wedding trends

Top 2020 Spring Bridal Dress Trends

July 17, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Hello to all of our beautiful brides!

If you are planning a wedding next year, the time is ticking. As such, we are starting to take a look at the spring bridal trends in 2020. Typically in fashion, spring is a perfect opportunity to experiment with new fun details. While our look here at A&A always remains classic and sophisticated, we always love to interpret trends in a timeless style. Take a look at some of our favorite trends coming out in spring 2020. As usual, send us a message and let us know what you like most!

How Soon After Getting Engaged Should You Build a Wedding Registry?

April 3, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

They say timing is everything, and that’s certainly true when planning a wedding. You have to book a caterer early on to ensure you get the one you want. The same goes for the photographer and the band or DJ, and, though it’s a product and not a service, a custom wedding dress must be ordered many, many months before your big day to guarantee it’s ready on time. But when it comes to filling out a wedding registry, what’s the deal? Here are a couple of things to know about when to register. [Read more…] about How Soon After Getting Engaged Should You Build a Wedding Registry?

Recovery Kits Are the Latest Guest-Approved Wedding Trend

January 30, 2019 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

Everyone loves an open bar at a wedding—until the following morning, that is. Your celebration is bound to be a moment of indulgence for at least a few of your guests, which makes accommodating your friends’ and family members’ recuperation the hospitable thing to do. Enter recovery kits. Filled with plenty of hangover repellants, these pouches and boxes are sure to come in handy, especially following that epic after-party. [Read more…] about Recovery Kits Are the Latest Guest-Approved Wedding Trend

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

Four Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About When Wedding Planning

August 2, 2017 by aaadmin Leave a Comment

Source: Inside Weddings

Ever since the term “bridezilla” was invented, there have been women afraid of how they’d be perceived once they started planning their wedding. Wedding planning guilt does come up during the process. The dichotomy between wanting your big day to be perfect and wanting to be seen as cool and chill can lead to many brides having a guilt complex if they ask for anything that might not be the most convenient option for their wedding party or guests. [Read more…] about Four Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About When Wedding Planning