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Today’s weddings are all about options that reflect your personalities and style. Here is a list of top picks for non-traditional or unexpected wedding ideas to incorporate into every aspect of your big day. Ceremony Ideas 1) Location – If you don’t host your ceremony in a house of worship or in the same location as your reception, you can get creative with your ceremony location and exchange vows at sunrise on the beach or at sunset from the rooftop of the tallest building in your metropolitan area. Get more ideas for unique ceremony sites. 2) Refreshments – Use the season or your location as an opportunity to greet guests with a refreshing drink. Lemonade and sweet tea will quench your guests’ thirst while gathering in the blazing sun, or serve hot apple cider to warm your guests during chiller months. 3) Grand Entrance – Make your entrance especially grand by being escorted by your pet dog or by arriving on a white horse. 4) Vows and Readings – Not a new concept, but speaking from the heart by writing your own wedding vows or incorporating personalized poems and weddings readings into your ceremony will surely grab the attention of your guests. Flowers & Decor Ideas 5) Color Scheme – Try pairing a few uncommon colors together or featuring varying shades of the same color throughout your space. 6) The Food Pyramid – Fill cylindrical glass vases with fruits and vegetables reflecting your colors. Oranges, lemons, and limes have been done so try a unique, more contemporary look with mangos or coconuts or tie it to the season with texture-rich earthy vegetables like husked corn, acorn squash, or artichokes. 7) Au Natural – Consult Mother Nature for inspiration, and bring the outdoors in. Natural objects like stones, leaves, pinecones, even twigs can add an organic aesthetic to your reception décor. Place in rustic containers or scatter amongst pillar candles for added ambiance. Lighten Up – Floating candles in a shallow bowl adds lighting and elegance to your tabletops. Or arrange multi-level candles on a mosaic of mirrors or tiles and surround them with seashells or flower petals. Placing coffee beans or red hot candies at the bottom of a vase or bowl to hold the candles steady also adds an aromatic effect. 9) Consult your Inner Child – For the kid at heart, fill decorative bowls with your favorite candies – such as jellybeans and M&M’s – in your wedding colors. Find even more inspiring ideas for unique wedding decorations in this complete guide to wedding flowers.Entertainment Ideas 10) Ceremony Music – If “Here Comes the Bride” doesn’t suit your style or personality, choose a song that does. There is no written rule that states you can’t make your grand entrance to a rendition of your favorite Beastie Boys’ song. 11) Non-traditional Instruments – If you desire live music over a DJ, consider tying your musician selection to the theme or location of your event. A beachside bash naturally lends itself to the sound of steel drums, while a trumpet quartet will sound impressive in an elaborate cathedral. 12) Themed Music – Take it one step further and zone in on the music that is indigenous to your wedding location. Guests attending a Mardi Gras-themed event in New Orleans will bask in a cocktail hour of Dixieland jazz. 13) DJ and a Band – Can’t decide which you would rather have? Have both to ensure that all types of music are represented throughout your day to please both your 85-year-old grandmother and your 21-year-old cousin. Photography Ideas 14) Photojournalism More and more brides are leaning toward hiring a photographer who specialized in a photojournalistic style. These photographers shy away from posed shots and aim to capture all of the candid moments that you’ll always want to remember or may have never seen. 15) Creative Shots Hire your photographer to follow you throughout your entire day (leading up to the “Do Not Disturb” sign, of course). While it may make you feel anxious to have someone photograph you as you get ready, these shots will help you to remember the joy and anticipation of every part of your big day. Read more ideas for creative wedding pictures Cake Ideas 16) Minimal Adornments – Some brides believe in the “less is more” adage. A simple cake minimally ornamented can make a bold statement. 17) Square Tiers – Looking for a subtle way to break away from the ordinary? Square tiers make a modern presentation. Whoever said “it’s hip to be square” must have been in the cake business. 18) Cake-free – If cake isn’t your favorite dessert, then don’t feel the need to serve it to your guests. Apple crisp, peach cobbler, pumpkin pie, cupcakes, or even glazed doughnuts are a hit at the dessert table. 19) Sugar-free – The end-of-meal offering doesn’t have to be made of flour and frosting. Think savory instead, and visit your local cheese shop to have them construct wheels of cheese in tiers and stacked to look like traditional wedding cake. Attire Ideas 20) Wardrobe Change – Today’s brides are opting to wear not one dress, but two! Wear an elegant gown while you exchange vows, then slip into something a little more comfortable to round out the evening. 21) Anything but White – A white wedding dress symbolizes innocence and purity, but if that’s not your style, feel free to bring out your colorful personality by adding a splash of color to your attire. You can be as subtle as a colored sash and jewels or as bold as a fuchsia-colored dress. 22) Something Borrowed – Anything retro screams chic these days. So why not consider donning your mother’s vintage gown as a tribute to a family legacy. A few alterations can make it your own. Stationery Ideas – 23) Ethnicity – If your heritage is important for you to represent on your big day, do some research and find a stationer who offers multi-cultural invitations and announcements. 24) Creative Touch – For more intimate, casual gatherings, request the honor of your guests’ presence in an innovative and entertaining way. Here’s an idea – have your invite printed on a balloon so guests have to blow them up to receive the message. 25) Programs – Do something a little different with your programs by including personal photos or by printing them on something that serves a dual purpose – like a fan. 26) Storybook – Get the most bang for your program buck by including stories of how the two of you met, who introduced you, and your relationship to everyone in the bridal party. Think of all the time you’ll save by not having to explain all of this to your husband’s childhood neighbor during the reception! Transportation Ideas 27) Grand Entrance – If the size of your bridal party doesn’t warrant a stretch limousine, consider arriving on horseback, on the back of your husband’s motorcycle, or in the passenger’s seat of your dad’s antique car.

