Wedding Blog from Forever I Do's by Kim

2008-03-13T04:07:00.000-07:00

An old Tradition to incorporate to your Day....

Try a who-will-marry-next tradition that Turkish brides have been practicing for generations. Before you start down the aisle, have your single bridesmaids (or any female friends or relatives who've yet to marry) autograph the sole of your bridal shoe. After you've danced the night away (and tossed your bouquet), legend has it that the person whose name has faded the most will be the next to marry. http://www.marthastewart.com

2008-03-13T03:45:00.000-07:00

Getting Your Groom To Be Involved in Planning Your Wedding

If you are having trouble getting your guy interested in the plans for your wedding you might leave the computer set to this site: http://groom411.com/.

It is written for grooms to be by a past groom. The focus is on what the groom to be needs to know such as the Groom to do list, Guy Responsibilities, Style, Toasts, Ask A Groom amd much more.

There is also a cute Bingo Game there for your guests to play at the Wedding Reception. It will promote conversation and mingling amoung your guests as well as allowing for a few good laughs.

Additions to Your Cookie Table

2008-03-13T02:53:00.000-07:00

Additions to your Cookie Table

Who doesn't like Oreo Cookies? I found this recippie that takes this yummy cookie and dresses it up to make it even better! You can view this recipie as well as her other recipies at:
http://bakerella.blogspot.com/

Oreo Truffles1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)white chocolate bark1. Finely crush 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency. Reserve for later. 2. Crush remaining cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.3. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can sprinkle the tops with the 7 crushed cookies for decoration. (I usually eat mine before they make it to this stage.)5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!Makes about 36 truffles.Notes: I used a small cookie cutter to push the mixture through for the heart shaped truffles. Also, it helps to freeze the uncoated balls for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart in the melted chocolate. If this becomes a problem, dip them in the chocolate, let dry and then dip again. They are also good dipped in regular milk chocolate bark. And for an extra twist, use the mint oreo sandwich cookies

I came accross these cute and Yummy little Red Velvet Cakes turned into lollipops. You can view this and many other wonderful cakes she has made at: http://lovelylittlecakes.blogspot.com/.

Mini foods are popular for weddings and these would make a nice treat for your younger guests, a late night snack before your guests leave for the evening, for a favor in ypur wedding colors or for a shower favor. The uses are endless!

Here is the recipie:
Red Velvet Cake Balls1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)wax paper1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It's easier to work with when it's hot.

You then add a lollipop stick. I would suggest placing them in styrofoam squares to set once on the stick.

By visiting these sites you will then be introduced to many other wonderful cookie, cake and cupcake sites. My hat's off to all of them! I can't wait to go thru the rest of these recipies and start baking!

2008-02-19T05:46:00.000-08:00

629 couples vow to set record
By Brian C. RittmeyerTRIBUNE-REVIEWMonday, February 11, 2008

Some couples had been married for less than a year, and one was married for more than 60.
There were brides wearing their wedding gowns, and a couple wearing Penguins jerseys.
Ten were celebrating their wedding anniversaries on Sunday. Another nine will celebrate on Valentine's Day.

"Re-Union: The World's Largest Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony" was staged at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland as part of the yearlong celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary.

To be part of the official count, couples -- who paid $30 each to participate -- had to follow a detailed check-in system, bring a copy of their original marriage certificate and recite the same vows to each other. A reception with wedding cake and champagne followed.

Check out the full article in the Pittsburgh Trib.

2008-02-19T05:42:00.000-08:00

CoverGirl Bridal Challenge
Posted by PittsburghLive.com/Trib Total Media

Calling all brides-to-be! On Thursday, February 21st, local brides will be put to the ultimate test when they are challenged to outlast their CoverGirl Lipcolor in a wedding day inspired contest.
Through a series of obstacles at the PPG Place, Pittsburgh brides-to-be will compete in a crazed course, completing tasks that include "elegantly sipping" champagne and devouring wedding cake.
The bride who finishes the course first with her lipstick intact will be declared the winner of the CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge in Pittsburgh and will receive a wedding cake courtesy of Prantl’s Bakery, a $500 gift certificate to David's Bridal and their own personal CoverGirl makeup artist on the day of their wedding.
For more information, check out the event listing in the PittsburghLIVE events calendar.

