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Wedding Cake Toppers

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Managing Wedding, Wedding tips |

The wedding cake is traditional sweet cake served at the wedding reception after the marriage ceremony is finished. Nowadays, the wedding cake is very large multi-layered cake decorated with marzipan or fondant layer and icing. The small model representing the bride and the groom in formal wedding attire sitting on the top of the wedding cake is called a wedding cake topper.

At first, the wedding cake toppers were popular in the U.S. back in the 1950s as the symbol of togetherness. Nowadays, these lovely figurines are commonly the part of the loving couple’s decorative theme or their wedding reception style. This beautiful, humorous and unique decoration is often the only part of the wedding cake that can be kept to remind the couple of their very important day. Usually, couples keep their wedding cake topper and put it on the cake when they celebrate their anniversaries.

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The Wedding Reception

Posted by on Dec 3, 2011 in Managing Wedding |

The wedding reception is a party organized on the wedding day after the completion of a wedding ceremony. It is called “reception” because the loving couple receives the society (friends and family) for the first time after getting married. The married couple are the hosts and they provide food, drink and very popular wedding cake. In most cultures and societies it is usual to entertain the wedding guests during the wedding reception, and the party can last from an hour to many hours and even days. For example, the wedding receptions in Chicago, IL can differ drastically from the wedding receptions in Belgrade, Serbia. 

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Diamond Engagement Rings

Posted by on Nov 11, 2011 in Wedding tips |

The idea of giving a ring as a sign of betrothal is very old one, so engagement ring is common for centuries and it  represents that the woman has been proposed and that she accepted it. And why are the most common engagement rings – diamond rings? There is a legend that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds and also the Greeks believed that the fire in the diamond represents the eternal flame of love.It is clear that since the very beginning, people tended to associate diamonds with romance and legend, but engagement diamond rings have become popular later, in the 20th century.

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Wedding Bands – Symbols of Eternal Love and Devotion

Posted by on Nov 10, 2011 in Wedding tips |

Most people are proud and glad to show that they are married and the best indication of that is a wedding ring (also called a wedding band). It depends on the culture and tradition would it be worn on the base of the right or the left ring finger. Originally, only wives worn them, but during the 20th century it became common and popular for both sexes to wear them. Symbolically, wearing rings on the fourth finger is the declaration of eternal love and nowadays it is a matter of tradition and etiquette.

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Wedding Flower Ideas

Posted by on Nov 6, 2011 in Managing Wedding |

Every bride dreams about having a memorable wedding and it would just not be the same without amazing flowers. Wedding flowers have to reflect the bride’s specific taste and personality and they have to provide the finishing touch to this very special day. There is a wide range of wedding flower ideas and it is very important to understand that there are no good or bad choices. When selecting flowers for a special day, the bride’s own preferences are the most important part, as well as understanding what works well for the chosen theme and what is affordable. Finding a good florist with creative flair who is able to turn bride’s dreams into reality is extremely important. A good wedding florist shares the bride’s vision, gives helpful advice while making sure she stays within her budget. It is recommended to be honest with the wedding florist, discuss the extent of the budget and start from there.

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