by WeddingCakeCreations.com Create a wedding cake that will be as talked about as your reception! Not many of us interview bakers for a living, so it is only natural that we might feel stumped as to what to ask potential bakers and cake designers when we are interviewing them for our wedding cake. Here are a few questions that will help you find out what you need to know before you make your decision. * Can we see your portfolio of your previous work? * Is it possible to have a tasting of various wedding cake flavors and fillings? * Do you have at least three references whom we can contact? * Are you comfortable creating a custom wedding cake or are there a set number of designs and styles from which we can choose? * What is your pricing like and how flexible is it? Is there a price list that I can consult? * Do your prices include such items as cake toppers, stands, tiers, fountains, and cutters or are they charged as extras? If I change flavors or fillings will it change the price? * If my cake requires fresh flowers, will you contact my florist, do you have one or your own or must I provide you with the flowers myself? * What ingredients do you typically use? What kind of icing do you use? (Better ingredients will cost more, but will make the cake taste better) * Can you make peanut-free or other allergen-free (eggs, milk, gluten, etc…) cakes? * Will the cake be prepared the day of the wedding or before hand? If so, how long before the wedding will it be prepared and how will it affect the taste? Ideally the cake should be prepared as close to the wedding day as possible as it will taste freshest, but be wary of anyone who says that they bake the wedding cake on the wedding day. Wedding cakes are so intricate that they require several days of preparation and anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or inexperienced. Most cakes take anywhere between three to five days to prepare. * Can you give me a written proposal to take home? * How much for delivery? Will the delivery person be able to make emergency frosting or decoration repairs and arrange the cake table? Remember that it is always best to have the baker deliver the cake as then they are responsible for any accidents that might happen along the way. By asking the right questions and knowing all the answers it is possible to have the perfect cake and eat it too!
Knowing which Baker to Trust with the Creation of your Wedding Cake
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Wedding planning is definitely not a piece of cake – no pun intended! There are so many crucial decisions to make that sometimes choosing the right baker to create your wedding cake can take a back seat to dress fittings, ring shopping, reception hall viewing and generally managing the stress that comes with planning such a big event. However, by following a few helpful suggestions you can be sure to get the cake of your dreams.1. Try to narrow downyour choice of style, shape and flavor of wedding cake before looking for a baker. Knowing what you like and what you want will help you in selecting a baker who is familiar with your preferred style of cake. 2. Find out which bakers in your area specialize in wedding cakes and then instead of just dropping in, make an appointment. By letting the baker know ahead of time that you are coming and that you are “interviewing” bakers for your wedding cake they will be prepared for your arrival. Most bakers will have a complete look-book of their previous work and some will even have samples of the cakes for you to taste. 3. When you meet with the baker go through their look-books carefully and find out if they are the ones who create every cake or if they have assistants helping them out. Some bakeries claim that the head baker does all the work, when in fact they have apprentices helping out. Although this may not seem like a big deal, you certainly do not want a novice practicing their trade on your wedding cake. Ask the baker questions such as: what kind of cake he prefers to bake, what his specialty is and how willing he is to try something new. Ideally you want to choose someone who specializes in the kind of cake you desire but also someone who is flexible and creative. 4. Ask to taste some of their samples to find out exactly what you can expect on your wedding day. 5. Find out what kind of guarantees they offer and whether or not they deliver. Lastly remember that bakers are artists who express themselves through pastry. Calling them to let them know how pleased you are with the result will give them a big boost and show your class. By following these suggestions, finding the right baker for your wedding cake will no longer seem like a daunting task. With just a little bit of effort having the perfect cake for your wedding can be achieved because – after all - your wedding will be remembered for a lifetime and so will the cake that you serve.
Choosing the Right Flavor for your Style of Wedding Cake
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Although you may think it is just a cake – your wedding cake will, in fact, be the centre piece of your wedding reception. The eyes of all your guests will automatically rivet to the layers of cream, frosting and sugar with which you will cap the evening by cutting for all to share. So, when you are choosing your wedding cake, you have to make sure that it not only matches the style and theme of your wedding and reception, but that it is a proper reflection of you as a couple. Choosing a wedding cake is probably one of the most enjoyable things about marriage planning, but it can take time to find just the right cake and just the right person to create it, so be sure to start looking for a baker at least six months ahead of time – after all you want your cake to be unforgettable, right? Taste Wedding cakes can come in a multitude of flavors. In the past, necessity dictated that the wedding cake be made with fruits and brandy – very similar to a Christmas cake. The fruit cake was an ideal wedding cake as it kept for a long time and the ingredients made it a rich and expensive offering that could not be indulged in every day. Today, all that has changed. As our tastes have evolved the traditional wedding fruit cake has taken a back seat to the more flavorsome and delicate tastes now available. From plain vanilla to chocolate to coconut, almond and even pineapple – the flavor you choose for your wedding cake can be as unique as your relationship. Many people end up choosing a white or Angel cake with vanilla icing as it is not as sweet as some other choices and will please most palates. No matter what your choice just make sure that it your cake is large enough to go around with some left over for you to freeze for your first anniversary. An important consideration when choosing your wedding cake is the icing. Since the cake will have to sit in the hall for several hours before it is cut, make sure that the icing will retain its flavor. There is nothing worse than going through all the trouble of ordering a fabulous cake only to have the icing lose its flavor or consistency before it is ready to be eaten. A good way to ensure that your cake will stand the test of time is to have a mini replica of your cake made and to let it sit for a while to see how it then looks and tastes. This will give you a good indication of several things including the competency of your baker, the hardiness or your cake and the way it will taste when it is finally served. Style The style of your wedding cake is a very personal thing. The style you choose will automatically reflect you as a couple. Traditionally wedding cakes were multi-tiered and topped by a miniature bride and groom. Nowadays wedding cakes can be elaborate confections of delicate lace icing or very simple forms covered my minimalist decorations and elegant icing. Looking through wedding planning magazines and even flipping through a baker’s look-book will give you hundreds of fabulous ideas for creating your dream cake.