WHO: Open to Pittsburgh Brides-to-be
WHAT: CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge
WHEN: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: PPG Place
Wintergarden at PPG Place
200 Three PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RSVP: Brides@OutLastChallenge.com

2008-02-11T00:48:00.000-08:00

How To Make A Crystal Wedding Tree

This video was found at http://www.videojug.com/ and made by Cristalier http://www.cristalier.com/

A Stunning Focal Point for the room! Perfect for Wedding Receptions, Showers, Engagement, Parties and Brunches.

These trees are absolutely Stunning! They can be used on all of your tables for your centerpieces or just a few. They can be used as accents around the venue such as on the escort card table, or sitting at a special drink station.

Hang votives with candles or use flickering battery powered amber colored simulated flame candles (Depending on the flames proximity to something flammable like another branch, METAL trees as well as artificial and real wood trees, candelabra, pillar candles, etc. have ALL been involved in fires at venues so battery candles are ALWAYS safer. As with ANY centerpiece using candles use precaution!) with ribbons in a matching or accent color to your wedding theme. Hang strands of Swarvoski crystal, faux crystal (acryllic) or hang individual pieces with fishing wire. Add flowers of almost any kind to the branches and decorate the base of the tree with the same flowers. Add Crystal candle holders with taper candles and votives around the base to complete the look.

You can place the large trees on a few tables and then make smaller centerpieces using branches in vases on the other tables. You can make each tree slightly different while maintaining a uniform look with the crystals. (adding leaves and butterflies, glass dew drop vases filled with flowers, test-tube hanger vases wrapped with tiny beads , garlands of flowers, vines, etc.) Just remember that your centerpieces are tall enough that guests can see across the table.

The trees come in several colors such as:

Bright White; High Gloss or Matte or Glitter Dusted
Shimmering Gold
Metallic Silver; Chrome or Matte
Manzanita Red-Brown
Almond Creme
Mocha Java -Glossy Brown
Glossy Jet Black

Trees are made from metal or wrought iron, some are faux Manzanita branches or natural Manzantia (The Manzanitas are a subgenus of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees (with white or pink flowers for example...) present in the chaparral biome of western North America, where they occur from southern British Columbia in Canada, Washington to California and New Mexico in the United States, and throughout much of northern and central Mexico. They are characterised by smooth, orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. There are about 60 species of manzanita)

The possibilities for decorationg these is trees is endless.

Supplies to make your crystal wedding trees can be found at your local craft stores. Ask your local nursery for recommendations on purchasing live plants. After all, you want them to look great throughout the entire evening and be able to support the numerous crystals you hang on them.
Some places to buy supplies include:

Cristalier.com, Michaels, Pat Catans, Hobby Lobby, etheraldecor.com

How to Make Crystal Wedding Trees for Outdoor Wedding

If you are planning an outdoor ceremony or outdoor reception, you can use the surrounding trees to turn your wedding into a crystal fantasy. Not only will you save money, but decorating will be a breeze.
Large trees can easily accommodate long strands upwards of 6 feet in length. Hang the strands close together and place lighting near the tree so that it illuminates the crystals as evening approaches.
Use potted trees (faux or live) between 4 and 6 feet tall to enhance your ceremony and head table staging areas. Hang crystals from branches. Wrap small white lights around the trunk and branches for an added lightingeffect.

*Interesting side note...these trees, with the branches removed are used as play gyms in bird cages....

2008-02-09T14:50:00.000-08:00

Don't Miss "A Bridal Show" Presented by Events By Dominico Sunday March 30,2008 at the Belle Vernon Holiday Inn. For more information see the shows add located on the left side of this page or if you have any questions, please call Melinda Dominico at 724-989-3590 or email Dominico@DominicoConsulting.com.

Tickets are available at the door, however, by pre-registering you will save time at the door and will be eligible to enter into the Pre-Registration Grand Prize.
htp://www.Dominico Consulting.com

Please complete the registration form at http://www.DominicoConsulting.com and return by mail with your check of $5.00 per person attending. We will email you a registration confirmation and a ticket to print out. Bring this ticket with you the day of the show, we will attach it to your registration form and you will have quicker access. Please state if you need your ticket sent by U.S. mail, there is a $1.00 service fee added to the total. Tickets to be mailed must be ordered by March 20, 2008.

