Your reception wouldn’t be complete without an elegant wedding cake made only from the highest quality pastries using the finest natural ingredients. And with this three-tiered yellow wedding cake with a yellow ribbon and a sunflower cake topper you’ll definitely have the perfect centerpiece for your very special day that tastes as good as it looks.

Preparations for a wedding usually require a lot of decision-making, so it is only proper that you take all the time in the world to figure out what you want your very important celebration to look like. These days, there is usually one question that has caught the attention of a pre-wed couple: Do they go for usual, elegant weddings or do they go for something new and innovative? The answer depends on how spontaneous a couple is willing to be. And with any other wedding, uniqueness has to be seen in the centerpiece of every wedding.

Yes, wedding cakes do provide that essential symbolism for that oh-so special celebration that you are going to share with your loved one. Usually, people who have a lot of money at their disposal tend to go for designer cakes. However, not everyone has the luxury of going for such. In some instances, though, you might be thinking that for a special celebration like this one, you want to have that certain something that can make your wedding stand out. If you’re one of the two mentioned above, drop those pictures of wedding cakes and try a new and innovative way for a wedding cake by making use of a cupcake wedding cake!

Usually, wedding cakes cost a lot of money. Add to the fact that these cakes tend to be too grandioso to even be consumed by the visitors. Each cupcake can have its own decorations depending on what theme your wedding has. In fact, why not save a lot more by baking the cupcakes yourself? Think of all the design possibilities! It’s cheap, it’s innovative and everyone can enjoy it.

With wedding cupcakes, you can control the sizes of each cupcake in accordance to how you want them to fit your wedding. To imitate that wedding cake look, use multi-level cupcake trays. And for the wedding cake toppers, provide a little tray on top.

Along with all the design possibilities, these cakes also provide you with a cheap yet elegant substitute for the usual cakes that you see in weddings. Rest assured, you will cut costs with this innovative idea since the ingredients for these cakes can come in cheap. Be as innovative and spontaneous as you can possibly be and show your guests a new way to do wedding cakes.

Weddings are the beginning of a couple’s life together. It signifies the end of their separate lives and the start of their journey together. This is the reason why weddings are usually grand and festive. And with a once-in-a-lifetime celebration like this one, it is only proper that couples spend a lot of money for all that will be used and consumed throughout the ceremony. Among the things that will be prepared for, wedding cakes are usually the ones that get a lot of attention. This is only proper, since the cake will by the symbolic centerpiece of the wedding. So when you get those pictures of wedding cakes, does it occur to you the costs that may arise when you decide on one?

Weddings don’t always have to be extravagant celebrations. There are ways wherein you can cut costs, most notably on the cake. Not everyone can afford designer cakes, so it is only fitting that you get cheaper substitutes. For instance, when going for a smaller wedding with only about one hundred people in reception, it might be a good idea if your go for a smaller cake. A three-tier cake will do since you won’t have a lot of people indulging in it anyway. Also, keep in mind that in weddings, not a lot of people will actually eat the cake. Whether it’s common tradition to leave it unscathed for the newlyweds or people just think of it as a way to respect the wedding, expect your cake to be nothing more than an accessory in the buffet table. If you’d like, just get a simple multi-layered, vanilla-frosted cake for your wedding. Then put your own touch of decorations on the cake. This will help you get a hold of the costs of the cake.

If you do have the skill, you can decorate the cake on your own. In some instances that you don’t, ask for someone you know who can help you out. In fact, turn this into a fun affair for the bridesmaids instead. It’s always better to do something in a group, especially if it involves something like this. Design your cakes with edible laces and flowers. It doesn’t have to be pretty; it just has to be right. Finally, a wedding cake is never complete without wedding cake toppers. Again, for those with the skill in the arts, why not try making your own toppers? Build a paper mache of your little bride and groom instead of buying those costly wax figures.

Keeping your wedding cakes cheap is all in how you make it. Bring out your creative side!

While looking at all those pictures of wedding cakes, have you ever thought how much the cake that you decide upon will affect the whole celebration? Because when it comes down to it, the most planned part of any wedding will always be the wedding cake. And this is only fitting, since wedding cakes are the designed centerpieces of the celebration. So for any wedding celebration, keep in mind that you have to really take to heart how important it is for you and your partner to have the best cake available, even if this means that you have to pay a large amount. You don’t want people to remember your wedding as the one with the bad cake by the buffet table!

For those who can afford it, designer cakes are usually the rage these days. These types of cakes have been fashioned to have such elegant structures that at some point, it makes you feel guilty that you have to eat it. And in some cases, this can cause problems. So when picking a cake, try keeping it simple by choosing lighter colors. White is the usual choice, but it all depends on how you prefer it. Also, always keep in mind where your reception area will be. This will be important especially if you look at the make of your cake. Some forms of cake can turn bad especially in sunny weathers. So before anything else, try asking for a type of cake that can last through a whole day without getting destroyed by the elements.

The taste of the cake is also important. And for any wedding theme that you might employ, get a flavor that can emphasize it. Whether it’s vanilla or chocolate or what have you, the flavor has to match the theme. Also, when it comes to the accessories like the wedding cake toppers, try identifying what message you want to give the visitors. It’s your choice if you want to go with the usual cake decors or if you want to be unique and clever instead. Some cakes tend to go overboard with the designs, so you have to be very careful with how you put it.

Finally, and most important of them all, never settle for just any cake! This is the most important celebration that any couple will have as it signifies the start of their journey together. Never settle for anything less. Go for the best wedding cake that can accommodate you and your loved one in this special day.

