Walking down the aisle – now, this is the kind of moment every single little girl dreams of. Naturally, you want this moment to be unique and full of emotion – and the music you choose is extremely important when it comes to this. What...
Planning a wedding is never easy – not even if you have tons of experience, a lot of money and unlimited time at your disposal. There are always issues that may occur along the road – but the most important thing is to make sure you...
Everything You Need to Know When Planning a Destination Wedding At The Ashley Castle
October 26, 2015Uncategorized
Your wedding is going to be one of the most emotional and nerve-wrecking moments of your life. And if you plan on having a destination wedding, you probably know already that it is of the utmost importance that you pay attention to all...
Your Big Day is going to be special from so many points of view! From the fact that you will be surrounded by all the people you love and appreciate to the fact that this day marks the beginning of an entirely new era in your life,...
If you are like most couples tying the knot, you want your Big Day to be big from all points of view. You want your guests to feel really great at your wedding and you want to be the King and Queen of the night. You want every detail...
There’s absolutely no doubt over the fact that children are a true joy – and having them invited at your wedding can make their parents really happy. However, how do you handle children when they are not as nice as they should be? How...
Your wedding day! Oh, how much you’ve dreamed about it! How much effort you’ve put into planning every single detail about it! How greatly stressed out you may be for everything to turn out perfect! All these things are only natural –...
Blindly following into wedding trends is definitely not a good idea – but taking inspiration in some of the most popular trends can be extremely helpful when planning a beautiful wedding. For example, have you heard that copper is the...
Mary-Kate Olsen has officially paired up with longtime French love, Olivier Sarkozy – get the details
December 7, 2015Uncategorized
Remember Mary-Kate Olsen, one of the cute twins we used to see in TV shows and movies? They are both completely grown up now – and ready to embark in a beautiful life too. Now fashion designers with a great reputation around the world,...
Although not traditionally the most popular season for weddings, winter has become quite appreciated among brides and grooms-to-be – and not without reason, honestly. A winter wedding has a tremendous number of advantages that come...
Winter weddings may not be among the most popular ones, but they can definitely make for absolutely unforgettable events. Delicate, elegant and glamorous, winter weddings are filled with a magnificent vibe only the cold season can...
Having a New Year’s Eve wedding is the perfect idea if you want your Big Day to be full of joy and uniqueness. Even more, having a New Year’s Eve masquerade wedding can be an even more amazing and elegant idea! How to pull it off,...
Having a clearly-established wedding theme can be extremely beneficial for your Big Day! It will add uniqueness to your special moment, it will help you plan everything much easier and it will also help you bring everything together in...
Your Big Day is truly important – and not just for you, but for all of your friends and close relatives too. After all, this is the day you tie the knot and step into an entirely new life, together with the one you love – so it should...
Planning a wedding can be extremely difficult – but, in the end, paying attention to each and every detail can make the entire difference. Of course, you can plan your ceremony, you can choose the best vendors and you can think of all...
Your wedding is truly important. It marks the beginning of a whole new life and it is one of the biggest and most wonderful events you will ever plan. So, it is only natural that you want every single element of it to be absolutely...
Sending out invitations is one thing – but making guests feel truly excited about the wedding day is a completely different kind of issue. After all, you want all these people to share your celebration with true excitement in their...
Wedding trends come and go – but your memories of the Big Day will be forever alive in your heart and in your wedding album as well. Of course, following wedding trends just because they exist and because other people think they are...
Of course, you will want your wedding reception to be filled with a candid vibe of romance and grace. But you will also want people to have true fun at your wedding too! After all, this is a happy event both for you and for your guests...
There’s a myriad of colors to choose from when it comes to your wedding day – but making sure you pick the most beautiful combination is extremely important if you want everything to look perfect. What about choosing one color only?...
Choosing your wedding theme is one of the first – and one of the most important – steps of the entire wedding planning process. While the right theme can make your event look even more beautiful, a poorly chosen theme can ruin...
The date you choose for your wedding can be really important for its success – so it is much better to be fully prepared and to plan your wedding date with great attention to detail, rather than wake up with not enough guests at your...
Even if you are not superstitious, you will still want all the good luck for the marriage you are starting. Thus, bringing along some lucky charms may be something that goes through your mind. What are some of the most popular ones? We...
