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)