Wedding Flower Checklist

In addition to the flowers you will need for the wedding party and family members, you will need flowers for the ceremony and reception sites. Use this handy checklist when shopping for flowers so you’re sure not to forget anyone: … Continue reading

Choosing the Wedding Date and Time

The wedding and the events leading up to the ceremony are steeped in ancient traditions. The month and day of a bride’s wedding was considered a very important decision. Many followed this rhyme when choosing their wedding month: Marry when … Continue reading

Top 10 Wedding Cake Trends

1. Flavored Cakes. Believe it or not, but chocolate cake is becoming more popular than the traditional white or yellow cake. Other popular flavors include carrot, coconut, mocha, tiramisu, lemon, strawberry, red velvet, and cheesecake. 2. Frostings infused with unusual … Continue reading

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Cake

1. Consider purchasing your cake from a non-commercial baker who works out of his or her home. 2. Consider buying your cake from a culinary school. If students are baking and decorating wedding cakes as part of their curriculum, you … Continue reading

Glossary of Wedding Cake Terms

Basketweave – A piping technique that features interwoven vertical and horizontal lines made to resemble a wicker basket. Buttercream – A smooth, creamy icing that stays soft. It can be in any color and flavor. Also makes a good filling. … Continue reading

The Wedding Cake

The cake has been a special part of wedding celebrations since the Roman era. The original wedding cakes were made of wheat flour, salt and water and made into loaves. The loaves were then broken over the bride’s head at … Continue reading

The Wedding Color That is “Mint” for 2013

The color for 2013 is undoubtedly going to be mint. Mint is pretty much a pastel sure, but; don’t let this hue fool you. Mint is sure to be a refreshing choice for the fashion forward bride. Yet, subtle enough … Continue reading

Manicure Tips

There is no doubt that people are looking at your hands more and more now.  This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are yelling “look at my ring, look at my ring!” and flashing your rock to anyone who will look. … Continue reading

Pedicure Tips

Taking care of your feet is an important part of taking care of yourself. It’s not a complicated thing to do in fact it can be easy, fun, and is most definitely worth it. You’ll especially want pretty toes if … Continue reading

Skin Care Tips – Part 2

Now that the ”how to take care of the inside” has been established it’s time for you to deliberate and decide on what type of skin you have. Is it on the oily side? Dry all the time? Super sensitive? Even … Continue reading