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The Cake Topper A great way to begin your cake selection is to choose the cake topper first. The cake topper can help determine what the cake will look like and what the proportions will be. For any cake, be prepared to choose a size for each layer approximately ranging from 4 inches to 24 inches. Bakeries usually do not carry every size of cake pan in every orientation such as square, round, or octagon. Many bakeries skip every other size to save on the cost of cake pans. This can be advantageous to you since the size range that bakers choose are usually proportionate. |
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Keepsake Cake Topper Keepsake Cake Tops has an exclusive Keepsake Box as a base. This sculptured resin box was created to have the appearance of an elegant wedding cake top. What makes this concept unique is the small hiding place that is revealed when the top portion is lifted off. This is a perfect spot for small treasures such as an intimate message, a sentimental poem or even your new husband's boutonniere. |
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The History of the Wedding Cake Dating back to medieval times, Romans included wedding cakes in their marriage ceremonies. These first cakes were actually loaves of bread baked with wheat or barley. This bread was broken over the bride's head as a blessing for long life and fertility. Over time, the custom has evolved into the tiered cake that is widely accepted today. Color, shape, flavor and decoration reflect the preferences of the couple. Countless options are now available. |
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Let Them Eat Cake When you have made your selection, it is then time to cut the cake! When cutting the cake, be sure to first take off any non-edible cake decorations such as ribbon or jewels. Cut one piece of cake out of whichever layer you prefer for pictures, then deconstruct all of the cake layers before continuing the cake cutting. Removing each layer of cake will make the cake cutting easier and prevent any possible cake collapse. Bon appetit! |
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Cake Embellishments With all of the choices available, you can really let your personality shine with wedding cake accessories! Some options include fruit, flowers, shells, fountains, stairs, jewels, ribbon, lights, cake toppers, and the cake serving set. If choosing flowers, let the florist know how the wedding cake and cake topper coordinate together so that he or she can create something that integrates well. |
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The Icing On The Cake The icing on the cake is another important choice. The four popular icing choices for wedding cakes are butter cream, royal, traditional, and fondant. If using butter cream, please be mindful that it melts easy and has a short life-span. Royal icing, as opposed to butter cream, has a relatively unlimited shelf life. Royal icing is ideal for frosting Styrofoam cake to store as a keepsake. Fondant can accompany any cake topper since it is flat and smooth. If traditional icing is the frosting of choice, keep in mind that it needs to work with the cake topper. |
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The Mother of the Bride The mother of the bride is one special lady. It is because of her and her loving guidance that the groom is receiving such a treasured prize. You want to express your feelings and gratitude towards this wonderful woman, but what type of gift can you buy her? It all depends upon whether you are the daughter or the groom. |
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The Father of the Bride The wedding day would not be complete without the father of the bride walking his princess down the aisle to hand her over to another man. He has an important job and you must not forget, it is an emotional one as well. You should find just the right gift to show the father of the bride just how much his presence and participation is appreciated. |
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The Butterfly Release Your wedding day is one of the most special in your life and you want it to be unique. Releasing butterflies is a way to give back to the environment and more importantly, it will be a magical experience for you and your guests. When it is time, the butterflies will be released from their boxes, or you can opt for release baskets that are handsomely decorated and related to the overall theme of the wedding. It is said that if you whisper your hearts desire to a brilliantly hued butterfly, that the wish will come true. Your guests will long talk about the beautiful butterfly extravaganza they witnessed with butterflies softly drifting to the sky to live out their lives in the wild. It is an amazing sight that will bring sighs of exhilaration from all who are there to see. Your wedding will surely be unique when you plan to do a butterfly release on your most special of days. |
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Throwing Rice Following the wedding ceremony, confetti, rice, seeds, or rose petals may be thrown over the departing couple. Rice symbolizes great prosperity and many children. |
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Choosing a Bridal Veil A Bridal Veil is the finishing touch for your wedding fashion ensemble. To select your veil, you will want to consider the design of your dress, the hairstyle you are planning to wear and your clothing budget. |
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The Engagement Ring The engagement ring symbolizes the promise of a future together. This promise is sealed with the giving and accepting of a ring. Giving and receiving of the engagement ring was a Roman 15th century tradition where a man gave his beloved something valuable as a sign of his desire to marry her. If she accepted his gift, it signified their pledge to be married and was a legally binding transaction. She wore his ring - signifying she was no longer available. Diamonds are classic and beautiful. The diamond has emerged as the sign of betrothal because of its clarity and brilliance. Diamonds were once believed to have protective properties - the light reflected from the bright stones was thought to ward off evil spirits jealous of the couple's happiness. A Diamond's brightness is a symbol of purity, sincerity, and fidelity, and as one of the hardest substances in the world. |
