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You’ve sorted through dozens of dresses and finally found the perfect one. You’ve had your hairstyle picked out for months, and your nails came out perfect. Everything from your shoes to your corsage to your jewelry is in place. Now it’s the day of prom and time for pictures. But how are you going to pose…

As prom season approaches, you’re gearing up for a fun night with your friends full of dancing, taking photos and looking elegant. While your dress, shoes, jewelry and makeup all have a role to play, another essential part of your look is your hairstyle. But what are your options, and what’s the best prom hairstyle…

You’re going down your wedding checklist when you get to something that may stump you — the centerpieces. You have unlimited possibilities when it comes to wedding centerpieces, and the endless options may become overwhelming. In that case, you’ll need a guide to wedding centerpieces that will inspire you and get you on the right…

You've found “the one,” and now it's time to choose a dress — or maybe two. These styles are sure to be on-trend for your 2020 wedding. Choose your dress, rock it at the wedding and admire the photos for years to come. Choosing a dress that fits the trends of the year is just as important as choosing…

Each year, many high school students across the country look forward to prom as the last big hurrah before the school year ends and the senior class graduates. The tradition of prom dates back to the 19th century when U.S. colleges held co-ed banquets each year for the graduating class. From there, prom only continued to grow…

We are so excited and honored to be awarded the Best of Weddings 2020 from The Knot! A huge thank you to all of our Alexandra’s brides and their families for choosing us to be a part of your big day!

What is a wedding contract? Wedding contracts are a myriad of critical details that are part of your wedding plans and helps ensure that there is no misunderstanding with the services you hire for your big day. When do I need a wedding contract? Wedding contracts or letters of agreement are used for each of…

While we know many of the wedding traditions in our English-speaking heritage, there is a wide variety of traditions from other cultures that could add meaning and sparkle to your wedding celebration, especially if there is a logical link to yours or your fiance’s ancestors. Wedding Traditions from Africa Some African tribes still perform the…

Each year, there are more than 2.2 million marriages in the U.S. Your soon-to-be spouse popped the question, and now it’s time to start wedding planning. One of the bride’s biggest tasks to prepare for her big day is finding the perfect dress to wear to say “I do.”. On your wedding day, you want to feel as…

Every year, Hispanic girls across the world commemorate and honor the transition into adulthood by holding quinceanera celebrations. Quinceanera, while derived from the Spanish word “quince,” meaning “fifteen,” and “anos,” meaning “years,” refers to the celebration that occurs on a girl’s fifteenth birthday. Historically, it was believed that 15 was the age a girl was prepared for…