Wedding Cakes, Should You Save the Top?

Author: Deirdre Schwiesow

Some wedding cake traditions—such as cramming a piece of cake into the bride’s mouth—have definitely had their day.  And then there’s the old tradition of saving the top tier of the cake to eat on your one-year anniversary…

While a romantic idea, this plan has some downsides: even with moisture-proof wrapping, wedding cakes still won’t keep well for more than a few months.  And, saving the entire top tier of your cake to eat later means paying for more cake to serve your guests at the reception.

A nice compromise is to save just one piece and share it after your honeymoon.  Be sure to wrap the piece well in plastic and set it in a box to protect it from jostling, then freeze it right away.  When you’re ready to enjoy it again, thaw the cake in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.

Images by: Memories by Michael

Little Touches to Add to Your Big Day

Author – David Berkovitz

Your wedding day is finally approaching. It’ll be a joyous event that represents a new chapter in your life and unites friends and family from afar. You’ve covered the basics—after some serious research, you’ve found a figure-flattering dress, comfortable, yet elegant shoes, and the perfect bridal accessories. Although it has been stressful, you’ve successfully booked a venue, sent out invitations, hired a photographer, and picked out centerpieces and floral arrangements. But what about the often overlooked small touches? … Continue Reading

A Wedding in Winter

Author: Janice

Most of the country would laugh at us here in Southern California talking about “winter weddings”.  Even though we can have garden weddings almost year round, we still experience a change in the air, that gives us the same winter imagery that the rest of the country feels.  And, we still most definitely can plan a winter themed wedding.

Winter imagery for weddings creates thoughts of fireplaces, candles, magical lighting, and perhaps even holiday decor incorporated into the wedding.  What’s more romantic than promising your vows in front of a fireplace, with the crackling of the burning wood the only sound you hear as you very softly promise your devotion.  Twinkle lights are seen now year round, but it’s time now to over-do the tiny white lights, and fill “the rooms”–whether the gardens or indoors–with candles. … Continue Reading