Modern Weddings Made Perfect by Classic Traditions

January 20th, 2011

The evolution of wedding and wedding planning ha evolved dramatically. The once classic style of weddings like the Van Osburgh marriage had advanced into a Hollywood expression of glamour and fame. The once tradition of horse carriages, and the use of train convoys to transport guests had been replaced by Mercedes minivans. The exotic orchids that adorn the church are now flown from the distant Brazil hours before the ceremony. Technology has also created a difference in the way weddings are planned and executed.

However there are still things that remain unchanged. Every bride began with a concept of their wedding years before they met their mate. That image in mind becomes the backbone of the plan.

Consider the following to look into when planning your wedding:

1. Weddings are based on the budget. The size of the wedding is a constant that decides the number of guests, location, food, decor and the like.
2. The time and date is an important ingredient. This impacts the mood and flavor of the party.
3. Quality gives a unique feel to your event. As they say, it is better to have a single choice of wine of the best quality than have several wine choices that leave a bad taste to each course of meal.
4. Personality must be distinct in the celebration. The wedding must reflect the wonderful story of your relationship. It must not feel awkward for you and your fiancé.
5. Logistics provide easy access and movement of your guests. Would they be able to find the location with ease? Will they have good accommodation and transportation?
6. Customs and Tradition can be customized to how you feel about them. You can choose the ones that you find fitting and comfortable to every one in attendance.
7. Emotions are great to be documented and cherished. Writing a diary as the planning progress, spending quality moments with a family member, watching romantic movies and the like nurtures a lasting bond between relatives in both sides of the family.

The undying beauty of classical traditions continues amidst huge leaps in the society’s mores and tastes. No matter how technologically-modified modern weddings have become, there are traditions that will keep it more grounded, more human.

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Beautiful Bridal Fabrics

November 25th, 2010

It is usually the case that the bridal wedding gown is the star of the show at any marriage service. Although there are hundreds of different styles and colors available to choose from, the fact remains that there is one universal thing about the bridal wedding gown – it is always made out of sumptuous, luxurious fabric.
Throughout history the importance of fabric has always been recognized, the world over. Fabric is a symbol of status… and the more lavish the better. Usually the more natural the fibers used to create the fabric are, the higher the perceived “worth” of the garment. Think about the contrast between silk and polyester, for example.
Here is a brief overview of some of the more popular types of fabric that are traditionally used to make bridal wedding gowns.
Silk
Silk is one of the oldest luxury fabrics known to man. It has been used by the Chinese since the 27th century BC to make gorgeous textiles for affluent people. Silk has always been prized for its lustrous elegance and statement of high class. It is made from the cocoon of silk worms, and is a natural protein just like human hair. During the Roman Empire silk was literally sold for its worth in gold.
Silk is often the fabric of choice for wedding dresses due to its high properties in areas such as elegance, comfort, versatility and wear-ability.
Satin
The best quality satin is actually made from silk, but satin can also be made with a blend of other man made fabrics such as polyester, rayon and nylon. The higher the silk content, the higher quality the individual piece of cloth. Satin comes in many different thicknesses, so therefore it can differ in both look and feel depending upon the handle of the fabric, and also the way in which the bridal gown is tailored and pattern cut.
In general, satin is a very high gloss, shiny fabric. It became very popular in Italy in the 12th Century, and was often the fabric of choice for European Royalty in the 14th Century. To this day Duchess satin is the most popular choice for wedding dresses. This is because it is shiny on one side only, thick and relatively heavy in weight.
Velvet
Velvet has been considered to be a luxury fabric for at least 4000 years. Very early examples of velvet can be traced back to Egypt, and was worn by those such as royalty and the upper classes. Velvet is a very warm fabric so was particularly popular in Northern Europe in the winter time in days gone by.
When velvet is constructed it requires many more threads and process steps than other fabrics do. Velvet is best when it is made out of silk thread, but in modern times it can also be produced with less expensive threads, including materials such as cotton, velour, velveteen and corduroy.
Because of the way that velvet is constructed it is particularly receptive to dyes. This means that it can sustain and maintain high levels of vibrant color without fading. It is also very possible to create special effects by twisting the velvet during the dying process.