2008-01-16T15:20:00.000-08:00

A Cinderella Castle Near You!

If you are planning on having a Cinderella Fairy Tale Wedding you know that: the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.

Like other fantasy weddings, the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.

Other ingredients: lots of silver (candelabras, silver cake plateaus), plenty of pinks, classical symbols (swan or double-swan ice sculptures are perfect here), and pearl or rhinestone accents as brooches or bouquet ornaments, and buckets and buckets of rose petals.

Plus, every princess bride needs a really cute card box, whether it be a magic pumpkin or a sassy hot-pink hat box. A giant Storybook guest book would be a cute touch, too.

This theme pretty much determines where you'll hold the reception: a ballroom. Unless, that is, you're lucky enough to be able to book an actual castle, or live near one of America's castle-style buildings.
At (http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/index) you can check out all the castles in the united states and see if there is one close to you to use on your wedding day. this . The site provides general information about the castles and contact information.

2008-01-16T14:07:00.000-08:00

Ideas for Personalizing your Wedding

1. Float edible petals in cocktails, or add colorful candy sticks as stirrers.
2. If you have the time, a personalized note on each escort card will surely make an impression! Guests will not forget being welcomed at your wedding with a handwritten note. It also makes for a nice keepsake.
3. Heirloom Cake Toppers: It's your something borrowed. For added meaning and uniqueness, ask your baker to create a layer using the same flavors as your parents/his parents, grand parents, etc, the origional owners of the cake topper.
4. As a nice surprise for your Bridesmaids, add a single flower that signifies your relationship or feelings about that person with the flowers meaning.
For Instance:
a. For the bridesmaid who has always made you seen the good in any situation: Calla Lilies, symbolizing Beauty.
b. For your childhood friend who has been by your side from the first crush to the last: Purple Lilacs, symbolizing First Love.
c. For your sister: Blue Violets, like the flowers meaning indicates, she has always been your most faithful friend.

2008-01-16T12:52:00.000-08:00

Happy 2008!

Weddings this year which take place on 8.8.2008 are supposed to surpass the weddings of last year on 7.7.2007.

In Chinese communities around the world, eight is considered the most fortuitous of numbers, making it much coveted for addresses, phone numbers and bank accounts."

The word for "eight" in Chinese (Pinyin: bā) sounds similar to the word which means "prosper" or "wealth".

There is also a resemblance between two digits, "88", and the shuang xi ('double joy'), a popular decorative design composed of two stylized characters (xi, 'joy', 'happiness').

Some people also think that 8 can be associated with the symbol meaning infinity (an 8 turned 90 degrees).

The Summer Olympics are scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.

**Instead of serving the traditional three-or four-course meal at the reception, consider taking a cue from the Chinese and serve eight small dishes.

2007-12-01T02:43:00.000-08:00

Lighting your Centerpieces:

Place a battery operated votive inside glass ornaments that have a hole in the back hung from fishing wire or ribbon. These ornaments can be hung from your centerpieces such as a tree like centerpiece or made into their own chandelier and hung throughout the room.

2007-12-01T02:02:00.000-08:00

Tips on: Seating your Guests

If you have a small, informal reception, you may not feel you need a seating plan. However, for large numbers, or a sit down meal, both you and your guests may benefit from a seating chart. The wedding meal may last for 2-3 hours and is a significant part of the day. If your guests are sitting with people they get along with, it will make a big difference to their overall enjoyment of the day!

The traditional head table:
Groomsmen-bridesmaid-Best Man-Bride-Groom-Maid of Honor-groomsmen-bridesmaid
While the traditional head table is still favored by most, alternatives are often being used such as including parents and clergy. Some are even including partners of the bridal party which works nice if you are using a Sweetheart table.

Seating tables with just one family group will let them relax, but it will not do much to encourage mingling. However, a table where no one knows anyone else might be a bit daunting for most people. Try and arrange a mix on each table-so everyone knows a few people. By thinking about guests' ages and interests you can make sure that each table is likely to get on and have fun!

