I have never been so obsessed with a bathing suit. LIKE WOW. The color pop. The fit. It is literally EVERYTHING. This one piece swim is my new fave ever!! HAD TO MAKE A QUICK POST CAUSE SIZES ARE SELLING OUT FAST!
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
THE ONE PIECE BATHING SUIT YOU NEED FOR SUMMER
I have never been so obsessed with a bathing suit. LIKE WOW. The color pop. The fit. It is literally EVERYTHING. This one piece swim is my new fave ever!! HAD TO MAKE A QUICK POST CAUSE SIZES ARE SELLING OUT FAST!
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Our Wedding At The Barn on Enchanted Acres
Our wedding was pure magic. The Barn On Enchanted Acres has to be one of the most special spots in the world. When I first started looking for a venue I was really nervous because I had to plan a wedding from out of town. I live in New Jersey -- so planning a wedding from another state seemed truly impossible but it turned out AMAZING. I have to credit the owners: RYAN and CELESTE -- they made my planning life so easy, MAGICAL and JUST A wonderful experience all around.
Our Invitations:
I made them with www.Minted.com
They were custom LETTERPRESS I had them add a custom design of the barn on the front of the invitations. Emailing back and forth with their custom team was harder than in person edits but overall turned out great!
I ordered these envelope liners to make the inside of the envelopes look pretty when you open them. I literally hand cut and glued every single one into each envelope!
It was tedious but worth it!
Our Welcome Bags:
I used this etsy shop to make welcome tags for bags. So when everyone arrived to the hotel they had a bag with a note from us. You can get 100 bags for $22 HERE on amazon. Inside there was 2 water bottles and some snacks --which you can get in bulk from places like Costco.
OUR DJ: LONDON BRIDGES
Literally he was AMAZING!! Nicest guy on the planet and really makes your day the most special!! Great music and so much fun! MY GUESTS RAVED ABOUT HIM!
FUN FACT: He did Turtle from Entourage's wedding in Ohio (aka Jerry Ferrara)
https://www.instagram.com/djlondonbridges/
OUR PHOTOGRAPHER: JASON CROCKER
https://www.jasonthomascrocker.com/
OHIO is home for him but I know he may be based out of Iowa or New York now -- he travels back to Ohio often for weddings and he traveled for ours. He is amazing and great to work with, EPIC photos!!!!!
MAKEUP: MAGGIE KLEINMAN
https://www.mkleinmanartistry.com/
MAGGIE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!! We never even had a trial run because I was out of state. So I just said --she's amazing lets go for it! And PS she also made my mom look like a goddess!!
HAIR: JOLEANE - from BEAUTY THERAPY
Bartender: DRINK SLINGERS
http://www.drinkslingersohio.com/
KEN WAS INCREDIBLE!! (I am not sure how they run it now but when we booked --You Bring Your Own Alcohol -- we got ours at Costco and I always say OVERBUY just in case!! And definitely TIP THEM at the end of the night!
This is what they recommended for alcohol for a party your size. (OURS WAS 130 PEOPLE)--we bought extra of everything in case.
(3) 1.75 liters of vodka, (2) 1.75 liters of whiskey, (1) 1.75 liters of spiced rum, (1) 1.75 liters of silver rum and (1) 1.75 of gin. For beer, (4) cases of a lager (Budweiser, yuengling, etc), (4) cases of a light beer (bud light, miller lite, Coors light), (4) cases of an import or craft beer (maybe corona). For wine (6) bottles of a red (Cabernet), (6) bottles of a white (Chardonnay) and (6) bottles of a blush (rosè). For mixers (3) cases of coke, (1) case of Diet Coke, (1) case of 7-up, (1) case of ginger ale, (2-3) 64 oz bottles of cranberry juice, (1) gallon of orange juice, (2) large cans of dole pineapple juice, (8) 1-liter soda water, (6) 1-liter tonic water, (2) bottles of sour mix, 15 limes, 8 lemons, (500) 9 oz cups, (200) 12 or 16 oz cups. Obviously every party is different so you may want to get more or less of some stuff or different wine, etc if you know what your guests like but that should be a good starting point for you. Thanks, Kenny
CAKE: SUGARFUSE
RED VELVET AMAZE!!!!
One of the best cakes we've ever had EVERRRR!
FLOWERS and FOOD: By The Venue
Barn On Enchanted Acres owners:
CELESTE DID MY FLOWERS AND THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!
RYAN provided all the food with his company and people still rave about it to me! On the bus on the way back several people said "wow thats the best food I've ever had at a wedding ever!" FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE!
PHOTO BOOTH: CARICABOOTH
THEY WERE GREAT!!
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN WE DID THE TOUCH SCREEN WHITE ONE.
SWENSON'S FOOD TRUCK
END OF THE NIGHT BONUS: INSTEAD OF WEDDING FAVORS WE RENTED
THE SWENSONS FOOD TRUCK: IT WAS A HIT!!!!
RINGBEARER ACCESSORIES
ETSY! IT WAS SO CUTE AND ALL PERSONALIZED!
