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How To Make Your Wedding Event a Huge Hit

Victoria Sinclair — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:33:45 +0000

In the wedding industry many tren ds are constan t ly evolving and there are always many ways to impress your wedding guest. Everything from immaculate venues, to the top notch cakes to the gorgeous wedding dress. Yes those things are sure to make your weddin g event a big hit but today we are talking about the smaller touches that are guaranteed to wow your wedding guest.

A Jaw Dropping Exit

After your wedding ceremony you will be on cloud 9, so I say keep riding the wave and go out with a bang! Create your own mini-parade and make sure your hostess pass out sparklers, rose petals, confetti and/or bird seeds to make your day extra spectacular. You could also get a couple of trumpet players to end your exit on a high note.

Switch It Up!

While this may be costly to some I do have two different ideas, so hear me out. Make a grand entrance to your wedding reception in a totally different dress from your wedding. The dress doesn’t have to be expensive but it should be fun and flirty. It’s your wedding receptions so have a little fun. For those of you brides who are like me, very economical, you could switch up your hair style, your jewelry, your shoes or add a sash. Whatever you do make sure you add some pizazz–that alone will make your guest say: Wow!

Leave Your Signature

No, not that signature! It’s your wedding day, so you and your groom should allow your guest to embrace your personality by serving up a signature drink that represents you. You could go with mojitos because you guys may be huge fans of Spanish cuisine. Or you could do a white Russian because it is always your go to drink. Many future brides go with certain drinks because they are colorful and accent their décor. You want to make sure that you have the bartender who will be making your drinks allow you to have an opportunity to having a signature drink tasting. If you don’t drink alcohol, you can always do a non-alcoholic beverage. It’s your day and what you say goes. Ultimately, you want to make sure this drink is very well made and that it represents the newlyweds.

Boy, I’m Hungry!

If you are having an evening wedding reception, many of your guests will have danced their food and then night away and it will be a great surprise if you have semi-late night snacks for them. You could provide mini burgers, mini pizza round and my favorite chips and salsa. Trust me, this will be sure to put a smile on your wedding guests face.

Make the Night Memorable!

What better way to make the night memorable than to have a fireworks show after your wedding reception? Or you could also look into renting a confetti cannon, this will be sure to end one of the most memorable nights of your life with a bang.

Green Wedding Cake Inspiration

Victoria Sinclair — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:07:45 +0000

This summer there’s a new color taking over outdoor weddings and this time it’s not your traditional white. This year many brides are going green by having green cakes displayed at their outdoor wedding ceremony. When selecting a green cake, you have so many choices to choose from. I have taken the liberty of gathering a few green cakes that will knock you out of your seat!

Courtesy of Polka Dot Brides Blog

(From The Left To Right of Inspiration Board)

The first cake featured is a Flower Me Pretty Cake, this cake is an amazing four tier fondant covered cake, draped with white flowers over each tier. This cake is elegant and just simply stunning. Next we have a Pretty Pleats Cake, this cake is a unique four tier cake skillfully covered with pleats. This amazing cake is for a creative bride and it will definitely take your breath away! Now we have the Uniquely Green Cake, this cake is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremony/reception especially if it’s in the spring or summer. This beautiful three tier wedding cake takes on a fresh look and gives the reception a special touch. Another awesome outdoor wedding cake is the Elegant Breeze Cake. This cake is absolutely perfect for your spring or summertime nuptials. This four tier cake is adorned with lovely pink flowers. This cake is just gorgeous! The Vintage Green Lace Cake is adorable and it would be just right for your outdoor vintage wedding reception. This four tier cake is wrapped in a white lace and has a monogram placed on the top tier along with beautiful flowers as the cake topper. The last cake, really takes the cake this cake! The Pretty in Green Cake is such a fun but elegant wedding cake. This cake is adorned with white flowers and topped with pink floral piece. This cake is definitely for the fun, classy bride and it will add that special flair to your wedding affair!

(From Right To Left on the Inspiration Board) Cake from The Cakegirls, cake from Martha Stewarts Weddings, cake from Ian Kish Wedding Cake cake from Chocolate Blossom Cakes via Brides, cake from Planet Cake, cake from Pink Cake Box.

Outdoor Winter Wedding Cake Ideas (Video)

Katie Washington — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:59:01 +0000

Mich Turner of the Little Venice Cake Company shares some ideas for a winter wedding cake. Mich has designed the cakes for many celebrity weddings and in this video communicates what are the best style of cake for the colder months.