How much alcohol do I have to provide

December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

My mother-in-law wants to hand out drink tickets to keep people from getting too drunk at the wedding.  That’s seems really tacky to me. Is it?

No offense to your mother-in-law, but that is tacky.  Tell her you trust your guests to behave like grown-ups, not college freshmen.  If the reasoning behind the tickets is to cut cost, you can go with a reduced bar  or serve only wine, beer and a signature cocktails.

My personal choice is to serve house wine and let guest know you have a limited cash bar or no alcohol at all.

It is traditional for the groom’s family to foot the bill for the drinks. If this is true in your case, remember it is her decision so be nice with your suggestions.

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No matter how you slice it,

December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Peacock Wedding Cakeyou’re sure to find the perfect cake with these four tips.

  1. When looking for a cake designer, start early.
    Begin your wedding cake designer search about three to six months before the wedding—even sooner if you want an in-demand pro. Some bakers’ schedule their wedding cake commitments about a year in advance.
  2. Narrow your wedding cake search.
    Many wedding cake designers showcase their creations on a web site, check it out to see if they design the kind of cake you want.  Set up an appointment for a cake consultation and tasting.  “Do not compromise taste for the look or price of the cake .”  Wedding cake prices are based on the size of the cake, the amount of labor needed to create it and the cost of its ingredients. More experienced and reputable wedding bakers are usually pricier. You want your wedding cake to look the very best, but it is important that you to stay within budget.  There is a cake designer out there who can do just that for you and makes an awesome tasting cake too, “me”.
  3. Keep talking with your wedding cake designer.
    Provide the baker with as much information about your wedding as you can: the location, the level of formality, your wedding dress, the colors, the wedding flowers, etc..  The whole idea is to customize the look of the cake.
  4. Get your wedding cake price in writing.
    To ensure you get the exact wedding cake you want, check that all the details, including the date, place and time of the wedding, plus the style and flavors of the cake, are in your contract with the designer. Your baker should update the contract anytime you change your mind, and as you choose further details. Whether it’s with a written description or a sketch, it should be clear to you exactly how your cake will look on the wedding day.
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Creating a wedding cake is not the same as frosting a birthday cake.

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

     Creating a wedding cake is not the same as frosting a birthday cake.  A lot of time and expertise go into creating the wedding cake of your dreams.

    On the initial call, You ask “Can I get some information on Wedding Cakes?” I give you information on a Wedding Cake, you ask questions, I ask questions.  We find out if I have the date available, what you are looking for, etc.  If you wish more information….

We set up an appointment for a consulation and cake tasting.

Since I do not freeze my cakes, I bake a small cake for you and your family/friends to taste.

Then prior to baking and decorating your wedding cake, I

      • check back with you for changes and additions
      • figure out what I need to make your wedding cake
      • go shopping for supplies I need
      • make all special decorations, i.e.: sugar flowers, ribbons

Merry Decorating a Wedding Cake

       And finally I am baking and decorating.

 I bring your wedding cake to the venue, set it up, make final touches and make sure it is just the way you want it,

AND YOU LIVE HAPPILY EVERAFTER!!

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Remember to book your honeymoon in your maiden name.

December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

honeymonAirlines require that the name on your photo ID and/or passport matches the name on your ticket (No special consideration for newlyweds), and you can’t change your IDs until after wedding.

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She still remembers

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sarah and Chris with their wedding cakeIt’s been almost two years and I still remember what a great job you did!

Sarah & Christ Turnbull, Bride and Groom

Married 11-14-2009

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If we are lucky, we find our one, true soul mate….

November 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We even have a term for it: soul mates. Two people, individual but at the same time inextricably a part of each other, so in-tune with the wants and the needs and the desires of the other that often words are not necessary. A mere glance between two lovers speaks volumes.

In almost all cultures the marriage ceremony ends with the bride and groom exchanging a kiss. The wedding kiss transcends cultures, it bridges tribes, it is one of the very few things that bind all of us together as human beings. From ancient times to the modern day, from the deepest jungles to the tallest skyscrapers, the wedding kiss symbolizes for all people everywhere the physical uniting of two souls.

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Where should I place my Wedding Cake?

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

a wedding cake nicely displayedMost brides spend a lot of time on their cake design… deciding which colors and flavors it should be, figuring out how it should reflect the couple’s individual style or theme, and seeing what can be used as inspiration (perhaps the lace applique on the bride’s gown?). However, on the wedding day, the cake often gets relegated to a corner of the room and forgotten about  until it’s time to cut the cake at the end of the night.   

I say, give your gorgeous cake the placement it deserves! With my brides, I often place the cake table front and center at the reception, where all guests will see it as they enter the room. You can also set it up behind the sweetheart table as a beautiful backdrop. Have a spotlight on the cake or place several candles around it so that it can’t be missed—and serves as part of the room décor.

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The word “wed” is derived from……

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

wedding vows commitment cake topper…..the ancient Greek word for “pledge.” And that’s exactly what a wedding is, no matter what country it takes place in, no matter what culture it’s part of. To wed is to pledge yourself to another. There are few acts we perform that are more pure or more beautiful than the act of marriage.

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Why wear a wedding veil

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

wedding veil made of lace     The bridal veil has long been a symbol of youth, modesty, and virginity and was used to ward off evil.
    Eleanor Custis, Martha Washington’s granddaughter, wore the first white wedding veil in 1799. She was inspired by her fiance, who had told her how beautiful her face looked through a lace window curtain!

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The three-tier wedding cake is based on……

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Roses in Bloom Wedding Cakethe unusual shape of the spire of Saint Bride’s Church in London.

  • The bride and groom make the first cut of the wedding cake to signify sharing their life together.
  • Every guest then eats at least a crumb of the cake to ensure good luck.
  • And if a single woman sleeps with a piece of wedding cake under her pillow, she will dream of her future husband.
  • The wedding cake, to be shared by the newlyweds and their guests, signifies the “breaking of the kinship.”
  • The brides knife signifies that the new wife is ready to accept the responsibilities of her role as keeper of her own household. 
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