Where to sit singles can also create a dilemma. On one hand you might try out a little match-making, but on the other, this could be rather uncomfortable and awkward for your guests. Certainly avoid a 'Singles Table'.

We have all been to weddings that we attended without an escort, knowing only the bride or a few members of the family and were either seated at the 'singles table' or seating was a free for all. What memory of the wedding did you leave with?
By seating your guests appropriately they can see that you took the time on your special day to think of them to make sure they enjoyed themselves. It is little details like this that go a long way to your guests and will ensure that everyone will remember your wedding with warm thoughts.

2007-12-01T01:40:00.000-08:00

Wedding facts/Trivia for 2007 taken fromPeople Magazine July 2007 Issue

Stats of the Union:
Average cost of a Wedding: $27, 690
Average length of an Engagement: 17 Months
Average age of a Groom: 27
Number of Weddings in the U.S. in 2006: 2,155,000

Texas is estimated to play host to the most weddings this year: 191, 072
North Dakoda will have the fewest with 4,192

The longest wedding dress train measured 3,949.8 feet and was worn in Caudry France, on Aug. 5, 2006

Around 116,000 weddings take place in Las Vegas each year

The average number of wedding guests is 167

Average price of an engagement ring: $2,100

Average price of a wedding band: $650

Average number of weddings taking place in the U.S. every day: 5,904

The World's most expensive nuptials on record: $60,000,000
That's how much Billionaire Lakshmi paid for his daughter Vanisha's 2004 wedding.

The most expensive wedding dress on record was laced with 150 Carats of Diamonds. It was created by dressmaker Renee Strauss and jeweler Martin Katz. To date it remains unsold.

2007-11-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

Your Budget

Agree on a vision: Sit down with your fiancé and agree on the month, size, formality, and style of your wedding.
Put together your guest list: The number of invitees will determine the size and cost of your event. Create a Guest list in Excell. This spreadheet will allow you to track invitations sent and R.S.V.P's recieved, gifts recieved, and Thank You's sent
Decide on a budget: Agree on how much you're willing to spend and find out if family members are willing to contribute. Create a Spreadsheet in Excell or use a free spreadsheet tool which can be found on many wedding plannning websites. These tools can be customized as not all weddings are the same. Revies the spreadsheet and keep the items you feel you will need. Delete the items from the list that are not needed and add those that are. You can use this tool everytime you recieve a quote, make a deposit or a payment. It will allow you to track the items you have purchased, those yet to be purchased and your overall balance. Be sure to leave 10% of your budget as a cushion on all your expenses and for the bottom line. You are bound to under estimate and over estimate some costs. Treat it as an initial purchase so that it is deducted from your budget immediately. Don't forget to add sales tax and gratuity where appropriate. **The key to watching your bottom line is to make sure you record every purchase, quote, deposit and payment, either by check or credit card. Slacking off in this department is a good way to overspend.
Create a planning notebook: Tear out clippings and print online photos of everything you like, and save them in a binder by category. Take this notebook on every shopping outing you go on it will be easier to tell your florist what you like and do not like if you have pictures to show him/her. Save pictures of gowns, hairstyles, flowers, decorations, cakes, anything for your wedding that you will be looking to purchase.
Also in your notebook should be a copy of all your vendor contracts, a master sheet of your vendor names and phone numbers. Be sure to get cell numbers/pager numbers, an incase of emergency name and numbers (as some vendors will make their deliveries on Saturday and then be done for the day.) The name and number of the person who will be directly responsible for helping you.
Keep a copy of your budget spreadsheet in your notebook. While out shopping you will know your exact allowance for items such as favors at a quick glance.
A list of those in your wedding party with addresses and phone numbers. It is a good idea too to have their measurments (that have been taken by a seamstress or tailor) in case they are needed.

2007-11-02T13:27:00.000-07:00

Unique Decoration Item!

Wonderful Graffiti is very thin pieces of matte vinyl that look "printed" when applied to most smooth surfaces. Just tape the transfer paper into place, burnish it down and peel it away. Only the individual letters and graphic elements remain. Wonderful Graffiti removes quickly, and won't harm underlying surfaces. For a fee of $25.00 they will do your own favorite saying, design around your monogram, etc.
Use them on church and reception doors, dressing room doors, restroom mirrors, dance floors, bare walls and limosines.
The places you will find to place these are endless. http://www.wonderfulgraffitiwedding.com

(Below are just a few samples of some of their sayings.)
*Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects. Always trusts. Always hopes. Always perseveres.Corinthians 13:4-7

*Hand in hand we will grow into the promise of tomorrow, taking with us the enchantment of this day.

