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wedding cakes

If you really want to get creative with your wedding, you should consider fountain wedding cakes. These cakes are traditional except for the water fountain that is usually placed underneath the pillars of the cake.

Sometimes the water fountain is adorned with real, fresh flowers at the request of the wedding party. You can also change the color of the water in the fountain to match the colors of your cake or wedding.

If your cake has the right plates for support, the fountain can even be placed on the actual cake. Some couples choose to have the fountain surrounding lighted figures of the bride and groom for a unique effect.

Another option that is becoming more popular is to use an elaborate chocolate fountain as the cake at the wedding. The fountain is then surrounded by various items for dipping, such as fresh fruit, mini donuts, pretzels, marshmallows, etc.

The wedding day is a special day in the lives of all women where you fret over the perfect dress, make up and hair style for the occasion. Here are some pointers that have to be kept in mind while choosing the perfect hairstyle for the special occasion.

Most brides make the mistake of loosing their personal identity when making hair and fashion choices for the wedding day. The most important thing to remember is to make sure you like what you choose for the wedding day. The first thing you have to do is discuss your wedding hairstyle with your stylist, perhaps some months prior to the big day. This is because some brides may need to grow their hair or to work towards a new hair color to achieve their perfect wedding hair style.

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However, just because most of the bridal magazines picture brides with flowing tresses, it doesn’t mean you have to emulate this. If you have short hair, you needn’t grow your hair for the wedding if you are not up to it. Remember, the bride with a flair for the dramatic with a strong personality carries off pretty much anything.

The most important thing to remember when choosing your wedding hair style is the line, density and texture of your gown. Make the dress match the line of the hair. For example, a bunch of curls piled on top of the head complements a long and slim gown. And if you are wearing a flowing tulle gown, then flowing hair with soft curls is just right. After choosing the right wedding hairs style, try the hairstyle out well in advance to the wedding day. Perhaps the hairstyle will not look as good as you had imagined; you’ll then be glad you had found out this before the big day! Then try walking around with this hairstyle for several hours to make sure it’s comfortable as you wouldn’t want to have hair pins hurting you and ruining your wedding day!

Many brides choose to grow their hair longer or get hair extensions for their wedding day for good reason….you can do so much more with longer hair.  And besides, long flowing locks add an air of romance to your look.  Here are some ideas for bridal hairstyles for longer hair in a half-updo or left down.

Simplicity rules with this straight hairstyle. Beautiful hair jewellery completes the look.

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This is a classic half-updo hairstyle.  Her long bangs are swept to the side and height is worked into the crown.

Wedding HairStyle

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When weddings cost as much as one year of college, brides and grooms start to wonder why they should pony up $250 for a wedding cake when they can rent a beautiful model for just $100.

The inside of a faux wedding cake crafted by Fun Cakes contains mostly plastic foam, with a secret spot reserved for a slice of real cake to be shared by the bride and groom…
“The only difference is the inside. Nobody can tell,” said Kimberly Aya, whose 3-month-old company also bakes real cakes.

The savings from a rented wedding cake could buy a wedding dress at Target. Is it worth it? Tell us in the comments. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER

Budget Brides and Grooms Rent ‘Fake’ Wedding Cakes [ABC 7]
(Photos: Manassas Cakery)

Five New Ways to Wedding Cake Style

The wedding cake, being a centerpiece in many weddings, calls for elegancy, creativity and style when preparing. A lot of people are ready to spend huge amounts of money so as to get a cake that reflects their taste and preference. There are various ways that can be used to customize wedding cakes and they are summarized into the five points below.

Shapes and sizes

The cake can take numerous shapes and sizes depending on the couple’s needs. Traditionally, wedding cakes are round in shape, white or light yellow in color with some icing on them. They vary in sizes and are in most cases arranged in tiers. However, in the recent past people’s tastes and preferences have really changed and many have come up with new and modern shapes e.g. squired, rectangle and other customized cake shapes. As a result, cakes have been made in the shape of a heart, a guitar, sports cars, favorite animals and even others taking a person’s shape of the head and shoulders. Cakes made in different sizes are easy to tier and their outcome is always breathtaking.

