Are you tired of seeing the traditional three tier wedding cake with simple white frosting and the little bride and groom wedding cake topper. We all know the iconic wedding cake look and feel. If you are after a very formal or classic wedding then this is the exact cake you want. However, today many couples are opting for alternative wedding themes and a more relaxed feeling overall. With popular wedding themes like fairy tales, Dragonflies and other fun and light or even whimsical themes a traditional wedding cake no longer fits correctly in its place. It is nor time to take that old wedding cake out of the closet it and give it a whole new look. America seems to be in love with the idea of a makeover from the hit TV shows like Extreme Body Makeover, Extreme Home Makeover and the ever popular Pimp My Ride America seems to be in a love with makeovers. Well, wedding cakes are no different and today’s couples are going for more unusual, light and fun ideas for wedding cakes. So why not try some of these custom wedding cake ideas.

Creative and Custom Wedding Cake Toppers

There are a ton of different wedding cake toppers on the market today and you are no longer stuck with what your local bakery has. You can now easily shop online and find retailers selling a wide variety of wedding cake toppers. You can have anything from the traditional bride and groom to the whacky and wild. If you are willing to pay a little extra you can get a custom wedding cake topper sculpted out of special non toxic clay like material and created in the likeness of you and your husband. If you are really into a sport or want to show something unique about the two of you as a couple then a custom wedding cake topper is the way to go. The artists can easily make a couple doing just about anything. So if you are avid rock climbers then you can have a bride and groom fashioned in your likeness that are on the top of Yosemite Half Dome, or whatever sport or activity you like.

If you don’t want to be that adventurous then you might want to go for a custom initials wedding cake topper. These are beautiful wedding cake toppers created from your initials and then decorated with small crystals. Whatever you choose there is a wedding cake topper either already made or that can be custom made to fit your wedding theme.

Themed Wedding Cakes

If you just go to your local bakery or even a small wedding cake shop you are likely to just find the standard wedding cake offerings or the traditional cake. However, if you really want to do a wedding cake makeover ask if they can do themed wedding cakes. There are a wide variety of options for a custom wedding cake and some of the ways that you can customize are listed below.

Decorations

If you are not sure about all of this and want to stick somewhat to tradtion then why not go for the traditional cake but add some flare to it through the decorations and frosting. Most wedding cake bakers can add a wide variety of different ornaments and decorations to the wedding cake to really make it stand out. Sure you can go with the traditional shaped cakes like the three tiered circle or even a tiered square cake but that does not mean you can’t go a little crazy and get some interesting decorations put on it with unique frosting ideas. Try to pick up on the theme of the wedding as much as possible.

Sculpted Cakes

Now this is where a custom wedding cake baker really can show off their talents and the types of projects they often love to do. A baker who can do a sculpted cake might take a little work to find however once you find one you are only limited by your ideas. Do you want a big castle wedding cake? They can easily do this to make a fairy tale wedding cake. If you want a beach themed wedding cake why not get a picnic basket or a beautiful sand castle wedding cake. If you are contemplating getting a sculpted cake you can really have any three dimensional design that you can think of. Why not try a hamburger and fries for a fun and light hearted beach wedding cake. The sky is the limited once you get a sculpted cake.

Mini Cakes and Cup Cakes

Again if you don’t quite feel ready to make the commitment to such a grand cake like above and want to keep a little bit on the traditional side yet with a flair of fun why not try a mini wedding cake or even cupcakes. These are fun because they are small individual serving sized cakes that your guests will love. If you are planning on having a small wedding it can be a lot of fun to create personalized mini wedding cakes for the guests.

Whatever you choose always keep in mind that there are options out there to customize, tweak, alter and change just about every factor of your wedding cake. Let you mind wander and have fun a bit and go for something a little different. Always make sure to plan ahead and leave enough time for the baker to do the extra job well. Otherwise you are all set to go with a fun and unique wedding cake that is a definite extreme makeover from the traditional three or five tiered wedding cake.