*flowers radiate from the couple's names at the center of the dance floor.

*Your names, wedding date and time

*Thank You
Our day is happier because you're here.
(your names)

2007-11-02T13:08:00.000-07:00

Neat Color Wheel Tool

Brides.com offers a neat Color Wheel Tool if you are undecided about what colors you want to use for your wedding or for finding colors that complement the color you have chosen, say Pink, this is a neat tool to find 2 complementing colors.

Spin their Color Wheel and you will find 3 colors that complement each other in either an Organic, Haronious or Dramatic way. Sample color combinations you will find are as follows:
Organic: Brown + Pink + Pearl
Pink + Cream + Wheat
Brown + Robin's Egg + Gold

Harmonious: Robin's Egg + Tourqoise + Aqua
Green + Aqua + Robin's Egg
Orange + Gold + Butter

Dramatic: Magenta + Orange + Gold
Lime + Pink + Butter
Orange + Midnight Blue + Butter

2007-10-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

Yummy Fall Desserts!

Brioche Berry Puddings
(For 4 individual puddings ; inspired but adapted from an idea by Julie Le Clerc)You need:
4 slices of stale homemade brioche
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fine sugar
4 Tbsp heavy cream
4 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Berries
Steps:
Cut the brioches slices in long sticks and divide them between the molds lined with parchment paper (1 slice per mold, I used popover molds but you can use tall muffin molds).
Add a few berries, fresh or frozen.
Melt the butter and pour 1 Tbsp per mold.
Whip all other ingredients together in a bowl — eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and cream — and divide between the four molds.
Let the puddings rest for 20 to 30 min.
Preheat your oven at 330 F.
Place in the oven to cook for 25 to 30 min.
Remove and serve preferably lukewarm (but cooled is also good) .

Love the idea of little brown paper wrapped cupcakes for a wedding. You can wrap them in any color paper to acent your wedding colors. To view them on her site go to: http://www.latartinegourmande.com

2007-10-18T05:42:00.000-07:00

A twist on the traditional boutonniere

Instead of flowers pinned to the lapel, a pocket square boutonniere features several small flowers and is worn in the pocket of the jacket, much like a pocket square handkerchief. The pocket squares are made on a card, which is easily slipped into the breast pocket of the suit or tuxedo. ( In some cases, the pocket will still be sewn shut. Ask the tux shop to make sure the pockets are cut open.)

2007-10-18T05:22:00.000-07:00

Your Engagement Ring and it's fit

Does your engagement ring spin or flop to the side of your hand? Does it Drive you nuts? Did you add those sizing balls only to find out that they are uncomfortable? Here is a great alternative that I have found.... http://www.fingermate.com

2007-10-18T04:39:00.000-07:00

For your Wedding Website or e-mail

Free Wedding Countdown Timers
Create your free wedding countdown clock, which you can embed in e-mail, use in your forum signature, or add to your wedding webiste. Choose from a number of different designs, completely free from When Is My Wedding.

For a different style of countdowns, have a look at Daisy Path's free wedding announcements. Instead of a countdown, these are more of a timeline to your wedding day. You choose from several different timeline styles (such as the sunflower below), one of three markers , then add some text and even a small image of your own. These also can be used in e-mail, or forum sigs, etc.

2007-10-18T03:43:00.000-07:00

Fall Wedding Ideas:

*Pick warm colors to decorate theceremony and reception venues. Decorations in any of these shades are great suggestions: Burnt sienna, red, orange, and mustard. A modern fall color scheme is chocolate brown with light blue accents. However, all the fall colors compliment each other, so it is also very easy to mix all the colors of the season without going overboard or have color overload.

*Add a unique detail to your ceremony substitute dried leaves for petals in your flower girl's basket. If fall foliage isn't abundant when you wed, you can order pressed leaves online (from drynature.com). Line a pint-size basket with a cotton fabric. Using scissors, cut a large round of fabric and a slit on opposite sides to accommodate the handles, then place in basket. Wrap silk ribbon around, and tie in a bow.

