wedding planning

Diamonds have become a staple of the engagement process since their launch in 1477! Since Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned what is now considered the first diamond engagement ring way back in 1477, the gesture became trendy, evolving even further with the De Beers A Diamond is Forever campaign that launched in 1947. ...

The date is set, the dress is on, the rings have been purchased. But did you forget some basics for your big day? June is one of the most popular months for weddings, and while coronavirus has made a huge impact on the way we do things this year, there are still plenty of couples tying the knot. Private ceremonies have been trending since the impact of coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean your wedding day has to be any less special. With the right accessories to round out your day, your wedding can be just as precious as you imagined. Cake Server Get it engraved. Opt for a detailed handle. An elegant cake server is a beautiful way to remember y ...

Considering a romantic holiday proposal this winter?  A colored gemstone engagement ring may be a great option for someone looking for something different, and these stones often make affordable alternatives to diamonds. Day's can help you create the ring of your dreams by combining a mounting with a loose colored gemstone of your choice, or select a finished ring from our in-house collection. Keep a few things in mind when you're shopping for a colored gemstone engagement ring: The “wear-ability” of the stone is crucial.  Center stones that are recommended as engagement rings should have a hardness of 7.5 or higher on the Mohs scale. This includes: Sapphires or rubies. Corundum has a hardness of 9.0 and is the hardest of all colored gemstones. Sapphires are a great option as they come in a variety of colors, including blues (in various hues), blue/green, pink, purple, green, yellow, and peach/orange. ...

Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Be sure to come to one of Day’s Jewelers Wedding Band Events to explore all of the amazing options for fabulous wedding bands, bridal jewelry, and gifts. Taking place April 6th and 7th in South Portland, ME, and April 27th and 28th in Manchester, NH, the weekend will offer 20% off the purchase of wedding bands as well as giving you the most comprehensive look at what the top bridal designers have to offer. Day’s is committed to having plenty of staff on hand to make this process as easy as possible as you explore the best selection you will have in the store at any one time.  Enjoy cock ...

Our very own Day's Brunswick, Office Manager, Randy and her partner Alicia have entered to win the Real Maine Weddings, that will be taking place in Bethel this year. Please read why they want to have their Maine wedding in Bethel below and watch their video. "Every little girl dreams of her wedding day from the dress to the flowers right down the smallest detail and this was no different for Alicia and I. Since our engagement in April of 2013, we have been trying to plan our perfect ...

Hi everyone, I have been so excited to write today's blog. I will be sharing with you one of my very favorite parts about planning our weddingcan you guess what it is? If you guessed FOOD, you're right! After traveling to the Marshall Islands to teach English as a second language, I came back to the states with a keen interest in healthy, nutritious, and delicious food. I changed up my eating habits and started studying nutrition as a hobby; a hobby that Todd and I enjoy together. We knew that we wanted our wedding to reflect our taste in food and made it a mission to find the perfect caterer. Once again, thanks to the internet we were able to pinpoint some of Maine's most popular local foods caterers. Maine is such an amazing place to get married, especially ...

Hello lovelies, In my last blog, I talked about the experience of wedding dress shopping and picking out your perfect gown. I wanted to continue on the subject of clothing because I did not even begin to talk about everyone else's attires. I've come to figure out that choosing my dress was the easy part (for me, anyway)! Generally, I stick with a very neutral color palette with my wardrobe. With the exception of a few bold pieces, you will find a lot of brown, white, black, and blue in my closet. So, (of course) I had originally envisioned having primarily neutral shades as our wedding colors: soft gray, champagne, peach, and nude with a few bolder accent colors. When I asked my bridesmaids to be a part of my special day, I also asked them to be on the lookout for long gray dresses. Being the supportive ...

Hi again! If you are anything like me, one of the most exciting parts about being a new bride is finding the perfect dress! You have watched countless episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress" and you have gawked at all of the beautiful brides that are in magazines and in the movies. Now it is your turn! My words of wisdom while wedding dress shopping: Choose your entourage wisely. Whether you fall in love with the first dress you try on or the 50th, the decision should be yours. The more people you bring with you, the more opinions you have to juggle. I value the opinion of my wedding party and wanted to make sure that I got their stamp of approval, but it can get overwhelming if you find yourself trying to please everyone else before pleasing yourself. Know ...

Hello lovelies, A few of my dear friends have gotten married this summer and it was so much fun sharing in their celebrations of love. As a bride planning her own day, I found myself jotting down details that I thought worked really well and suggestions they had for things that did not work out quite as well. I can honestly say that I have an entirely different outlook on weddings now than I did before! I'm looking at the details on the centerpieces, noticing the different textures in the bouquets, and noting the thoughtfulness behind the dessert choices. Every little detail was intentional and to me, that is beautiful. I have found that you can tell a lot about the couple by paying attention to the details of their wedding day. Before now, I had never considered myself ...

Choosing your venue can be one of the biggest decisions you make when planning your big day. After all, your venue truly does set your stage! Todd and I had fun visiting different venues that we were considering, but we did a majority of our research online (venue websites, blogs, advice from other brides, etc) and had narrowed down our list to just a few possibilities beforehand. I highly suggest doing so, for your own sanity! After we spent the weekend in North Conway, New Hampshire, we drove over to Hardy Farm in Fryeburg, Maine and knew instantly that we had found our place! Here are a few reasons why: 1. The vibe: Hardy Farm has a newly renovated whitewashed barn that is absolutely breathtaking. The feel of the barn is everything ...