Archive for June, 2010

Rainy day weddings. Sure, rain is said to be good luck on your wedding day, but it’s never quite welcome. Here’s what you should do if suddenly the forecast predicts a rainy day.

1. If you’re having an outdoor ceremony, make sure you have a tent set up and some umbrellas on hand for guests.
2. Trust a bridesmaid or another friend or family member with a “rainy day kit”. Stash hairspray, bobby pins, makeup, and other essentials that can help you refresh your look should you get rained on.
3. If the weather is particularly nasty, consider getting dressed at the church instead of at home. It’ll be easier for you to keep looking bridal beautiful.
4. If you’re transporting your dress anywhere, make sure you have double plastic covers on it to keep it protected.
5. Wait until the very last minute to put on your shoes. You don’t want them to get muddy! Or, as a fun way to make light of the weather during an outdoor ceremony, you can always walk down the aisle in colorful rubber boots.
6. Contact your vendors and make sure that they are prepared in case it should rain.
7. Appoint a few ushers to escort guests who may not have an umbrella. This’ll make everyone happy.
8. If you’re having a wedding at a country club or similar venue, ask to be moved from the patio to an indoor banquet room. If the weather looks bad, some venues may be especially accommodating.
9. Wear waterproof makeup!
10. Remember the French saying, “Mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux“, a wet wedding means a happy marriage!

Wedding planning isn’t easy. In fact, it’s a huge stressor that can take up a year of your life or more! However, don’t worry. There are plenty of resources out there for brides-to-be that can help you cut back on the planning time, stress and frustration. Plus, with social media, you can take advantage of new planning tips instantly!

Check out some of our favorite social media wedding planning resources for Twitter and Facebook. These must follow accounts are full of great planning tips, wedding inspiration, and more!

Must-Follow Wedding Twitter Accounts

@DaisyDaysFavors - of course, you have to check out the official Daisy-Days.com twitter account! We provide links and resources for brides at all stages of wedding planning.

@OneWed – this top wedding resource provides references to more than 225,000 local vendors, not to mention, tons of online planning tools, ideas, and inspiration.

@WeddingWire - get tips and tricks on how to plan your wedding by following this huge network of weding vendors, wedding planning resources, and more!

@Weddzilla - make sure you check out this Twitter account if you need to get connected with vendors.

@ThePlunge_com – this Twitter account is a great resource for grooms. If you want to know about relationships, bachelor parties, and all that goes into being a guy in a woman’s wedding planning world, then this Twitter account is a must follow.

@BridalBuds – get real stories from real brides – along with some great advice – by following this Twitter account.

@StyleMePretty - If you love the Style Me Pretty blog, then you’ll love following them even more on Twitter. You’ll get inspiration on how to make your wedding chic, stylish, and beautiful, plus, they offer tons of resources.

@TheKnot - we all know that this site eats, sleeps, and breathes wedding, but if you want to get even more great tips, tricks, and resources on how to make your wedding a dream come true, then be sure to check out this Twitter account. Definitely a must follow for any bride.

Must-Friend Facebook Wedding Resources

DaisyDaysFavors - don’t forget to add us on Facebook! Our official Facebook page has TONS of information on how to make your wedding day beautiful. Plus, we offer exclusive tips, deals, and tricks to making your wedding day dreams come true.

Wish Upon a Wedding – this organization is wonderful! Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first nonprofit organization to make a wedding wish come true by providing weddings for the terminally ill. It’s a great cause to support and something you should definitely take time to “Like” on Facebook!

One Wed - you already know that OneWed.com is a great wedding resource, but now you can instantly connect with other brides, vendors, and wedding planning resources on Facebook!

WeddingBook – if you need a directory to point you toward local vendors, ideas, and practical solutions for your wedding day, then you need to check out Wedding Book’s official Facebook page. There are TONS of resources available, plus, it’s easier than ever for you to get the information you need in just a few clicks.

TheKnot - this wedding planning giant is also on Facebook to provide you with resources, planning tips, inspiration, and even free stuff! Check out The Knot’s official Facebook Page to get the scoop.

The Wedding Channel – need to plan your wedding? Start your registry? Then get the help you need – and tons of great wedding planning tips – by adding The Wedding Channel to your Facebook favorites.