The Shape For Your Wedding Cake Says a Lot
by WeddingCakeCreations.com It is no secret that your wedding cake will take a very prominent place at your wedding reception. Your guests will all take pictures of the sweet treat and cutting the cake will symbolize your nascent union as husband and wife. Naturally you will want the cake that truly reflects your relationship and personalities. Along with the flavor and style of the cake, the shape of your cake will also play a big role in creating just the right magic for your big day. There are a wide variety of shapes from which to choose such as round, square, mini, oval and less common – hexagon and octagon. The shape of your cake will in large part be influenced by the style that you choose. Those who wish to have a more traditional cake will probably go with a round, tiered cake while more modern couples would be better off with a square, hexagonal or octagonal cake. The current rage in wedding cakes is something simple and elegant as those timeless elements will always look good – whether it is for today or for looking back in pictures twenty years from now. Another very appealing trend is for the bride and groom to serve mini-cakes. These delectable desserts are small, intricately detailed, individual-sized cakes that are served to each guest. The beauty of mini-cakes is that each cake can be a different flavor thereby pleasing every palate. You can also use your courtship and relationship for inspiration when it comes to choosing a shape for your cake. For instance if you had a long-distance relationship then maybe your cake can be a big telephone; or if you both love to dance, then your cake can be a beautiful ballroom. Your imagination is the limit of what your wedding cake can be – after all it is your special day, you might as well have a cake that shows everyone just how special it is!
Choosing a Filling for your Wedding Cake
by WeddingCakeCreations.com There are so many decisions to be made when it comes to weddings that sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by the choices in front of us. Selecting a wedding cake used to be a relatively easy affair as there was generally only a few choices of design, flavor and filling – all that has changed as wedding cakes have become a refined business. Today the choices in flavor and filling are enormous and require lots of tasty testing to finally come up with what suits you best. Here are descriptions of some of the most common wedding fillings: Buttercream is a creamy, light and tasty frosting made with eggs, sugar and butter. The classic buttercream is made with egg yolks while a meringue version is made with the egg whites. Both versions are very tasty and a perennial wedding cake favorite. Custard and pastry cream is a filling made with milk and eggs. This delicious filling is a good choice for winter weddings or marriages held in a temperature controlled reception hall as warm temperatures will cause the filling to melt. Ganache is a truly sumptuous filling made from heavy cream and rich, dark chocolate. It can be used either as a filling or an icing. Mousses or Mousselines generally used as an alternative to buttercream. Easily flavored with fruits or liqueurs, this dreamy filling must be served chilled for the best effect. Fresh Fruit is an easy and delicious way to complement any flavor or wedding cake. Not only can fruit be used in between the layers but it can also be used to decorate the cake. The best filling choice will depend on several things including location, flavor of the cake, style and the kind of decoration you want on it. If you want a simple cake then almost any filling or frosting will do. However, if you want an elaborately decorated cake then you might not have a choice but to choose a buttercream or fondant icing.
The Right Icing can Make the Wedding Cake
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Once you have selected the style, flavor and filling for your wedding cake it is time to decide on the frosting. Although it may seem simple and straight forward – there are several different types of icing available and what you choose will definitely affect that kind of finish your cake will have and what kind of decorations can be put on it. The most common and by far the frosting most used on traditional wedding cakes is buttercream. This creamy, light frosting is made with sugar, butter and eggs and can easily be flavored or colored. Buttercream is so popular because is can be used to make a wide range of beautiful designs and decorations while also being a very tasting filling. One of the trendiest frostings currently being used by cake designers everywhere is the fondant or rolled fondant icing. Made from glucose or corn syrup and shortening, fondant not only holds up well under most conditions, but it can also be given a shimmery look that adds extra dazzle to a wedding cake. Fondant can be draped to look like yards of ribbon, twisted, folded and applied easily to the surface of a wedding cake – making it a tasty, versatile and beautiful frosting. An old favorite with cake designers every where is Marzipan. This rich and tasty treat is made with crushed almonds, eggs and sugar. It can be made to look like fondant, but it’s exorbitant cost makes it better suited to fashioning flowers, leaves, seashells and other decorative elements from its flavorful paste. However, if a cake has marzipan accents it must be sealed properly before being placed in a refrigerator as any moisture will affect the way the confections look. A frosting that is quickly gaining in favor is rolled chocolate – otherwise called chocolate fondant, chocolate plastic or plastique. Chocolate is melted with glycerine or corn syrup to create this lovely covering that is being used more and more often for wedding cakes as well as groom’s cakes. If your cake requires a lot of delicate lace work you can be sure that the cake designer will use royal icing. This pure white and very hard frosting is the ideal medium of creating intricate designs and decorations. Since it cannot be refrigerated, it is not advisable to frost the entire cake in it.