Your wedding reception is the biggest party you will ever throw so you want to make sure you do it right. Choosing the right caterer is essential. Take it from me not all caterers are created equal.

Here is a list of tips to help your choose a great caterer

1. Get Referrals

A good place to start looking for a caterer is right in your own backyard. Ask your married friends, family and coworkers for referrals. You can also look in your local phone book. When you’re interviewing your caterer, ask him/her to supply you with references. If the caterer refuses your request, it may be a good idea to leave and go onto the next interview.

2. Licenses & liability Insurance

Make sure the caterer is licensed in your state and has liability insurance. Insurance is very important in case one of your guests gets food poisoning (God Forbid!), chips a tooth, or is involved in an accident after leaving your reception. If the caterer does not have insurance, ask him/her if you can buy some.

3. Budget

The main thing you must consider is your budget. Before meeting with your caterer know exactly how much money you can afford to spend. A good caterer is creative and will gladly work with you to make sure you can stick to that budget. Do not let the caterer talk you into something you cannot afford as you do not need the extra stress worrying about how to pay for it.

4. Flexibility

Is your caterer flexible? Does he/she listen to your ideas and concerns. Will the caterer serve special food for guests with dietary restrictions such as vegetarians, and people with food allergies. Would the caterer be willing to cook a special family dish?

5. Personality & Style

Do you feel comfortable with the caterer. Do you have similar tastes? Beware of the know-it-all caterer who tries to talk you into something you do not want.

6. Food

Be careful! The caterer will try to sell you the most expensive meal plans. Ask how much each plate will cost. How much food each person will receive. Will you serve hors d’oeuvres and what is the cost?

(Money Saving Tip: Tray pass hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour and serve a lighter meal.)

Don’t forget to ask about your wedding cake. Will they make one for you or do you need to bring your own. If the caterer is making the cake, do not assume they know how. Ask if they have any sample cakes you can see. Also you should show the caterer pictures of any cakes you like.

7. Taste Testing the Food

Most caterers will allow you to sample the planned dishes. This is very important as you do not want any surprises at your reception. Also, with any luck you may be able to taste a sample of your wedding cake.