Color and Texture

The color of the cake will largely depend on the couple’s choose of color scheme for their wedding. It looks good when the color of the cake blends with others without being conflicting to the eye. Try bright and visible colors that are more pronounced. The texture should also be creative and if it is rough, ensure that the patterns formed are regular.

Text on cake

A large number of people would like to express their ideas or feeling on certain matters or people on their wedding cake. This is usually done by use of text written on the top or side of the cake. Try out calligraphy handwriting as it eludes style and creativity. The message that the text conveys also varies from one person to another. Others write their spouse’s names, date of marriage, others may want to quote a verse, some piece of poetry or lyrics from a favorite song. Calligraphy can be done by an experienced chef or an artist.

Flavors and Icing

There are a number of flavors available for wedding cakes. Bakers have come up with exotic mixtures of mouthwatering aromatic flavors which add a tasty finish to the cake. Common flavors include almond, chocolate and various fruit flavors. You can also try other flavors from different liquors, beverages and spices. Be sure to cater for all your guests’ different tastes though. The icing is often use in decorating the cake. Butter cream has been in use in many regions because it is easy to make and apply. It’s also the icing which determines the color and texture of the cake.

Toppers

The best thing to use when topping your cake is flowers. Either fresh or plastic, flowers are bound to crown the look of the cake by enhancing its attractiveness. Try roses by placing them in spaces between different tiers. You can also sprinkle petals or flowers heads around the cake. Remember that colors of flowers should also be within the main color scheme.

“ Where colors and textures merge into a

symphony of flavors.”

Wildflowers wedding cakes are edible custom works of art masterfully decorated with exquisite hand painted sugar flowers, berries, leaves and ribbons creating something so exquisite and charming they will take your breath away..

brocade fall wedding cake

Elegance is realized  through a quiet symphony of color in this demure wedding cake.  Decorated entirely with hand sculpted rolled fondant highlighted with hand painted details to create a truly elegant and memorable wedding cake for a fabulous bride.

Fresh farm butter, Belgian chocolate, imported liqueurs, fragrant pecans and seasonal berries merge with truly original recipes that bring about a combination of flavors and freshness that set my cakes apart.  They are moist, delicious and available in a wide variety of flavors and fillings.  Exclusive cakes baked to perfection made according to the time respected methods of the fine patissier. Filled with a buttercream made with a French meringue, special cooked sugar syrup and whipped butter, bourbon chocolate truffle, or an exquisite French lemon cream, just to name a few. 

 Pure ambrosia.

 Wedding cakes are covered in buttercream, rolled fondant, fondant lace, or in white or dark chocolate to create the perfect canvas for the beauty of your wedding cake to unfold.  

 Wedding cakes are priced from $12.00 a serving.

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Elegant style with best quality europe design bridal wedding dress.

Wedding Dresses

Just around the corner in every woman’s mind – is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.

All this wedding talk around my house reminds me of something I’ve asked my friends for years – Wouldn’t it be fun to try on wedding dresses? Just for something different, I add as they look at me like I have holes in my head. Truly, though, wouldn’t it be fun? I’m sure bridal wear proprietors wouldn’t mind a gaggle of old women, primed from their margarita lunch, invading their store to pretend they can still pull off wearing white.

Maybe they offer a magic mirror that proffers the body and skin from way back when. And the energy.

While searching the wedding sites to study the groom’s mother responsibilities, I wandered down different avenues in the wedding journey. The life of the groom’s mother is fairly boring in the wedding map and one night I found myself segueing to a wedding dress site. I’ve often wondered what style I might choose for myself with tastes of a 52 year old woman. Today, I want the one pictured above.

I found the beauty on the Priscilla of Boston wedding dress site. (I doubt they’ll mind me advertising for them.)When you click on the dresses, the model walks down the runway. Since I was dreaming, I only chose those over $5000. I had the most fun and killed at least a couple of hours.

Of course, I want it all – the youth, the body that comes with the model in the dress. Especially the long gloves that bring on the elegance. Okay, so I want to feel enchanted, without all the nerves of a wedding day. I can still imagine, can’t I?