MY VEIL:
SO GET THIS -- I GOT IT ON ETSY FOR $100 -- I LEGIT FOUND ONE I LOVED that was designer for $500 then I WROTE DOWN THE MEASUREMENTS, sent it to the Etsy shop with a photo AND THEY REPLICATED IT FOR ME!! CUSTOM! I DIE!!!!!!!!!!! Saved me $400!
WEDDING TOAST FLUTES:
KATE SPADE (my exact ones are sold out) but there are the most similar ones from the new collection : Kate Spade Toasting Flutes
ROUND TABLE RENTALS:
LASER CUT PLACE CARDS
I had these made with each guests name in script on etsy.
(Make sure you order in advance to receive them in time takes several weeks)
WE WANTED ROUND TABLES AND THE BARN PROVIDES LONG RECTANGLE TABLES AND CHAIRS. SO- WE RENTED ROUND TABLES FROM:
OUR WEDDING VIDEO:
https://www.hitchedcreative.com/
NATE'S SUIT:
https://www.enzocustom.com/ ENZO CUSTOM
MY DRESS:
Designer is ALLISON WEBB
(I PURCHASED IT IN WILMINGTON, DE)
Personalized cuff links For Nate:
this is an example below not the actual cuff links I gave to nate.
WHERE TO STAY:
Nate and I / and all of our guests stayed here:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Philadelphia
145 Bluebell Drive SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
They also have free breakfast which I was happy to have for guests! AND the staff was a dream. SO kind, so accommodating and so helpful with EVERYTHING. I would reach out and block out rooms for your guests as soon as you have your wedding weekend confirmed.
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
I highly recommend this so you don't have drunk drivers on winding crazy dark roads at night.
We used a shuttle service to bring our guests to the venue and back home at the end of the night.
We did one big bus with Intimidator tours but they are out of business now it looks like and then we did two smaller buses with:
REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION:
https://www.thelighthousebistro.com/
ITS WORTH THE DRIVE GREAT WATER FRONT VIEWS AND PHOTOS.
WE RENTED A SMALL ROOM INSIDE BECAUSE I WAS MARRIED IN APRIL
--FOR ABOUT 30 PEOPLE
BUT IF WEATHER IS NICE YOU COULD MAYBE DO TABLES OUTSIDE.
KEEP IN MIND THESE PRICES MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE 2019
Deposit to secure the date - $200.00
(this will be deducted from the total bill at the end of the event, given there are no damages or excessive clean up).
Room rental fee - $125.00
Food & beverage charges
Bartender fee - $75.00
20% service charge on food and beverage plus tax
CONTACT EMAILS I USED TO BOOK:
Kim Keen <kimberlyk@
WEDDING BOOK:
Finally save yourself the money and get a wedding book online that you can make and design yourself! I made mine here with Mixbook. QUALITY IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
You can get 50% off your first order with my link here. MY BOOK WAS LEGIT 97 PAGES FOR $150!!!!! AMAZE!
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU BEAUTIES GETTING MARRIED IN OHIO! IT WAS PURE MAGIC!
FIND ME ON INSTAGRAM @ALEXBUTLERTV IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS!
XOXO
Friday, August 28, 2020
WHERE TO BUY FACE MASKS ONLINE RIGHT NOW
JUST CLICK ON THE BLACK PLUS SIGN ABOVE THE MASK YOU LIKE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WEBSITE WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
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Monday, August 17, 2020
COZY FALL NEW ARRIVALS ALL UNDER $30
TARGET - ALL UNDER $30
I CANT BELIEVE FALL IS ALREADY ALMOST HERE.
2020 = FASTEST MOST INSANE YEAR EVER.
I am living a comfy clothes only life right now so I put together a little collection of new arrivals for fall -- all under $30. I LINKED ALL THE LOOKS BELOW.
I ALSO LINKED A FEW TOWELS AND PAJAMAS STILL IN STOCK AT THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE. (THOSE ARE OVER $30)
xoxo
Thursday, August 13, 2020
NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE - WHAT'S IN MY CART
What a time in the world it has been. I haven't posted here in a long while because sharing fashion during a time of crisis didn't seem right. But I have received some messages about what I am buying in the sale so I figured it was easiest to share here. First and foremost I hope you are all doing well in these wild times!
Shopping opens for ALL card holders today at 9:30 am on Nordstrom.
There are a few great deals --but I will be honest --I wasn't blown away by the sale this year. I personally only bought things like towels, sheets, and makeup erasers. You can click on the black dot with the plus sign next to each product and it will take you to that item. Most of the clothes seem to be a repeat of last year which is a bummer, but I feel like there will be better winter options in the fall.
If you don't have a nordstrom card you can add it to your wishlist and then buy on August 19th.
- August 13: Early access for members with “Insider” status, achieved by spending $500 in a calendar year or by holding a Nordstrom credit card (all card members start with Insider status)
- August 19: Sale opens to the general public
Happy Shopping! And sending you all wishes for good health and lots of love!
xoxo, Alex
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