8. Servers

Does the caterer provide waiter and waitresses. You will need approximately one server for every ten guests. Also you should ask what kind of clothes the waitstaff wears. Are you allowed to make wardrobe requests?

9. Decorations

When seeking a caterer you also want to know what types of decorations are offered – tableskirts, linens, centerpieces etc.

10. Place Settings

What does the place setting consist of. A good caterer will gladly show you what the plates, glasses and silverware will look like.

11. Bar

What about beverages. How will you be charged? By consumption or by how many bottles are opened. Exactly what are the charges per bottle. And what are the brands to be served. How many bottles will be served? Will you be refunded money for any unopened bottles?

Money Saving Tips: To reduce your bar tab only serve, beer, wine and soft drinks. You may also consider offering your guests an open bar for the first hour or two and then making them pay for their own drinks.

12. Little extra fees

Be careful of all the little extra fees the caterer will throw at you.

To make sure you are not charged for any hidden fees Read your caterer’s contract very carefully before signing it. Make sure that all the items mentioned above are clearly stated. If they are not listed, have them written in before signing. Also discuss a payment schedule with your caterer. Never pay for everything in advance. With a little preparation, you can stick to your budget and have the party of your dreams!

However, it is no surprise that we encounter great difficulty when planning our ideal wedding given the fact that the average UK wedding costs around £11,000, not mentioning the extra 15% you should accommodate for, similarly weddings across the pond average in at a whopping $30,000.

The main fact is that weddings cost, they cost big bucks, and if you want your Sylvia Weinstock cake and your Vera Wang dress then you better expect to pay for it. If, however, you are willing to make several sacrifices and a few compromises then I guarantee you will have an equally as good a wedding as you had always dreamed of for a more affordable price.

The biggest expenditures of a wedding has to be the reception; food, location and music. The biggest suggestions that I could make regarding these factors has to be, firstly consider making your own wedding cake. You don’t necessarily have to bake the sponge and ice it yourself, you could buy the sponge from a local baker, ice it using store bought icing and then decorate with flowers; get inspiration from the many wedding cake designers online, these cakes look very impressive but with a little intuition you too can create a masterpiece. If you are confident enough to ice the cake and its decorations yourself then check out the many YouTube videos that give detailed instructions on how you can create iced roses and the like.

Food for your wedding is in an important part of the entire day, and I would not suggest scrimping on it. Instead I would cut the number of people coming to the full ceremony and meal part of it, and invite everyone else afterwards. Save all the speech making and cake cutting until everyone else arrives so no one misses out on terrible best man speeches. No one said weddings had to be in a particular order so feel free to juggle around with the day’s proceedings.

For your reception, if you are looking for a band try and source a local unheard of band that will still play all your favourite songs. If you want a traditional band it is also worth looking into your local University to see if they have any pipe bands that may offer their services for cheaper. The biggest risk with this, however, is that they will not be good enough so ensure you hear them perform live before booking anything. As the reception wears on you may want a DJ, save money by using an MP3 player and renting the disco equipment instead. The key to this is to ensure you have your IPod fully stocked with all your favourite songs, compile a huge playlist that will last the entire reception and give someone, preferably a light drinker, the responsibility of keeping an eye on it.

Decorations are another great expense and again, I would suggest going to a professional for the supply of flowers. For centre pieces just go a little lighter than you would prefer, and add your own personal touches such as candles or sequins, be creative scour the internet for inspiration.

Admittedly doing all these things can take time, and if time is money to you then you may prefer to still go ahead with the bought wedding cake or designer flowers, but for those of you happy couple experiencing the tough side of the credit crunch and looking to save a few pennies then I would suggest at least looking into the recommendations I have made above, small sacrifices can save a lot of money.

The groomâ??s cake is one of those southern traditions that, like zydeco bands and sweet tea, should be adopted by everyone, everywhere, immediately.