It’s special, as special as you are; it is your wedding day. If the day is very special, so should be the wedding invitations. The words that aim to spread the happiness and excitement are meant to reach the hearts and minds of the invited. If you are in search of someone who can help you with this, www.hellolucky.com shall be the perfect solution, for the site is helping thousands around the globe with their “heart-shaking” modern wedding invitations.

Is wedding invitation that significant?

The legends make real difference, for they have mastered the art of doing things better than anybody else. Established back in 2005, www.hellolucky.com has passed the milestones that would make such an initiative stable. A reliable and most innovative designing service with an unmatched creativity is what they are known for.

The services from www.hellolucky.com

• Letterpress wedding invitations – Though the firm has footed to a significant place in digital creation of modern wedding invitations, letterpress wedding invitations are still one of the best services from www.hellolucky.com

• Letterpress Greeting cards – To meet the demands of each and every occasion, the firm has come up with an ultimate greeting card solution which is often distributed via different stores.

• Wedding stationary – When you love something, make it yours, name it with yours and breath it with yours. This exclusive service will make people have what they want as theirs; with their name or personal messages on it.

If you are in search of a similar service, giving a try to www.hellolucky.com shall be a wise decision.

Design and Layout

Sheffield.edu is a nicely laid out site with a clean useable interface. The home page has an attention-grabbing array of colors, readable text and picturesque foreground which allows the focus on what the institution provides.
Take for instance the wedding planning course page uses colors wisely by sticking to traditional loud colors that are repeated consistently throughout the site, giving an overall impression of a wedding ceremony. However, the types of fonts used are very common and do not emphasize on the essence of the design school.
The bridal consultanti page however, does not come very clearly as part of the design school. The link itself redirects to the wedding planning course.

Navigation

There are just enough links on the page necessary for the audience to find their intended information. The event planning for example, gives an overview of the course, outline and virtual internships which are very essential to the students. It would however be a good idea to add a blog for students to analyse several events and their plans.

Pages of Interest

The page would do well with a blog to make it interesting and useful to an audience, and perhaps there should be quick links somewhere in the home page that points to the latest design news category.

Conclusion

Sheffield.edu offers a wealth of information and it is clear why it has so many active students and graduates. The loading time was quite fast, but with a few lagging instances, though it still operates faster than most educational sites.

Tired of reading my posts on how to choose your wedding cake? Then listen to Carley Roney, editor of TheKnot.com and author of The Knot Wedding Lists book, as she discusses what you should look for and decide on choosing your wedding cake. Hope you learn something!

Before reading the finale of this 3-part mini-series in choosing your wedding cake, I suggest you read part 1 and part 2 HERE and HERE. It is absolutely necessary so don’t cheat and read on!

Now that you’ve found your wedding cake design and has allotted a budget for it, it’s time to find the RIGHT cake baker to execute your dream. However, you can skip this step if your reception site has an exclusive baker and won’t allow outside bakers. Now that will leave you more time to work on other wedding stuff, nice! Anyway, if the reception site does allow outside bakers, it is advised that you choose LOCAL wedding cake bakers. You might have a favorite baker but if she’s back in New York while you’re having the wedding in California, the logistics itself is a nightmare! So forget about it and go local — just find the best!

Before choosing your cake baker, shop around! Book appointments to view their portfolios, and ask to taste some cake samples to determine the talents of your baker. Consider look, taste and price of their previous wedding cakes. The baker you choose should be able to create your dream wedding cake at a price you can afford, and it should taste delicious as well! Also very important is that you are able to COMMUNICATE well with your baker. She should be able to get your cake vision so she can execute it well. You can ask the local people on who’s the popular and affordable baker in their area. Remember, locals know best! And last, sign a CONTRACT. Make sure it’s detailed, with insurance and covers everything you want. Good luck! ^_^

And by far, it’s the oldest wedding cake ever found that still looks good! I don’t know if it’s still edible though. According to reports, while cataloguing the Ararat’s Langi Morgala Museum’s thousands of historical items, volunteers uncovered a piece of wedding cake posted to the region in 1911. The cake, still wrapped in wax paper and housed in a metal tin, was posted in a cupid wedding cake box to a J Hamilton at Tatyoon via Ararat in 1911.

Inside the tin, a card announced the marriage of Mr and Mrs Tim McInerney on May 24, 1911. While the postmark is not clear enough to determine where the cake was posted from, the five pence stamp indicates it was posted from somewhere in Australia. The piece of cake remains intact, with the artefact as a whole showing little signs of deterioration.

Hi girls! If you haven’t read part 1 of this series, I suggest you do. This post is a continuation of that post. Read ‘choosing your wedding cake: part 1′ HERE and then proceed with this post ^_^

Oh, you’re back! Okay then.. Now that you have your wedding cake design, it’s time to think of its cost. Sometimes we have a design we really want but we just couldn’t afford it — and so we compromise. And when I say compromise, it doesn’t mean you’re gonna get an ugly but affordable cake. We just have to be very creative on what adornments, icings, and ingredients to use. If you have no qualms about spending lots of money for your wedding cake, you can proceed to part 3 of this series. But, with the economic crisis going on, I’m sure all brides want their dream wedding cake with the cheapest price possible

Number 1, to cut down cost, try to adorn your cake with fresh fruit and flowers — the cheapest alternatives since handmade gumpaste or sugarpaste decorations are expensive coz its more labor intensive. Number 2, fondant icing is more expensive than the usual buttercream icing. But the truth is, intricate wedding designs can also be done using buttercream. Number 3, if you really want fondant, sacrifice the size of your wedding cake. Have the pretty and intricate fondant cake you want on display while serve a buttercream version to your guests. Remember, FRESH adornments + BUTTERCREAM icing + SMALLER size = CHEAPER wedding cake — in the design you want!