Wedding Cake Decorating

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As the matron of honor you sometimes have to be included in some major decisions. The event was very small and the bride was considering whether or not she wanted a friend of hers to make the cake. Wedding cake decorating is an intimidating process but her friend insists that she will do a wonderful job. We have talked the whole thing over a number of times and if the lady has a grasp on wedding cake decorating methods then maybe this would be the best choice for the couple. They are not able to spend a lot of money because neither of them have parents who are able to contribute to the event. The cost of the ceremony and the reception lies in the hands of the couple. My husband and I paid for our own wedding and reception and I have to admit that I did consider taking some courses on wedding cake decorating myself. I wound up buying three sheet cakes that I placed on tiers. My wedding cake decorating skills were so lacking that I just put fresh flowers on the cakes and went with that. I did get a lot of great feedback but that was only because many of the guests thought that the flowers were hand drawn with icing. They were amazed by my wedding cake decorating skills until they got up close to the display. My pastry was fine but really nothing amazing. The bride for this event does want something special but she cant envision paying up to eight bucks per slice of cake for the event. Her friend is offering to take on the task of the wedding cake decorating as a present for the couple. The bride and I decided to look up some information about the process before giving a response. The lady is a natural when it comes to baking and her regular birthday cake decorations are amazing. Everyone wants to see what she is going to do next. She is a wonder when it comes to baking as well as designing. She is very talented but is she talented enough for wedding cake decorating, too? We immediately went to about.com to find out whether the average cook could take on such a project. I wish that I would have consulted this site before my reception. This site takes you through each and every step of the wedding cake decorating project. It includes everything from the supplies that you will need to the final touches. The bride decided to accept the gift and I have to say that she made the right decision. The wedding cake decorating project looked very professional. Ironically, the designer used fresh flowers on the arrangement. Great minds think alike.

Celebrity Weddings

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The rich and famous are not usually known for understatement. This principle applies to celebrity weddings, the bread and butter of the show business magazines. These affairs are big news, with publishers fighting each other for exclusive rights to the official photographs. Some ceremonies are tasteful and elegant and some are less so. Any bride and groom will know that a wedding needs good organization, something along the lines of a military operation. When your guests happen to be household names flying in from all over the world, it complicates things further. Keeping it quite is almost impossible. Details of the date and venue have a habit of leaking out. Even marrying in a remote Tibetan village would not keep the paparazzi at bay. The recent trend is to get married in a castle. Paul McCartney, Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Tom Cruise have all had their celebrity weddings behind high castle walls. Once, they were security against medieval sieges, now they act as a fortress against the world's press. Paul and Heather Mills married in a castle in Ireland, owned by an elderly gentleman who let the cat out of the bag. They still got hitched away from the media. Madonna and Guy Ritchie chose a Scottish pile and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes recently tied the knot in an Italian castle. This was a Scientology ceremony of course. The excited population of the small village picked for the venue was disappointed when the couple did not pose for them. Every aspect of the proceedings carries a certain pizzazz. It starts with the engagement ring. Jennifer Lopez caused a stir with her pink diamond. The most famous ring however, is the one given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton. It was practically visible from the moon. Brad Pitt had one made for Jennifer Aniston and he designed both wedding bands himself. There is always great excitement over the wedding dress at celebrity weddings. There was a collective gasp when spectators saw Princess Diana's dress, as the taffeta creation seemed to stretch forever. The famous can get the top designers to make something unique for them. It pays to know people in high places, as when Madonna asked her buddy Stella McCartney to create her dress. Sandra Bullock combined her dress with cowboy boots, in keeping with the western theme she had. The most bizarre show business wedding of all has to be the one that Pamela Anderson organized for her dogs. Her golden retriever and chihuahua took part in a moving ceremony on the beach in front of invited guests. As celebrity weddings go, that will probably never be topped.