Everybody knows wedding planning can be quite difficult. With so many things to handle and with such little time at your disposal, it is perfectly understandable if you forget about certain details. However, there are some things you...
It is said the ceremony is for the couple, while the reception is for their guests – and if you want your guests to remember your wedding with a large smile on their faces, you will surely have to pay attention to the details that make...
Is Having a Mother’s Day wedding a good idea?
April 5, 2016Wedding Planning, #mothersdaywedding, #weddingtheme
Your wedding day is by far one of the most important and life-changing moments of your life – so choosing the right date for this special event is more than important. Is having a Mother’s Day wedding a good idea, though? Here are some...
3 Tips for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
April 16, 2016Wedding Planning, #weddingvowstips, #writingvows
Your wedding vows are so, so important! They are the foundation of your future marriage and the rules upon which you choose to build your future – so writing them on your own is an truly amazing idea if you want to make sure they are...
Why Book The Ashley Castle as Your Wedding Venue?
April 18, 2016Ceremony & Reception Venue, Wedding Planning, #arizonaweddingvenue, #theashleycastle
Weddings are among the happiest, most exciting and most emotional events in people’s lives – and here at The Ashley Castle, we understand it better than anyone just how important it is for couples to have the weddings they have always...
How to Match Your Flowers to Your Wedding Venue
April 25, 2016Ceremony & Reception Venue, Flowers, Lighting & Decor, Wedding Planning, #matchflowersvenue, #venue, #weddingflowers, #weddingvenue
Your wedding venue and your flowers should be very tightly connected in style and “vibe”. Sure, it will be your choice in the end, but the absolute truth is that matching your flowers to your wedding venue is the best thing you can do...
A Couple Modern Bridal Shower Ideas Your Guests Will Love
May 2, 2016Catering, #bridalshowerideas, #modernbridalshower
Your bridal shower is one of the pre-wedding highlights everyone is looking for – and regardless of whether you will plan this on your own or if you will leave it to your Maid of Honor, you still want to make sure this event is truly...
A Romantic Wine Country Inspired Wedding
May 9, 2016Flowers, Lighting & Decor, Wedding Planning, #vineyardwedding, #weddingtheme, #winecountrywedding
Elegant, sophisticated and truly unique, wine country inspired weddings have been really appreciated by brides and grooms all over the country. The good news is that the wine country “vibe” doesn’t have to stick to the actual wineries...
8 Wedding Games to Make Your Reception # TheAshleyCastle
May 17, 2016Wedding Planning, edding entertainment, fun wedding games, wedding games, wedding reception w
Your wedding should be one of the most amazing events your guests will ever attend. Of course, serving delicious foods, having a stunning décor and a beautiful cake are all very important parts of a wedding. But how do you plan on...
7 Distinctive Ways to Identify The Tables at Your Wedding Reception
May 23, 2016Wedding Planning, #weddingtableidentifiers, #weddingtablemarkers, #weddingtables
Your wedding tables should be just as unique as the rest of the wedding day itself. From the tableware to the linens and from the flowers to the menu itself, everything about your reception tables should reflect what you and your loved...
3 Things to Consider When Hiring Your Wedding Officiant
May 30, 2016Wedding Planning, #weddingceremony, #weddingofficiant, #weddingplanningtips
Every single detail can make a huge difference when planning the Big Day. The flowers, the music, the food – they are all important pieces of an unforgettable “puzzle” – and they should be carefully chosen as well. For example, do you...
What Wedding Reception Style of Tables Best Fits You?
June 6, 2016Lighting & Decor, #weddingreceptionstyle, #weddingstyle, #weddingtables, #weddingtablesstyle
Your entire wedding is a very special day in your life – and it should reflect not necessarily the trends that dominate the wedding industry, but also your own personality, style and love story itself. To do this, you will have to be...
5 Ways to Pull Off the Wedding Trend: Minimalism Like a Pro
June 13, 2016Flowers, Lighting & Decor, Wedding Planning, #minimalistwedding, #minimalistweddingtrend, #weddingtheme, #weddingtrends2016
Wedding trends should not be blindly followed – especially since every couple wants to create a wedding that’s personal and special. And yet, taking a look at some of the most popular trends in the wedding world can give you some great...
