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Saving Money on a Wedding Cake

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:20:14 +0000

: wedding cake

One of the biggest focal points of a wedding reception is the beautiful wedding cake. That towering, flowering, blinding beautiful wedding cake with the two porcelain figurines standing on top that the bride and groom cut and then feed to one another.
The top of your cake is traditionally saved and eaten on your first wedding anniversary. So choose the flavor that both of you will enjoy and make that your wedding topper.
If you are working on a budget, shop around for prices on wedding cakes and be sure to sample them. Most wedding cakes are purchased in a bakery or from a caterer, but there are a lot of supermarkets that make delicious cakes that aren’t as expensive.
The wedding cake does not have to feed all of your guests. Choose the least expensive size that will look remarkable on the table and in photos. Have sheet cakes of the same flavor ordered. Your guests will never know.
If you have someone that has taken a cake decorating class and makes great cakes, you may find that they will do it as a wedding present and it will save you some money.
Although a lot of brides and grooms go with the traditional pound cake taste, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can choose any flavor but keep in mind that not everyone is going to like lemon or raspberry, or any other exotic flavors.
One popular alternative is chocolate chip cake. Another idea is to go with alternating chocolate and vanilla.
A wedding cake doesn’t have to be expensive to be delicious, and you can find plenty of money saving ideas when looking for your wedding cake.

Weddings

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:12:33 +0000

: A spring wedding in Central Park

From the classically designed Conservatory Garden to the scenic panorama from Hernshead overlooking the Lake, Central Park’s 843 acres offer an endless array of romantic settings. Whether it’s in front of the Dancing Maidens of the Untermayer Fountain, underneath a pastorally secluded weeping willow near the Pool or above Bow Bridge on beautiful Cherry Hill the park has a site that will make your special day a memorable one.As you might expect there are some requirements for wedding ceremonies and photography in Central Park. Use the links below to find out more about what you need to do. We also added some useful suggestions, as well as information about the ceremony packages offered by CentralPark.com’s wedding planning team, I Do New York.

Ceremonies The park is one of the most romantic places on earth – but it is still part of the city. Wedding ceremonies in Central Park require permits and reservations. Click the link on the left to find out what you need to do.

Proposals Make that special moment perfect by staging it in the perfect spot in the Park – from Belvedere Castle to Bethesda Terrace there is a spot that is right for you. Click on the link above for some great suggestions on the best places in the park to go down on one knee.

Receptions There are a variety of venues in and around Central Park in which to celebrate your post “I do” festivities. Click on the link above to find out some of your options.

Photography Like weddings photography in Conservatory Garden requires a permit and a reservation. Click on the link to the left for al the information you need and some ideas on how make the most of your wedding day memories.

Using our online form, you can request more specific information about weddings in Central Park, or any other questions you might have about ceremonies or photography.

The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!™

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:00:48 +0000

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!!!

If you want your wedding reception to be filled
with fun memories that will last for a lifetime,
then this is the book for you!

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