Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 36

With the New Year just around the corner, Angie, Kristin and I would like to take a moment to reflect on 2010. Congratulations to all our 2010 couples, thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a special and important time in your lives. Congratulations to all our former brides and grooms who became new parents, your children are a reflection of your love. Lastly, thank you to all the wonderful vendors we have worked with this year, you are all wonderful and we look forward to working with you in 2011.

Have fun and be safe ringing in the New Year!

Cheers,

Angie, Kristin & Sarah

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 35

Do you have family coming to town for the holiday and you dont know what to do with them except go to the mall? Well, here are a few fun things to do that is fun for the entire family and centered around the holiday season!

1. Highland Park Holiday lights - Driving around Highland Park and looking at all the beautiful homes so beautifully decorated is something everyone loves to do! You can enjoy the lights in a horse drawn carriage, in a warm limo with champagne or in the comfort of your own car with a hot chocolate. However you decide to enjoy the lights dont forget to see Santa, he is there just look carefully!

2. ICE at the Gaylord Texan - 14,000 square feet of ice sculptures and slides is sure to amaze visiting family! This years theme is 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and the whole Peanuts gang is there. Dont forget to pack a heavy coat, hat and scarf as it is only 9 degree's inside ICE. Pricing varies depending on weekday and weekends so check out http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ for details.

3. Do you want to drive through a light experience, then here are a few displays you may enjoy!

Grand Prarie - http://www.prarielights.org/

Plano - http://www.deerfieldplano.org/

Farmers Branch - http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/

Kessler Park (Oak Cliff) - www.kesslerpark.org/holidaylights.htm

Lindale - http://www.santalandtexas.com/

4. Christmas on the Square in Frisco. Visit http://www.friscosquare.org/. Family oriented activites, lights, shops and dining....fun for all!

5. What is the holiday season with out the Nutcraker? Visit http://www.texasballettheater.org/

to get ticket information and available dates.

The AK Event Design Team would like to wish everyone a very happy Holiday Season and a

fabulous 2011!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes No.34

Getting engaged over the holiday season is such an exciting time not only for the couple but their families too! 6 Hanukkah's ago my husband proposed to me and it caught me completely off guard. Thankfully I had just had a mani/pedi earlier that week, so my nails looked nice when I showed off my fabulous ring. Are you suspecting an engagement this holiday season? Here are a few tips to keep your fingers looking fabulous for that special ring ;-)


1. Get a Manicure! If you're like me a manicure doesn't seem to last as long as you hoped it would, so consider the newest in lasting manicures. There are two different '2 week' manicure options and they don't ruin your nails. There is either the OPI Axxium or Creative Nails Shellac. Get a pedicure too, you deserve it!


2. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! During the colder months our keeps takes it pretty hard, so don't forget to put on lotion and put it on often! Bliss Spa makes a great High Intensity Hand Cream. Put one in your car and one in your purse and they make great gifts too!



3. Keep a back up cell phone charger in your purse or car just in case you run out of battery calling all your family and friends. Sharing the exciting news is so much fun!



4. Keep your camera handy too for all those photo worthy moments! Make sure your battery is charged and your memory card has plenty of room ;-)

May all the marriage proposals go off without a hitch, may everyone have their own fabulous engagement story and may you all have a wonderful time planning your wedding.

Congratulations to all who get engaged over the holiday season!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 33

Top 10 Honeymoon Destitations

So your getting married, yay! Now you and your loved one will sit down to not only begin the wedding planning process, but also your much anticipated honeymoon. When selecting your honeymoon desitation, you may want to consider some of the top choices of other newlyweds. Honeymoon hotspots can change as the trends change, so keep up to date. Choose your destination based on what you love to do and how you would like to spend your time together. Here are the top 10 most popular honeymoon destinations:

1. Hawaii

2. Mexico

3. Jamaica

4. St. Lucia

5. Bahamas

6. Dominican Republic

7. Tahiti

8. Fiji

9. Antigua

10. Italy

Just remember if this is your first time to visit your honeymoon destination, don't jam pack it full of activites. This will allow you and your new husband/wife to just enjoy being together and reflect on your recently enchanged vows. You can always plan to return to your honeymoon destination on your 1st anniversary and continue to explore the area. Also, depending on the time of year you will be traveling look into purchasing trip insurance.