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14 Wonderful Choices on Wedding Reception Venues

November 25th, 2010

Many say that the ceremony is the more significant part of the wedding because this is where the couple exchanges their vows and makes a lifetime commitment to each other. Not only that, this is also where the bride makes that momentous walk down the aisle that leaves no dry eye in the venue.

But if you think about it, the reception is just as important too. The reception, which is the more laid-back and relaxing part of the celebration, is where the bride and groom can let loose, have fun, and enjoy their first party as a wedded couple with the people who matter most to them.

With this said, it is only right that the couple chooses the perfect venue for their wedding reception. If you are tying the knot anytime soon and you still have not decided on this matter, this list below that enumerates 14 wonderful reception venue choices will certainly be a big help.

1. Hotel

If you want a hassle-free reception preparation, a hotel is the right option for you because it is already prepared to host big events such as this. A hotel can provide you with everything you need from the food to the service staff, from the catering supplies to the entertainment equipment.

2. Restaurant

Restaurants are the inexpensive option that is ideal for small and intimate wedding receptions. Some restaurants even have outdoor areas such as patios and gardens that can provide a romantic setting for this particular celebration.

3. Garden

For a couple who loves the outdoors, a garden reception is the ideal choice. The beauty of a garden wedding lies on the wondrous elements of nature such as trees, flowers, and bushes that can be used as decor for the event.

4. Beach

What can be more romantic than a reception held in a beach with the sunset and waves crashing on the sand as your backdrop? Beach receptions are fun, exciting, laid-back, relaxing, and most of all, inexpensive! It is no wonder beach weddings have become very popular over the recent years.

5. Backyard

For a couple who is looking into saving money with the reception venue, their home backyard can be the perfect venue to hold the reception. It also gives the couple the freedom to decorate the place the way they want.

6. Theater

This is not so much of a common choice, which all the more makes it the perfect option for a couple who wants their wedding to spell the words, “unique” and “one-of-a-kind.”

7. Historical site

Holding a reception in a historical site like a historical building or a museum is also a unique and creative approach. Museums are what you should go for if you want to give the event a touch of history and artistry at the same time.

8. Cruise

Ah, the love boat! Whether it is a huge cruise ship, a small yatch, or something in between, holding a reception in a boat during a cruise is always worth remembering. The tranquil waters, spectacular view of sunset, and the enchanting moonlit sky are more than enough to mesmerize your guests.

9. Casino

Now, if you are about fun, thrill, and excitement, the casino is the place for you. Guests would enjoy gambling and playing games. No one would ever dare to call your reception, boring!

10. Zoos

The zoo is the answer to your venue problems if you and your future beau are nature and animal lovers. This option would certainly add a touch of “wild” to the celebration.

11. Castle

If there is anything about castles that make couples want to get married in this setting, it is probably the feeling of royalty that one associates with this type of wedding celebration. It makes you feel like you are a princess from Scotland or England.

12. Lighthouse

Again, if you want your wedding to be different, the lighthouse is yet another beautiful option that can give your reception a historical, classical, and creative touch.

13. Waterfalls

If you think beach weddings have become the norm, why not go for the next best thing? That is no other than the waterfalls. It gives you the same natural beauty and tranquility. A polular one isNiagara Falls

14. Mountain Top

Marrying your one true love certainly gives you the feeling as if you are on top of the world. Take that to a more literal level by holding the wedding reception on top of a mountain. Surely, the view will be breathtaking and everyone will have a grand time.

Choosing the reception venue is an important part of the wedding planning but at the end of the day, it is really who you marry that makes the whole event lovely and memorable.

