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March 7, 2007 |
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In this issue:
- Cost Saving Ideas
- "To Dos"
- FAQ: Honoring
Grandparents |
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Upcoming Events |
Sparkle & Shine
Saturday, March 10
There are still a few openings available for this event! |
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Receive a complimentary bridal makeup consultation
with one of the expert makeup artists at
Demiche Image Studio,
plus they will also assist you in selecting the right
accessories to match your makeup, hair and dress. On-hand
will be sample bridal accessories from
The Wedding Outlet. |
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Special Offers |
Can
you resist a special?
Check out the many special offers and discounts our vendors
are offering RIWG brides. Find the special offer button on a
vendor's detail page or
click here for all offers. |
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Next to the bride and groom, the wedding cake is one of the
focal points of the wedding reception. There are so many
options when creating your cake - from tiers of cupcakes to
fresh flowers. Finding the right baker to make this special
creation can be an enjoyable task - bring some milk!!
Read on to learn what to ask and look for in a baker.
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Next
to the bride and groom, the wedding cake is the showpiece for
the wedding. Although most wedding cakes still have white
frosting, the actual flavors and shapes vary greatly. Just
about any flavor cake may be used to make a wedding cake,
whether it's carrot, chocolate or lemon. |
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The traditional wedding cake consists of three tiers. The
tiers may be set on top of each other or may be separated by
columns. Some bakers can prepare cakes in special shapes, such
as a gift box. If you're looking for a special shape, verify
that the baker has done something like this before. |
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Cake
decorations may consist of fresh flowers or greenery, ribbons,
edible leaves, flowers shaped from icing or molded sugar
decorations. Remember the cost of the cake largely depends on
the labor required, so the more elaborate the decorations, the
costlier the cake. You may also elect to place an ornament on
the top of the cake. Traditionally this is a bride and groom
figurine, but there are many other options as well. |
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Selecting a Baker |
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Once
again, check with friends for recommendations. When you visit
a wedding cake bakery, be sure to taste test the type of cake
you are interested in. The baker should have pictures of cakes
they have done so that you may select a style you like. |
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If
you'd like to save the top layer for your first anniversary,
be sure to let the baker know this up front. Since a frozen
cake may not be tasty, many couples have the baker prepare a
fresh cake on their first anniversary. |
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Questions to Ask a Baker |
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How long have they been baking wedding cakes?
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May I see photos of some of the cakes you have done?
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Will the cake be fresh or frozen ahead of time?
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Do
you have a specialty cake?
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How will the cake be delivered?
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Where will the cake be assembled?
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Will there be a charge for slicing the cake? (You should ask
your caterer this.)
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Find a local baker.
Find a serving set to cut your cake.
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My grandparents, who have been married for 50 years, will
be attending my wedding. Can you give me some ideas on
how I can honor them? |
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I'm sure that your grandparents will be touched that you
are thinking about them on your big day! Here are a few
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Give them each a special corsage and boutonniere.
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Have someone especially escort them and seat them next
to your parents (or in the second row).
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Have a reading or poem read at your wedding that they
had at their wedding.
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Print a special message to them in your wedding program.
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The Officiant can mention and congratulate them on their
years together.
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Have their wedding portrait displayed at your reception.
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Be sure the DJ or band knows their wedding song and have
it played especially for them (or perhaps you can even
dance to it during your "first dance").
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Find other ideas to personalize the ceremony.
Find ideas to personalize the reception. |
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Featured "To Dos" |
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