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How to Choose a Cake Topper for your Theme Wedding

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The biggest problem most couples will have is locating the perfect cake topper. Getting married is a big event and having a perfect wedding is at the top of every couple’s list. Preparations are always the hardest; usually something goes wrong at the last minute. However, early planning prevents a lot of disappointments on that special day.

If you are planning a wedding and cannot decide on the kind of topper you want on your cake, go for the bridal shower theme. For example, if your bridal theme was two intertwined wines glass, and a pair of rings, you can choose a church or a bride and groom.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. It is perfectly alright to be different and invent your own themes.
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Your topper can be original, such as a photo of you and the bride or groom, encased in a beautiful frame. You choose what you like, after all it is your wedding, and you set the rules. Whatever your theme is make sure you have the matching supplies. Try to get everything in place at least 2 weeks before the big day; this way if an item has not arrived or if there is going to be a delivery delay it will not effect your wedding day.

Unique Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Your wedding day is all about you and your chosen loved one. Therefore, it should showcase the personality of both you and your betrothed. Make your wedding day special. Personalize your most important day by utilizing some unique ideas.

Start by Sending Out the Right Kind of Message

In order to help set the tone for your personalized wedding day, make sure to send out wedding invitations that set your wedding apart from the others. Consider including maps or illustrations that hold personal meaning to both you and your partner. For instance, include a picture of your wedding venue on the wedding invitation.

Write Your Own Wedding Vows

Do not simply recite the traditional wedding vows. Make it your own. Use your own wording or borrow from a poem.

Use Family Photos to Decorate

Personalize your wedding while honoring your family at the same time. Pick out pictures from your family photo albums. Then use it to decorate your wedding venue.

Include Your Secret Family Recipes

For your wedding menu, consider using your secret family recipes. It is a wonderful way to personalize your wedding menu. Plus, the food is sure to be a hit with your wedding guests.

Unique Wedding Cake Designs for Fall Weddings

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A fall wedding can be just as spectacular when you have a cake designed with a fall theme. Your cake can be created with fall colors like burgundy, cream or gold as part of the total design. Have the inside of the cake filled with these colors and have white icing with tiny call colored leaves on the outside. This will be a nice surprise for guests and make the day stand out simply because of the cake you’ve chosen.
When you have your wedding celebration designed with fall colors in mind make the cake the main focus and make it different from the tradtionial white icing and white cake. Imagine slicing into the cake and finding that it tastes as good as it looks!
Plan the cake design as if you were looking at a forest or mountainwhen the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall. This will give you a good example of how you can make it different and unique. Another idea can be a pumpkin shaped cake and place mini pumpkin cakes around the main cake.
There are many ideas for fall wedding cakes and each one can be as unique as you wish it to be.

Overlooked Destination Wedding Spots

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Watching Bride Wars on your Direct TV may give you the cold sweats but we’ve got some suggestions for you if your favorite venue isgasp – booked! Here are a few great destination wedding cities that often go overlooked.
Savannah, GA – Often cast aside for charming Charleston, Savannah’s got all the history without the price. IT’s a bigger city so there are more places to do the deed and you’re right on the water so your guests will have plenty to do when you’re not getting married.
Austin, TX – For the weirder couple, Austin’s a great place to throw back a few and have some fun. There are some beautiful outdoor venues to take advantage of and your guests can do everything from go to a swimming hole to listen to a live band the day before the ceremony.
Outer Banks, NC – If you ever dreamed of a beach wedding but the thought of Jamaica makes you cringe ask your guests to head out to one of the most deserted places in the country to enjoy the view. The Outer Banks has all the amenities you need and none of the crowds you don’t.

Do It Yourself Wedding Favors on a Budget

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Weddings are very expensive affairs and generally cost a lot of money just for the ceremony, not to mention the reception. Money comes from all angles for the food and beverages and entertainment. Extra perks such as wedding cake and Favors can add on to the expense of the celebration. A lot of people have them made to because to sit and make wedding favors for every single one of your guests is time consuming. However, if you are on a budget and it is your last resort there are many options for you where you can create your own favors without worrying about the cost.