Most people are only familiar with groomâ??s cakes â?? if theyâ??ve heard of them at all â?? from the movie Steel Magnolias, in which the groomâ??s cake is a red velvet cake in the shape of an armadillo. Please donâ??t let that put you off. Iâ??m still mad at that movie for giving both groomâ??s cakes and red velvet cakes a bad name. In the name of justice, Iâ??ll just say that a properly made red velvet cake is the closest you can get to eating unicorn dreams for dessert and press on.

Anyway, the groomâ??s cake is your wedding cakeâ??s hilarious but equally tasty best friend. Some say that itâ??s traditionally a fruit cake, but Iâ??ve much more often just seen it as a way to get a different flavor of regular cake in â?? sometimes a chocolate companion to the traditional white wedding cake, sometimes a bolder or weirder flavor, or sometimes just what the couple felt like having.

And that â??just what the couple felt likeâ? spirit is why groomâ??s cakes are such a treat. While your main cake does traditional upstanding duty, the groomâ??s cake gets to play. Groomâ??s cakes are often baked in fun shapes to reflect an interest or hobby of the groom or of the couple. I like the idea of making it about your groom â?? so much of the ceremony is bride-focused that itâ??s nice to remind everyone that heâ??s a part of this too. And a crafty bride can even keep the groomâ??s cake as a secret surprise for the reception â?? a literally sweet tribute to your new husband.

Itâ??s fine to either serve the groomâ??s cake as a part of your reception dessert (away from the wedding cake, which gets top billing and prime placement) or to serve it on its own as the main dessert for the rehearsal dinner. Either way: cake!

If there are single-and-looking women at your wedding, they should each take a bit of the groomâ??s cake home. Tradition says that sleeping with a slice under your pillow will give you dreams of your future husbandâ??s face, which seems like fun, if a trifle unsportsmanlike. Tradition does not address whether itâ??s acceptable to wrap the cake slice in something, or what to do about pillow ants, but thatâ??s your friendsâ?? problem, not yours.

If you do decide to have a groomâ??s cake, donâ??t be afraid to be playful or even get a little outrageous with it. Talk to your bakers â?? youâ??ll be surprised at the creative effects that they can achieve when they put their ingenious floury minds to it.

Above all, take the chance to celebrate that great, tasty guy of yours. And donâ??t let anyone talk you out of an armadillo if thatâ??s what he really loves.

The groomâ??s cake is one of those southern traditions that, like zydeco bands and sweet tea, should be adopted by everyone, everywhere, immediately.

Most people are only familiar with groomâ??s cakes â?? if theyâ??ve heard of them at all â?? from the movie Steel Magnolias, in which the groomâ??s cake is a red velvet cake in the shape of an armadillo. Please donâ??t let that put you off. Iâ??m still mad at that movie for giving both groomâ??s cakes and red velvet cakes a bad name. In the name of justice, Iâ??ll just say that a properly made red velvet cake is the closest you can get to eating unicorn dreams for dessert and press on.

Anyway, the groomâ??s cake is your wedding cakeâ??s hilarious but equally tasty best friend. Some say that itâ??s traditionally a fruit cake, but Iâ??ve much more often just seen it as a way to get a different flavor of regular cake in â?? sometimes a chocolate companion to the traditional white wedding cake, sometimes a bolder or weirder flavor, or sometimes just what the couple felt like having.

And that â??just what the couple felt likeâ? spirit is why groomâ??s cakes are such a treat. While your main cake does traditional upstanding duty, the groomâ??s cake gets to play. Groomâ??s cakes are often baked in fun shapes to reflect an interest or hobby of the groom or of the couple. I like the idea of making it about your groom â?? so much of the ceremony is bride-focused that itâ??s nice to remind everyone that heâ??s a part of this too. And a crafty bride can even keep the groomâ??s cake as a secret surprise for the reception â?? a literally sweet tribute to your new husband.

Itâ??s fine to either serve the groomâ??s cake as a part of your reception dessert (away from the wedding cake, which gets top billing and prime placement) or to serve it on its own as the main dessert for the rehearsal dinner. Either way: cake!

