Archive for May, 2011

The perfect way to finish off a hot summer wedding is with a fun casual reception. Sweet summer wedding favors at your reception can make any wedding feel so much more memorable! If you’re ready to have fun with you favors, Daisy-Days.com has a few delightful picks that are sure to add something sweet and interesting to your already special occasion.

Here’s a few ideas to make your wedding favors something else guests will be talking about:

Personalized Lemonade Mix Favors

DIY Wedding: Serve up some lemonade margaritas for guests at the reception to go along with these adorable personalized lemonade mixes. You can even personalize the mix to say, “Add Tequila, Triple Sec and Ice to Enjoy a Mini Margarita!”

Beach Themed Seed Favor Cards

Green Wedding: Give it up for a gone green beach wedding by creating the most precious centerpiece of seashell decorated flower pots to inspire guests to get planting with these beach themed Seed Favor Cards. Give them a hand in the process, and make the tables even more adorable, by placing each favor card in a miniature clear glass flower pots – ready to start the planting process!

Now these are just two ideas for making the most of your favors. We want to hear your creative ideas! (Share with us in the comments)

If there’s one thing to remember: make your summer wedding favors more than just a way to remember the night by.

In our last post, we gave you some background on how the actual unity sand ceremony plays into your wedding, but in this post, we’ll give you more specific instructions on how to actually perform the ceremony as part of your special day.

To perform this ceremony, you’ll need: a unity sand ceremony set, or, three vases and sand. One of the vases should be larger than the other two. The sand can be different colors or undyed – it’s up to you.  If you choose colored sands, you can always choose colors that relate to your wedding color palette, or to your wedding theme. Some couples choose their favorite colors while some will go with black for the groom and white for the bride. It’s really up to you.

Once you have your materials, it’s time to perform the ritual.

Unity Sand Ceremony Directions

The groom will begin the unity sand ceremony by pouring a portion of his sand into the large glass vase, which is placed in the center of a table or display. While the groom is pouring, the bride will hold onto her vase. Once the groom has poured a portion of his sand into the center vase, the bride will follow by pouring a portion of her sand into the same center vase, making a second layer of sand. From there, the groom and bride will continue to alternate pouring in portions of their sand. Depending on how much sand you use, this could vary. To keep things simple, make four layers total of sand. Then, for the fifth layer – and the final step of the ceremony – have the bride and groom pour their remaining portions of sand into the larger vase together, forming a final top layer that blends both of their sands together simultaneously.

Unity Sand Ceremony Set

While the sand is being poured, the bride and groom could recite their traditional wedding vows, unity sand vows, readings, or poetry to one another. Some couples choose to pay a song while they pour their sand. Others prefer silence. It’s up to you on the atmosphere. The key is to keep the unity sand ceremony special to both of you.

For many couples, the unity candle is a representation of the commitment that bride and groom make when they decide to get married. However, there’s a new type of unity ceremony that’s taking the place of the unity candle and that ceremony is the unity sand ceremony. Ideal for couples who want an alternative to the unity candle, the unity sand ceremony is a timeless and unique way to express the love and coming together that marriage represents.

Unity Sand Ceremony Vase Set

What is the unity sand ceremony?

Just like the unity candle, the unity sand ceremony is a symbolic gesture that represents the bringing together of two lives into one.

When did the unity sand ceremony become popular?

While the exact origin of the ceremony isn’t clear, some have traced it back to Native American cultures. However, it didn’t become incredibly popular until a few years ago, when The Bachelorette TV show incorporated it into the multimillion dollar wedding of Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter. Since that time, brides have been inspired to try this timeless tradition at their own weddings, bringing together the beauty of sand and the symbolic meaning of unity brought about through marriage.

What does one need to perform a unity sand ceremony?

Like a unity candle ceremony, the unity sand ceremony is actually very simple. In order to perform it, one needs a unity sand ceremony vase set and sand. That’s it. It’s very simple but very powerful and elegant.

What happens during the ceremony?

In our next post, we’ll dive into the actual ins and outs of the ceremony, but generally, the unity sand ceremony follows this model: the couple will pour sands from their own vases into one large vase. This can be done in a variety of ways or during the recitation of unity sand ceremony vows. It’s really up to you!

Stay tuned for our next post, we’re we’ll talk more about how the unity sand ceremony actually happens.

Choosing wedding colors comes easy to some brides. In fact, some brides pick their colors before they even set a date! But if you haven’t selected you wedding colors yet and are stuck on which shades to color your day with, don’t worry. Daisy-Days.com has a few timeless and fresh color suggestions that are sure to get heads turning. Best of all, we’ve included a few tips along with each color in order to make planning your wedding even easier!

Yellow and Slate Gray: this is a popular choice for modern brides that want something a little bit bright during the summer but still very modern. Gray and yellow look great with vintage details, so feel free to scour flea markets and vintage shops for wedding decor details like vintage cookie tins, retro table linens, and even some pretty lace doilies. When it comes to florals, go for lush and colorful to soften the gray or, instead, play up the yellow with playful daisies and eye-catching craspedia billy balls. Our favorite favor pick? Daisy Soap Favors.

Navy and Lime (or Lemon): Perfect for preppier nuptials, navy and lime works particularly well in outdoor weddings or in more modern locations. When accented with white, it can also be ideal for nautical weddings. Add dimension to this sophisticated yet fun color palette by playing with nautical details or by keeping things sleek with silver candelabras, crisp white linen chair covers, or striking white floral arrangements accented with just the right amount of fresh green. Our favorite favor pick? Wooden Sailboat Favors.

Turquoise and Orange: Accented with yellow, this color combo is sure to get the party started. If you love to spread a little sunshine, then this palette is the perfect way to do it. It’s very summery and even a bit fruity, so play up on that by serving up fresh fruits, lemonade, and centerpieces that use citrus as a focal point. Want to add even more fun? Put a few board games, cards, dominos, or other activities for your guests to enjoy at their tables. Our favorite favor pick? Key Lime Margarita Mix Favors.