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Easy Fruit Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

November 18th, 2010

Want and easy way to have unique arrangements? How about one of these fruit wedding centerpiece ideas? Many brides are looking for ways to skip flowers completely or to “dress up” cheaper flowers.

You can have an arrangement with only a few flowers (thus saving money) and decorate the vase with fruit instead. As a bonus, many of the fruits you might use (such as citrus) will make your tables smell amazing!

I would stay away from cut bananas because they turn to mush and also cut apples because they brown too easily, even in water. However, using these as whole fruits is just fine.

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You can simply arrange various fruits in clear glass vases. I’ve seen different fruit arrangements on each table which turned out stunning–a lemon table, apples, oranges, limes, etc. This was done at a very festive and colorful summer wedding.
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Sliced fruits is another option and will be very fragrant. (Note: your hands will smell like lemons or oranges so wear gloves if you are doing this on your wedding day and you don’t like the smell!) You can insert a smaller vase inside the first for flowers and slide the slices between the two. The easiest option though it to use florist’s foam to insert your flowers stems into and then slide the slices between the foam and the glass. Cut your foam to be just slightly smaller than your vase for your fruit wedding centerpiece so the slices fit and stay put.

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Experiment with different fruits and color combinations and mix and match fruits within the same vase! Grapes would be great for a wine themed wedding. Mix red & green grapes for interesting fruit centerpieces.

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Have fun experimenting with fruit centerpiece ideas!

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Do It Yourself Wedding Hair

November 18th, 2010

“Marriage is an Athenic weaving together of families, of two souls with their individual fates and destinies, of time and eternity–everyday life married to the timeless mysteries of the soul.”

Do:

  • Practice your do it yourself wedding hair style at least once before the wedding day. Do your hair just as you would on your wedding day and then leave it that way. See how long it holds…do your curls go flat? Do you need more hairspray? Does your wedding updo start to fall apart? These are all things you need to troubleshoot before your wedding.
  • Spray hairspray in small amounts from a distance and then gradually add more. It is much better to add layers of spray then spray too much in one spraying. Don’t end up with helmet head or crunchy hair!
  • On your wedding day, be sure to wear a robe, a button down or zip up shirt while you do your hair. The last thing you want is to have to wrangle out of a shirt that messes up your wedding hair style.
  • Experiment with silk flowers, rhinestone hair clips, natural flowers, leaves and ribbon as part of your do it yourself wedding hair. Be creative!
  • Look at pictures of do it yourself wedding hair to get ideas. Even if you can’t pull off some of the more complicated ones, there are many styles that are easy to do.
  • Make sure to keep your veil in mind when planning your do it yourself wedding hair style. Or, plan your hairstyle first and then choose a veil type. The way your veil attaches (headband, clip, comb) can impact how your do it yourself wedding hair style will work with it.
  • Keep in mind earrings too, if you plan on wearing chandelier style earrings you may want to consider a wedding updo so that people can see them.

Don’t

  • Don’t use hairspray after your veil is already on your head! All hairsprays will yellow your veil. Spray your hair and then put on your veil as the last thing. However, if you don’t plan on keeping your veil and don’t mind that it will eventually yellow, then go ahead and spray away.
  • Don’t do your hair any more than a few hours before your wedding starts. If you do it too early you risk having it start to droop, get messy or fall flat.
  • Don’t use a shampoo, conditioner, hairspray or gel that you haven’t used before on your wedding day. You could have a disaster if you were allergic to the hairspray or if your new shampoo gives you dandruff. You just never know, so it is best to use your standby products.
  • Do NOT cut your hair or get any different hairstyle within a few months of your wedding. This is not the time to take risks with your hair.
  • Likewise, if you are planning on coloring your hair, don’t make any drastic changes within a few months of your wedding. If you are making drastic changes, make sure you leave yourself adequate time to change it if need be.

Follow these simple guidelines and avoid having a bad hair day on your wedding day! Remember, practice makes perfect and this is especially true with do it yourself wedding hair.