Getting the Right Wedding Cake at the Right Price
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Weddings can be expensive affairs. Getting exactly what you want usually means paying prices that quickly add up to more than most people can afford. A great way of cutting costs is by doing your homework and shopping wisely. However, one place you certainly do not want to compromise is with your wedding cake. As this sugary treat will be the centre piece of your wedding reception and also serve as the dessert, it is definitely worth your while to invest a little bit more to get the right cake for you wedding. However, that said, there are some great ways of getting that cake of your dreams while also saving the cents. Limit your guests By keeping your guest list down you will not only save money on the cake, but you will also save big in catering and alcohol costs. Going Square Choose a square design for your cake as it will feed far more people than a round cake of the same size. Forego the Fake Finery Have your cake topped by fresh fruits and real flowers. Not only will it look amazing but it will save all of the time and money it costs to have real-looking flowers and fruits made from sugar-paste. Understated Elegance Instead of an intricately detailed cake, go the modern, minimalist route and have your cake covered in a simple Swiss dot pattern or with a wide ribbon around the base. Also since each additional flavor will increase the price, sticking to one flavor is a tasty and economical option. All-in-one Catering Many reception halls offer their own catering and baking services. Find out if yours does as well. If they do, then have them design your cake as it will save on delivery and service fees. What they Don’t Know… If you have your heart set on several tiers of frosting covered beauty but cannot afford the price tag, then ask your baker to substitute some layers for frosted Styrofoam. It will look just as good without the cost – and no one will be the wiser. Something Completely Different If cakes are not your thing and you really want to make waves, serve what modern young couples are opting for and serve deserts other than cake. Desserts such as pies, tarts, flans and, yes, even donuts are turning up at some of the poshest weddings. Getting what you want for your wedding feast should not have to be a compromise. By following the few tips listed above you are sure to find the perfect cake at the perfect price.
How to Get the Wedding Cake of your Dreams!
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Cutting the cake at a wedding is as traditional as the groom removing the bride’s garter belt or the bride tossing her bouquet – it just has to be done! But the reality is that a wedding cake is so much more than just fun and games. It is a tradition weighted down by the significance of the day it commemorates. The wedding cake is the centerpiece of any marriage celebration. The cake is what all your guests will admire as they file into your reception hall and what they will use to sweeten their palates once the meal has ended. So, choose well and with care when you are picking out your delectable confection – it carries more importance than you might have realized. When it comes to choosing a cake there is a wide variety of styles, flavors, colors and motifs from which to choose. Start your selection process by rifling through as many wedding magazines as possible – they will all undoubtedly have plenty of fine examples to tempt you. Narrow down your selection to your top five favorites and then sit down with your partner and have some fun! Since nothing is created in stone, any cake you find can always be altered to better reflect your own tastes, personality and relationship. Make each layer a different flavor, change the colors, tweak the icing or flip the design – whatever will truly make the cake your own! Some people like the traditional topper on their cake while others prefer more modern styles. If you do choose to go the topper route, know that there are numerous fun, fanciful and creative ideas available today. Some people also choose to use an heirloom topper, which might have been handed down from one generation to the next. Whatever you decide just make sure that your wedding cake is a harmonious reflection of who you are as a couple since it is one of the most powerful symbols of your memorable day. Once you have settled on what you envision as your dream wedding cake, then it is time to hit the bakeries. Finding the right baker to entrust with the creation of this most precious confection should not be taken lightly. Meeting with several bakers is a very good idea. Go through their look-books to see examples of their previous work. Talk to them about your idea, or better yet, show them a picture of what you want and see how flexible they are to making changes. Before deciding on a baker, have them bake you a miniature model of your cake to taste. This will allow you to make absolutely sure that they can deliver what they promise – and it is a great excuse for eating cake! Although you are supposed to traditionally freeze the top layer of your cake to enjoy again on your first anniversary, many couples are opting to save it from freezer burn and savor it the moment they get back from their honeymoons. After all – it simply means that on their first wedding anniversary they will have a great excuse for buying another delicious cake!
Getting Your Very Own Designer Wedding Cake
by WeddingCakeCreations.com One of the best parts of any wedding is definitely the cake. The wedding cake is an important part of the reception and symbolizes so much more than just a tasty dessert. The significant role that cakes play in a wedding is why they should be chosen with care. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on a wedding cake. The Time and Place of the Wedding In the past wedding cakes were generally fruit cakes because they were rich treats that lasted a long time regardless of the weather – not so today. With the sheer variety of different cakes available from mousses to ice cream, the date and place of your wedding will play a big role in the kind of cake you can have. If you are planning a summer wedding with an outdoor reception, then your cake will have to be hardy enough to withstand summer heat. However, if you will be in an air-conditioned hall then you will have more flexibility with your choice of cake. Just be sure to discuss the details of your day with your baker who will undoubtedly be able to steer you in the right direction. The Size of the Wedding Cake Traditionally wedding cakes were several tiers with a topper to cap it off. Today wedding cakes vary in style, shape and size as much as the scale and scope to the weddings themselves! The size of your wedding cake will be influenced by the number of guests you expect. The larger your guest list – the larger the cake. If your guest list is just too big to adequately be served by one cake then you always have the option of having a main cake for cutting and serving individual-sized mini cakes. The Flavor and the Icing Although choices were limited in the past, today the sky is the limit! You can literally serve any flavor of cake that suits your fancy, although most couples choose plain white cakes with vanilla frosting simply because they please the widest number of people. However, that does not mean that you cannot combine several flavors in one cake or have it smothered in caramel-mocha frosting – in the end, it is your cake and you should be happy with it. Decorations and Accents Once you have chosen the flavor and the frosting next comes the accents or decorations. What you decide to have on your cake will truly be a reflection of who you are and what you like, so have fun with it and make your cake as memorable, beautiful and unique as your relationship.
