Catering Your Own Wedding Reception
November 18, 2008
Giving your wedding a little taste of home.
Catering Your Wedding
There are a variety of reasons you may decide to cater your own wedding.
- If you are having a small, informal wedding, having a potluck reception may be just the thing.
- If you can’t imagine your wedding day without special cultural foods or some of Grandma’s famous recipes, then doing your own catering may be the right way to get the exact meal that you want. [Read more]
Jordan Almond Favors For Your Wedding
November 10, 2008
Sweet Wedding Favors
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]
Chinese Ethnic Wedding
November 9, 2008
Here’s another ethnic wedding that you might be interested in knowing, especially if you and/or your groom would like to add some of your ethnic ceremonies to your wedding as signs of respect and love for your culture.
Ethnic Wedding - Chinese
Chinese Wedding
The Ceremony:
Traditional Chinese weddings are filled with ritual. There were many symbolic ceremonies which had to take place before the wedding itself even began. After extensive preparation, the wedding ceremony would be conducted at the family altar. Here the couple would pay homage to their ancestors and gods. The couple would share tea, then bow to each other. In many cases this completed the ceremony.
Though many Chinese ceremonies today are more modern, traditional influences are abundant. Guests will usually wear at least a small hint of red to symbolize luck and prosperity for the couple. The symbol of double happiness is also often spotted in the decorations. [Read more]
Is Elopement Right For You?
November 2, 2008
Planning An Elopement
"Un-traditional Wedding"
Choosing to elope is a very personal decision. Eloping means that you and your fiancé decide to get married alone with no traditional wedding ceremony or reception. It is usually done in secret. Deciding to elope is often a very spontaneous decision, and something that a couple doesn’t plan very far ahead of time. Some people also consider a destination wedding to be an elopement, but this is not a true interpretation of the term. Since a destination wedding or even a small at-home wedding still involves guests, invitations, and a reception, these are not “real” elopements in the traditional way.
Photo Cake Topper
October 25, 2008
Shopping for a Wedding Cake Topper
Photo Cake Topper
Each wedding item you choose reflects your taste, who you are and your fiance. Among the wedding items that shout “this is me!” are your wedding gown, your wedding flowers, your wedding ceremony and your wedding reception accessories including your wedding cake and the wedding cake topper that you decide to put on top of your wedding cake. Your wedding cake is one of the center of attention in your wedding reception. So, why use a traditional bride and groom wedding cake topper when you can let your love be seen in every detail with a unique Photo Cake Topper.
This heart-shaped topper is crafted with sturdy acrylic that can be decorated with two of your favorite photos. Your engagement photos, perhaps? Just place the photos back to back and your cake will radiate your love from all angles. This wedding cake topper is available online at Bridal ‘N Beauty.
Remember that it is all your personal preference, follow your heart’s desire when choosing your wedding cake topper. It is all up to you and what you want on your special day.