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Some Unique Wedding Decoration Ideas

November 18th, 2010

You don’t marry someone you can live with – you marry the person who you cannot live without.

Coming up with new and innovative wedding decoration ideas is certainly something worth investing the time in. Quality ideas can often greatly boost the way a wedding looks. This, in turn, provides a positive emotional impact on the attendees of this most memorable event. Weddings can be described in many different ways. However, if there was one description that would be best avoided it would be – bland. That is to say, a wedding should always embody the positive and effective traits of an upbeat and original look.

Of course, different weddings all will require different plans. Those devising the look of the wedding will need to appeal to different tastes, opinions, events, and cultures. But, unless you are planning an ‘off the wall’ wedding (And some folks do), there are certain constant themes that will be helpful to any type of wedding.

At the core of any selection of an idea for wedding decorations, you need an upbeat, positive sentiment that reflects the joy of the event. You will want the decorations to be original but not so far removed from tradition that they prove distracting. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the top wedding decoration ideas that might prove enlightening to those planning out such a blessed event:

Atypical table decorations can add to the proceedings quite nicely. Common table decorations include cylinder glasses, balloons, and placeholders embodying easily recognizable shapes such as diamonds, etc. While these are all nice, they suffer a certain sense of sameness since they are so frequently employed as wedding decorations. Instead of using such decorations that embody sameness, look towards some of the more creative table decorations such as place holders in the form of miniature trees, miniature metal pails or little metal boats designed to hold party favors, or favor box holders in the shape of purses, palm trees, or even pyramids. Again, these are all atypical items for a table that are unique while avoiding the appearance of being gaudy.

Also, a nice addition to the tables would be any decorations that contain photos of the bride and groom. Despite the fact that the bride and groom are the center of the festivities, some decorative ideas will completely omit images of them. Rather than make such an omission, it would be nice to include lighting arrangements, placeholders, or displays that prominently feature pictures of the bride and groom.

Is the wedding scheduled during a holiday season? If so then it may be wise to integrate decorations that are associated with the holiday. This is true even if the wedding falls slightly after the date of the holiday. For example, if the wedding falls near Christmas or Valentine’s Day, intermingling decorations that are associated with these holidays can truly add a festive look to the wedding. Just be sure not to overdo it with themed decorations as too much of them can prove distracting from the more traditional wedding decorations.

Some designers are not fans of using candles as wedding decorations because they might present a fire hazard. That is understandable as not one would want wedding decoration ideas to pose a risk. However, not all candles need a flame. There are electric replica candles that can be substituted and many of them possess a highly artistic design. Incorporating these types of candles into your decorations would be a tremendous idea.

Guests are commonly presented with gift boxes and such boxes should never be overlooked in terms of their decorative value. Dull gift boxes are exactly that – dull. Rather than present tired boxes, employ unique themes based on artistic design, historical periods, or even pop culture. This enhances the value of the gift boxes tremendously.

Prior to making a decision on which decorations to employ in a particular wedding, it would be helpful to look at photographs of such decorations presented at other wedding venues. It becomes very difficult to develop an accurate image in your mind when you have no basis to really go on other than speculation. That is why looking at photos of the decoration in their natural environment remains a major plus. Reviewing such photos prior to making decoration selections is advised.

As you can see, there is no real magic to coming up with excellent wedding decoration ideas. Sometimes, simple spins of the traditional approach to decoration ideas is all that is necessary to come up with a visually and aesthetically brilliant concept.

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Money Saving Wedding Cake Ideas

November 18th, 2010

“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.”

The wedding cake is a traditional part of the wedding reception. It can also be an expensive purchase eating up a chunk of your wedding budget. In order to save some cash consider these money saving wedding cake ideas.

