Archive for February, 2010

Planning a wedding takes a lot of work. Getting everything set and ready can take a lot out of you. The actual wedding day, although a joyous occasion, can also leave you feeling wiped out.

That is one of the reasons why the honeymoon is so important, as it allows you a chance to actually relax and enjoy the fact that you are now married. It is just you and your spouse relaxing and enjoying each others company. So you want to make sure that you take the time to plan the perfect destination for the start of your married life.

We did some research and found a list of the top ten honeymoon spots, according to the Travel Channel.

Acapulco, Mexico: Camino Real Acapulco Diamante

Key Feature: Two adults-only pools for a quiet escape

Las Vegas, Nevada: The Bellagio Hotel

Key Feature: Beautiful gardens for a romantic stroll

Alberta, Canada: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Key Feature: Beautiful fireplaces and hills for sleigh riding

Orlando, Florida: Walt Disney World

Key Feature: Private fireworks cruise

Mangiss, Bali, Indonesia: Amankila

Key Feature: Deluxe Pool Suite includes a private pool

Florence, Italy: Grand Hotel Florence

Key Feature: Beautiful stained-glass ceilings

St John, US Virgin Islands: Caneel Bay

Key Feature: Complete wedding experience lets you get married at the hotel

Bora Bora, French Polynesia: Bora Bora Lagoon Resort

Key Feature: Relaxing beach, safari tours, and shark feeding tours

Palm Beach, Aruba: Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino

Key Feature: World class cuisine from every corner of the globe

The Big Island, Hawaii: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Key Feature: First floor rooms have a private outdoor shower

Having a signature or custom cocktail recipe is a sure fire way to get your guests talking about how much flavor your wedding reception has, but besides being tasty, offering a signature cocktail can be a fun way to personalize your special day and give guests an experience they’ll never forget. Plus, you can save on the drink tab by offering wine, beer, champagne, and just the signature cocktail, rather than a full bar.

Here’s a recipe for you to try:

Wedding Day Bliss

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces Smirnoff Passion Fruit Flavored Vodka
• 1 splash of cranberry juice
• 1 splash of pineapple juice
• 1 splash of grapefruit juice
• 2 dashes of bitters
• 1 splash of lemon-lime soda
• A cherry to garnish
• A twist of an orange for flavor/garnish

This fruity and flavorful crowd pleaser is sure to add some extra pizazz to your wedding reception. As an added special touch, try serving up these personalized cocktails on personalized wedding napkins or with personalized cocktail drink tags.

Saving on your big day doesn’t have to be a challenge. With a little help from Daisy-Days.com, you can be sure that you have no problem

1.)    Make your own wedding invitations using a creative kit, or get daring with your own graphic design skills.

2.)    Send email “Save the Dates” instead of spending extra time and money on paper and postage.

3.)    Switch your wedding from a Saturday to a Sunday or a Friday to save big on your reception and venue.

4.)    Hire a DJ instead of a band, or better yet, use your iPod to DJ your wedding instead of hiring anyone at all.

5.)    Invite fewer people to your special day and look for ways to slim down your guest list.

6.)    Serve a smaller wedding cake, or have friends or family members each bring a dessert for your dessert bar in place of a wedding cake.

7.)    Buy your dress gently used or opt to wear a cocktail dress instead of an over-the-top gown.

8.)    Hire a photographer who is just starting out or is still in college. Young photographers are usually cheaper and still produce great work.

9.)    Buy your wedding favors wholesale from Daisy-Days.com. We offer a great selection of beautiful wedding favors at wholesale prices that are sure to save you big on your reception.

10.)  Borrow your jewelry from a friend or family member instead of spending tons on your accessories. Remember, the bride is beautiful no matter what she wears!

In all of the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, you may feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting everything done on time, however, don’t worry – there are probably a few things that you can actually wait to do at the last minute. So, free up some of your time by choosing to put off some of these wedding tasks that can almost always wait.

The Marriage License

We know you can’t wait to be married, but don’t think you have to get this months in advance. Most states can process a marriage license in about 24-48 hours, so there’s no rush to get one if you have better things to do. However, to avoid any mishaps, try to schedule getting a license about two weeks in advance so that there’s plenty of time.

Finalizing the Seating Chart

We know – you want to figure out where to put Aunt Julie, but you can’t start stressing about it right after you’ve booked the caterer. Wait until just a few weeks before your wedding to figure out a seating chart as some people may have last minute things come up. Don’t stress about who should sit next to whom at your reception just yet – you’ve got a lot of time.

The Wedding Favors

Be careful if you want to start ordering your favors now because remember, you have to be able to store them properly. If you’re looking to use edible favors or wedding favors that are at a risk of melting, wait until right before the wedding to order them. Also, make sure you have a place to store all of them properly so you won’t end up with bags of melted chocolates.