Wedding Tactics

Cupcakes! Again, I know. I promise I won’t mention the sugary side of weddings again for at least a week. I just stumbled onto a new site that has THE most adorable wedding cupcakes and I got some great ideas from looking at these little sugary floury creations.

These cakes are THEME cakes, so hear me out on this one:

Do you and your guy play scrabble? Are you both writers? PhDs in English Literature? How about a Scrabble cake? You can choose a full size cake, or CUPCAKES and note the cookie on the side. There’s your favor!

Are you getting married in Washington, DC in April? Celebrate the Cherry Blossoms that the Nation’s Capital is so well known for in the Spring with this Cherry Blossom Cake.

Are you looking for a slight Eastern influence in your wedding, do you like the Cherry Blossom cake but thinks it needs something more to tie it into your theme, how about with the double happiness symbol? Or …in a different color?

This baker also makes a Star Wars cupcake with light sabers on top for the real effect.

Consider this in place of a groom’s cake for the real Star Wars fan, or if you are both fans, serve these as a sugary mid-reception dance-pick-me-up. Also, some bakers will make you mini-cupcakes for this purpose too. At a wedding last fall they served a little cup of sorbet between dinner and the cake. It was a nice refreshing touch.

These cakes are from The Pink Cake Box located in Denville, New Jersey.

I got a letter this week from loyal reader Hugh telling me all about his website and product. He and his wife make personalized wedding gifts and memorabilia as well non-wedding crafty things too. If you are looking for some cute, handmade, personalized gifts, holiday decorations, or even cooling neckbands check out Serendipity Gifts.

Give your female wedding guests a gift of pampering, a pedicure set. Available from American Bridal for only $3.85.

Sorry boys, no one really thinks you’ll even remember to take the favor home …

When I was planning my wedding, less than a year ago, I spent hours just looking for images on the Internet to give me ideas for everything from centerpieces to hairpieces. To help you with your wedding planning, I’ve decided to create an entry consisting of photos to help give you ideas. As the seasons change, wedding colors and dress styles change, so there really are endless ideas and images to choose from. When possible, I will give as much detail about the type of flower or brand of dress that I feature. If you have questions about where I found a certain image, please email me or leave a comment and I will give you more information.

Hairstyles

I predict that 2008 will see a lot of soft low-bun hairstyles with gentle accents like flowers and beading. If you are going to put flowers in your hair, be sure to speak with a florist first and use the ones that are most likely to hold up the longest. For example, stephanotis are great flowers, their little white brilliance is perfect for bridal hair, but they wilt very quickly in sunlight and heat. Instead, use orchids, they are much more hardy.
More hairstyle info can be found by clicking here.

Placement Cards

I really like these placement cards for an afternoon beach-side wedding. While they are not the most elegant, they are cute and would go very well with a surfer/beach/ocean ish theme. You can even touch it up by using a place-card holder like a little mini Adirondack chair or a small photo frame.

Flowers
I really like this bridesmaid bouquet. First of all, I love the pink! Gerber Daisies are one of my favorite flowers. I think they are whimsical and classic — at the same time. Also, the wrapping on the stems adds a very elegant touch. Also, as a bridesmaid, it helps to have something like that ribbon to pin a few extra hair pins into. You never know when the bride might need her veil re-secured.

I spent months working on this posting. Well, not months, but I started working on it months ago and was saving it for a special occasion, like NaBloPoMo. But now, I’m sad to see it go further down the page and out of sight. Maybe I can just link to it, ya know, like this…

Hey! Do you know what an A-Line skirt is? No? Read about it here!

If you are looking for favors for a wedding or a bachelorette party, consider these delicious and awesomely decorated cookies. Each cookie comes in a cellophane bag with a little ribbon. To see some other wedding related cookie shapes, click here.

Another favor I really like is this double-heart handled coffee scoop. This is a great little token gift because it is something that people can always use. It’s delicate and personal too - the perfect favor.

For a beach, seaside, or lakeside wedding, this elegant little candle makes a perfect favor.

If you are having a destination wedding, consider sending these luggage tag favors prior to the wedding, or just give them away at the reception.

A practical favor for any wedding theme or venue, coasters. Guess can always take home coasters and use them for entertaining or personal use.

Useful and appreciated in any wedding situation, edible favors. There are nuts, chocolates, and mints that come in personalized packages or with personalized icing. The options are endless. If you are trying to be frugal, consider asking a relative or friend who is skilled in the kitchen make cookies or lollipops and wrap them in clear cellophane bags and tie the tip with a ribbon. People always like edible favors!

All of these favors can be found at American Bridal.

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