Shop around and quiz your family and friends for names of bakers before you make your decision. You just might find an experienced cake maker who works from home at a much lower cost than the popular bakery in your town. I know in my location there is someone who because of family commitments closed their retail store but continue to offer their wedding cakes on a smaller scale from home. (She makes beautiful very tasty cakes.)

cakeandflowers 300x199 Money Saving Wedding Cake IdeasLocal supermarkets and grocery stores are another option. Some of these stores offer cakes that are quite good and look wonderful. Here again it pays to shop around and see exactly what kind of wedding cake the particular store turns out.

If there is a cooking school in your area, they may be able to make the wedding cake for you for not much more than the cost of ingredients.

Many people choose to have a small elaborately decorated wedding cake and use decorated much less expensive sheet cakes to serve the wedding guests. Another money saving idea in this same vein is to decorate a dummy cake made from styrofoam for display on the table. Sheet cakes are then served to the guests.

Something else to keep in mind, while fondant is the trend for wedding cakes now, many people don’t like the taste and butter cream icing is much less expensive. Speaking of butter cream, part of the high cost of a wedding cake is the time someone has to spend making the decorations. A cake frosted with a smooth butter cream frosting can be decorated with ribbon and flowers and look just as beautiful but at a much lower cost than a cake that is elaborately decorated.

Keep these money saving wedding cake ideas in mind and your wedding budget will thank you.

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Homemade Wedding Bouquets: The Basics

October 16th, 2010

Want to create your own bridal bouquet? From single stem to blossoming bushel, just follow these simple instructions for a classic dome shaped wedding bouquet.

A simple single-flower wedding bouquet is not difficult to make, and the classic dome shape of this round bridal bouquet complements most wedding gowns. Be sure to stick to hardier flowers like roses, which are easier to arrange and can endure a little manhandling. To make a bridal bouquet about 8 inches in diameter, just follow the instructions below. This bouquet takes between 30 and 60 minutes to construct, and about 30 to 60 stems.

What You’ll Need

  • 30 to 60 stems of a hardy flower like the rose (20 to 40 for each bridesmaid bouquet).
  • Bucket
  • Paper towels
  • Ribbon (in a complementary color), 1 to 2 inches wide
  • Rubber bands or green waxed floral tape
  • Stem cutter or very sharp knife
  • Stem stripper
  • Straight pins or pearl-tipped corsage pins

Step 1: Preparing the Flowers

  • Use your hands or a stem stripper to remove excess foliage and thorns, and pull off damaged or unattractive outer petals.
  • Fill a sink or bucket with water, and holding the stems underwater use the stem cutter or knife to cut the stems at an angle about 2 inches from the bottom.
  • Allow the flowers to drink for a few seconds with the stem ends underwater, then place the stems in a bucket filled halfway with cool water until you are ready to use them.
  • Knot Note: If you’re working with roses and the heads aren’t open yet, you can force the blooms open by placing the stems in a bucket of hot water; but only do this for a couple of minutes just before you are going to use the roses, or you might kill them otherwise.
  • Keep the stems long while you work with them and trim them to a shorter length when you’ve finished constructing the bouquet.

Step 2: Assembling the Flowers

  • Take one stem at a time with one hand, and use your other hand to hold the flowers in place.
  • Assemble four flowers at an even height in a square shape — these will be at the center of the dome.
  • Arrange the other flowers one by one around the center flowers to create a dome shape. See other wedding bouquet shapes.
  • Knot Note: To better see what the bouquet will look like in your hand, stand in front of a mirror as you construct the bouquet to observe how the shape is progressing.

Step 3: Securing the Bouquet

  • Use a rubber band or floral tape to bind the stems at the spot where they naturally join (about 3 to 4 inches below the flower heads).
  • Repeat the binding toward the end of the stems, leaving about 2 inches of excess stem beneath the bind to trim later.
  • Either place the stems in water and wrap them later or continue to Step 4.