If there are single-and-looking women at your wedding, they should each take a bit of the groomâ??s cake home. Tradition says that sleeping with a slice under your pillow will give you dreams of your future husbandâ??s face, which seems like fun, if a trifle unsportsmanlike. Tradition does not address whether itâ??s acceptable to wrap the cake slice in something, or what to do about pillow ants, but thatâ??s your friendsâ?? problem, not yours.

If you do decide to have a groomâ??s cake, donâ??t be afraid to be playful or even get a little outrageous with it. Talk to your bakers â?? youâ??ll be surprised at the creative effects that they can achieve when they put their ingenious floury minds to it.

Above all, take the chance to celebrate that great, tasty guy of yours. And donâ??t let anyone talk you out of an armadillo if thatâ??s what he really loves.

And for the rest of their lives, the man and woman shall be together….Doesn’t it sound romantic? For the man and the woman to leave their families to be as one, to form a new family? It has been like this from time immemorial. And throughout the millennia, the concept of family and marriage have been so closely knotted together that it is sometimes impossible to separate one from the other. Marriage is present in every culture in some form. Although the laws, norms, and cultures may differ, they all still recognize the union of man and woman under one roof.Marriage has evolved in so many ways from the different cultures all throughout the world throughout the ages. For each culture, there are diverse ways of celebrating something like marriage. But in each culture, there has always been one thing that has remained the same – that in every culture, and every tribe, marriage has always been one to be celebrated with the utmost of festivities, with singing, eating, and celebrating. Along with these festivities, man has also adopted a growing, and evolving number of traditions each filled with meaning and – believe it or not – shocking origins. The Wedding CakeToday’s tall, elaborated, and delicately crafted wedding cakes evolved from the simple grooms-cakes made by family members for the bride. Before the wedding day, one of theses cakes was put under the pillow of the bride. The bride would then sleep and “dream” of the groom, and yes, squish that cake into oblivion. The real wedding cake would be a pound cake that would be “pound up” and crumbled and tossed at the couple as a sign of fertility. That is where we get today’s custom of sprinkling the couple with rice after the wedding.Cakes during weddings are usually stacked up in large layers. The higher the stack, the more ‘glamorous’ the cake. People usually regard these arrangements are mere style. However, they were done so in the past as a symbol of fertility. Couples would stack these cakes to symbolize how many children the wished to have. So in the past, the higher the stack, the more the children.Tying the KnotNow the truth can be told. Tying the knot did not necessarily mean getting knotted together. During ancient tribal times, the bride would usually be wrapped in a sheep with a knot out in front. This was to symbolize virginity.  ‘Untying the knot’ was the groom’s privilege after the wedding the night.Best Man – Secret AgentAnd startling enough, the best man used to play a different role in the early days. During tribal times, it was the best man’s duty to abduct potential brides from other tribes. He would usually do so by clubbing the poor damsel over the head and drag her back home – just like those comic skits about cavemen seem to suggest. It was also the best man’s job to ward off the angry relatives of the bride. So in the early days, it was the best man swinging his axe while the groom got hitched.TodayAlthough we are a little less barbaric than earlier times, we still see an evolution of the wedding ceremony and its tradition. These traditions are filled with meaning and can only serve to make your wedding day more memorable.