Sterling Silver Wedding Rings

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Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Its important to put careful thought into every aspect of your special day. One of the issues that both the bride and groom will want to consult on is what type and design of rings complement them both. Although gold has been the standard choice theres a renewed interest in sterling silver wedding rings in recent years. Sterling silver wedding rings are a more economical choice than gold but their aesthetic value is at the same level as both gold and platinum. Many jewelers are recognizing that some couples have a deep interest in sterling silver wedding rings and they are designing new sets all the time. Many couples dream of designing their own rings and with sterling silver wedding rings that dream is very attainable. Many jewelers have design experts on site that will sit down with the happy couple and draw out a design of their dream rings. Every detail including the size and quality of the stones are discussed. The jewelry designer will craft an image of what the sterling silver wedding rings will look like upon completion. This way the couple has a clear view of what they will be receiving. Its also a lovely way for the couple to have something unique for their wedding day. If you arent interested in having someone design your rings for you there are many sterling silver wedding rings already available for purchase. One of the most popular designs are those in a weave pattern. In these types of sterling silver wedding rings, each band has a matching design of woven silver. The design can be somewhat simple or very intricate. The reason these types of sterling silver wedding rings are so desirable is that some couples prefer a band that isnt solid. They want something that has a flow to it and can be captivating even without a diamond. Sterling silver wedding rings with this type of woven design are eye catching. If you do prefer the more traditional wedding band than you can also find that in sterling silver wedding rings. There are very plain and simple rings available that complement both the hand of the groom and the bride. The bride might also wear a solitaire along with her band to complete her set. The man will generally just wear a band that matches his wifes. Sterling silver wedding rings are perfect for couples who want something different and affordable. They are a true reflection of the love that is shared between the two people wearing them.

Christmas Wedding Decoration Ideas

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Wedding Christmas decoration ideas are plentiful so consider a winter wedding ceremony this year. You will find that it is the most wonderful and the most romantic time of the year. Snuggle up with your loved one and peruse some wedding Christmas decoration schemes. One of the benefits of choosing a holiday like this for the season to have the ceremony is that you can save a lot of money by using wedding Christmas decoration ideas because you can use your regular holiday decorations to add a little romantic spice to the event. Using items that you already own or that you can re-use later is a thrifty persons dream-come-true. You most likely will not have to decorate the church at all for the ceremony aside from a few wedding Christmas decorations here and there. The church will probably be already dressed for the holiday season so you can take advantage of the ready-made ensemble for your affair. Other items that can be used in the church for the wedding Christmas decoration scheme are poinsettias. These beautiful flowers are lovely in bright reds and soft pinks. You may find that you dont need to add any at the church but the reception is another story. These bright flowers can be used as wedding Christmas decoration in a number of ways. You can use the tradional holiday flower to decorate your bridesmaids as well as the bride. They can each carry a lovely bouquet made out of this icon of holiday cheer. The tables can be filled with centerpieces created out of this flower and the plant is a wedding Christmas decoration that can go home with some of the guests as well. The flowers design can be repeated on the cake as well. The wedding Christmas decoration works well in just about every capacity imaginable. However, there are other great wedding Christmas decoration ideas to consider as well. Since we are on the subject of plants why not consider decking the halls with plenty of mistletoe. This is a great option for getting the romance in the air. Instead of clinking glasses, your guests can hold up mistletoe. This makes for a great wedding favor as well for your guests. Dont forget the tree. You can have your presents collected under this wedding Christmas decoration instead of on a table. I love the idea of bringing the holidays together with a romantic ceremony. You are sure to remember each year with fondness.