Looking at my wedding pictures, my dress has the definite stamp of the late 70’s.

And standing here with my sweetie, ready for the party part to begin.

In August, 31 years have passed since I walked down the aisle. A gentleness of excitement existed at that time — the advent of a new adventure. Uncertainty and wonder at what the choices made might bring. Oh, what a ride it has been — and continues each day.

Thirty years ago I had my wedding dress cleaned and packaged in a box for posterity. I think that box occupies the back of the closet underneath the stairs. What was the purpose of preserving it in such a manner? I have no daughter who might want to wear it. I couldn’t get my left arm in the Size 5 dress today. But stuffed in the closet doesn’t seem fitting either.

One year at a Halloween party, my friend wore her wedding gown from her first marriage. That she could still get into it 20 years later impressed the hell out of me. Impressed me more that she pinned “dead” worms on it and smeared dirt on her face and the dress. Made herself look just like a bride from the grave. Oh, Halloween. Brings out the best of us, doesn’t it? I believe I went as a pig – a costume I’d made for my husband years earlier. Died pink long underwear with ten baby bottle nipples inserted on the front, a cute pig nose, and pink pipe cleaner twirling from my tail.

I digress.

The point was, maybe I should dig my wedding dress out of the depths of the closet, take a look at it. Spread it out on the couch. Trace the lace between my hands. I won’t pin dead worms to it or smudge garden dirt anywhere (although some days I might feel like that.) Perhaps I’ll just gaze at it and recall the day when promises were made with love in our hearts and eyes — and hope for another 31 years of life together.

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This is group of wedding dresses for the ladies,These are very different from each other and very well designed,Why not you pick one of them for your wedding ceremony,maybe one of them dress is your choice,In these dress just look these ladies these are looking very beautiful and gorgeous So i will advice you that pick one of them and wear it in your own wedding day you will fantastic its my sure.

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Wedding Dresses – Getting the Best for your Budget by Elsie Gilbert

Weddings are a very expensive business and costs can quickly spiral out of control if you don’t set a wedding dress budget. Most brides want to ensure that they look their best, so it is little wonder that wedding dresses are the one area that seems reliably to run over budget in almost any wedding arrangement.

But, you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to look stunning and to generate admiring glances from all around. Wedding dresses are a matter of very personal choice and it is often the case that imagination can be a much greater asset than pure cash!

Wedding Dresses – Clever (and cheap) Ideas for those on a Budget

Most weddings have an underlying theme and wedding dresses should be included within this theme. For example, if you are having a medieval theme, it is possible to choose a darker bodice or even an impressive hairpiece to accentuate an otherwise very plain dress.

As a general rule, wedding dresses do not need to over elaborate. One, well-thought out accessory can be much more effective than a very large and excessive dress. A plain dress is often a lot cheaper and with a little thought, a classic, simple style can actually look more sophisticated. Many brides often change their wedding dresses, before the evening celebrations, as these formal style dresses tend to be cumbersome and heavy.

Doesn’t this seem like a huge waste of money? Why not have two-piece wedding dresses that will allow you to change your skirt for a shorter, lighter version, whilst keeping the shaped bodice as well as any theme that you have developed?

Wedding Dresses – The Key to Accessorizing

Depending on your body shape and the type of wedding you are creating, different wedding dresses will suit different accessories. For example, if you are considering the traditional tight bodice, tapered in at the waist and flowing freely over the legs, you may like to concentrate on accessorizing your middle with the use of a thin belt. As every bride wants to look her best, accessories should be used to accentuate your assets. By using key accessories, wedding dresses can remain rather plain and simple, meaning that they are not only cheaper, but may actually be usable for other occasions, in the future.

A bride with a fuller waist but an impressive bust may wish to consider wedding dresses that simply skim the middle part of her body and cling to the bust and hip area. In these instances, it is worth drawing attention to your neckline with a large necklace or even a shawl. Take some time to shop around for those finishing touches; sometimes there is nothing better than a pure, single fresh flower, so don’t always assume that expensive is best. Think simple and think classic. Plain wedding dresses can be just as effective as the most sensational designer wedding dresses, if given the personal touch. Above all, your dress is guaranteed to be unique!

