The Many Flavors of Cake

Years ago, wedding cakes came in two basic flavors: white or yellow. Once in a while, a bride would ask for chocolate, or request separate cake be made for the groom (this was more of a southern American tradition). Today, the sky is the limit. Brides (and grooms) are now aware of the endless varieties [...]

Wedding Cake Toppers

Thought of as more traditional, especially with elegant of cakes of royalty, cake toppers have been around for centuries. Whether your cake is a four tiered cake, or even just one large sheet cake, the cake topper is something that can be a memorable keepsake, something passed down from generation to generation, or even something [...]

Mix-and-Match Wedding Favors

Wedding favors come in every shape, size, color and theme. The favor market has exploded in recent years as brides forgo bubbles and tulle wrapped candies for elegant sterling silver trinkets or romantic but functional gifts. The options have grown so dramatically that instead of issuing a cookie cutter, one-gift-fits-all option, many brides and grooms [...]

Adventures in Veil-Making

Bride’s Eye View There comes a time in planning a budget wedding where you have to put your money where your mouth is. Or, in my case, put our money where my head is. I have decided to follow all the advice I’ve read about “using your own creativity to save money,” and make my [...]

Alternatives to a Guest Book

A guest book is a nice way to look back and see who attended your wedding and reminisce about your special day. And though guest books are nice, there are plenty of alternatives. Guest Book Platter You’ll be reminded of your wedding day every time you see this platter in your kitchen. This oval porcelain [...]

Hindu Weddings

Marriage is a very important part of the traditional Hindu religion, and traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies are fantastic, elaborate affairs which can include hundreds of guests and go on for five days or more. This article will outline some of the basic elements of Hindu marriage custom in the wedding. Hindu custom has always dictated [...]

Shopping for Your Own Ring

My mom’s ring is beautiful. I have been wearing it since Gary proposed. But I am starting to feel like it’s her ring, a symbol of her life and her love, given to her by my dad before anyone could know that he would die after only six years of marriage. And so Gary and [...]