Wedding Cake Designers are True Artists
by WeddingCakeCreations.com If you have ever seen a wedding cake then you know that those sumptuous creations of cake, filling and frosting are among the most difficult pastries that a chef will ever be called upon to create. The wedding cake is the centre piece of any wedding reception and must not only be pleasing to see and taste but it must also last for several hours in a warm reception hall. Naturally this criteria makes the cake designer’s job somewhat of a stressful métier. Cake designers generally begin planning the creation of a wedding cake weeks in advance. Typically they have a bevy of assistants who help them bring their vision to life. The assistants help with the creation of the hundreds of sugar paste flowers, birds, shells or ribbons that the cake will use or help whip up the icing and batter. However, the designer is the one who ultimately has to put everything together in that perfect way so that when your guests walk into the reception hall they are left speechless. The cake designer’s job begins the moment he or she meets with a client. Taking the wishes of the client the designer must then come up with a design that will please the couple without being repetitive. It is their job to ensure that each wedding cake is unique and personalized to match the desires and characters of the couple who order it. The actually cake making starts three to five days before the wedding and continues up until the cake is to be delivered. The stages involved include creating the decorations ahead of time and freezing them, baking the different layers of the cake, making the filling and frosting and then putting it all together. Once the cake designer’s job is done – you have only to step back and admire their handiwork.
One of a Kind Wedding Cakes
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Wedding cakes have come a long way from the days of three tiers and white frosting. Today a talented cake designer using the new cake making tools and secrets along with the right frosting and filling can virtually create anything you have in mind. Themes are big for wedding cakes. They can be a springboard from which your ideas can take flight. Couples who are active types might want to have a sports-themed cake while adventure lovers might get a kick out of a motorcycle cake topper. More traditional couples might choose to have a Victorian themed lace covered cake while a couple who met on an overseas trip to Asia might enjoy a vase shaped cake topped by edible orchids. Another great way of personalizing your wedding cake is to have it covered in sugar paste flowers. A skilled cake designer can make these sugary creations look so real that your guests will be thoroughly delighted when they learn that the beautiful flowers covering the cake can be eaten! Some couples like to match their cake to the season in which they marry. Summer cakes typically abound with daisies and summer flowers while spring cakes sport butterflies and pastel buds. Winter cakes can be covered in frosty lace and ribbons while fall cakes can reflect autumn’s blaze with nuts, leaves and chrysanthemums. Other unique ideas for wedding cakes include cakes made to look like richly wrapped presents, cakes that look like fine jewelry and cakes that bear airbrushed likeness of the bride and groom. It is possible to get exactly what you want when it comes to your wedding cake. By planning well ahead of time and by consulting with as many experts as you can you will be able to find just the right design to display on your big day.
Research Before Visiting the Wedding Cake Designer
by WeddingCakeCreations.com Guidelines to guarantee that your get the wedding cake you want Chances are you have been imagining your wedding day since you were a little girl and dreaming about your dress, the hall and – yes, even the cake. You have probably even seen those fabulous and tantalizing cakes in the wedding magazines that not only accent the marriage party and hall but add a chic glamour to the setting as well. If that is the kind of gorgeous cake you want for your wedding then all you have to do is a little bit of homework before meeting with the cake designer or baker. 1. Research: If you have not already started looking through wedding magazines for wedding cake examples then now is a good time to do so! Narrow down your selection as much as possible before meeting with any baker or designer so that you know ahead of time what you want. 2. Consult with your fiancé: Since the cake should be a reflection of your couple, find out if you both want the same thing. If not, then find a style, flavor and design with which you are both happy. Also determine what you are willing to spend on your cake. 3. Have a theme: Most people want their cake to coordinate with elements of the wedding so you should have a good idea of: * The overall color scheme for the wedding from bridesmaid dresses to the table cloths * The flowers you will likely be using * What the budget is for your wedding cake * Approximately how many guests you expect * The overall style, theme and formality of your wedding Knowing these things before you meet with your baker or cake designer will help you select a cake that will not only coordinate beautifully with your wedding but will give the festivities an added layer of style and sophistication.
wedding Cake House
A plaque placed at the side door of the George W. Bourne House in Kennebunk, Maine by the Maine Society, Daughters of American Colonists, tells us that "In 1825 the shipbuilder George Washington Bourne (1801-1856) brought his bride, Jane, to this new brick Federal-style home. Inspired by Milan's Gothic Cathedral, Bourne started the house decorations in 1852, using only hand tools. He completed the work shortly before his death. By century's close, the name "Wedding Cake House" was widely applied. The house was completely refurbished in 1983-1984 by Mary and Anne Burnett, first owners not of the family."
A practical tale of home improvement vies with a romantic legend for the truth about the Wedding Cake House, not unlike the way in which the original house struggles under its burden of Gothic frosting. The home-improvement story has shipbuilder George W. Bourne constructing a brick house for his bride in 1826. As an example of late Federal architecture, it had five bays, a hipped roof with a balustrade and paired chimneys, and a Palladian window above the front door fanlight. The simple, rectangular structure was first painted white, then yellow.
Then in 1852, the barn, connected to the house by a shed, burned and fire fighters tore down the shed in order to save the house. Bourne, who was now retired with time on his hands, built a new barn and shed. He had been to Europe and had greatly admired the Cathedral of Milan. The Federal-style house was soon connected to a Gothic-style barn by a shed embellished with five extremely tall, remarkably Gothic looking pinnacles.
Bourne must have realized that something had to be done to stylistically marry the shed and barn to the house. So, he added some unifying Gothic ornamentation: four buttresses with pinnacles support the four comers of the house; two buttresses with pinnacles define the central bay; the front door is framed by a pierced arch with a finial; subsidiary one-story buttresses hold up a cusped and crocketed, trefoil-pierced, ogee arch above the Palladian window; this is topped by a "poppyhead." Two sets of carved cornices support small crenelated battlements. Below the cornices hang Tudor-arched spandrels with quatrefoil- and circle-patterned fretwork. Bourne designed and carved all of this himself, aided only by a ship carpenter's apprentice, Thomas Durrell. In the end, it must have seemed just right to him.