Wedding Anniversary Gifts

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Finding just the right wedding anniversary gifts can be difficult sometimes. In fact, remembering that special couple on their special day has been a tradition for centuries. In fact, a long time ago, it was decided that certain gifts should be given as wedding anniversary gifts depending on the length of time a couple had been married. For example, a gift made of paper should be given for the first anniversary. In modern times, this has been changed to giving the celebrants clocks as wedding anniversary gifts. For the traditional fourth anniversary gift of something made of linen or silk, now we give appliances as gifts. I guess somebody figure out that after four years, that microwave oven given as a wedding gift would need replacing. Traditional gift giving for the seventh year is something made of wool or even copper. For the 21st century, you should give the happy couple desk sets as their wedding anniversary gifts. Other traditional anniversary gifts include ivory for the 14th year, now replaced by gold jewelry, and wrist watches instead of crystal for the fifteenth year of marriage. However, if you want to ignore the customs for wedding anniversary gifts and find something different, there are many companies that specialize in these kinds of gifts. For example, some travel agencies are unique in that they arrange trips for couples as either wedding or wedding anniversary gifts. If you give this as a gift, you can be guaranteed that the couple will be treated like royalty to celebrant their special occasion. Treating your special couple to a fancy night on the town always makes a great gift. However, think about something different. Everyone knows one of those restaurants where you need to make reservations months in advance to get a table. By doing that, you have told the anniversary couple that they have been in your thoughts for some time. Personalized wedding anniversary gifts are sometimes the best. It does not take a great amount of time and effort to purchase bath towels or bathrobes with names embroidered on them. And all of these anniversary gifts are available through the click of your mouse. However, personalized gifts do not have to mean matching house slippers. How would they feel if you had poetry written especially for them or an artist painting their picture as a gifts]? There is an almost unlimited variation of wedding anniversary gifts if you search a little bit and use your imagination.

Wedding Ceremony Songs

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Most people choose to include music in their wedding ceremony. It has been a long standing tradition to have music for the arrival of the bridal party, and also to have a special song for the brides last walk as a single women. There is always music that is played after the couple has been declared as married, and this music follows them from the church for their first moments as man and wife. Wedding ceremony songs can be whatever you want, and you dont have to go with the traditionally used songs if you dont wish to do so. When it came time for my husband and I to choose our wedding ceremony songs, I was sure I didnt want to use the usual Here Comes The Bride tune when I walked down the aisle. I had childhood memories of that song, which often included the addition of words that were not so flattering. I wanted something different. When it came time to choose our wedding ceremony songs, we decided to meet with the organist to choose some traditional songs there were fit for a wedding, but may not be as popular. What I didnt count on when choosing wedding ceremony songs was the emotional state of my husband. Hes not usually openly emotional about anything, and he often bottles things inside. This never bothered me because he is pretty much the same as most of the men I have known in my life, both family and friends included. When we were listening to some of the wedding ceremony songs we were considering, the organist also played the song I didnt want. Much to my surprise, tears sprung from the eyes of my husband-to-be and he blurted out that he always imagined me walking down the aisle towards him with that song playing. With a few tears, I was overruled, and we ended up using it because I knew how much it meant to him. When it comes time for you to choose your wedding ceremony songs, you dont have to go with the traditional if you dont want to. You can find suitable songs all over the Internet, and your organist, pianist, or whoever may have suggestions for you in regards to wedding ceremony songs. Take your time in making your decision and find something you both like. Just watch out for your groom, he may really surprise you. Make sure you make him part of the process as well.

Unusual Wedding Favors

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If you are getting married soon, you are probably trying to decide what type of favors you want to give out to your guests. Some people like to go with the traditional because these are easy to find and dont need a lot of work. If you want something truly different, however, you might want to go in search of some unusual wedding favors to make your day a little more tailored to who you are. There are many great ideas out there, or you can come up with your own. I went to a wedding once that definitely had unusual wedding favors. The couple had canned applesauce to give out to their guests. The applesauce was homemade by a family member, and was chosen because they had an October wedding. Where we live, October is a popular time for apples and other fall like items. These unusual wedding favors were definitely perfect for their outdoor wedding high on the hill among the changing fall colors. Yet another friend gave out homemade and canned salsa. You can search online for some unusual wedding favors. Think of the things you love, and then do a search for favors and that hobby. For example, if you love to skydive, and it is something you do often, you might try a search for skydive wedding favors. You may or may not come up with something, but it is worth a shot. Even a search for unusual wedding favors plus the season (summer, spring, etc.) might yield some interesting results. If you are still striking out, go to your local craft stores and just look at the things you can buy. Some thing may come to you while you are browsing. You may even find ideas in Spencers or other specialty stores. You can also think of your own unusual wedding favors if you think hard enough. If you are into gardening, perhaps you might want to give out pots of flowers. You can buy planters, fill them with soil, and add the seeds you want. You can then give out your personalized planters with instructions on how to water and take care of the plants. The ideas you can come up with for unusual wedding favors are limitless. If you cant seem to come up with anything, give yourself a little time. Something will probably pop into your mind when you least expect it.