Step 4: Finish the Handle

  • Cut the stem ends so they are all the same length, about 7 to 8 inches long.
  • Dry off the stems with a paper towel.
  • Cut a length of ribbon about three times as long as the length of the stems.
  • Tuck the end of the ribbon inside the top bind and start wrapping in a spiral down the length of the stem.
  • When you reach the bottom, wrap in a spiral back up the stem.
  • At the top, tuck the cut end of the ribbon underneath and secure with a couple of pins pushed through the ribbon and into the stems. If you’d like a bow, cut a separate length of ribbon and tie it just beneath the flower heads.

Step 5: Preserving the Bouquet

  • Wrap the bouquet in tissue.
  • Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to leave for the ceremony.

For ultimate freshness, it’s best to make the bouquet the morning of the wedding. Once the bouquet is constructed, keep the bare stems in water as long as you can and mist the heads well. Then when you’re ready, wrap the stems.

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How To Have The Perfect Hair On Your Wedding Day

October 16th, 2010

It is an absolute must for a bride to look her best on her wedding day. Everything about her person must be immaculate, if not perfect, from the tips of her toes to the crown of her head, from her shoes to her wedding gownand her veil. The wedding day is the day a bride must be at her most beautiful.

A woman’s hair is her crowning glory, and thus a bride should get her hair to tip-top shape on the big day. The day she is to be wedded is not a time for hair disasters, so a bride-to-be must be careful in choosing what style to wear for her hair on that day. There are two things she must seriously consider in choosing her bridal hairstyle, and these are the style of her gown and the accessories she will wear.

The hairstyle that a bride should choose must match the style of her gown. A strapless number will not be set off to its full advantage with hair streaming down the bride’s shoulders. Neither does a French twist match a dress with a medieval theme. The formality of the dress must also be taken into account. A sophisticated upswept do would look smashing for a formal wedding gown, but it would be overkill for a dress designed for a garden wedding or a beach wedding. Also consider the neckline: would you be better off with your hair down or your hair up, given the neckline of your dress?

Aside from the gown, the veil and the accessories that the bride will wear should also be a matter of consideration for the bride when she chooses her hairstyle. A bride can be versatile with her accessories, but one thing is for certain: her hairstyle must go appropriately with her veil and her accessories. The rule of thumb here is for the bride-to-be to do her hair in the way she wants it to be in during the wedding when trying out for accessories, just to see if they fit.

But what are styles, accessories and whatnot if the hair is not at its best condition? Brides and dull hair simply do not go together. A woman to be wed should ensure the shine of her hair months before the wedding, simply by starting a regimen of regular conditioning. She may experiment with hair conditioning products if she must, but she must do it weeks or months before, and not at the eve of her wedding. As mentioned above, a wedding day is not a day for bad hair or allergic reactions.

Here are some other important things that a bride should mind about her hair in preparation for the big day:

  • It is alright for the bride to experiment with hairstyles before making her final choice. However, she should decide on how she should wear her hair before she picks her veil and headpiece. Also, once she has made her decision, she should stick to it.
  • She should start on a hair regimen that will make her hair glow with health at least six months before the wedding. The hair should be trimmed and its present color touched up two weeks before the wedding.
  • She should choose a style that will be easy to maintain, will not droop or get blown out of place by the wind in case of an outdoor wedding. In addition, she should not overdo with the hair extensions or accessories, or else people would think it is the hair that is going to get married and not you.

In a wedding, the bride is the star, the focus of all eyes. It is the one day for her to shine, and she should shine her brightest.

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Affordable Wedding Cake Ideas

October 16th, 2010

With the average cost of a wedding today being over $30,000, weddings are continually becoming more spendy – and wedding cakes are no exception. However, if you are savvy,  with these affordable wedding cake ideas you can still have a gorgeous wedding cake within a sensible budget.