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The Proposal The custom of proposing on one knee goes back to the days of knighthood and chivalry when it was customary for a knight to dip his knee in a show of servitude to his mistress. In medieval times, the groom usually had to "pay" the family for the bride's hand in marriage. Precious stones were often included in this "payment" as a symbol of his intent to marry her. In 860 the Roman Catholic pope (Nicholas I) declared that an engagement ring was required of all those who intended to marry. If either the man or woman later violated the vow to marry, he/she was excommunicated to a nunnery. |
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The Wedding Ring Being a continuous circle, without an ending, the ring represents a token of everlasting love, and a commitment. Historically, it was once believed that there was a vein running from the third finger of the left hand directly up to the heart. Thus the wedding band is usually placed on this finger. Egyptian men once regarded the gift of a gold ring as a symbol of proof that they trusted their new wives with their wealth. |
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The Ring Pillow Ring Pillow has played a significant role in wedding ceremonies dating back to the time of the Romans and Egyptians. Because their wedding rings were so valuable they were presented on a cushion as a measure of their precious nature. |
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Choosing Your Flowers It is best to book your florist approximately 6 months prior to your wedding. Especially if your wedding is to take place during a popular month (like May to August). Prior to picking out your flowers, it is wise to have your ceremony and reception locations determined. These will influence your decisions. Outdoor weddings don't usually require as many flowers to set the mood. Church ceremonies may call for a decorated alter or pews but some churches have restrictions on decorations. Budget can also play a role in your selections. Consult with your florist as to the types of flowers that will be in season for your wedding. Many flowers have very specific growing periods and can become quite costly outside of this range. Certain seasons may present different challenges such as a winter wedding. Berries and greenery can be a great alternative at this time of year. Think outside the box. Floral arrangements can be quite striking when combined with fruits such as limes or lemons. Try adding seed pods or grasses as an alternative. Nowadays, eclectic mixes can be quite stunning. Pick one color as your floral theme but mix and match your vases and containers to add personality to your tables and centerpieces. The possibilities are endless. |
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Fresh verses Silk Fresh flower petals set a romantic stage as they flutter from the hand of your flower girl. Be aware that fresh petals may mark a carpet if crushed during your entrance or exit. To avoid this problem, you may want to consider drying the petals in advance. Another option is to use silk flower petals. These have all the glamour with none of the worry. Mist the petals with your favorite scent for a perfect finishing touch. |
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Tossing the Bridal Bouquet Like the tossing of the garter by the groom, the bride throws her bouquet and the lucky lady who catches it is believed to be the next woman to wed. Initially, it was believed that anything of the bride's would bring good luck and help to dispel evil spirits. |
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Something Old, Something New Something old symbolizes the recognition of the constancy and continuity of the past, which in turn offers comfort. Something new (usually the bridal gown), suggests a wonderfully new and bright future together for the couple. Something borrowed (something borrowed from a happily married friend or kin, such as a handkerchief, or piece of jewelry) signifies the hope that the new couple would also be blessed with a blissful and joyous life together, through the loan of this borrowed article. The something blue is often the bride's garter. A penny, considered to be good luck, was placed in the bride's shoe. |
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Tossing the Garter Tossing the garter is a tradition dating back to 14th Century France. It was believed that sections of the bridal attire would bring good fortune. At the wedding, the bride would throw the garter to the assembled guests and shower the recipient with good luck. Now it is customary for the groom to remove the garter and toss it to a group of unmarried men. The "catcher" is thought to be the next to marry. The garter is placed on the bride's right leg, just above the knee. She may wear one garter to throw and a second garter designed to be cherished keepsake. |
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Car Decorations Gone are the days when car decorations consisted of shaving cream and pom poms frantically applied at the last minute. Today, it can be taken to a whole new level with the assortment of fun decorations, removable adhesives and pom poms that are now available . Secure two poms back to back and tie them with long colorful ribbons to create festive streamers. Each streamer can be finished off with imprinted ribbon and coordinating sheer bows. Add a Just Married license plate and you're set. |