The largest city in Canada promises a host of delights for love birds who desire to have their nuptials in this wonderful and diverse town. But just what does Toronto weddings inspire in those seeking something traditional yet unique and fantastically memorable? How about romance and a huge selection of professionals who will make your wedding celebration a once in a lifetime event?
Without a doubt, there are some top of the line Toronto weddings artisans who are skilled at encapsulating the very essence of your special moment. From the cake design to the wedding videos, you will be more than happy with the outcome of your event.
Below are a few of the skilled wedding specialists who will be needed to make your wedding the fairytale you desire.
Toronto wedding photographer
Your wedding memories will be placed in a photo album and shared with generations that come after you. Make sure they say what you want by hiring the best Toronto wedding photographer you can find. The right kind of Toronto wedding photographer will be one that has been in the field while and knows how to highlight the important aspects of the ceremony. For instance, you don’t want a bunch a pictures of people milling around the buffet – you want a special, individualized focus on you, your betrothed and your loved ones. Check out the photog’s portfolio or website (a reputable photographer should have one) and ask for a list of verifiable references’ prior to hiring any Toronto wedding photographer.
Toronto wedding videos
As with the photography, Toronto wedding videos should showcase the most important elements of your celebration. Whether it be the kiss or the cutting of the cake, Toronto wedding videos have to record the magic that surrounds weddings, and in particular, the joy that newlyweds so often feel when they finally realize they are man and wife.
Toronto wedding cakes
The cake is as much an enduring symbol of the modern day wedding as the rings themselves. Toronto wedding cakes often have makers who understand that the cake is not simply a pie that will be eaten – it is representative of a lasting union – it also has to be eaten a year later! Toronto wedding cakes are stylish, beautiful and especially delicious! This is due to the fact that some of the top bakers in the field congregate to the Canadian area. Couples who want to obtain the best bang for their buck won’t go wrong by purchasing Toronto wedding cakes.
Banquet Hall Toronto
When seeking a banquet hall Toronto offers the best of the best. This is because the architecture and aesthetics of these lovely wedding chapels and reception halls come in a variety of sizes and feels. Banquet hall Toronto quests often enter these awe inspiring establishments and duly note the class and sophistication of the rooms. Money is not a factor either, as Banquet hall Toronto seekers are often offered affordable packages that can fit into any wedding budget. As far as it goes, the type of wedding reception and banquet hall you obtain will depend on the number of guests and the over all theme you want. No matter what you choose however, banquet hall Toronto elegance can be found within any room and will add to the wonder and beauty of the evening.
Final decisions
As in any profession, there are wedding experts who offer stellar service and experts who don’t. Before you sign any contracts with the above wedding professionals be sure to check their credentials. Also, ask to see samples of their work and request referrals. Taking this proactive approach to wedding planning will increase the odds that your wedding becomes the toast of Toronto and the highlight of your marriage adventures.

Sharing the first piece of wedding cake is a wedding tradition beginning in early Roman times. The Romans believed that by eating the wedding cake together, a special bond was created between the couple. The wedding cake, as we know it today, was originally made of many little wheat cakes. These were broken over the head of the new bride. This tradition was meant to bestow fertility and good luck to the new bride for her married life. The wheat used to bake the cake was symbolic of fertility and a “fruitful union”, while the cake’s sweetness was thought to bring sweetness to all areas of the couple’s new life. The guests would eagerly scramble for crumbs as good luck charms. During the Middle Ages, it became traditional for the couple to kiss over a small cluster of cakes. Later, a clever baker decided to cover the cluster of cakes in frosting. Thus, the modern tiered cake was born.

Your choice in wedding cake design makes a statement about your personality and sense of style. It should reflect you and your good taste. You may choose a sophisticated elegant look. Or, show your playfullness and sense of humor with a whimsical style. It should also fit well with the season, location, the decorating and ambience which you have created for your reception. The top tier of the wedding cake was traditionally kept and used at the christening of the couple’s first child. But today, this tradition has been modified slightly, and the top tier is saved to be eaten at the couple’s first anniversary.

Wedding cakes take center stage in the traditional cake cutting ceremony, symbolically the first task that the bride and groom perform jointly as husband and wife. Cutting the cake and sharing the first bite with each other, symbolizes that the wedding couple promises to share a whole new life together. Today’s couples cut a slice before anyone else and feed it to each other, symbolizing the support and respect they’ll provide through their many years together.

