Certain couples prefer an ordinary wedding. But there are people who want to portray how unique they are. There are many ways in which you can do that. One of the ways is to have a unique wedding cake. For instance Actor Blair Underwood had a cake that was a replica of the Eifel Tower. It was as huge as six feet with real lights for show!
There are couples who have designed their cakes in the form of a swimming pool with swans and ribbons and so on; all made of icing. You can also decide to have your cake in the shape of cartoon characters. It really adds colour to party. Your cakes can have layers each having a different flavor. You can also decorate the layers with ribbons and flowers all made of icing.
You also get cupcake wedding cakes. All you need to do is buy a cupcake tree and the decorate them to make them look exciting. There are varieties of cakes that you can choose from. Just go to your baker and brainstorm for ideas. You must also keep in mind that you have to shell out extra to get the exclusivity. But I guess that should not bother you if you really want to set your self above the ordinary.
Posted on June 14, 2008
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All of us want to have a dream wedding. But that needs a lot of planning. No wedding is glitch free. No matter how much you plan, there bound to be certain glitches so you need to overlook the minor ones. You must chalk out the details before hand. Prioritize your ‘must haves’ and make sure they happen. You can take care of the less important things later.
The first step is to confirm a date. Once you have confirmed the date, you can check whether the venue is available. If it is not available, then chances are that you would need to change your date. Try to look for more than one option. Once that is done, then comes the budget. If you have a limited budget to work on, then try and see where all you can curtail costs.
Make a list of everything that you need to buy. Once the list is done, try and stick to the budget. Do not keep adding to the list unnecessarily. You can even talk to your local merchants for a good discount. Decide on how many people you want to invite and what the menu should be. Food is one place where you must not compromise on the basis of cost. You can cut out on the frills but do not compromise on the quality of your food.
Posted on June 12, 2008
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Your wedding is extremely important for you. You would want to cherish the memories for life. So it is important that you have photographs of the event. These photographs will provide you with immense enjoyment many years later. You will remember how everyone looked and how much they enjoyed. They are your treasured moments and need to be captured.
Hence chossing a wedding photographer that can capture your precious moments vividly. You will have to choose someone who is well versed and has expertise to handle weddings. Try and look at various sources and then zero in on the right person after suitable considerations. Once you have chosen the person, it is important that you meet and brief the photographer personally. Ask him to show you the samples of the pictures he has taken. You can judge suitably from his work whether he will be good for you or not. You must also see the quality of his prints. Do not compromise on the print quality. The photographs will need to last a lifetime.
Posted on June 02, 2008
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Deciding on the choice of food is another major concern in your wedding. Before you choose the menu, you will need to decide the budget. If you are on a tight budget, you can choose to serve only snacks and tea or coffee. If you want to splurge, then you can opt for a lavish four course dinner. Choose the caterer with care. Ask around for references. Maintain variety in the menu depending on your budget. You can also provide your own family recipe in case you want to have a personal touch. You must include foods that you and your spouse enjoy. After all it is your special day.
Try and sample the food before you choose your caterer. Some of them offer complimentary sampling. Others will ask you to pay a nominal charge. Either way, it is wise to taste the food. Try and include enough vegetarian and non vegetarian options. This way, no one will have reason to grumble. Once you have decided on the entire menu, it is a good idea to show it to close friends for a second opinion. This way, you will still have chances of changing before the wedding day.
Posted on May 30, 2008
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Your wedding is something that you have grown dreaming about. But that does not mean that your wedding will put you in debt. No point starting a new life with debt. So do not go overboard. Things are expensive and over splurging is not a good sign. Your wedding is your special day. You are not here to please your guests. In fact your guests are here to be a part of your special day. Keep in mind that the most extravagant wedding is not necessarily the best one.
One good way to cut cost is to avoid all frills. You can do away with alcohol. You can simply provide soft drinks and hot beverages. If necessary, you can keep a cash bar. If your guests want to drink, they can do it at their own cost. You might skip dinner entirely by holding your reception early in the day. You can also opt for pot luck by asking few close friends to cook. You can do away with the expensive china and silverware. You can use paper plates and napkins. Don’t worry no one will mind.
If you want some music, you can check with local colleges. They have good in-house bands that are not too expensive. You can also compile a CD of your favorite tracks from the net and play it at the venue
Posted on May 25, 2008
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Wedding is the occasion of a lifetime and people often don’t mind to go an extra mile to make it a memorable one. Trivial of things are eyed for detail so as to make it special. Apart from the photographs, it is these efforts that gets captured and stored in our memories forever.
The cake cutting ceremony at the wedding reception is the celebration of the life that will be shared by the couple together in the years to come. During the ceremony, generally the groom places his hand over the bride’s to show their unison and cut its first slice. Though the ceremony will be cherished by both, no matter what, but to add a dazzle to it, cake servers play a perfect role. Silk flowers or ribbons can also be added to these servers to adorn them even more.
Besides, to create a romantic ambience, there is nothing better than beautiful candles that can be thought of. There are different designer wedding unity candles, specially made for the occasion of wedding that portrays the unity of the bride and the groom. Presented with gorgeous candle holders, they lighten up the whole occasion and give an idealistic feel to it.
Posted on May 07, 2008
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When you decide to get married a series of thoughts start flashing in your mind. How would you like to dress, what will be the guest list, where would you love to go to celebrate your honeymoon? It’s an exhaustive list. Before you walk down the sacred aisle with your fiancé to make a wedding vow, you must coolly think and make a list of your choices. Amongst these thoughts, the choice of wedding cake should top your list.
Many couples think in the traditional ways. But those who want to give unique special touch to this precious occasion experiment new ideas. To experiment begin with the Wedding Cake – totally non-traditional version! The Cup cakes!
These can be decorated with designs of your choice. You can inscribe each guest’s name individually on cupcake and put on their tables. You will surely delight your guest with this idea. These can even be packed in the take home boxes. The guests will not have to wait in a queue for dessert and will have the choice to eat now or later. Children will be too happy to have these cupcakes in their tiny hands.
They come in a variety of flavors, and can really tickle the taste buds. The cupcake will definitely make you both and all your guests remember this as a novel item of your Great Wedding!
Posted on March 26, 2008
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