Archive for May, 2010

Outdoor weddings are always beautiful occasions, but if you’re the one who is getting married, having an outdoor wedding can be a huge stress! There’s so much to worry about when you’re relying on Mother Nature to create the perfect setting on your perfect day. However, don’t worry – DaisyDays.com has you covered with an outdoor wedding checklist that’s sure to keep you covered for anything that may pop up!

• Be sure you have a tent! This is the first thing on your wedding checklist if you’re having an outdoor occasion. You never know if a sudden shower or a change in temperature may cause your guests to look for shelter. Having a tent ensures there’s plenty of shade and shelter from the elements – just in case.

• Never host your outdoor wedding in a place that’s notorious for being muddy or sloppy. The last thing you’ll want on your big day is a muddy wedding dress.

• When booking the caterer, be sure that they can accommodate your outdoor wedding reception with proper heating and cooling of all foods. You don’t want anything to melt or spoil.

• Lighting is always a tricky thing when you’re in a tent, so solve the problem with beautiful candles in your centerpieces! It’s super romantic to have a wedding reception by candlelight, plus, you won’t be leaving your guests in the dark!

• Make sure your outdoor wedding area is accessible to everyone who may be attending your wedding. Avoid areas that will require a lot of walking – or even a hike!

• Ask your DJ about renting a dance floor. Trust us – it’ll be so much easier when you try to have your first dance.

• Make sure you work with your vendors on setup and cleanup with tables, chairs, linens, the tent, and any other details you may be including into your special day.

Planning the honeymoon is sometimes the most fun part of getting married, but when it comes time to book the trip, it can turn into a huge hassle. You want your honeymoon to be a unique and one of a kind experience – but all of the destinations you can think of are the same places you’ve already been or are where everyone else goes. It’s time to get daring and creative with your honeymoon. Have you ever heard of these honeymoon destinations?

1.) Suriname – this honeymoon spot in South America is under the radar, which makes it appealing for couples who don’t want to deal with tons of overcrowded beaches and cookie cutter resorts. As a former Dutch colony, Suriname has a rich blend of cultures and traditions, plus, its cuisine is to die for! Food in Suriname is a mix of Caribbean and Asian flavors, plus, they taste even better when you enjoy them in either the capital city of Paramaribo or in the rainforest.

2.) Finland – we know you’ve heard of the country, but we can bet you didn’t consider it as a honeymoon destination. Finland can actually be a great alternative to the traditional beach honeymoon and it’s full of excitement. In Finland, you can visit cottages and castles, igloos and art galleries in a beautiful landscape that’s part nature, part history, and part wildlife.

3.) Tanzania – if you’re the couple that has a taste for adventure, then consider spending your honeymoon in Tanzania. This African destination is the prime spot to enjoy a safari, a dinner under the stars, and tons of wild animals. Book your trip sometime between May and July, as this is when the plains are fresh and green – and the Great Migration is taking place!

Remember that after school snack that brought together a cool glass of the white stuff with Mom’s chocolate chip cookies? Cookies and milk is a classic, childhood comfort food that’s now making a splash at wedding receptions of all shapes and sizes. Instead of serving up after dinner cocktails, brides and grooms are opting to serve up cookies and milk on decorative favor plates or in little favor glasses, kind of like milk shots with mini cookies! Yum!

If you’re thinking of making this comforting snack part of your wedding day, be sure to check out the pretty favor plates and glasses that are perfect for serving them up. Not only will this treat delight your guests, but the plates and cups they’re served with make for the perfect favors. Hmm…chocolate chip cookies, anyone?

Did you know that this week is National Wildflower Week? Our national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges, grasslands, and millions of acres of public lands are filled with beautiful wildflowers that deserve to be celebrated. During this week, consider the importance of wildflowers in our world and take a look at some of our stunning plantable wedding favors. Not only will these seed favors keep wildflowers flourishing, but they’ll also be unique and memorable ways for you to gift your guests on your special day.

Available in tons of styles to suit the theme of your wedding or a unique look that you are trying to achieve, the plantable wedding favors from Daisy-Days.com are an ideal wedding favor for any bride. Just gift your guests with these wedding favors and they can take them home and plant them in their gardens to keep the tradition – and beauty – of wildflowers alive. These favors are eco-chic, totally planet-friendly, and perfect for adding cheer to your occasion.

Get yours today and celebrate Wildflower Week at Daisy-Days.com!