5 Common Wedding Mistakes You Should Avoid
June 20, 2016Wedding Planning, #weddingmistakes, #weddingplanningmistakes, #weddingplanningtips
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life – so it is only natural that you want it to be flawless from the very moment you wake up to the moment you bid your farewell and take off to your honeymoon. What are some of...
How to Create a Wedding Ceremony Aisle That’s Amazing
June 27, 2016Ceremony & Reception Venue, Lighting & Decor, #weddingceremony, #weddingceremonyaisle, #weddingceremonydecor, #weddingceremonyideas
Everything about your wedding (and even more so about your wedding ceremony!) should be absolutely flawless and personal. After all, this is an event you are organizing to celebrate your love, your relationship, how far you’ve come as...
Disney Inspired Beauty and the Beast Wedding
July 5, 2016Wedding Planning, #beautyandthebeastwedding, #disneyweddingtheme, #fairytaleweddingtheme, #weddingtheme
There’s nothing more romantic than a wedding – and when it is brought together with some of the world’s most beautiful love stories, it can truly make for a magical, unforgettable event. For example, if you are in love with the amazing...
How to Keep Your Guests Cool at Your Hot Summer Wedding
July 11, 2016Wedding Planning, #summerwedding, #summerweddingcoolingoptions, #summerweddingheat, #summerweddingideas, #summerweddingtips
If you have decided to have a summer wedding, you definitely know just how many advantages there are to this. People are much more likely to show up, the weather is going to be very nice – and, to top it all, there will be an abundance...
You can plan your wedding menu, you can plan your DJ’s playlist and you can even plan the entire timeline of your Big Day. But if there’s one thing you can definitely not plan, that is weather. What you can do, though, is plan for...
Bridesmaids Photos You Should Definitely Take
July 26, 2016Wedding Planning, #bridesmaids, #photoswithbridesmaids, #weddingphotographytips, #weddingphotos, #weddingphotosideas
Not many other people are as important to you as your bridesmaids are. These special ladies are the women you have chosen to accompany you not only down the aisle, but also throughout the wedding planning process and at the reception...
Bridal Hair Trends You Will Absolutely Love
August 2, 2016Wedding Planning, #bridalhair2016, #bridalhairstyles, #weddinghairstyletrends
As a bride-to-be, you will want to be extra-careful about all the style choices you make for the Big Day. Your dress should look impeccable, your makeup should emphasize your most beautiful natural features, and, of course, your hair...
“To Heel or Not to Heel…” Bridal Shoes Politesse
July 11, 2017Wedding Planning, #weddings #bridalshoes #arizonaweddings #theashleycastle #weddingstyleBridal shoes are a hot topic these days. Is it okay to sport sassy strappy stilletos down the aisle? Or do you save yourself the pain and search for a shoe that fits in a more practical manner? “For some brides, picking a pair of...
“It’s all in the Details!” Wedding Decor and More
July 20, 2017Lighting & Decor, #arizonaweddingvenue, #theashleycastle, #weddingceremonydecor, #weddingmistakes, #weddingplanningtips, #weddingtheme
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life. With the exorbitant amount of planning decisions that need to be made, many couples wait on the little things until the last minute and then get lost in the wedding decor details. ...
Wedding Dresses: A History of Fairytales
August 1, 2017Uncategorized, Wedding Planning, #modernbride, #sayyestothedress, #theashleycastle, #weddingdresses, #weddingstyle
Wedding dresses are much more than the ultimate fashion statement. They are a symbol of a timeless tradition that goes back for centuries. Choosing the right dress these days is usually a personal preference, save for the occasional...
Invites from the Experts – Wedding Invitations, Stationary and More
August 16, 2017Invitations, Wedding Planning, #fairytaleweddingtheme, #realweddings, #weddinginvitations, #weddingplanningtips, #weddingprint, #weddingstationary #weddingpaper #weddingdecor #theashleycastle #weddingplanning, #weddingtheme
Wedding invitations are a booming industry, to say the least. The number of pieces in a bride’s wedding invitations suite has increased tremendously over the years. There are so many different themes to stationary. From...
