use while registering for housewares and electronics, and to make sure you’re registering for quality products when it comes to items you’ll use daily.

To help you get the most use out of your wedding registry, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite wedding registry items you’ll definitely use daily. Happy registering!

Roomba 690

You should really vacuum your home everyday, but who has that kind of time? Roomba users, that’s who. The Roomba 690 is one of Roomba’s more affordable options—but it still comes with an impressive array of features, like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatibilities, a Virtual Wall Barrier so you can keep Roomba from wandering too much, and the iRobot HOME app which lets you schedule cleanings and turn it on or off remotely. Now, you have no excuse not to have spotless floors every single day.

Perry Divided Hamper & Liner

You get undressed and toss all your clothes into the hamper without a thought. But then it’s time to do laundry, and you’re forced to spend extra time separating darks and lights. Stay organized with this rustic hamper from Pottery Barn, which comes with a liner separated into two compartments. Anything that makes laundry time just a little bit easier is worth every penny in our book.

The Ultimate Pillow

You can retire the saying “As cool as the other side of the pillow,” for good because The Ultimate Pillow from Eight Sleep maintains that refreshing, cool feeling throughout the night, regardless of where your head lies. Aside from that mind-blowing main feature, The Ultimate Pillow also comes with inner layers which can be rearranged into nine different setups for optimum comfort.

Turkish Cotton Bath Towel

Quality towels are one of those household items that we often take for granted. To guarantee that you never get out of the shower with only a thin, scratchy washcloth to cover yourself with, register for quality bath sheets like these, from Macy’s. The wide assortment of patterns and colors are guaranteed to match your bathroom and will keep you nice and warm post-bathtime.

Nespresso by Breville VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker Bundle

Can’t start your day without a cup of Joe? Us either. This Nespresso bundle by Breville is perfect for an easy morning coffee, cream, espresso, latte, or cappuccino with just the push of a button. This powerful yet petite machine will save you time and money in the mornings by bringing the coffee shop to your kitchen—without taking up a ton of countertop space.

Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Sheets

You’ve got the pillows, now grab the sheets. Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen Sheets are among the most comfortable on the market. Opt for the bundle—which includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, four pillowcases, and a duvet cover—so you can keep things consistent. You’ll probably end up buying backups, too, just to ensure you don’t go a night without.

Simplehuman 50 Liter Stainless Steel Trash Can

No matter how eco-conscious you may aim to be, the fact of the matter is most of us will have to throw something away each day. Thus, it’s important to have a durable, quality trash can that’s also pretty to look at. This Simplehuman receptacle has a finger-proof finish to hide any prints, a strong steel pedal for hands-free disposal, and a silent close lid—all of which make it much less of a pain to take out the trash.

DōTerra Lumo Diffuser

Essential oils are super popular right now and for good reason. Unleashing the power of specialty scents throughout your home can help promote everything from relaxation to energy, stress relief, and more. The Lumo diffuser from DōTerra will match any decor and can run from two to five hours continuously, or 10 hours intermittently. It covers up to 540 square feet and also has seven light color options to set the mood, based on your mood.

The Wedding Trends to Keep and Ditch in 2019 According to Wedding Planners

January 16, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Brides

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.

Keep reading for all the exciting, modern, and on-trend ideas, broken down by the pros who came up with them. Oh, and we also asked the experts to share which trends to avoid and their best pieces of tried-and-true advice for the newly engaged ladies like you… So, basically, read on because we’ve got you covered as you dive into wedding planning in the new year!

The year’s biggest trend: “2019 is all about embracing color and new color combinations that have never been done before,” Jesse says. “We see the trend veering away from soft classic colors and heading in a more fun, pumped up direction.” Case in point: “Living Coral,” the Pantone Color of the Year. “We see 2019 clients leaning more towards younger, fresher palettes with pops of bright and bold color that is fun, youthful and often somewhat daring,” he adds.

Trend to do away with: “Welcome bags! Time and time again, we see many of the expensive, well thought-out items get left behind in hotel rooms,” he says. “Instead, consider giving a nice bottle of wine and a handwritten note, or making a donation to your favorite local charity in the guests names honor.”

