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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.

Seven Items You Need to Include in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

November 13, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

It is your big day. There are levels of excitement, nervousness, and emotions that have come to the surface. Between the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, and the events surrounding the wedding, there is so much to think about. One item you can’t forget is your wedding day emergency kit. You can pack it yourself or get a kit with the items that are included. We gathered some tips from real brides. Here are some of the items they shared that are essential for your kit.

Ashley & Alexandria’s Designer Spotlight: The Beauty and Elegance of Blue Enzoani

August 7, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

With modern European styles mixed with traditional looks. This designer is dominating the bridal landscape. Blue Enzonai offers a beautiful modern style mixed in with an unforgettable classic look.

At Ashley & Alexandria’s Bridal boutique we are proud to offer some of the top designers in bridal. Our boutique is located in Southfield, MI. We are honored to service brides from all over the United States. It is such a joy to help our brides find their dream wedding dress.

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

6 Important Tasks to Budget Time for on the Morning of Your Wedding

October 10, 2018 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll likely have the timeline for the ceremony and reception broken down into 15-minute increments. But what about the hours before the ceremony starts? There are several important tasks you’ll need to budget time for on the wedding morning, and having a clear timeline that spells out what you should be doing (and when!) can make everything so much easier. Here, six essential big-day to-dos that you should carve out time for on the morning of your wedding.

Getting Ready

Showering, having your hair and makeup done, and getting dressed take a surprisingly long time on your wedding day. You can typically factor in about one and a half to two hours for hair and makeup, but it’s always smart to ask your artists for their own timing estimates after you’ve finalized the look during your trials. Getting dressed usually takes another 30 minutes, as your photographer will probably ask you to stop and pose for photos throughout the process. Add another 15 minutes at the end for last-minute hair and makeup fixes and gathering your accessories.

Eating Breakfast and Lunch

While you don’t necessarily need to set aside blocks of time for each meal, it’s crucial that you eat both breakfast and lunch on your wedding day. Between the adrenaline rush you’ll feel throughout the day and all of the physical activity of standing, dancing, and greeting friends and family, you want to be sure you’re well-nourished and hydrated.

Enjoying a Little “Me” Time

If you’re able to set aside an hour or two for yourself on the morning on your wedding, your brain and your body will thank you for it. You don’t have to be entirely alone if you don’t want to be, though. Take a long walk with your maid of honor, attend a yoga class, or get a massage with your mom. Whatever your chosen relaxation technique, be sure it’s something you truly enjoy so you can start your day off stress-free.

Changing Hotel Rooms

Most couples choose to have either the bride or the groom get ready in the room they’ll stay in on the wedding night. If you’re not setting things up this way, or if you have to change rooms or check into a different hotel on the same day, be sure to set aside time for the transition as it could take as long as half an hour.

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