The romantic legend arose some fifty years later when an enterprising Kennebunk businessman published a postcard of the house and entitled it "Wedding Cake House." It came to be said that the carving had been done during long lonely hours aboard ship by a recently married sea captain who had had to leave his bride before he even had time to eat his wedding cake. The legend's romance, while inspired by the desire to make money, provides a "sensible" explanation for the likes of such an eccentric architectural artifact. However, the home-improvement scheme of George Bourne, with its aspirations, displaced energy, persistence, toil, and reward is the stuff of legend, too.
the wedding cake
A wedding cake is the traditional cake served to the guests at a wedding reception (in England, at a wedding breakfast) after a wedding. The average cost of a wedding cake in the U.S. in 2005
Medieval and Renaissance resources also mention large cakes at weddings. Such cakes may have been fruitcake.
To overcome this wedding cakes were often served inside a box, which had been decorated with plaster of Paris, to resemble a larger, traditional cake.
Wedding cake toppers are small models that sit on top of the cake, normally a representation of a bride and groom in formal wedding attire. Is it possible to have a tasting of various wedding cake flavors and fillings?
Will the cake be prepared the day of the wedding or before hand? Ideally the cake should be prepared as close to the wedding day as possible as it will taste freshest, but be wary of anyone who says that they bake the wedding cake on the wedding day. Picture perfect wedding cakes
Your reception just wouldn’t be the same without a wedding cake. It also became customary to pile several small cakes to create one large tier. Today, wedding cakes are more about style and taste then they are symbols of fertility. For those of you who aren’t whizzes in the kitchen there are hundreds of unique wedding cake designs to choose from, such as the recently popular cupcake wedding cake.
Choosing a wedding cake
Choosing your wedding cake can be a difficult task with all the styles and designs available. Wedding Cake frosting/icing - Fondant, butter cream, royal icing, wedding cake decorators icing, marzipan and sugar paste or some of the sweetest choices to decorate your beautiful cake.
Design wedding cake - You’re not limited to the traditional three tiered, white wedding cake. Stacked cakes, chocolate, contemporary patterns, fresh flowers, bright colors and mini cakes are all gaining in popularity. Wedding cake trends
If you want a wedding cake that will impress your guests then check out the hottest new trends in wedding cake design:
Personalize it- Cakes are becoming much more personal, with custom designs, monograms and even cakes designed to match the pattern of your wedding dress.
Bold color - Traditional white and ivory wedding cakes are becoming less popular. Cultural traditions - The wedding cake design can be used to blend cultures and traditions.
a wedding cake
The origins of the tradition of the wedding cake date back to medieval times, when each guest at a wedding cake was supposed to bring a small wedding cake, the wedding cakes would be stacked on the table in levels and layers (If the bride and groom were able to kiss over the top of the stack it was considered good luck). These wedding cake stacks would eventually merge into one wedding cake and evolve into the modern wedding cake. Sweets are traditional at many celebrations for most if not all cultures worldwide. Ancient Roman records detail sweets distributed at weddings. The book Folklore Myths and Legends of Britain details the ancient Roman practice of dropping a wedding cake on the head of the bride. Medieval and Renaissance resources also mention large cakes at weddings. Such cakes may have been fruitcake. A large wedding cake can take a long time to make, and without modern refrigeration, a heavy fat and sugar frosting may have prevented spoilage by limiting moisture exposure. Another possibility is the use of sugar and fat required satisfying the need for conspicuous consumption for the families involved in the wedding. The tiered design of the wedding cake originates from the tiered spire of a well known medieval church in London, England, called St Bride's Church. Henry VIII of England enacted a law specifying the quantity of sugar a cake may have, possibly to control or tax this prevailing convention. During World War II, sugar was rationed in Great Britain, so icing could not be made, and wedding cakes were reduced in size. To overcome this cakes were often served inside a box, which had been decorated with plaster of Paris, to resemble a larger, traditional wedding cake.
excellent picture for your wedding cake
One of the best parts of any wedding is definitely the cake. The wedding cake is an important part of the reception and symbolizes so much more than just a tasty dessert. Although you may think it is just a cake – your wedding cake will, in fact, be the centre piece of your wedding reception. The eyes of all your guests will automatically rivet to the layers of cream, frosting and sugar with which you will cap the evening by cutting for all to share. So, when you are choosing your wedding cake, you have to make sure that it not only matches the style and theme of your wedding and reception, but that it is a proper reflection of you as a couple. Choosing a wedding cake is probably one of the most enjoyable things about marriage planning, but it can take time to find just the right cake and just the right person to create itBut before that important matter you which must think beforehand, how by design picture of wedding cake, because to get your picture of wedding cake beforehand collect some picture of wedding cake before you order cake.many picture of wedding cake provided goodness of through book or through internet, but to chosen your picture of wedding cake have to correspond to your marriage theme because picture of wedding cake later will be inappropriate if inappropriate theme and picture of wedding cake. A lot of picture of wedding cake we which can choose like picture of wedding cake with marriage frieze. Big picture of wedding cake and others. Therefore to chosen good picture of wedding cake you better look for guidance picture of wedding cake for wedding cake beforehand.
excellent toppers for your wedding cake
The wedding cake toppers, wedding cake toppers, initial wedding cake toppers, wedding centerpieces, accessories and much more. Each wedding cake toppers is personalized for your wedding cake. These initial wedding cake toppers are precision cut numbers, and letters. Every elegant or contemporary monogrammed wedding cake toppers is available in 100’s of fonts. Wedding cake toppers also available in silver or gold mirror acrylic or metal finishes to highlight your modern wedding cake. When the party is over and the cake is gone you can have a keepsake to treasure and display for the years to come. These wedding cake toppers are works of art that are a lasting reminder of your very special day. You can have a wedding cake topper that is uniquely yours, made from your photographs to not only resemble you but capture your uniqueness as a couple. Let it reflect your humor, hobbies, interests, career. From comical to sophisticated, traditional to outrageous
The wedding cake toppers is the last item on the bride's check list and the first thing the guests look for at the wedding reception, the blown glass keep sake topping the wedding cake.The bride always wishes to remember her wedding day in every small detail and share the memory of this eventful day with loved ones for the rest of her life.