Excited for in the new year: “We have a couple who is focused on supporting underserved communities and working with female owned and operated local businesses for their wedding day,” he says. “This is an exciting prospect for us and a first for Alison Events to have a client that is so locally, globally and environmentally minded when planning their special day. We can’t wait to see how it all comes together!”

Can’t wait to see a couple do: “A food and wine-focused wedding,” he says. “We love when clients embrace food and beverage as an integral part of the wedding celebration!”

Best planning advice: “Get personal! Hire vendors you connect with on a personal level, not just ones that suit your aesthetic or budget,” he says. “Get to know a vendor over coffee or a glass of wine to make sure they are a good personality fit for your project and are someone you would want to spend a year of your life with planning such a big and important day in your life.”

Read the rest of the trends here.

Do We Really Need to Give Wedding Guests Welcome Gifts?

December 27, 2018 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

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.

Revisit your priorities and make the decision from there.

If your top three wedding priorities were attire, great food, and good music, it’s safe to assume that welcome gifts would be pretty low on your list of important details. If you’re struggling to make your top three priorities work within your budget, it may be best to skip welcome gifts and devote those funds towards big-day elements you care about more.

If your decision is driven by waste, there are options that might be better for you.

Extravagant welcome bags produce a lot of unnecessary waste, whether in packaging that goes in the garbage quickly or in the items guests leave behind and don’t consume. The best solution is to simplify. If your wedding is taking place at a vineyard, send a half bottle of wine to each guest’s room at check-in with a welcome note attached. Not only does this combination draw attention to the important note, but also your guests will likely drink the wine during the course of their stay.

It doesn’t have to be over-the-top.

If your goal is to create a photo-worthy welcome gift, go right ahead and make it exactly what you want it to be. But it’s important to note that welcome gifts don’t have to be fussy. Something as simple as a small basket of local peaches and a welcome booklet is just as likely to be appreciated by your guests as a lavish collection of sweet and salty treats and hangover remedies.

If you’re not giving welcome gifts, make sure you’ve given out all the necessary information guests need for the weekend.

Welcome bags are usually a great place to slip in a note or packet of information about the weekend’s festivities. If you’ve decided not to distribute bags, boxes, or treats and you still need to get information to guests, you can have a small welcome booklet or note sent to each guest’s hotel room or handed out when they check in. It’s also helpful to duplicate this information on your wedding website if you have one.

11 Winter Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Totally Keep

December 19, 2018 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Brides

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.

Some more rules of favor giving: 1) Make it pretty. If it’snot already in a pretty package, it’s up to you (or your wedding planner!) to make sure it is presented in a way that seems intentional and put-together (something haphazard or sloppy). 2) EVERYONE enjoys food. Period. And drinks. So any favors that have something to do with either of these will most likely be a hit. 3) Call us crazy, but if you really want your guests to hang onto the favors, (unless it’s something that IS food related that will either be consumed or thrown away when it’s gone) don’t brandish it with your name and/or wedding date. Think about it: would you rather have a cozy throw or scarf that doesn’t say anything or one that is monogrammed with someone else’s initials and wedding date? It’s your day, but give your guests something they’ll actually enjoy!

As the snow falls and the temperatures drop, we say keep it seasonal, too, and treat your guests to one of these winter wedding favors,sure to be crowd-pleasers.

Cocktail Kits

A little hair of the dog never hurt anyone, especially a hungover guest who barely makes their flight home! Buy these cute cocktail kits (we obviously suggest a hot toddy kit for winter!), or put together your own little kits—with all the ingredients your guests need to recreate a warm cocktail on the flight home. Bonus points for an insert with ingredients and recipe so they can recreate!

Christmas Crackers

There’s nothing more fun than a cracker—and they’re so apropos for winter! Put them on your guests plates for a fun surprise when they sit down for dinner. We love these copper, and white ones from World Market,but they’re easy to DIY, too! This version contains a hat, joke and a surprise gift!

Mugs

If you have a fun, warm, winter-appropriate signature cocktail you’re dying to serve at your wedding, serve them in special mugs that your guests can keep after the wedding as their favor!

Socks

Sure, socks may not seem like the sexiest of wedding favors,but your guests will thank you when they’re traveling home and their feet are frozen on the plane.

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