*For something really cute and unique, find or rent an old-fashioned flower cart and use it for your gifts.

*You can use pumpkins carved with the names of the couple as table centerpieces. White or blue natural pumpkins will add an elegant and unique touch. Autumn colored candles or votives tied with ribbons in harvest colors also make great fall centerpieces. (Remember to use unscented candles at indoor events. Fall is a popular time for allergies. Scents will make allergies even worse.)

*Add cinnamon sticks and cloves to the wedding punch or drinks for a simple fall touch!

*Hollow out a white pumpkin, encrust it with jewels and pearlized glitter; fill it with dip for crackers. You can also add these jewel encrusted pumpkins to centerpieces and fill with candles.(Make cuts in the sides for extra candle light glow.)

Look to the season for inspiration! I am sure you will be amazed at what you can incorporate into your wedding day.

2007-10-18T03:02:00.000-07:00

Are you tired of the same old wedding format?

There are no hard fast rules as to what order the day should follow.

Let your wedding day be as unique as you are!

*Play with the placement of the expected moments!

Fore example, don't schedule the ceremony first. When guests arrive, there will be a cocktail hour, a sitdown dinner and then the ceremony. Serve desert and then start the dancing. (While the party is now in full swing and guests are busy dancing, you can quietly slip away with your photographer to take pictures and then rejoin your guests)

*Making your first dance memorable

Hold your first dance during the middle of the cocktail hour. The music can change suddenly, and as you and your groom walk forward, the floor will open up. Your guests will discover that this is not going to be like every other wedding they have been to.s

2007-10-18T02:40:00.001-07:00

Place Card and Favor in One!

I love place cards. It’s a chance to add another punch of color to your table and express some creativity at the same time.

A place card holder and bud vase all in one. Eight different designs and colors to choose from and double sided printing means you can pick and choose and alternate to your heart’s content!

It's a place card and favor in one! http://www.blumebuds.com

2007-10-18T02:17:00.000-07:00

Think of your Guests First!!

Though your wedding day represents a day of love between yourself and your groom and it is thought of as "your day to be the princess and center of attention...." Where would you be without your guests? To truely share this day with your guests and to show them that they are thought of on this your wedding day follow these tips....

For your out of town Guests...

Call your local Chanmer of Commerce for the city in which the wedding and reeption are being held. You can send them mailing lables of your out of town guests and they will send packets about the town your wedding is being held in. Your guests can make note of places of interest they would like to see while they are in town. A mini vacation/wedding in one!

Think of your guests first. Think about what the weather will likely be at the time of day and month of the year of your outdoor wedding. Check the farmer’s almanac for conditions that could be expected. If it’s hot, don’t leave your guests melting in the sun. Rent a tent to shade your event.

Can everybody hear? When you picture your dream wedding at the beach, you’re probably not hearing the roaring of the waves, the rushing wind, or the local kids running and screaming around you. Look into renting a sound system with clip mikes for the bride, groom and officiant. Your DJ or band may be able to easily arrange this for you. (apply this to any site...)

Share details. Don’t be afraid to share information and assistance to your out-of-town guests about travel plans, hotel accommodations, and seasonal weather. Offer your guests a courteous mention about appropriate dress to each wedding event you are having. This means your wedding party, too. Let your party know what to wear to the rehearsal dinner and any other wedding weekend events. Well-informed guests are happy guests.

What's missing from most Weddings? A Toast from the Bride and Groom. Think about it from your guests' perspective: They're surrounded by people they do not know, and then they never hear from the people they're celebrating. You want them to feel glad they're there for you!

2007-10-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

Cake Ideas.... A Nice Surprise for your Groom

Grooms’ cakes are popular . The groom’s cake is a secondary, usually more whimsical cake, often themed around the groom’s interests. In the South, it traditionally was chocolate or red velvet, cake designers say. In the movie “Steel Magnolias,” the red velvet groom’s cake was shaped like an armadillo.

For the 'Wedding Cake'...
To view a huge variety of cake pictures, I highly recommend that you sign up for CakeChannel's gallery of picture of wedding cakes, which features more than 1,300 different wedding cake designs.