Next to the lovely new set of wedding rings, the wedding cake toppers holds more symbolism than any other wedding memento. This "cherry on top" of the wedding cake toppers makes all the wedding reception preparations completely perfect. Even if fresh flowers are to top the cake, it has become the custom to display the wedding cake toppers along side the wedding cake, thus the bride still gets her topper! There are as many wedding cake toppers as there are wedding couples who enjoy being unique. Wedding cake toppers span traditional to funky designs. Many wedding cake toppers can also be customized in a whimsical fashion patterned after the bride and groom. Some brides also choose wedding cake toppers that are family heirlooms. Glass or crystal toppers are also popular choices, many of which come in a variety of forms, such as swans. When looking to achieve a dramatic look, some brides also opt to have a replica of their wedding cake toppers as the choice for their wedding cake toppers often rendered in sugar or real flowers. For a wedding cake toppers with a humorous twist, some couples also select their favorite childhood heroes or characters
Wedding Photographer to the Stars, John J. Unrue Launches Wedding Stock Website
Journalistic wedding photos are now available to savvy online and offline editors and web designers in the $70 billion wedding marketplace where stock imagery has become a commodity of the evolution of digital technology. Award-winning photo journalist John J. Unrue has launched www.unrueweddingstock.com, a creative stock photos website that focuses on cutting edge wedding images. Unrue works with a core team of professionals at John J. Unrue Photography to support his premium photo journalism efforts for wedding photos, celebrity photos, green weddings, and other professional photography ventures. Winter Park, Fla. (PRWEB) December 12, 2007 -- In a marketplace where stock imagery has become a commodity of the evolution of digital technology, award-winning photo journalist John J. Unrue has launched www.unrueweddingstock.com, a creative stock photos website that focuses on cutting edge wedding images. Unrue works with a core team of professionals at John J. Unrue Photography to support his premium photo journalism efforts for wedding photos, celebrity photos, green weddings, and other professional photography ventures. Capturing the essence and spirit of more than 1,500 lavish weddings and special celebrations around the world, Unrue offers nearly 25 years of experience in commercial and professional photography and photojournalism to his clients. His black and white vintage photos, art photography and color specialties have a journalistic, catch-the-moment flair often compared to memorable Time/Life Magazine photography. Unrue's unique collection of wedding stock images include scenes of brides, getting ready, bridesmaids, grooms, groomsmen, the bridal party, flowers, receptions, ceremonies, the toast, cake cutting, dancing and departures. About 2.4 million couples get married every year in the U.S., at an average cost of $20,000 per wedding, generating total revenues of some $70 billion, according to theknot.com, an online wedding resource. Additionally, editorial and media outlets are changing the way they do business in view of the Internet and online publishing, including the use of stock images as opposed to high-budget editorial productions. With the evolution of computers, chips and networks, futurists predict that four billion people will be doing Internet commerce by 2025 when the Internet will have become the largest global network for ideas, commerce, health care, and education. (Source: The Extreme Future, by James Canton.) The Internet has created conditions where the John J. Unrue Photography team can share a voice through images that provide a unique take on cultural trends and how they will shape weddings in the future. Unrue decided to launch the wedding stock photos website because of the tremendous growth in online advertising that is communicating, connecting and influencing contemporary and captive audiences online. "The wedding images marketplace offers those seeking stock images a wide variety of image categories. Many of today's wedding ceremonies are in unusual venues - museums, zoos, and gardens. Plus today's green weddings provide images of environmentally friendly flowers, beach wedding photos, table décor and hybrid cars and limos," said Unrue. "Wedding images include fabulous food photos, jewelry, fashions, flowers, gifts churches, hotels, and even travel and destination. There are also countless opportunities to shoot close-up images of family, friends and loved ones sharing moments that reflect timeless expressions that can be adapted to satisfy many other categories for websites or editorial image requirements." John Unrue has mastered the cutting edge art form of professional digital photography allowing clients much greater flexibility and artistic style while maintaining the highest level of quality for their cherished images. These images include wedding photography, wedding reception photos, and celebrity photos that now grace the Internet with wedding photos online and stock photography. About John J. Unrue Photography Established in1988, John J. Unrue Photography is the preferred house for celebrities, professional athletes, high-society and corporate executives requiring both photography excellence and discreet professionalism. Unrue routinely shoots far from his Florida base in destinations such as Paris, Italy, the Caribbean, California, Dallas, Chicago and Vermont to name just a few. Unrue's work has graced the pages of high-end publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, Elegant Bride Magazine, Modern Bride Magazine, Wedding Dresses Magazine, The Knot's Wedding Pages, For the Groom, Central Florida Brides Magazine and Orlando Magazine to name among others. He has been selected to shoot weddings for LIFETIME Televisions acclaimed series "Weddings of a Lifetime" as well as for the USA Today.
excellent Wedding Tips!
