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Flower girls and ring bearers bring an extra dose of joy to your wedding day. While the tradition often involves children, modern couples are adding creative twists with roles for grandmas, flower men, and even pets. Here are some ideas to make these roles truly special! Classic Traditions There’s something timeless about having children as flower girls and ring bearers. Whether they’re tossing petals, carrying rings on a pillow, or simply walking the aisle, their sweet presence adds a traditional charm. Miniature versions of wedding party outfits can elevate the cuteness factor. Main Squeeze Photography   Grandmas as Flower Girls Invite your grandmother to take on the flower girl role for a meaningful and memorable touch. Whether she tosses petals or walks with a bouquet, her presence will be a highlight of the ceremony. Let her choose an outfit that reflects her personal style, from elegant to playful.   Madison Richards   Blake Fountain Flower Men Add some fun and flair with flower men, who can toss petals, hand out refreshments, or bring a playful energy to the aisle. This twist is sure to surprise and delight your guests. Boxing Rose Photography Pets as Ring Bearers For pet lovers, including your furry friends as ring bearers is a sweet way to personalize your ceremony. Dogs with rings on decorative collars or cats in flower-adorned baskets are sure to bring smiles and create unforgettable moments. Main Squeeze Photography Family Involvement Expand the roles beyond just one flower girl and one ring bearer by involving multiple children or family members. Siblings, cousins, or even nieces and nephews can come together to form a charming procession, each playing a part in making your wedding day truly special.   Photo House Films DIY Props and Accessories Get creative with props and accessories to enhance the flower girl and ring bearer experience. Consider crafting handmade flower wands, floral crowns, fanny packs, or personalized ring pillows. You could even create these accessories with your flower girl and ring bearer, adding a personal touch to their roles and creating cherished keepsakes.   Matthew Moore Photography Creative and Unique Ideas Add a twist to these roles with fun props and activities. Think flower wands, bubbles, ribbon wands, or scattering confetti. Incorporate multiple family members or friends for a charming procession, and coordinate their attire with your wedding theme. Personalized keepsakes or gifts can also make them feel extra special while creating lasting memories. Cloud Craft Studios Memorable Photo Opportunities   Capture the magic of the moment by arranging special photo sessions with the flower girls and ring bearers. Whether it's a candid shot of them sharing giggles or a posed portrait with the newlyweds, these photographs will serve as timeless reminders of their invaluable role in your wedding celebration.   Joanna and Brett Photo Incorporating flower girls and ring bearers into your wedding day is not only a tradition, but it is also an opportunity to create cherished memories and moments of joy. Whether you choose to stick to tradition or get creative with unconventional ideas, the presence of these special participants will undoubtedly add an extra layer of love and happiness to your ceremony. Embrace their unique personalities, and watch as they help make your wedding day truly unforgettable. Photography: Main Squeeze Photography | Madison Richards | Blake Fountain | Boxing Rose Photography | | Photo House Films | Matthew Moore | Cloud Craft Studios | Joanna and Brett Photo |

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The start of a new year always brings a sense of possibility, but for those who got engaged over the holidays, it’s a whole new level of excitement! Whether it was a cozy proposal at home or a grand gesture surrounded by family and friends, this moment marks the beginning of one of the most meaningful chapters of your life. Amidst the joy and celebration, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions ahead. But don’t worry—this is where the fun begins! We believe that one of the best first steps to take as a newly engaged couple is scheduling an engagement session. It’s a great way to start your wedding journey, capture the excitement of this special time, and get comfortable in front of the camera before your big day. Why Start with an Engagement Session? Engagement photos capture the joy of this special time while giving you the chance to connect with your photographer before the big day. It’s a relaxed, pressure-free way to celebrate your love and create lasting memories. Plus, you can use the photos for your save-the-dates, wedding website, or even just to fill your home with reminders of this exciting season. Make It Personal Your engagement session is all about you ! Whether it’s at your favorite spot in Austin, where the proposal happened, or simply a beautiful outdoor space, this is your opportunity to showcase your personalities and love story. What’s Next? Once your engagement session is booked, it’s time to dive into planning your big day! From setting your budget to touring venues, every decision is an exciting step toward your dream wedding. Whether you’re looking for full-service planning or seamless coordination, Ashley Nicole Affair is here to help bring your vision to life. Take a moment to soak in the joy of being newly engaged—pop the champagne, show off that ring, and savor this special time. When you’re ready to start planning, we’ll be here every step of the way to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Let’s create something unforgettable together! Tay Danay Photography | Emily Boone Photography

