Are you looking for something a little different for your cake top? Below are a few ideas for creative and memorable cake tops. Just A little different… Add a twist to the traditional man and woman figurines by buying a musical cake top and watching the little folks waltz. Skip the people and...

Select flowers that are in season. This will keep costs down tremendously. Consider purchasing silk flowers if you have your heart set on a flower that is not in bloom. Some brides choose silk flowers because they are usually less expensive than fresh flowers and the bouquet can be kept and displayed...

Use candles for centerpieces instead of flowers. Decorate with balloons. Use silk flowers. They always cost less than fresh flowers, plus they can be rented! Bridal bouquets can double during the reception as decoration for the head table, cake or gift tables. To really save costs, have each bridesmaid...

1. Start Early Bridesmaid Dress manufacturers are constantly adding and discontinuing styles and often increasing prices on more popular carryover styles of bridesmaid dresses. As a result, it is strongly recommended shopping for and ordering your dresses as soon as you have made a decision on the bridesmaid...

The groom’s cake is suppose to be a gift from the bride to the groom. In ancient times, it was believed that if a single woman put a piece of the groom’s cake under her pillow, she would dream that night of the man she would marry. This cake is usually dark, liquor-soaked, CHOCOLATE, or deep chocolate...

Your Maid of Honor should be your closest friend - many times, a bride will choose her sister. Some brides will choose to have both a Matron of Honor (a married woman) as well as a Maid of Honor (an unmarried woman). And, some choose to have more than one Maid of Honor. The main role of the Maid of Honor...

Spend a day making a time capsule. Each of you can write a letter containing your thoughts, dreams and hopes for your new life together. Put the two letters in a box and seal it. You can then open the box on a set date, maybe your 25th wedding anniversary. Consider having a sentimental theme wedding,...

1. How can I let people know where I am registered? Word of mouth is really only the “proper” way to inform people where you are registered. You really must wait until they ask you or other family members. All friends and family members should be told where you are registered so they can...