The cutting of the cake is a tradition that occurs during the reception. The groom places his right hand over the bride’s right hand, and together they cut into the cake and the couple proceed to feed one another from the first slice. Please don’t smash the cake into each other’s face. Instead, the groom should feed the bride her first bite and the bride should feed him. This provides another lovely piece of symbolism, the mutual commitment of bride and groom to provide for one another.

I have a true story to share with you. An extravagant wedding reception was held at a reception center in our area. The bride planned the day carefully and with much thought to detail. She warned her husband-to-be in advance that when it came time to cut and eat the cake he was not to smash it in her face. He agreed he would not. The time came to cut the cake and feed each other, and as you can guess, the groom smashed the cake in her face. After a few moments, she excused herself and went to the bride’s dressing room. Quite a bit of time passed by and concern set in with the groom. He received word that she left the reception center. Within days the marriage was annulled with this simple statement from the bride: “If he cannot respect my wishes on my wedding day, how can I possibly expect him to respect me in our marriage”.

Often, in all the planning that goes into weddings, the cake, guests and wedding favors, brides forget the important cake knife. Though it is a very tiny part of the reception, it should still look elegant and stylish. After all, as you are cutting the cake, many pictures of you will be taken. You cake knife should match the kind of wedding you have. For themed weddings, the cake knife will be different and for a fancy gala wedding, the knife will be different. Cake knives come in a number of designs and styles and there is a range you will have to choose from.
Usually, the cake knife comes included in the wedding server set. You can either go for a knife and server that has crystals, beads and silver in an ornament, which looks like a bow on the handle, or you could choose one with a plain pearl handle. There is also a choice of a knife and server displaying a cross on it with an acrylic handle that makes it look like crystal. There exist uncountable designs you can choose from while planning your list of bridal accessories. Browsing the internet can give you some excellent ideas too.
As husband and wife, when the bride and groom cut their first piece of their cake, it will be the cake knife they will use and so it should be stylish and elegant as this is the main point of the reception. Tones of photographs will be taken at this point and your cake and your knife will be on record for the rest of your life. It is these pictures that people forget when selecting an appropriate knife and server set.
Often brides overlook bridal accessories till the last moment and the cake knife and server set are no exceptions. Your bridal shop or local retailer may have some great deals on different cake cutting sets. If you don’t mind waiting for a shipping, you can also select from a range of beautifully designed sets available online at affordable prices. There are some brides who like the concept of old and beautiful and so they use cake knives and servers that have been passed down their family. This is not such a bad idea as the family tradition is kept alive and after all a server is to serve cake.
The cake server must be used to serve wedding cake to the guests. People often think the knife alone is sufficient, but etiquette requires that the cake should be served with the help of a cake server. The server is also used for the small piece of cake that is given during the traditional feeding of the cake to each other. Many pictures are taken then and the pictures can be either serious or funny depending on the type of wedding and the couple. Once you are done selecting the kind of cake for your wedding, be sure to look into what type of cake server set you will be using so that everything is ready for the big day.

An Unforgettable Wedding Gift – Cake Towel

One of the most remarkable and beautiful wedding gifts I have ever seen was created by one of my sisters for another sister’s wedding. She built a pristine “wedding cake” from white towels and decorated it with ribbons, held in place with pearl pins, and hid a cd in one of the layers, not that anything additional was needed. The “cake” was such a work of art it stole the show from the real cake! Everyone wanted to know who had made it, how long it took, etc, and no one with a camera passed up a chance for a snapshot of it.

Creating a towel cake can be as simple or as complicated as you need it to be. It is easy to make it unique with your own special touches and add personal touches that will make it an unforgettable part of any wedding or shower.

This is easy to make and the bride to be will love the personalized touch! The colors can be coordinated to go with the wedding theme and colors.

Step 1. Roll the Towels

Fold each hand towel in half lengthwise twice. Start with one end and roll the towels together. Set aside. Repeat this process with the wash cloths. Fold each bath towel in half lengthwise and repeat the folding until the width of the towel is roughly 6″. Roll the two towels together in the same way as the hand towels. You should now have the three layers of the cake.