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It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be a monumental task. One would think that hiring a professional to plan your big day would be a no-brainer, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes DIY sounds like a fun project to take on and spending as little money as possible is the name of the game! Friends or family members may sound like a great, cost-effective option; I mean they're offering, so hypothetically why wouldn't you take all of the help that you can get? In the wedding industry - you get what you pay for. Let us explain why having a zero dollar cost planner could have a more negative effect on your big day than you anticipated. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESERVE TO CELEBRATE. Whether its running the timeline, shopping for caterers , or setting up the tables/chairs/decor, your family and friends should be able to relax and enjoy the day alongside you. When you have that family or friend take on the role of a professional, you are removing them from the celebratory aspect of your wedding and giving them a task that you rely on and is crucial to the operation of your wedding. Carrying the weight of planning ahead of time AND executing an event can be taxing, and holding a relative responsible can be stressful for both parties. Let them enjoy the day, pay the actual money to the someone who you don't feel bad disagreeing with on colors! ATTENDING A WEDDING AS A GUEST DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE QUALIFIED TO PLAN ONE. There is an art to wedding planning. For someone to actually just show up on the day of to execute your plan without being involved in any of your meetings, emails, or phone calls is an unrealistic expectation. Not only do you have to calculate timelines, directions from multiple vendors, but you have to be discreet about things when guests are present. Behind every successful wedding is a planner fixing a button, lining up bridesmaids for a picture, putting out potential fires, all while keeping an eye on a sentimental mother in law that’s taken comfort in the bottomless mimosa bar. The end goal is to create a seamless flow from the second the guests arrive to the ceremony through the grand exit. It may be a little naive to assume that your friend or family member won’t get caught up in the social aspect. A wedding is a place to catch up, celebrate and mingle! Remember that the wedding planning cousin, aunt or friend may not have the ability to separate their personal life from their new business role of the night - and rightfully so, they shouldn't have to get off the dance floor to cut your cake! Photography by Wolfheart Weddings WEDDING PLANNERS ARE THE WEDDING PARTY GUIDES. Shepherding a wedding party is no easy task. Getting 10-30 people to be in the same place, at the same time, and walk the same walk and talk the same talk is no easy task. Getting that group of people together promptly can be much like herding cats, but now imagine those cats are also all inebriated. Fortunately for you, wedding planners excel at this and they do it twice; at your rehearsal and on your wedding day. You’ll be relieved to see that your party is not only in the right place, but they are also on time. They've got their coaching voice on and will successfully send those inebriated cats to the altar for a complete ceremony victory. NO STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS. The favorite quote we get to use is, "Tell me what you like or don't like, WE get to be the bad guy!" When hiring a family or friend, the relationship almost always gets strained in one way or another. Imagine having a completely different opinion on something than your loved one and having to defend your case or tell them to stop convincing you all of the bridesmaids need pink dresses and flowers. Hiring a professional alleviates this possibility, and you’ll likely end up building a pretty great relationship with your planner! Having someone close to you plan your wedding for free or cheaper than usual leaves someone feeling like they got the short end of the stick. It stops them from celebrating and you likely have to sell them on the decision that has always been up to you and only you. A WEDDING PLANNER IS TRAINED TO HANDLE EVERY TYPE OF EMERGENCY. Imagine this - you're surprising your guests with a firework show, during your first dance outside. You wake up on your wedding day and the forecast says there will be a tornado.. Yes, a tornado, in Texas, where there has never been a tornado your entire life and it's going to hit right at the time your first dance is scheduled. We ask you to imagine this because it happened to us. ​How would a friend or family member who was executing your timeline handle it? What did we do? We stopped the buffet service when only 125 out of the 250 guests had gone through the buffet. We made the DJ, photographer, and videographers stop eating. We told the bride and groom things are going to move quick, to trust us, but we don't have a second to spare. We had the DJ convince the guests that they needed to leave their hot plate of food to go outside immediately to watch the first dance and hour earlier than anticipated. We had to find every single person who was giving a toast, that we had already prepped to toast, that they are now operating on a delay. Within minutes, we got 250 people out of the reception hall, surprised them with a firework show as the couple danced for the first time. After the fireworks show, we got everyone back inside the reception hall only for sideways rain and hail to start within a matter of minutes. But, on a lesser level of tragedy imagine running out of hairspray, breaking a zipper, losing your bridesmaid, or your bustle breaking. We have seen and conquered it