  • One of the best ways to save money on wedding cakes is to use an ornamental wedding cake on the cake table, and have a sheet cake to serve to guests. A sheet cake is an ordinary flat slab cake, iced on top to match the ornamental wedding cake, but generally without piping, flowers etc which all add to cost. When the cake is cut and served, guests will have no idea the wedding cake on display was merely ornamental.
  • Most bake shops that do wedding cakes have ornamental wedding cakes available for rent. Ornamental wedding cakesd are made of Styrofoam, decorated with real icing to look just like a real wedding cake. One ornamental wedding cake can be rented out many times for many different weddings, so the bakery can afford to set rentals fees much lower than what you’d pay for a real cake.
  • Another option is to just have a small wedding cake for show, with several sheet cakes in the kitchen to cut for the guests. This will save you a lot of money on the cost of your wedding cake, yet still allow you to have a real wedding cake on display at your wedding, rather than an ornamental one.
  • When choosing your wedding cake design, opt for simple cakes with minimal decoration as the more labour that is required to decorate the wedding cake, the more costly. Try to also skip having multiple tiers with fancy pillars because this all adds to costs. Instead, have the cake layers stacked one on top of the next. Or find a baker that allows you to borrow pillars rather than making you pay for them. Or have the baker use disposable pillars instead of the costly crystal ones. Also, check with a local party rental store to see if it offers rentals on wedding cake pillars.
  • Other affordable wedding cake ideas are to have the cake decorator make and ice a rather simple wedding cake cake – then YOU add  your own fresh flowers or silk flowers as decoration for the cake. You can ask your florist to supply extra flowers for the cake that will match your bouquets, or just pick the flowers from your garden on the day of your wedding. If you prefer to purchase or pick flowers the day before, keep the flowers in some water in your fridge. Sprirnkling rose petals or placing flowers around the base of the cake are simple yet elegant designs you can do yourself and save a lot of money.
  • Alternatively, bake your own cake or enlist the help of a friend or family member to do this for you as their wedding gift to you. Fresh fruit, edible flowers, and wedding cake figurines can really dress up an otherwise simple wedding cake.
  • Also find out if your reception venue offers a wedding cake as part of the catering package. Some venues will provide a real wedding cake while others may include an ornamental one along with a slab cake for the first tier so you can include the cake cutting ritual .A
  • Additional affordable wedding cake ideas are to have wedding cupcakes rather than the traditional wedding cake. This actually has become quite trendy and can really look impressive, so no one will know you did it to save money. It’s something a little different and will enhance your wedding’s unique sense of style. The cupcakes are generally arranged in tiers similar to wedding cakes, often stacked to form what is known as a cupcake tree. Each guest receives an individual cupcake. This saves on having to pay the fee for cake cutting as well as paying for a large, expensive cake. The fee when a reception venue or caterer charges for cutting and serving a cake is called “cakeage”. Fees can be up to $4 or $5 per personFinally, when and how the cake will be served will also affect cost, so there are opportunities for savings here as well.

    If you are serving your wedding cake as the dessert you’ll need each serving to be rather large and you’ll have to ensure you have enough cake to serve each guest. When the wedding cake is served as dessert you normally need 3 times as much cake as when the serving cake fingers with coffee toward the end of the reception.

    Wedding cake “finger” slices are normally served on a platter towards the end of the evening along with coffee, sort of as a late night snack shortly before the party winds down and guests head home. When you are serving wedding cake in this manner, the general rule is that you need only need enough cake  for 70% of the guests.

    There are many considerations when it comes to wedding cakes: size, flavor, design, and of course choosing the right bakery – and all of these will affect wedding cake costs. The savvy couple on a budget will look at lots of different ideas before deciding what they want. Visit several bakeries and get quotes. Taste the cakes and look at pictures of wedding cakes  for inspiration.

    Ultimately if you find that a traditional wedding cake is really out of your budget despite these affordable wedding cake ideas, you can skip the wedding cake altogether and serve a non-traditional dessert, such as tartlets, cheesecake, or a dessert buffet and no one needs to know you didnt plan it that way simply as part of your own unique signature style.


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