Happy Vacationing!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 32

Oh how we love Style Me Pretty and everything it gives us!!! Beautiful eye-candy for the bride obsessed gal or guy. We are honored to have one of our weddings featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog!!! The wedding that SMP is featuring was a one of a kind wedding. Caroline and Will have been together since junior high. How cute is that?! Please check out the post on SMP's blog for more pictures!!

Click here: Caroline and Will Richardson's Wedding

Happy looking!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 31

Haute Bride Trunk Show

The San Fransisco bridal accessory label is having a trunk show this Friday and Saturday at Patsy's Bridal Boutique. If you were thinking about incorporating a lovely vintage piece into your wedding day ensemble, then make sure to check it out and receive a 10% discount. Haute Bride has a variety of vintage-inspired accessories from feather headpieces to gorgeous cuffs ranging in prices from $1o0-350. Make sure to check it out and get 'inspired'.

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 30

'Project Runway' designer, Carol Hannah Whitfield, launches her Southern inspired bridal gowns.

Inspired by Charleston, South Carolina’s high society and luxe boho vibe, the frocks are sassy and sophisticated without being stuffy. Made of 100 percent silk (organza, chiffon, duchess and hammered satin, charmeuse), the collection focuses on flattering silhouettes with details like handmade trim, textured fabric, handmade flower appliques, and perfect draping.
Options include long and short hemlines, flowy and form-fitting styles, and white and ivory hues.
Most importantly, the wedding dresses are comfortable and lightweight, so you can actually enjoy your monumental day. The gowns range is price from $1,000-$5,000.

Available online at carol-hannah.com.

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 29

Register for Romance brought to you by DailyCandy Weddings
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Register for something you really need — a romantic and memorable honeymoon. Marriott’s Honeymoon Gift Registry lets your friends and family all chip in to send you to your dream destination. Start by making a wish list of hotel accommodations and amenities — say, a deluxe villa in Honolulu with daily couples massages (it was a stressful wedding). Your guests can contribute any amount they choose to all of the items. When all is said and done, you’ll get a Marriott HoneymoonCard loaded with the total cash amount gifted — so you’re free to change your mind and opt for Tuscany instead. Now through August 1, friends and family receive twenty Marriott Rewards points for every dollar they give. Plus, when your registry contributions reach $1,000, Marriott donates an extra (and very useful) $100.
Learn more about Marriott’s Honeymoon Gift Registry online at marriottregistry.com.

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 28

Sending your dear family and friends home with a delicious treat at the end of the night is always an appreciated nosh, especially after dancing the night away at your wedding reception! So then you ask yourself, what should we send home with our guests? There is the always fun candy bars, colorful candies in uniquely shaped containters always makes for a beautiful table scape. Then, there is the milk and cookie favor, who doesnt love a warm cookie and a glass of milk at the end of the night?!! So, you have made the decision to make your favor edible so why not send your guests home with an international delight they are sure to enjoy, the French macaron! Visit www.pannadolce.com where they can customize your macaron flavors, colors and even the packaging. Panna Dolce's mission was to develop an authentic Laduree-style French Macaron that was true to its classic french roots yet resilient enough to ship cross-country. It took five long years, but they finally figured out the perfect recipe to make the macarons incredibly tender and delicious yet strong enough to handle the shipping process to any corner of the U.S. Each piece of perfect pillowy culinary art explodes with flavor. They are sure to be an international hit with your guests!
Happy 'favoring'!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 27

Recently I visited one of our favorite wedding blog sites, Style Me Pretty, and saw a new tool featured for brides. Apparently Google Docs has developed some very useful templates specifically for planning your wedding. From creating and managing your guest list to developing to-do list's there are 20 templates that you can use to make your wedding planning experience more enjoyable. Also included on each template are helpful tips from industry leaders in their category that will prove to be great FREE insight. Planning your wedding should be a fun experience so remember that and being organized is key!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 26

