Ask The Aces

Are you struggling with a certain aspect to your wedding planning?  Here is your chance to ask the experts themselves.  Complete the form below with your question for the Aces and you’ll find a response here on WeddingAces!





Alejandra Asks: What colors are good for a May wedding?

I’m getting married in May, the day will be either the 28 or the 29th. What colors go best for that month? My favorite colors are a deep plum, fuchsia, and a bright blue like electric blue but I’m not sure if they will fit with the time of year. Any suggestions?

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Alison Asks: How can I do a Mad Men themed wedding?

I want to have a Mad Men themed outfit for my wedding and loved the board you created back in September. Are there any particular vendors you could recommend?

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Lynda Asks: How do I create two large branch arrangements with paper lanterns?

My daughter is having an outside ceremony and we are using paper parasols on the last row of chairs, shepherd lanterns with lanterns and flower.  I want to create two large branch arrangements with paper lanterns for the two ceremony pedestals.  Would the Manzanita branches be the best for this? or is there some other branch I could use?

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Kristin Asks: What colors go with wine colored bridesmaid dresses?

My daughter’s bridesmaid dresses are wine color. What colors will go with this other than just white & black? She is having a fall wedding & would like to use fall colors with the wine color. Please help!

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Glenda Asks: How do you address return labels & reply cards when parents of bride are deceased?

My sister is getting married and our parents are deceased.  How do we address the invitations and RSVP cards? Do you address everything to the bride and groom as though they are already married, or just put my sister (the bride’s) name?

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Roseanne Asks: Suggestions for a beach-themed wedding shower?

My Goddaughter is getting married this July.  She has a beachy theme.  We are giving her a house shower in June.  I am trying to come up with flowers centerpiece ideas that don’t break the bank and I can do myself. She is using shells and hydrangea (blue & white)& other white accents and raffia bows for the wedding pieces.  Any ideas on centerpieces for the shower that will stick with her theme?

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Kate Asks: Is having a slideshow at the reception tacky or too informal for a formal wedding?

For a formal wedding — not necessarily black tie but one that is held in the evening at a swanky hotel in a major city — is having a slideshow at the reception tacky or too informal? My fiancee and I really want to create a slideshow for our guests, but I am afraid this is better suited to an event like the rehearsal dinner. However, our rehearsal dinner will consist of only those in the wedding party and their dates, so only about 30 people out of our 200 guests would get to see our photos. Any and all advice is appreciated!

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Sheila Asks: Is it necessary to have a flower girl?

Our flower girl is unable to participate, so is there something else we can do in place of a flower girl?

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Annie Asks: How can I prepare my hair and skin for my wedding in Mexico?

I am getting married in Mexico in June. I have very wavy/curly, frizzy hair when in humidity; fairly oily skin; and I tend to sweat easily (I currently live in Colorado so my body is not used to humidity!).

I have a couple of questions.

1) What should I do to reduce frizz in my hair, and make my curls look nice?

2) I would love to have hair that looks like Carrie Underwood’s for the wedding. I plan on getting clip-in extensions – any suggestions?

3) Do you have any suggestions about make-up for the humidity? I am prone to acne.

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Jennifer Asks: How can I achieve a rustic “wild flower” look?

I am having a rustic wedding out in Beaver Creek, Colorado.  I am looking for centerpiece ideas for the reception. My color’s are beige and yellow and I wanted to keep with the “wild flower” look.  Can you help with any ideas?

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