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 [...]

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 [...]

Gotta Be Chocolate

Choosing the Wedding Cake This week we’re making a big commitment. We are going to choose our cake. Oh, how I’ve dreamed of this day. The day we go around to all the bakeries in town, taste cake after cake, and choose the most delicious of all. I’m not particularly concerned about how this cake [...]

Wedding Logos

Creating a “Brand” for Your Wedding Event In today’s consumer driven culture, it is no surprise that many couples are “branding” their weddings by creating personalized logos and a brand entity. Brides and grooms are taking a page from the corporate handbook and are creating wedding “brands” that rival even the biggest businesses. Revisited in [...]

Anniversary Dances

A New Twist on an Old Favorite If you are looking for a new, meaningful tradition at your wedding reception, consider an anniversary dance. Instead of the tried and traditional bouquet toss and garter toss, introduce this unique wedding dance that invites everyone to participate. At the appointed time, have the DJ or band leader [...]

Making the Wedding Toast

Tips and Tricks for Making It Work One of the biggest “groan” moments of a wedding is usually the period of the reception in which the members of the wedding party toast the bride and groom. The reason most people don’t look forward to this portion of the reception is that they have had to [...]

Naming Your Reception Tables

Destination Exploration: Naming Your Reception Tables with Meaning Carry out the theme of your wedding reception with uniquely named tables, forgoing the traditional table numbering system. By assigning your guest to a table with a unique name rather than a number, you can give a nod to places, people or things that have significant meaning to [...]

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