Step 2. Assembling The Layers

I used large wide rubber bands to hold each individual layer together for ease of handling. To decorate choose ribbon in colors that coordinate with the towels or wedding colors. My niece had requested purple towels so I selected a wide white ribbon adorned with pearls. Cut the ribbon into 60″, 40″ and 30″ lengths. Tie the large piece around the bath towels layer and repeat for the other two cake layers. When complete, stack the cake layers starting with the largest layer at the bottom. I used small pins to hold the layers in place. If you do use pins try to place them through the tags on the towels not the towels themselves.

Step 3.

This is the fun part! Use your imagination and decorate with silk flowers, fall leaves or wedding bells. I placed the cake on a footed cake plate for presentation.

These tasteful cakes look so delicious. But please do not eat. It is the soft cotton washing clothes artfully hand wrapped to resemble a tasteful cake. This delicious looking designed favor will make your mouth water, but it is calorie free. They are great for wedding favors, bay showers, gift baskets, Christmas stocking items and all other occasions Different Towel Cakes for Different Occasions

A towel cake is a unique and creative way to give a Gift for a wedding shower or a housewarming gift. I use matching bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths for the Towel cake. There will be 2 – 30 X 54″ bath towels, 4 – 16 X 26″ hand towels and 3 – 12 X 12 wash cloths. For a romantic theme, I use bath products such as lotions, bubble bath, incense, bath beads and other items. For a bath/kitchen theme, I use wooden spoons, wire wisks, spatulas and other cooking utensils. The color schemes vary and can be specified by the customer. The ribbons used can be specified to be a wedding theme, otherwise the ribbons will be color coordinated to the color of the towels used. The towel cake pictured is a chocolate cake theme. The bottle in the top of the cake is a champaign shaped bottle of scented bubble bath. Additional picture will be posted in the future. Wedding Towel Cakes are Full of Charming Surprises!

The first thing to consider when makeing wedding towel cakes is what kind of towels to use. The usual “recipe” calls for two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths, all white. But you can adjust towel cakes to include any type or number of towels you want. If you know what color towels the couple would prefer, choose accordingly. Don’t skimp on quality. You’ll only save a few dollars, and the appearance of your towel wedding cakes will suffer.

Decorations for your wedding towel cakes are limited only by your imagination. The tiers of wedding towel cakes would look elegant “belted” with wide ribbon. Or tie smaller bows and pin them here and there. Faux flowers are another possibility. Pearl-topped straight pins inserted around the edges give a finished look, help hold the cake together, and are a gift in themselves. Make sure, though, to warn the recipient of the hazard.

Your finished towel wedding cakes will have to sit on something, and a pretty bath tray would be perfect. You might want to buy the tray before putting the towel cakes together to make sure of a good fit. You could also set the cake on a matching round bath mat or rug. Surround the cake with scented flower-shaped soaps. Tie a bow around the handle of a fancy pumice scrubber and lay it beside the towel cake as a “server.” Cake Towel Gain More Popularity

Cake towel is practical and yet full of personality; so despite of the price which is a bit higher than traditional wedding gifts, people still prefer it as cute and romantic Wedding Gifts for the once a lifetime occassion.

Currently, towels sold as, for instance, a gift are folded in various manner and arranged in a storage box, and the top side of the storage box is covered with a transparent film, so that the customers can see the arranged towel(s) inside the box through the film, thus drawing the attention of the customers and increase the customer’s desire to purchase. Among these, with the focus on characteristics such as the towel’s texture, thickness, and flexibility, some towels are formed into animals and dolls by way of attaching the towel cloth by sewing or fastening with a pin or the like, thus being offered exclusively as decorations.

In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for cake-shaped decorative accessories using a towel cloth as a gift or present, and there has been a demand for other types of decorative accessories that have a cake shape.

Traditional wedding gifts such as chocolate gifts are so common that people want to add some personality and uniqueness to their wedding gift; cake towel seems to be a perfect choice.