CAKE!!!

Oh the mighty wedding cake.

I like cake just as much as the next person. I also love cupcakes, cake pops, candy tables...basically if you just take a bag of sugar and pour it down my mouth, I'll be happy. 

Now- there are many people who do not participate in the traditional cutting of a cake for their wedding, and to each their own. However, if a bride and groom are going to spend a good chunk of change on a cake, I like to make sure that it can be showcased before the caterers take the cake back to get it ready for dessert service. What I have found is that there seems to be a trend of lace on cakes for this year. I am just in awe as I look at these highly decorated and extraordinary cake! Lace detail can NOT be easy- but it looks so elegant.  

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Another trend that I have been seeing is to have more than one cake. I guess, if one is good, three must be great! A lot of times a bride and groom will have a sheet cake in the back for the caterers to cut to help with cost. This would eliminate that and the guest would be able to see exactly what is going to be cut and put in front of them. It also gives a really nice presentation. 

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Cupcakes have made a comeback too- but these little hand held pieces of goodness will be saved for another post. I need to go get some good old fashion butter cream frosting after looking at all these delicious cakes. 

Haute Hair!

After recently getting my first haircut in 10 months (ridiculous I know) I have been thinking alot about hair. The wedding season is upon us and one of my favorite things is to see how the brides updo their hair!  It has been said that big trend for 2011 is for more of a polished ballerina look for hair, but I did some searching and here are some other haute trends for hair for 2011.

This is from the Pricilla of Boston runway show and the sleek ballerina style is definately shown here.

A boho-chic style from Angel Sanchez and Junko Yoshioka

Accessories such as the headband above are HUGE this year!

Flowers are a classic and timeless accessory to be put in your hair

Or you can really emphasize your theme with your hair

What are your thoughts on how hair should be done?

40% off Coupons

When planning a wedding on a budget the DIY projects start to expand and the price tag starts to add up. One of the things that I always tell my brides is to check out the coupon in the Sunday paper for Michael's Arts and Craft Store. When you open the paper and see their ad, on the bottom right hand corner of the first page there is almost ALWAYS a coupon for 40% off of any one regular price item! This can be for invites, flowers, aisle runner, you name it! So, tell your parents, friends, aunts, neighbors to save you these coupons and start using them for all of your DIY needs.

...or just click here...and print out the coupon (but you will need to sign up to become a member)