Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 53

Announce your LOVE

D Weddings online Bridal Buzz has a new section for the newly engaged. If you or someone you know would like to be featured on D Weddings Bridal Buzz, then go online and fill out the questionaire. Let it be know that you are in love and excited to be making this life long commitment to the person you love!

Blissfully Yours,
The AK Team

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 52

Up and Coming...

Images courtesy of www.sarahkatephoto.com

For the past few years AK Event Design has been working with Mr. Shawn Todd of Todd Interests on an up and coming venue in Dallas. Located in the historic United States Post Office and Courthouse at 400 North Ervay in Downtown Dallas, The Venue at 400 North Ervay is sure to be Dallas' premier event destination. There are three different spaces to choose from for hosting an event. There is a Grand Hall downstairs that serves as the Post Office during the day but at night can be transformed into the perfect place for a cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner. Imagine one long table that seats about 100 guests...like we said, it is GRAND! We get really excited about the details... Imagine your event going a little something like this, as guests arrive the valet will graciously take their car and welcome them to your event. Upon entering the space the history of the building will overwhelm guests. From the marble wainscoting, to the historic post office windows guests can enjoy cocktails in the Post Office pre-function space. Then, guests will be whisked to the third floor ballroom/courtroom, which has been historically restored with its fresco painted ceilings, wood paneled walls and original judges bench. Imagine a 1930's feel...elegant, historic, beautiful!!

The last, but certainly not least, feature of this spectacular venue is the 'unique to downtown' rooftop deck. Yes, we said ROOFTOP DECK. It is gorgeous. There is the perfectly manicured grass area that we can see being a favorite place for ceremonies. The deck will be the perfect place to host a cocktail party, corporate function, intimate dinner or wedding ceremony.

For more information email us at sales@thevenueat400northervay.

Special thanks to:

Sarah Kate Photography

Junior at The Garden Gate Floral

Posh Couture Rentals

BBJ Linens

Warren Barron (bridal gown)

...and we had to include this shot because it's just beautiful!!! Brides, let this be an inspiration for gorgeous bridal portraits!! The venue would be a great place for your portraits. If you are interested in doing your portrait at The Venue, just send us an email!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 51

Ohhhhh, La, La on Rue La, La ...

Today on Rue La La they are hosting a Style I Do for bridal attire including men's wear. They also have a gift and honeymoon section. Destinations include Mexico, Tahiti, Antigua and Bermuda....yes please!! The sale will only be on for today, so don't miss out!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 50

Shop Gilt - 'Free'

Gilt Groupe is hosting a sale beginning tomorrow with everything related to WEDDINGS!! From gowns, to party dresses (think showers, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette party). Of course they will have accessories and honeymoon travel options too. And for you men out there, they didn't leave out the groom. They will have groom related items and groomsmen gift options for every type. The sale begins at 11am CST on April 14th and will end on April 20th. The good items go quickly, so log on and get the creme of the crop!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No. 49

Monograms & Mimosa's

image via www.pickardchina.com

Are you looking to do something a little different for a bridal shower? We were recently told about a shower being given that was a brunch time event, hence the mimosa's, centered around the bride and groom's soon to be monogram. We LOVE anything monogrammed, so of course we loved the idea. You can incorporate your new monogram into several items on your registry without having it feel overdone. For example, register for your china as a complete set, then add an extra set of salad plates that have your monogram on them. This way you can use those special plates when you want to add a little extra to your table for a holiday or to celebrate your anniversary. We had a bride use a monogrammed linen napkin on her head table at the wedding reception, it was a lovely touch. Because her head table was large, she ended up with a nice set of 20 napkins she now uses at her dining table.

Are you a baker, then maybe having a single monogrammed cake pedestal and dome would be something that tickles your fancy.

image via www.williams-somona.com

If you love to entertain, maybe adding your monogram to your bar mixing tools would be a nice addition to your bar!

image via www.williams-sonoma.com

Remember you can make your monogram as elaborate as you want. From the three letter monogram (brides first initial, Last name, grooms first initial), ex. KFJ or just your single monogram, ex. H. Make it fun and mix it up!

Happy shower planning & monogramming!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No.48

It's a Party...

On Saturday, March 26th, Hautelook (www.hautelook.com) will be hosting a Wedding Party sale. From bridal gowns, to jewelry, accessories and even honeymoon destinations. Make it a point to log on and see the great items they have made a reputation on selling! If you are not familiar with the way Hautelook works, you don't have to pay a thing to join, you just create an account and purchase something when it catches your were. The sale begins at 8am PST, so you can shop comfortably in your PJ's Saturday morning while you enjoy a cup of coffee at 10am Dallas time. Hope you find some bridal bliss on Hautelook!

Wednesday Wedding Wishes, No.47

Win a Wedding Reception...

The Crow Collection of Asian Art if offering a FREE ceremony and reception in its galleries to the bride who submits the most origami cranes to them by Friday, April 1 at 5 p.m. So ladies grab your groom to be, friends, bridesmaids, mom and even grandma, a ton of 6"x6" paper squares and start folding!! According to Japanese lore, "a bride who folds 1,000 origami before her wedding day will be richly rewarded with a happy marriage. The crane, who mates for life, is said to live one thousand years. By honoring this majestic bird, the bride ensure good fortune for herself and her husband. The cranes submitted by all the competing brides along with those submitted by North Texas families and friends, will be hung in the Crow Collection's Sky Bridge Gallery in honor of Earth Day Dallas 2011. For more information on the contest visit http://www.crowcollection.org

Good Luck and Good Fortune!