ALL. Your needs will be met before you even have to ask because we have been there. Mistakes are made, and disasters happen, but having a professional in place that is at the center of every aspect of your wedding helps ease any stressful situation that may occur. DO(N'T) IT YOURSELF! Sticker shock is a REAL thing and when you don't have a professional to help you with your budget and expectations, they may convince you that fake flowers are cheaper than real flowers. They may convince you that they can make that $800 wedding cake with $50 worth of supplies. In the times of a pandemic, do it yourself catering, cakes, and bartending is a huge no-no. There are so many rules and restrictions that change by the minute and only a licensed professional can stay up to date on each task. You can certainly take on a DIY role during your wedding when it comes to things like making your own signage, perhaps even bridesmaids bouquets, but when it comes to anything bigger than that task - you need the professional and their expertise. Transporting a 40 pound cake for 100 people may sound easy, but it's not. It's also not easy to put together 20 tables, 200 chairs and put linens, decorations, and florals on those within a venue's one hour before the ceremony time limit. There are plenty of reasons you could come up with to convince your fiancé to hire your bossy best friend or type-A cousin, but it is better to decline that offer now more than ever. You politely decline by telling them that you don't want this to have a negative effect on your relationship or that somebody is gifting you the stress-free experience a planner can promise. Save the headache, the arguments, and stick to the pro's - you won't ever find a person who says they regretted hiring a planner. If you have any questions about planning your big day, shoot us an email at hello@ashleynicoleaffair.com. We’re always happy to help and putting out unexpected fires is what we specialize in!

There are many wedding traditions we are sure you’ve heard of. Something old, new , borrowed and blue are just a few, and we are here to break them down for you as well as discuss if these traditions are for you! WHITE WEDDING DRESSES Having a white wedding dress is perhaps the biggest wedding tradition of all, but is it for you? According to brides.com , the white wedding dress tradition started in 1840 with Queen Victoria when she married Prince Albert. It had previously been tradition to be as “showy” as possible to show off your wealth, but she chose a more modest approach to show she was a bride to her husband who she loved dearly, rather than a Queen to the lesser status fellow she was marrying. But do you need to wear a white wedding dress? Absolutely not! There are SO many styles and options these day. Definitely pick something that represents YOU! SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BORROWED & BLUE According to theknot.com , this tradition came from an Old English rhyme. Something new was meant to offer optimism for the future. Something old was a sure way to ward off the evil eye and protect any future children the couple may have. Something borrowed was supposed to bring the couple good luck. Something blue stood for love, purity and fidelity—what the Old English considered were three key qualities for a solid marriage. But do you need to incorporate these items into your wedding day? If you want to, sure! But definitely do not stress about it! You can keep it super simple like counting your dress as the something new, or wearing a family member’s earrings for something old or borrowed, etc. SAVING THE TOP TIER OF YOUR WEDDING CAKE Multi-tiered wedding cakes have been the norm since the 19 th century according to food journal Gastronomica. In summary, when Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) married Prince Philip in 1947, each tier of her cake had a different purpose: one for the wedding, one sent off as a gift, and one preserved for a future occasion. Some people saved the cake to celebrate their first child’s christening, which everyone believed would be during the first year of marriage. Now the top tier is saved to enjoy in celebration of a couple’s 1 year wedding anniversary. Saving the top tier of your wedding cake is definitely not necessary these days. Some couples don’t have cake, and if they do, a lot of bakeries offer a free slice/cupcake of their flavor of wedding cake on their 1 year anniversary. If you have a cake a choose to save your top tier, it is imperative that you do it correctly! Head over to this article by bridebox.com for step by step instructions! NOT SEEING EACH OTHER BEFORE THE CEREMONY According to brides.com , this tradition dates back to when arranged marriages were the norm. Weddings used to be more of a business deal, and it was normal for the couple to not see each other before the ceremony (the veil-over-the-face thing comes into play here too) so if the groom didn’t find his assigned bride attractive it would be too late for him to back out, which would cause shame to the bride’s family. WHOA. Thankfully that is not the case anymore! These days first looks are pretty popular. Having a first look can help calm your nerves and help you to get most of your photos out of the way before your ceremony leaving more time to celebrate afterwards. Waiting to see each other until the ceremony can also be extra special and add to the excitement of your special day. Whatever you choose, there is no wrong way! Whether you choose to incorporate some of these traditions into your own wedding or not, your wedding day will be special and unforgettable! Photography: @honeygemcreative | @alexandrawhitephoto | @creatrixphotography | @nathalynorman_ | @britnideanphotography | @madisonkatlinphotography | @moodyography