I'm sure you all have heard of the discount fashion websites like, Gilt Groupe. You can snag current fashions at deep discounts and who doesn't like a great bargain?!! This weekend they are offering a Wedding Weekend with Martha Stewart Weddings, beginning March 12th. All you need to do to gain access to this and other sales is to simply join the group, no fee. Log onto www.gilt.com and you are all set to shop till you drop in the comfort of your home. Not only do they have women's fashions, but they also have men's fashions, children's fashions, home accessories, gifts and vacations aka a fabulous honeymoon!
Happy Gilt-less shopping!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 25

Recently I received an invitation to a friends wedding shower and it was so different then your usual cocktail party, I thought I would share. The invitation was sent electronically to my email, but not an evite, an actual invitation. You clicked on the envelope and out came the very pretty invitation, the site used was paperlesspost.com. So, what theme is the shower you ask, we are going bowling, how fun! I haven't been bowling in years and when I shared the invitation with my husband he was excited too. Planning a shower is always fun, but being creative is even more exciting and keeps guests interested.
Happy 'Showering'!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 24

If you or someone you know if getting married there is a great contest to enter. Crate and Barrel along with Daily Candy are giving a dream wedding away worth $100,000! All you have to do is visit www.crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding and register at Crate and Barrel. You have until March 31st to create your registry and enter to win, the winners will be chosen in April. If you dont win the ultimate prize there are still other great prizes to be won and who doesn't love a little Crate and Barrel?!!! So, enter to win and good luck!!!
Happy Registering!!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 23

Image courtesy of The Knot

Voted on by brides, The Knot’s ‘Best of Weddings 2010’ has been announced and AK Event Design is on the list! We are beyond excited to receive such great recognition and thank those brides who voted for us. AK Event Design strives for excellence and we truly love what we do! Getting to know our clients and making their wedding distinctively different is something we truly enjoy! Thank you again to all those who voted, we are humbly honored. Pick up the lastest issue of The Knot magazine on news stands now!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 22

2010 Top 10 Wedding Trends

1. ‘Welcome Home’ – Many brides are finding it to be more personal to have a ‘backyard’
wedding a la ‘Father of the Bride’. Making a more intimate affair reminds us about the
true meaning behind a wedding, it is all about the marriage and the love between two people.

2. Homemade favors – Send your guests home with something made from the heart. In years past the favor turned into something edible, but consider making something from the heart that reflects your personality or something important to you to send home with your guests.

3. Birdcage Veils – Think old Hollywood glam and add a whimsical detail to your wedding ensemble with feathers and jewels!




4. Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses - Letting your brides select a dress that best fits their body will make them love you even more! Select the color and any detail you would like the dress to have or not have and let your bridesmaids select their own gown.

5. End to the Year-long Engagement - Most brides are opting for shorter engagements, anywhere from 6-9 months. Some brides are finding that a short engagement actually saves them money in the end because they don’t have time to change their mind and they realize that their first choice is the best.

6. Butter cream - Many brides are moving away from the sleek look of fondant covered wedding
cakes and going with a more textured look with butter cream frosting.




7. Monochromatic Colors – Varying color within a single color palette…classic elegance


8. Truly Green Weddings – Couples are being more Eco-conscious and actually doing more than just saying they are being green.

9. Video DJ’s – A combination of dance floors, deejays and music videos all for a new twist for guests while they get down.

10. HD and Blu Ray Videography – Upgrade now and appreciate the quality later!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, Num. 21

Photo Credit: Daily Candy

If you are looking for a hot deal on a bridal gown then you are in luck! Patsy's Bridal located on Oak Lawn Avenue is having a huge winter sample sale this weekend beginning on Friday. You must contact them to schedule an appointment so please see the ad below to get your hands on a gorgeous gown for up to 70% off the retail price!!

Happy Shopping!!

SAVE Patsy’s Bridal Winter Sample Sale What: For two days, the Highland Park boutique slashes select designer gowns (Judd Waddell, La Sposa, Marisa) up to 70 percent. Why: Veil ya.When: By appt. only. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: 4244 Oak Lawn Ave. R.S.V.P. to 214-528-1227 (ad posted by Daily Candy Dallas)