Elsie Gilbert offers great insights to all different types of wedding ceremonies, wedding styles, wedding accessories. From traditional to the exotic she makes it easy for the bride and groom to review and choose. For more details on all types of wedding ideas visit this site now www.weddingceremonyhelp.com

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Ten Weird Weddings that You Cannot Miss

While weddings bring out the most joyous feelings in each one of us, some people like to go the extra mile in order to have a great wedding for themselves. The idea is to have a marriage that stands apart from the others and that which would be remembered as the most unique wedding ever. Here are a few unique and cool weddings that I came across, and thought would share with you readers.

Ten Weird Weddings that You Cannot Miss

If you are the kind of guy or gal who would love rodeos and horses, you might like the cowboy wedding that this wonderful couple had.

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Tasha and Josh Cullen’s Wedding on the Beach
A very fun wedding photo shoot at the beach.

Wedding Party

If you could only choose three words to describe your dream reception… WHAT 3 WORDS would you choose? If one of your top choices was…FUN …then this book was written just for you!

For years the bridal magazines, wedding planning books, and wedding focused television programs have explored every facet of wedding celebrations except for one…the FUN. Brides are being told to shop for “music” and then when their wedding reception begins, they suddenly realize that what they really needed was talented and appropriate entertainment.

In this ground breaking book, Peter Merry will shine a light on the subject of creating fun and entertaining wedding receptions.

You will learn how to find the right vendors who know how to deliver unforgettably entertaining receptions. You will discover how to map out an agenda that will flow smoothly while encouraging guest involvement. You will also explore ideas for creating memorable moments that can be personalized to fit your style and unique sensibilities so your celebration can truly be… “THE BEST WEDDING RECEPTION…EVER!”™

Topics covered include:

• Personalizing the Wedding Party’s Grand Entrance

• Creative Ways to Liven Up the Dinner Hour

• The True Value of a Money Dance/Dollar Dance

• Memorable Father/Daughter Dance Moments

• Last Dance Endings: Forgettable vs. Unforgettable

• Tips on Finding Your Perfect Reception Location

• Regional Considerations for Your Timeline

• The Value of Preparing a Good “Plan B”

• Mapping Out a Realistic Budget for Your Needs

• Simple Methods for Creating Guest Involvement

“Peter Merry’s ideas for creating fun wedding receptions are the best I have ever seen!”
-TOM HAIBECK, Author of “Wedding Toasts Made Easy” and “The Wedding MC”

This book was launched just over 2 years ago
and we’ve already sold over 10,000 copies!!!

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Imagine if you will, the sounds of hooves striking the pavement as you make your way. To the wondrous surprise of your guests to find the most magical of storybook sights…you arriving in an elegant wedding carriage drawn by two magnificent Clydesdales. You may think this is possible only in a fairy tale. Surprisingly, this dream is not as far away as you may think. Whether it’s your  destination wedding, honeymoon, vow renewal, proposal, anniversary, or just that special evening. Plantation Carriages can make your dreams reality.

A Kauai destination wedding is one of life’s most special moments and we offer you a unique and elegant way to make that moment even more unforgettable. Our Circa 1827 French wedding carriage, pulled by a team of beautiful Clydesdales, is the perfect addition to any Kauai wedding and is guaranteed to make your special day a treasured memory for you and your wedding guests.

Add the perfect touch to your Kauai wedding and take a moment to slow down as we take you along our beautiful island roads to your wedding site or that special restaurant.

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At the Twin City Quarter, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important occasions in your life. Our professional wedding planning staff will make certain that your special day is one of fabulous memories that will last a lifetime!

Flexibility is critical to the success of any wedding! At the Twin City Quarter we understand that whether you’re planning for 50 guests or for 500, you require the special attention, personal service and an eye for detail that will make your wedding perfect. Let a professional put your mind at ease by taking care of all of the critical details involved in planning a spectacular wedding.

Please contact us for a complimentary consultation to discover all the special services and amenities the Twin City Quarter can offer you to insure your wedding day is perfect. Our certified wedding professional will be happy to work with you to provide the personal attention to insure you have wonderful memories of your special day!