By: Chris Ryerson

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Keeping all your wedding papers and contacts organized is a must when planning a wedding. There are many computer progams available to help you do this, however, it’s kind of hard to carry a computer along with you as you make your rounds visiting locations and meeting with vendors. As well, many people aren’t all that comfortable using a computer for such things.

There are also many books and organizers available which you can purchase to help you with this organizing task. You can find these at book and stationary stores, however you can also quickly put together your own wedding planner, personalizing it to suit your needs. Not to mention, you will save yourself some money. With wedding budgets being fairly tight, this is an inexpensive alternative. Here’s how you can make your own wedding planner.

Materials Needed:

1 three-ring binder

10 to 12 tab pages

Lined loose-leaf paper

10 to 12 clear, top-loading plastic protector sheets

1 to 2 clear, press-on laminating sheets (for the front & back covers)

Photos, lace, ribbons – whatever decorations you desire to dress up the front cover

White or tacky glue

How To Put It Together

1. After choosing your photos and other decorative mementos for your planning book, work out a pleasing arrangement on the front cover. You may also wish to use scrapbook paper to help you with the design. There are many beautiful papers available for this purpose and can be found at any craft store. Once you have your arrangement set, glue the pieces to the cover. Apply the laminating sheet over the top. Move your hand from the center out to the edges to push out any air bubbles and smooth out the sheet.

2. Taking your tab pages, label each one with the following labels:

Calendar – create your own wedding countdown sheet or print one off from the Internet. Insert the countdown calendar in this location and check off each item as you complete each of the steps. Budget – keep your budget sheet here with estimated costs, actual costs, who’s paying for each item Invitations & Thank You’s – printing, guest list, postage, etc. Flowers – all flowers for both the reception and the ceremony, including bouquets Clothing – wedding dress, headpiece and veil, accessories, groom’s attire, attendant’s attire & accessories Wedding Ceremony – ceremony location, officiant, musicians, soloist, decorations, wedding programs, etc. Photography/Videography – engagement photos, wedding photos, newspaper announcements, albums, videotaping, etc. Reception – location rental, table setup, plates & cutlery, decorations, entertainment, wedding favors, labor, etc. Wedding Cake – wedding cake, groom’s cake, cake topper, cake knife and server, etc. Food and Beverages – all food and beverages, serving tables, how it’s to be served, etc. Honeymoon – transportation, accommodations, entertainment, clothing, etc. Miscellaneous – all the other stuff: transportation to and from wedding/reception, marriage license, blood tests, rehearsal dinner, gifts for attendants, any other expenses

3. Place your tabbed sheets into the binder. Place your budget worksheet under the budget section. Add several sheets of loose-leaf paper to all the other sections for making notes. You should copy the related budget information on the first paper sheet of each section for quick reference. Use the note paper to write down names, dates, meeting times, phone numbers, addresses and any other related information to that section. If you receive business cards (which you will), tape them to the pages.

4. Place a plastic protector sheet in each section as well. You will use these to hold contracts, receipts, price lists, pictures, clippings, brochures, and other related category information. Not only will you be able to quickly get your hands on a piece of needed correspondence or a receipt, you will also have a collection of mementos that can be used later for putting together a wedding scrapbook.

By: Rose Smith

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BuN iN tHe OvEn DuE aUg 7tH asked:


This might be a silly question. I have been married for a year & 4 months and have always worn my rings the same. I put on my engagement ring first becayuse I got that first then my wedding band on top. I was told the other day by my cousin that I was wearing my ring wrong! Is there a wrong or right way to wear your engagement ring and wedding band?
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katelyn. asked:


Wedding cakes more like Wedding cupcakes…?

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I’m thinking of doing this for my wedding instead of a traditional wedding cake.
What do you think?

STINEY asked:


I am planning to make my own wedding invitations using my Cricut cutter. I don’t care if they look homemade, but using good old fashioned elmers isn’t going to cut it. I don’t want the paper wrinkling and I don’t want glue everywhere. What kind of adhesive should I use to stick my paper embellishments on that won’t look “tacky” (ha..ha)

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To view the next video in this series click: www.monkeysee.com In this video, Christina Crawford shows you how to make great wedding invitations, favors, save the date cards and thank you notes.