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Your Guide to The Rehearsal Dinner Guest List

December 19, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Your wedding is finally here. You and your groom are done with the planning, you found the dress of your dreams, and you are getting ready to walk down the aisle.

One of the last events before the wedding is the rehearsal dinner. This event is a great time to have toasts from people who would like to share sentiment, but are not speaking at the wedding.

If your favorite aunt, beloved grandmother, or kindergarten friend who wants to speak, the rehearsal dinner is the perfect time. The theme and style are up to you. It can be a formal sit-down dinner or more casual event. It depends on your venue, budget, and other wedding events that you have planned.

So, who are the people that get the invite to the rehearsal dinner? Here are the top picks.

Stress Less During Wedding Planning With These Tips

December 5, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

He proposed and you said, “yes!” There is excitement, nervousness, and the wedding planning begins. It all seems like a 200-mph roller coaster, but it is doable. Is planning a wedding stressful? Absolutely!

We at Ashley & Alexandria’s are here to help you navigate the most memorable time of your life. We’ve worked with thousands of brides to help them find their dream dress. We also have expert knowledge with wedding planning and etiquette. The dress is a huge part of the wedding. There are a lot of big picture and little details you must plan for.

The key element you want to think about is efficient productivity with as little stress as possible. You want to enjoy the moments that lead up to one of the biggest days of your life.

Here are some tips that will help your wedding planning a little less stressful.

4 Reasons Why You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About Having a Destination Wedding

February 13, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

The first stages of planning a destination wedding go something like this: After weeks of debate with your fiancé, you settle on a location you’re both excited about. Then, you start shopping the idea of a destination wedding around to friends and family, getting a feel for which guests will be able to attend and which won’t. And finally, you’re overwhelmed with the data you’ve collected that runs the gamut of responses from totally enthusiastic to totally discouraging. Here’s the thing: You shouldn’t have to feel bad about having a destination wedding. The people you love who want to be there will find a way, and those who can’t swing it will come up with another way to celebrate your love.

Here, more reasons why you don’t have to feel guilty about planning a destination wedding if that’s what you really want.

This wedding is about the two of you, and who you are as a couple.

As much as people will try to convince you to have a certain type or style of wedding, your wedding is really meant to be a celebration of who you are as a couple. If you both love to travel and explore far-off places, it only makes sense that you’d have an adventurous destination wedding. Celebrate that, because this traveling phase of your life may not last forever. [Read more…] about 4 Reasons Why You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About Having a Destination Wedding

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. [Read more…] about The Wedding Trends to Keep and Ditch in 2019 According to Wedding Planners