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Horse Drawn Carriage It may sound outdated in today’s world of Limousines and Cadillacs, but there are a large number of families who would still prefer a horse drawn carriage for wedding to an automobile equivalent. A number of people still consider the horse drawn carriage as an imperious mark of elegance. Perhaps it is the old-world charm, perhaps the environment friendliness, or perhaps there are other reasons that make the horse drawn carriage an important constituent at a large number of weddings even today. |
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What is a Favor A wedding favor is a small gift to express your appreciation. Always remember, it is a good idea to attach a miniature card and add a personal touch. Sometimes these are referred to as confetti cards. Think of these as tiny greeting cards that should accompany each of the favors you have prepared for your guests. Presenting wedding favors to the guests who attend your ceremony and reception is one of the ways the bride and groom thanks them for celebrating with them. Wedding favors can be just about anything, from a handmade favor to a more elegant and expensive token. It is all up to the bride and groom and the amount they have budgeted to what type of wedding favors they will give as gifts to their guests. |
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Decorating Tip Honeycomb tissue bells have been a long-standing tradition for wedding decorating. Typically, tiers of three bells, in graduated sizes are used to create "Cascades". The largest bells are positioned at the top. When selecting bell sizes, it is important to consider the proportions of the room to be decorated. Large Ballrooms require 18" Bells on the top tier of a cascade, while 12" to 15" Bells are more suitable in smaller rooms with lower ceilings. Remember that decorations should never interfere with "sight lines" of the head table or be an obstruction on a Dance Floor. |
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Speeches and Toasts Wedding toasts were originally a French custom. Bread was placed in a wine glass and passed around to the guests. The first person to reach the bread was expected to enjoy good luck. Traditionally, toasts are given by the following three males of great importance: the father of the bride, the groom, and the best man. The order of these toasts varies culturally, and today can be determined by the bride and groom themselves, together with their families. Anyone may propose a toast at the ceremony. Most people proposing a toast will want to have time to prepare and rehearse their speeches, so the persons giving the toasts should be approached well before the wedding day. The groom and father of the bride usually give very thoughtful and emotional speeches, while the best man often chooses to be rather comical, and perhaps not always tasteful. If this is of concern, discuss this beforehand to prevent any embarrassment. Speeches should be short, sincere, and discriminating. Humour, in good taste, is priceless! |
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It's all in the details! For the most part, weddings have many commonalities. They are usually comprised of a ceremony, followed by a break for photos, then a cocktail hour and a reception. It's the details that set one apart from the other. What people will remember the most is the bride, followed by the reception location and then the unique details that make your wedding truly your own. Add your own personality. It is all about you! |
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Writing Your Own Vows Many couples choose to write their own vows. This enables them to express their own sentiments and emotions more personally. Couples are still required to fulfill the legal requirements of their state or province but adding a few personal notes will make your ceremony memorable. Some couples like to work together on their vows while others prefer to keep it a surprise. Just remember, if you choose this route, you may want to make sure that your voiced words are not too personal and will not make your partner feel uncomfortable. Meet with your officiant well in advance of the wedding to discuss your vows and to ensure that they meet all religious and legal requirements. Prepare your vows in writing on a decorative note card. Have it available just in case the emotion of the day causes an untimely memory lapse. |
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Maid of Honor The maid of honor is the bridesmaid, who helps the bride-to-be in all her planning for the wedding. The maid of honor, if married is referred to as a “matron of honor”. The bride requests the person, whom she wants to become the maid/ matron of honor for her wedding. |
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The Best Man The best man is the name given to the chief male assistant to the bridegroom at a wedding. Usually the groom extends this honour to someone who is close to him, generally either a brother or his closest male friend. Alternatively, should one of the groom's male friends have been directly responsible for introducing the groom to his bride (or otherwise responsible for bringing them together), the honor of best man might be extended to him in gratitude. In a remarriage, a son of the groom may sometimes act as best man. But a best man does more than stand around and look pretty. He also serves as advisor to the groom beforehand, helps the groom be organized, aids with any wedding planning details he can, and helps seat guests at the wedding. |
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Flower Girl She is usually a young child because traditionally flower girls had to be virgins. The recommended age is between 4 and 8 years of age. Her male equivalent is the Ring Bearer. Often the ringbearer and the flower girl are made to look like a couple, as with the best man and maid of honor. Traditionally, the flower girl's responsibility is to walk in front of the bride, either to: - Spread flower petals on the floor before the bride
- Carry a bouquet of flowers
- Carry a bouquet of flowers or bunch of thornless roses, which they pass out to the guests as they go down the aisle.
