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Dear Friend,
Happy Holidays !
It's so good to meet with you again. As you know, My Choice Weddings
focuses on the "total you". So while we take Wedding Planning very
seriously, we want to make sure that "you" are doing just fine. No
doubt, you're running here, running there. Trying to fit everything into
your already very busy lives. In the midst of all the excitement, you're
being tugged in so many different directions. The good news is, it will
all be over soon. Time passes so quickly and soon you'll be able to
breathe again. Don't forget, however to find time for yourself. Stop and
smell the roses, kick off your shoes, enjoy your family and friends and
have a joyous holiday.
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The Wedding Cake |
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Traditional vs. Modern Cake Designs
Traditionally, the wedding cake is usually a white round or
square tiered or stacked cake with very elaborate white icing. Many
wedding cakes are decorated with pastel iced flowers, real flowers,
and/or decorated with a beautiful hand crafted, custom made cake
topper. These days cakes are actually designed by highly trained
"cake designers". The cakes are very elaborate and most cakes are
something other than vanilla flavored. Buttercream and cheesecake
are very popular - and so are the many variations of chocolate out
there. In addition, many cakes are filled with fruits, custards and
mousses. Yummy! The icing on wedding cakes can also be very
different and creative. Many choose to have the icing coordinate
with their wedding colors.
Cake Display
The wedding cake should be displayed on its own table where it
can be admired by all of the guests. (Make sure that it is displayed
in a pretty area of the reception hall because you will have several
pictures made near it.) Some brides choose to have the cake as the
centerpiece for the buffet table, but I think that the cake should
have its own table. Anyway, don't let the decor of the cake table
slip. Make sure that the cake table has a tablecloth that matches
the other tablecloths and that the cake is properly displayed on a
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The Grooms Cake |
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For years the Groom's cake served as a type of favor for guests. It
was a dark fruitcake which was baked in advance, cut up into small
squares, and put into little monogrammed boxes. The boxes were given
to the guests to take home.
Today's cake often hints at some aspect of the Groom's
personality. If the Groom loves to play golf, the cake may resemble
a golf bag. If the Groom is a race car driver, the cake may resemble
a race car etc, etc. In general, the Groom's cake is often a
chocolate cake but may be the groom's favorite flavor. There is no
limit to the design and there is nothing really traditional about
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How to Shop for Your Cake |
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Who Should Design and Bake the Cake?
Here are some options to consider: - Your Caterer Or Reception
Hall : : An Independent Off-Premise Baker : : Your Grocer's Bakery :
: A Friend Or Family Member
Questions To Ask Potential Bakers
1. Can I see photos of previous wedding cakes you have designed?
This is essential. If the baker won't show you photographs, look
elsewhere.: : 2. Can I have a taste test? Many small bakers won't
have samples on hand for you to taste. If your baker doesn't have
any for you to taste at the time of your visit, ask if the baker
will be hosting any "Cake Tastings" in the near future. : : 3. Do
you charge extra for anything such as special fillings or icings,
delivery, set-up, etc.? Extra charges for these items are pretty
standard, but you need to know up front for the sake of your budget.
: : 4. Will you decorate the cake with fresh or silk flowers or will
you work with my florist? Unless the baker's floral decorating
skills are excellent, ask your baker if your florist can handle silk
or fresh flower decorations. : : 5. How far in advance will the cake
be prepared? If the cake is being prepared well in advance and
frozen, ask the baker how long it will take the cake to thaw. I have
attended more than one wedding where the cake was still somewhat
frozen. |
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Holiday Gift Giving |
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