Wedding Checklist: Laundry List or Path to Paradise?
September 12, 2017Wedding Planning, #arizonaweddings, #theashleycastle, #weddingchecklist, #weddingplanning, #weddingplanningtips, #weddingtheme, #weddingtimeline
Congratulations, you’re engaged!! Time to make your wedding checklist and start planning!! But what do you need on your wedding checklist? What is not needed, or not need yet? What is actually a maybe but not a necessity? And...
Wedding Gifts: Advice from Castle Experts
October 11, 2017Uncategorized, Wedding Gifts, #weddinggift #weddinggiftideas #weddingregistry #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #theashleycastle #arizonaweddings #brideandgroom #bestweddinggifts
We’ve all heard the old adage, “give a person what they would not give themselves.” In most cases I agree, but not necessarily for wedding gifts. The best wedding gifts are those that show you really know the couple and the life they...
All Aboard, Destination Wedding!
November 2, 2017Wedding Planning, #arizonaweddingvenue, #destinationwedding #destinationweddings #arizonaweddings #desertweddings, #fairytaleweddingtheme, #theashleycastle, #weddingplanningtips
Whether your destination wedding is a trip for you, your guests or both, logistics go sky high when travel is added to the itinerary. Forget gifts and outfits. Guests attending a destination wedding need to account for travel, stay,...
Winter Wedding 2018 Trend Report
December 15, 2017Wedding Planning, #arizonaweddings, #theashleycastle, #weddingdesign, #weddings2018, #winterbouquet, #winterflorals, #winterweddingcolors, #winterweddings
The winter wedding season is in full swing, and has a character all its own. Having a winter wedding? By now you have noticed that winter themes, colors, and decor are much different from spring and summer receptions. Whether you...
Unique Wedding Personality Revealed
February 11, 2018Lighting & Decor, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning, #arizonaweddings, #arizonaweddingvenue, #disneyweddingtheme, #fairytaleweddingtheme, #theashleycastle, #uniqueweddingdecor, #weddingplanningtips
Where is the YOU in your wedding? Most “western” weddings have a very standard template. Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, couples’ exit. Done. But within these walls is a story all it’s own. Out of...
Wedding Photography Captured Perfectly
April 4, 2018Wedding Photography, #arizonaweddings, #arizonaweddingvenue, #bridalparty, #theashleycastle, #weddingdress, #weddingphotographer, #weddingphotography
Wedding Photography depends on YOU. You’ve found the one. Now it’s time to find a photographer. There are so many Wedding Photography styles to choose from: artistic, classic, dramatic, journalistic… and so many...
Bridesmaid Proposals: Asking with Affection
May 9, 2018Uncategorized, #arizonaweddings, #arizonaweddingvenue, #bridesmaidproposal, #bridesmaids, #theashleycastle, #weddingplanningtips
When I got engaged, I selected my ladies with very unique bridesmaid proposals. One of my gals was “bachelor obsessed” so she got a rose (of course). Another received a custom designed event flyer. She was my...
Wedding Colors: Flowers and Palettes
June 28, 2018Flowers, Uncategorized, #theashleycastle, #weddingday #wedding #weddingflowers #weddingflorals #bridalflowers #weddingcolors #weddingcolorpalette #weddingreception
Wedding colors usually start with a favorite. It’s the hue you’ve worn since kindergarten. The shade that brings out your eyes. The classy, sophisticated and memorable look you cannot live without. These decisions seem...
Grooming for Grooms
September 25, 2018Wedding Day, #grooming #grooms #weddingday #groomingforgrooms #weddingpampering #weddingbeauty #weddingvenue #weddingexpert
Grooming is a hot topic on the big day. Do you ask your honey to manscape the rugged reality? Or do you let him keep it au’ natural? Maybe he’s already the grooming type and has his barber on the books. Whatever the...
Staying Healthy for your Winter Wedding
January 9, 2019Wedding Planning, #weddings, #winterwedding #weddingskincare #weddingpampering #weddingday #winterweddingfavor #weddingplanning #brideandgroom
Staying Healthy for your Winter Wedding means looking and feeling great from the inside out. From trying on dresses, to picking out a cake, it’s well known that there is an enormous about of preparation that goes into planning a...