There may be more than one flower girl, particularly at very formal or society weddings, or if the bride has several young relatives to honour. This occurs less frequently than it used to, although it is still common to see several flower girls at British royal weddings. |
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The Ring Bearer A ring bearer carries the wedding rings for the bridal party. This is almost always symbolic, with the ring bearer carrying a large white satin pillow on which imitation rings are sewn, the real wedding bands being in the safekeeping of the best man. If the real rings are used, they are tacked on with thread. The tradition of ringbearer is a relatively modern incarnation, whereas the traditional ringbearer in a white wedding ceremony should be the best man. Ring bearers are usually nephews or young brothers (although they can also be nieces or sisters) and are generally no younger than about 5 nor older than 9 or 10. |
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The Ring Pillow Ring Pillow has played a significant role in wedding ceremonies dating back to the time of the Romans and Egyptians. Because their wedding rings were so valuable they were presented on a cushion as a measure of their precious nature. |
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Disposable Cameras If you have decided to set disposable cameras at each table during your reception, you know you will have some fun and memorable pictures of your guests doing what guests at weddings do best; making fools of themselves on the dance floor and beyond. You may also find you have some nice pictures of friends and family that you will treasure for many years to come. |
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The Wedding Music The music is a vital element in the success of your wedding reception. You will need to choose the type of music you want played for your introduction, for when you are dining and music that will get everyone up and dancing. This can be a tall order, what with everything else you have to worry about for your big day. It doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can easily hire a band or a DJ that is well versed in wedding etiquette and will know just the right songs to play at just the right time. |
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The Wedding Toast: Keep it Simple The person who will give the Wedding Toast is usually selected before the reception and agreed upon by the bride and groom. Impromptu toasts can be hilarious but are not always in good taste and can even bring a blush to the couples face. If you are the person chosen to give the official toast, handling the situation with dignity is always the best approach. To avoid mishaps or embarrassment to yourself and the couple, it is a good idea to take a couple of minutes and handwrite your small speech on paper. It is always better to have something prepared rather than try to “wing it” at such an important occasion. You may count on your memory but it’s best to keep the written speech somewhere close like right on the table tucked under your wedding favor or plate so that you will not have to fumble through your jacket pockets to find it. Many people blank out when they are facing an audience, or simply forget. Nothing could be worse than saying something unexpected or private before a crowd of guests. Good taste, wisdom and a genuine, thoughtful toast will be long remembered after the robust snickering has died down. Start by telling guests your name and your relationship to the couple. A small vignette about each of them would be appropriate. Whether recent or from long ago, guests always love to hear about the on goings in the life of the couple. Always try to include how the couple met in your toast along with some fresh information or observation to delight the couple and please the guests. Lastly, be sure to end your toast with heart felt well wishes for the couple and some thought out feelings that come directly from your heart. This speech will always be remembered by guests and couple alike so it is important that you do it well. |
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Candles and Fragrances It is quite true that the sights and sounds make a wedding ceremony the momentous event that it is. But in privileging the higher senses, one should never undermine the existence of the lower senses, either. The sense of smell can be a potent influence on the human consciousness. Candles and fragrances, therefore, can play as important a role in a wedding ceremony as they do in day to day life. |
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Wedding In The Park If you are outdoor type people what could be more beautiful than a wedding under the trees. You can follow it up with a really glamorous catered picnic complete with all the beautiful trimmings or you can be creative ( and if funds are scarce save money) by having each guest bring a covered dish as their way to truly take part in your great day. If you chose the covered dish reception you will need someone to see to the arrangements. You will need to reserve the park pavilion, arrange for table settings and drinks. Don't forget the Cake. |
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Beach Weddings If you are planning a small intimate wedding ceremony, and again if you are an outside person, you might want to consider a sunrise wedding at the beach. A sunset wedding could be equally beautiful. Locate a beach with picnic facilities and plan for your wedding guests to be served breakfast with champaign as you watch the sun rise (or set). You wedding will be one which will stand out in the memory of all in attendance. If funds are available find someone to cater your event. If funds are tight consider ordering ahead at a good breakfast diner and have someone pick the food up in a stryrofoam cooler which will keep the food hot until time to eat. |
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Anywhere Weddings Remember, when planning your wedding, it is your day. It should reflect what you are about. Somehow, actually with the help of the wedding industry, we have come to think elaborate when we think wedding. And there is nothing wrong with that if it is what you want to do, but remember you can be creative and think "outside the box" when it comes to your special day. We all have special songs, special places, special words. Incorporate all your "Specials" into making your day one that will stand out among all the other weddings. |
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Weddings on a Budget Have you known couples who have large elaborate weddings and then start married life on a shoestring? Have you heard brides say that what started out as their wedding turned out to be the wedding their mother wanted because she was paying the bills? These are just a couple of reasons to "have your wedding your way". Pay for it yourself if need be in order to keep it your way. It doesn't need to be expensive to be memorable. Remember planning is the key to a successful wedding day no matter the size of your budget. |
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