Ask your caterer about the availability of children's plates. This is a practical and sensible way to reduce wedding expenses. Many couples aren't aware that, at a reduced cost, most caterers can create smaller portions for the little people on your guest list, who normally don't eat as much as adults. In fact, often you can request something which will have more appeal to the little guys anyhow, such as cheese burgers or chicken fingers and fries instead of the more fussy food you and your adult guests will likely be dining on. Children's plates are typically available at dramatically lower costs than your cost per plate for adults. While children's plates make a great deal of sense from a couple of different stand points, particularly that of your budget, many caterers will not mention their availability unless you specifically enquire or request such a thing. This is because they will make greater profit on adult plates. 'Tis the season.... Looking for affordable bridesmaid dresses? Try shopping for them during the holiday season - but not in expensive bridal salons. Department stores such Sears, for example, generally carry an excellent selection of glamourous cocktail and evening dresses as the season for parties approaches - but at much lower prices than what you'd pay for similar "bridesmaid dresses" in a bridal boutique. With just a quick look though a local department store before firing off this tip, I was able to find an array of gorgeous styles priced at a mere $49! An entire world of fabulous finds can definately be found for well under $100. So when the season of good cheer rolls around, it's time to grab your girls and hit the mall! If rock bottom prices are what you have in mind, here's an even better suggestion: Scour the stores towards the end of the holiday season when prices are being heavily marked down, and cash in on the clearance sales for even greater savings! Number those reply cards! Many a bride has a huge headache on her hands when, as sometimes happens, the occasional reply card is sent back with no names filled in. Clearly an oversight on the part of the guest who sent it, but how do you figure out who on earth it came from? Here's a little trick which will ensure that you avoid this problem all together - place a small, inconspicuous number on the back of each reply card before enclosing it with the invitation. Use a list to record each guest's name along with the number on the reply card you are enclosing for them. That way, if someone should forget to fill in their name, a quick glance at your list will tell you precisely who the reply belongs to. Making your own invitations? Save money by using reply postcards instead of the usual reply cards with envelopes. Postage rates for postcards are about 13 cents less than the rate for stamping envelopes (Remember, you must pre-stamp the reply cards for your guests!) Plus, by using postcards you'll also save the expense of envelopes. Simply print the response information on one side of the card, and your address on the other side. Make sure your florist includes at least a little bit of ivy in your bouquet. This lush green climbing vine symbolizes fidelity and is traditionally used in bridal bouquets for that special symbolism. Be sure to "break in" the shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day in advance. If your new shoes aren't stretched a little before the big day, your feet may be killing you before you even make it to the reception. This has been an unpleasant distraction for many a bride on her wedding day, don't let it put a damper on yours! Spend several hours wearing your bridal shoes around the house in the weeks before the wedding and you'll have no problem kicking up your heels long into the wee hours when the big day arrives. Be sure to have pictures taken of your reception site before your guests arrive, while everything is still in place and looking fabulous! Later, you'll love looking back on these pictures which will so perfectly capture the way in which everything you envisioned for your wedding was transformed into reality. This piece of expert advice comes to us from Ann, a wedding consultant with over 30 years of experience - and the owner of the bridal consulting firm of Bergin-Bryant, Inc. in the New England area. Check out the insider information she provides about booking a limousine for your big day... "I have a few questions I always ask limo services before booking them for my clients: 1. Are the drivers properly attired in livery and cap....or are they inappropriately attired in tuxedos? To be technically correct according to traditional etiquette, drivers should wear livery and cap, but many companies send them out in tuxes instead. 2. Aside from the usual vanity license plate, is there any advertising on the limo...such as in the rear window? If so, is it a cling that they can pull off? 3. What brand of champagne do they serve...usually its pretty cheap.....so ask!" The Games Photographers Play... Everyone knows that before booking a photographer one should visit his or her studio to view their work. What you may not know is that the photos you are viewing may not be the work of the photographer you are considering hiring! Some photographers purchase beautiful wedding photos from photography industry suppliers and wholesalers, which they then hang in their own studios. This understandably leads the prospective clients inevitably to believe that they are viewing the work of the photographer in question. This practice is far more common than you might imagine, and although it may be misleading, in most jurisdictions there is nothing illegal about it as long as the photographer doesn't explicitly and specifically tell you he took the particular photo(s). So what can you do? How will you know? ASK! That's right, ask the photographer specifically if all of the photos on display were taken by him or her. Unless you are dealing with someone really unscrupulous, most will tell you the truth if asked this question directly - although there are never any guarantees. So buyer beware! As always, exercise caution and ask a lot of questions. When booking a photographer, you should always insist on references from previous clients, and check those references! You should also ask for the names and telephone numbers of the couples in the photos you are being shown, and do a very careful reference check to ensure that they are legit! Forget about trying to keep all of your wedding planning details organized by writing them in a book, binder, or 3-ring planner - that's a disaster waiting to happen. Weddings are huge projects, and they require excellent project management - you should be using wedding planning software. This is the secret to how the best weddings are being planned today. There are simply too many details to manage, too many things to remember, and far too much to juggle without the help of the right planning tool to keep you on track, organized, and in control. You can download an excellent software product and start using it right now for 30 days, risk free. Once you start using it, you'll wonder how brides ever managed with out it - but, what we really love is that you have nothing to lose with the risk free trial period. Download it now and put it to work organizing your wedding immediately, or see our article about wedding planning software to learn more about why good software is fast becoming the best keep secret to wedding planning perfection.
