See? Tan line.

To help other brides prevent this same scenario, here is a collection of bracelets to pair well with your gown.

Macy’s | Monet Bracelet, Crystal Accent Stretch $32.00

Macy’s | Betsey Johnson Bangle Bracelet $35.00

Macy’s | Givenchy Glass Pearl (12mm) Bracelet $50.00

Forever 21 | True Bling Bracelet $9.80

Forever 21 | Fleur Bracelet $7.80

To assist with the planning, DiscJockeys.com has compiled an extensive list to help couples select music.

First Dance Music: First dance as husband and wife.
Father/Daughter Music: The dance between the new bride and her father.
Mother/Son Music: The dance between the husband and his mother.
Bridal Party Dances Music: The dance including the Bride & Groom, Bridesmaids & Groomsmen, and family members.
Cutting The Cake Music: Played while the Bride & Groom cut the cake.
Garter And Bouquet Toss Music: Played during the bouquet toss and garter toss.
Last Dance Music: The last song of the night for the Bride & Groom and their remaining guests.

Almond Beach Club & Spa – Barbados

Couples Tower Isle – Jamaica

Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro – Dominican Republic

Check out bridesmag.com for details on how to enter. Oh, and if you win, feel free to take me. I can stow away in your luggage.

The Natural: A classic look for the wedding day, though never dull or ordinary.

The Colorful: The use of bold colors is an excellent way to boost the bridal glow.

The Dramatic: This is the perfect look to add a bit of mystery and sexy smolder to your wedding day look. Stunning!

Instantly my new favorite flowers. White Anemones have beautiful soft petals with a great contrast of the black center. I will definitely incorporate these in my 1940’s glam vowel renewal!

Custom hangers by Lila Frances make for great wedding day pictures and keepsakes for after the big day. The wedding dress photo is a staple for any album so why not add a little flare to yours by displaying your new Mrs. status molded in wire.

I am 10 days away from my due date so I am operating with “baby brain” right now. All will be back to normal soon. Thanks for hanging in there with us.

In a recent conversation, a friend explained to me why he wanted a black wedding cake for his wedding, though he really meant chocolate iced because he didn’t think actual black wedding cakes existed. While watching a friend make a wedding cake, he asked why the cake was white, and the baker responded that it was a tradition symbolizing purity and happiness and innocence. After the words left her mouth, the baker realized how problematic the description was, but quickly distanced herself from the issue by stating that it was a tradition with which she had nothing to do. She was just making the cake.

Technically, tradition holds that it’s wedding bread, not wedding cake offered in celebration of nuptials. It became cake during the medieval times, but even then the cakes were plain and undecorated. The Victorian era issued in the tradition of the ‘white’ wedding cake, which easily lends to symbolism of the purity of the bride but is probably more indicative of the lack of ingredients necessary to color the cake icing. So, what started out a creation made from limited resources became a tradition divorced of its somewhat neutral origin. Yes, the bread—and later cake—does connect to the bride, but it has everything to do with the “cutting” and not so much so with the color. White was just easier and cheaper. Thank goodness modernity makes variety much more accessible.

During the discussion with my friend, I told him that all kinds of colors existed for cakes, including black. ITDblog has touched upon the multitude of color options previously, but the conversation left me thinking it would be a good idea to reiterate that weddings are about the desires of the bride and groom, whether they are traditional or not. Black, Grey, or Brown, your wedding cake color is your choice, and if you are not big on sticking to tradition, there is no reason why you cannot play with your cake colors. Besides, you are paying for it so have fun!