Everyone knows that the music is a huge part of a beautiful, memorable wedding day. It sets the mood, it gets people dancing, and it makes the occasion even better. Make sure that you’ve got some great tunes to serenade your guests with by checking out some of our favorite songs for the different parts of your wedding day:

For the Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony is all about timeless elegance and tradition. Besides “Here Comes the Bride”, here are some classical pieces that are sure to make your ceremony feel even more special.

1. “Canon in D” – Johann Pachelbel
2. “Ave Maria” – Franz Schubert
3. “Air” – George Frederic Handel
4. “Spring” – Antonio Vivaldi
5. “Procession of Joy” – Hal Hopson

For Your Grand Entrance

This is the song that gets the party started – so pick one that has some energy! Have fun with this and feel free to let loose. It’s time to get dancing!

1. “Accidentally In Love” – The Counting Crows
2. “Highway to Hell” – AC/DC
3. “Beautiful Day” – U2
4. “Crazy in Love” – Beyonce featuring Jay-Z
5. “Celebration” – Kool & The Gang

The First Dance

This is a big moment, so be sure to make it count! You and your hubby will feel like you’re dancing on air when you move to the beat of these beautiful ballads:

1. “At Last” – Etta James
2. “Come Away with Me” – Norah Jones
3. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
4. “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
5. “Unforgettable” – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole

The Father/Daughter Dance

Break out the Kleenex. The Father/Daughter dance is always an emotional experience that needs a song that’s full of love. Here are some of our favorites:

1. “Daughters” – John Mayer
2. “Because You Loved Me” – Celine Dion
3. “I Loved Her First” – Heartland
4. “That’s How Strong My Love Is” – Otis Redding
5. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra

Last Dance of the Night

The party is about to end, so make sure it goes out with a bang by playing a song that says farewell, encourages a sing along, or is just a whole lotta fun!

1. “We are Family” -Sister Sledge
2. “Time of Your Life” -Green Day
3. “Closing Time” – Semisonic
4. “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” – Bill Medly and Jennifer Warnes
5. “Piano Man” – Billy Joel

We all know that having a color scheme makes a wedding look beautiful and organized, but when it comes time to actually choose a hue that can work for you, it can be tough. There are so many colors out there and so many combinations to try. How can a bride just settle on one?

If you’re having trouble choosing your wedding colors, consider trying these suggestions, hints, and inspirations. Who knows? Maybe you’ll create a new color combo that’ll be come a hot wedding trend!

• Seasonality: Tthis is huge if you’re centering your wedding theme around the time of year. Look to nature for color inspiration. For example, springtime is full of soft greens, pinks, whites, and blues, while autumn is filled with bold golds, reds, oranges, and browns.
• Favorites: Do you and your hubby have favorite colors that you’d like to blend together? Do you have a favorite sports team that you like to celebrate? Use your favorite colors (or team colors) to create a palette that’ll work for your wedding day.
• Florals: If you have a favorite flower or flowers you have in mind for the wedding, look to compliment them with a color scheme that brings out their beauty.
• Foods: Serving up something special? Compliment those confectionery treats with pastels and candy shop colors. Love wine? Dish out a color palette full of rich jewel tones, purples, and reds. Want to give your wedding a fresh feel? Look to citrus hues – and foods – for some inspiration. Choose colors to compliment foods you love or foods you’re serving at the wedding.

We’re always on the lookout for great wedding blogs here at Daisy-Days.com. We recently came across quite a gem of a wedding blog – the Italian Lakes Wedding blog, and their main Italian Lakes Weddings site. The lovely authors of the blog post all about real Italian Lakes weddings, as well as wedding tips and trends. We just can’t pull our eyes away from these beautiful weddings, and we know you’ll adore them, as well!

Whether you’re lucky enough to be getting married in the Italian Lakes region or simply admiring it from afar, the posts contain such great inspiration for your own wedding day. There were details in every single photo that we absolutely admired, which is truly a mark of a fantastic wedding blog. If you are thinking about having a destination wedding, we hope you’ll consider the Italian Lakes region, as your wedding will be brilliantly breathtaking! We can’t wait to see more wedding photos from the Italian Lakes wedding blog!