Typically wedding favors are designed around the colors used in your wedding as well as the style. Generally candy is given out in hand sized bags or mini present boxes. To stay in a small budget, a few chocolates wrapped in tool and tied off with a pretty ribbon will suffice. Personalized thank you cards or place settings are a nice addition to the table setting as well. The more money you have the more fancy you get and it shopping wisely always comes into play. Generally cake decorating places are available to help with ideas and pricing.

Best Songs to Play at Your Wedding Reception

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re expecting 30 people or more than 300 to celebrate your joyous day, the following songs can maximize the excitement of the day and help your event go off without a hitch.

The flow of your event depends heavily on the Master of Ceremony (MC). Even if your budget can’t allow for a MC or DJ to direct the Reception, an MC of some sort (maybe a cousin or friend who works great with audiences) is a must. Keep your music within the theme of your wedding and play from multiple genres and time periods. This is also a great time to play a few songs that accentuate each family’s heritage and remember, it’s all about having fun!

Recommendations:

Dinner/socializing play list: Going to the Chapel- Dixie Cups; Ain’t that a kick in the head- Dean Martin; Luck be a lady- Frank Sinatra; The way you look tonight- Steve Tyrell; All shook up- Elvis; Boogie shoes- KC and The Sunshine Band; Tequila- The Champs; Great balls of fire- Jerry Lee Lewis.

Country themed: Cowboy take me away- Dixie chicks; This kiss- Faith Hill; Dust on the bottle- David Lee Murphy; Take me there- Rascal Flatts; She said yes- Rhett Akins; My wish- Rascal Flatts; Life’s a dance- John Michael Montgomery; Livin’ on love- Alan Jackson.

Dance: Celebrate- Cool and the Gang; Brown-eyed Girl- Van Morrison; Chattahoochie- Alan Jackson; Be my baby tonight- John Michael Montgomery; Broken Road- Rascal Flatts; Love Shack- B-52s; Friends in low places- Garth Brooks; You Shook Me All Night Long- AC/DC.

P.S. Have a backup MP3 player, cell phone, or laptop with pre-loaded songs just in case the main player goes out. Also mix in a couple of the most current top 10 songs into your playlists to keep them fresh and up to date.

Best Dinner Choices for your Summer Wedding

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you are planning your big day then you are looking for lots of advice to help you make the day as special as possible. So, when choosing the right dinner choices for a summer wedding it should be an easy choice. There are many ideas to choose from depending on what kind of wedding you are planning on having.

Many weddings that are in the summer are held outside along with the reception. Foods that go well for an outside reception are fresh fruits and vegetables with fresh dips for each. Little sandwiches and finger foods are light and easy for a hot summer wedding reception. Shrimp cocktail or a chilled raw seafood bar is an excellent choice for your guests who like seafood adding sushi would be a nice addition to the seafood as well. Barbequed ribs and chicken are perfect for your guests that are not that into seafood.

If you are having you reception inside you can still enjoy the pleasures of summer foods by having grilled salmon or grilled chicken. The key to a nice summer wedding menu is definitely the element of fresh. There are many local farmer’s markets with an abundance of choices for fresh fruits and vegetables. You can grill vegetables and make vegetable skewers as well.

Top 10 Tips to Make Planning the Wedding Easier

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time for both the bride and the groom. Below are 10 tips to help make planning your wedding easier.

1- Create a checklist of everything you need to complete as well as a time frame in which it needs to be completed in.

2- Set aside time each week to work on your wedding.

3- When dealing with wedding vendors, be sure to spell every single detail out.

4- Create a notebook to keep track of all your information. This includes contact numbers for vendors, prices, checklists, and anything else you can think of.

5- Look for a wedding planner who can do both video and photography. This will save you the extra worry about finding two different people.

6- Be open to the advice from others, especially the professionals. They have experience in weddings and may know alternative ways to accomplish what you wish.

7- Save your time and sanity. Hire a wedding planner.

8- Go for simple when you can. The more extravagant your wants, the harder it will be to achieve.

9- Purchase your invitations and thank you cards at the same time. This will help to ensure that they match and the type you want isn’t sold out.

10- Accept help from the groom in the planning. It’s not just your day it’s his too take some items of your plate and put it onto his.