Dodge Invites Two Lucky Lovebirds to Start Their Journey of a Lifetime at the 100th Chicago Auto Show
- The car-loving couple will win an all-expense paid wedding ceremony and an all-new 2009 Dodge Journey - Consumers who are interested in celebrating Valentine's Day as husband and wife, and with a new ride, can register online at http://www.DodgeJourneyOfALifetime.com AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With this Journey, one loving couple will wed. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show and the launch of the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, Dodge is proposing that couples register for a chance to tie the knot on the auto show floor and start their "Journey" of a lifetime as husband and wife. As part of the "Dodge Journey of a Lifetime" contest, Dodge will select one car-loving couple to win an all-expense paid wedding ceremony to take place on Valentine's Day and an all-new 2009 Dodge Journey. According to a study conducted by the Conde Nast Bridal Group, approximately 20 percent of couples get engaged during the holidays. Dodge will help one of these couples speed up the start of their "Journey" together by throwing a Dodge-themed winter wedding at the Chicago Auto Show. The wedding couple will be the center of attention as 100 of their closest family members and friends will be invited to celebrate their marriage, as well as the 100th Chicago Auto Show. While some couples may prefer a quiet ceremony, the couple who wins the "Dodge Journey of a Lifetime" wedding will be a bold, adventurous duo. The ceremony will bring all of the wedding essentials to life including the dream wedding dress, walk down the aisle, wedding reception -- complete with a Journey cover band -- wedding cake, floral bouquets and more. "The 2009 Dodge Journey is the perfect vehicle to help newlyweds crossover from single life to married life. It marries the overall efficiency of a passenger car and traditional SUV features with minivan practicality to create the perfect union," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing and Communication. "Dodge is known for 'grabbing life,' so we wanted to help one couple in love 'grab life' and start their journey on the right road with a bold wedding ceremony and a new set of wheels to get them there -- the all-new Dodge Journey." How to Say "I Do" Couples can register online at http://www.DodgeJourneyOfALifetime.com for a chance to be married at the Chicago Auto Show. Residents from Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky can register online, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 12:01 a.m. (ET) until Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. (ET). To enter, potential contestants will be asked to answer the question, "Why should Dodge select you to start your 'Journey' of a lifetime together at the Chicago Auto Show on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2008?" and submit a photo of themselves as a couple. All participants must be 18 years or older and hold a valid driver's license at the time of entry. The finalist couples will be announced during the week of Jan. 21. The winning couple will be selected that week and married on Thursday, Feb. 14. About the Dodge Journey The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey is the Dodge brand's newest crossover vehicle, offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty, sexy package. The all-new vehicle takes the practicality of a minivan, the capability of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and the overall efficiency of a passenger car and blends all the best attributes of each into an all-new "right-sized" crossover for the Dodge brand. With a bold, sporty design, the new, fun-to-drive Dodge Journey continues the Dodge brand's global expansion. About the Dodge Brand With a U.S. market share of 6.4 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC's best- selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2006, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market. In the highly competitive truck market, Dodge has a 15 percent market share. Recently, Dodge introduced the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with 35 new or improved features including the newest innovation, the Swivel 'n Go(TM) seating system. Dodge is entering key European volume segments with Nitro, Caliber and Avenger. The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey will debut in the 2008 calendar year, and will be available outside North America in both left- and right-hand drive in mid-2008. Also in 2008, Dodge will introduce its modern muscle car, the all-new Dodge Challenger. SOURCE Chrysler LLC
How to choice a wedding cake
Although you may think it is just a cake – your wedding cake will, in fact, be the centre piece of your wedding reception. Choosing a wedding cake is probably one of the most enjoyable things about marriage planning, but it can take time to find just the right wedding cake and just the right person to create it. The significant role that wedding cakes play in a wedding is why they should be chosen with care. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on a wedding cake. Cutting the wedding cake is one of the memorable moments of any wedding – Wedding cake is also one of the last items served at a wedding reception, and guests take the memory of the wedding cake with them. Enchanted Wedding Cakes offers many elegant designs from which to choose, and also welcomes the chance to create a completely new design with your desires in mind. Please contact your consultan to set an appointment for a complimentary Wedding Cake Consultation. Cutting the wedding cake at a wedding is as traditional as the groom removing the bride’s garter belt or The wedding cake is the centerpiece of any marriage celebration. Some people like the traditional topper on their wedding cake while others prefer more modern styles. Before deciding on a baker, have them bake you a miniature model of your cake to taste. Wedding planning is definitely not a piece of cake – no pun intended! Try to narrow downyour choice of style, shape and flavor of wedding cake before looking for a baker. Knowing will help you in selecting a baker who is familiar with your preferred style of wedding cake.Find out which bakers in your area specialize in wedding cakes and then instead of just dropping in, make an appointment. By following these suggestions, finding the right baker for your wedding cake will no longer seem like a daunting task. With just a little bit of effort having the perfect cake for your wedding can be achieved because – after all - your wedding will be remembered for a lifetime and so will the wedding cake that you serve.
WEDDING CAKE TOPPER HISTORY
The history of wedding cake toppers dates back many centuries ago. A baker’s daughter who was about to be married had asked her father to help her find the perfect symbol that would represent their marriage. After some careful deliberation, the father had come up with a unique ideal that would signify the love between his daughter and her husband-to-be. When the wedding day came, the baker’s daughter was so happy. Her father had placed two lovely miniature figurines in the middle of the wedding cake that were perfectly dressed. Today this symbol is still widely used at every wedding for all to see. You can find wedding cake toppers in a wide variety of colors, designs, and styles that will allow couples to choose any style that best represents their marriage. For those looking for some great tips in how to choose the best wedding cake topper, then here is a list to help you out: 1.) Don’t choose toppers made of plastic. Wedding cake toppers should be unique and personal, something out of the ordinary. Not the ones found in any store. It may cost you a little extra but you want to find one that will make your wedding day memorable. 2.) If you are on a budget then you might want to consider using your parent’s wedding cake topper, if they still have it. This will also bring an added special touch to your wedding because of the hand-down generation. 3.) Try to be as creative as possible. You definitely want to add your own personal touch to the cake topper. Both the bride and groom can help design and personalize the wedding cake and topper. This will add the extra romance and glamour onto the wedding itself. Don’t be too constrained with classical or traditional designs of the wedding cake toppers. You can stray away from the customs if you want to. There are a host of contemporary designs that the bride and groom can use. To help you out you could even ask the baker to create the concept up for you. Finally, whatever design you end up choosing, keep in mind that the main thing is that it symbolizes your marriage to each other. This in itself is already a special concept that nothing can replace.
