Jordan Almond Favors For Your Wedding

Jordan almonds are a long-standing wedding tradition that has been around for more than 3,000 years. In France and the Middle east, they are called dragees. In Greece they are Koufeta. Whatever name you call them, these candy-coated almonds offer the same symbolism. The almond itself is bittersweet in taste. This represents both the good and bad in marriage and life. It is no secret that any long lasting relationship surely has both bitter and sweet moments.

To emphasize the good times, and sweetness in the new marriage, these almonds are coated in sugar or candy coating. You can find these coated almonds in a variety of colors to match your wedding theme. However, the most traditional color is still white. This symbolizes purity. The actual shape of the almond is thought to symbolize love. [Read more]

Evening Enchantment Wedding Theme

Evening Enchantment Wedding Theme

For day 3 of our 12 Creative Wedding Theme, we bring you an Evening of Enchantment -a “grown-up” fairytale wedding theme accented with purple, deep blue, black and silver.  Put on your “glass” slippers and explore the ideas for this wedding theme.

Décor:  Use stars and moons in the décor along with sparkly white Christmas lights.  Remember this is a grown-up fantasy wedding theme.

Invitations:  Send black and white invitations written in calligraphy to give a hint of the formality of your wedding and reception.

Reception:  Use purple linens on the table with  light purple napkins gingerly slipped [Read more]

Undersea Adventure Wedding Theme

Ok, yesterday I stated that we will bring you one wedding theme a day for 12 days and this is day 2.  While I was going through the list of wedding theme ideas sent to me by one of my readers, I came across “Undersea Adventure Wedding Theme”.  Hmm… One of my thoughts is does she mean a “beach wedding”?  Or maybe a “faux underwater wedding theme” - which means that the wedding and reception will be held above water - inside a hall or maybe an aquarium like the the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Northern California, with all the trimmings of undersea scape.  Not a bad idea.

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The Groom’s Cake

The groom’s cake is an old wedding tradition experiencing a new comeback. In the past, groom’s cakes were often cut and wrapped as favors for wedding guests to take home. An old wives tale claims that if a single woman sleeps with this cake under her pillow the same night she receives it, she would dream of her future husband.

Today, groom’s cakes are still optional additions to the wedding reception or rehearsal although they are gaining popularity. The groom’s cake is traditionally a richer or darker flavor than the wedding cake and is usually given by the bride to her groom. Most brides opt for a cake designed to reflect the groom’s personal interests, career or hobby, sometimes in a very humorous way. If you are lucky enough to live in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut or eastern Pennsylvania areas, you can order and have your groom’s cake delivered from Pink Cake Box in Denville, New Jersey. Check out our cake carousel to see samples of their amazing groom’s cake, and then go visit their site. [Read more]

How to Plan a Wine Wedding Theme

If you and your partner are looking for a unique wedding theme and you both happen to love wine, a wine wedding theme would suit you best. Wine themed wedding is not only very elegant, but it also contains three main ingredients for a fabulous party that your wedding guests will long remember – great wine, delicious foods and good friends. For a successful wine wedding theme, consider the following wedding planning details:

Location

Choosing the location for your wedding ceremony and wedding reception comes first and foremost. A winery or a vineyard is the best location for your wedding and reception. If you are planning to have your ceremony and reception outdoors, consider an alternative plan in case it rains. Most wineries have both indoor function halls and outdoor gardens intended for special occasions such as weddings. Do not hesitate to ask the wineries near you. [Read more]

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