Pretty! Pretty! Pretty! The website of Spanish design house Rosa Clara is bursting with incredible wedding dresses and gorgeous inspiration! I love the collections designed by Christian Lacroix and Jesus Del Pozo, and the delicate tulle and lace shrugs and boleros created by Rosa Clara to layer over her strapless dresses. What a fun and simple way to change your look from ceremony to reception.
Rosa Clara also makes dramatic mantilla veils and oversized headpieces that would add serious glamour to any wedding look. Can’t you just see the influence of classic Spanish style In the pairing of such elaborate accessories with cleanly pulled back hair? What a lovely juxtaposition it makes! Check out their website for information on where to find Rosa Clara near you, and to be amazed by all the beautiful options!
Seattle area fashion lovers, please join us is saying goodbye to beloved downtown boutique and Junebug member Tulip during their final and fabulous blow out sale. Owner and and dear, dear friend Annie Sparrow is closing up shop after 7 years in business and moving on to new adventures! We at Junebug sure will miss this gorgeous boutique and will now love even more all the treasures we’ve found there! Get yourself downtown to Tulip and have one last fashion hurrah while you can. All merchandise is marked 50-75% off, and everything must go. See you there!
After over 200 comments and nearly 300 first dance songs suggested, we’ve tallied the results and randomly chosen a lucky winner! Big congratulations to Bernadette who has won the iPod Nano, and who’s first dance song will be “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by the king himself, Elvis Presley. Thanks to everyone who commented and contributed their fantastic ideas!
It was amazing to read about all the meaningful, romantic, creative and quirky first dance songs being chosen. I wish I could witness them all! It just goes to show that every couple is unique, and no matter what, their wedding is a reflection of their very own personal style. Love it!
We’re working on compiling the list of songs into a useful and interactive format, but until then here are the fascinating top 5 results…
1. “Everything” by Michael Buble (with 9 comments)(YouTube)
2. “Better Together” by Jack Johnson (with 6 comments)(YouTube)
3. “You are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne (with 6 comments)(YouTube)
4. “At Last” by Etta James (with 6 comments)(YouTube)
5. “Grow Old with You” by Adam Sandler (with 5 comments)(YouTube)
And since we’re doing top 5 lists, here our our top 5 tips for a successful first dance!
1. If you feel like you have two left feet, grab your sweetie and take a few dance lessons! They’re a great date night activity leading up to the wedding and they’ll make you feel far more confident when the big moment arrives.
2. If photos of your first dance are important to you, be sure your dance floor is nicely lit, and that you dance together through the entire song (no cutting in by parents or wedding party) so you really have time to enjoy the experience and your photographer has ample opportunity to capture this emotional moment.
3. If you’re having a live band at your reception, be sure you’ve given them a recorded example of your first dance song. There are many versions of songs out there and they’ll want to know which one you have in mind. If you plan to play a recorded version, be sure your band or venue has the correct equipment available and set up ahead of time so there’s no last minute scrambling!
4. Be very careful if you are organizing the music yourself. Though we adore iPods, we’ve repeatedly seen difficult situations and heard disappointing stories from couples about using them at weddings as a substitution for a DJ or band. No one wants that! The most common culprits? Equipment that unexpectedly breaks, sound systems that aren’t loud enough for large event spaces, not being able to easily match the music to the flow of the event, and all the time it takes for the bride and groom to continually manage the music instead of enjoying themselves at their reception.
5. Have fun! Relax and enjoy this once in a lifetime moment. Everyone at your wedding loves you, so you’ll never have a more supportive audience while you’re in the spotlight.
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