Anyone who has planned a wedding knows this special day can become very expensive very quickly. With a variety of expenses to cover, from a bridal gown and tuxedo to catering and cake to a disc jockey and photographer, even a modest wedding can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Luckily, there are ways for couples to cut costs and save some money, such as tackling crafts for decorations, using an iPod for music and hosting a potluck dinner.
Smooth Icing on Wedding Cakes
Just like anything else, we eat wedding cake with our eyes first. A beautiful, smooth cake icing is attractive and requires technique for a perfectly clean finish. What looks like hours of work is simple with some easy methods. Here are some tips to for a perfectly iced wedding cake.
Decorate a Mother's Home for a Wedding
Decorating a home for a wedding is as much about what you take away as it is about what you put in. Before you arrange flowers and hang garlands, you'll want to focus on creating the perfect backdrop; then you'll be ready to bring in beauty and highlight the big event. Give yourself adequate time and you're guaranteed a perfect look for that special day.
Make Rice to Throw at Weddings
Throwing rice at the newly married couple at the end of the wedding is a time-honored tradition. Wedding guests wait at the exit for the newlyweds and toss a handful of rice on the couple for good luck. This symbolizes prosperity, a full pantry and the wish for children in the future. Though it has been reported that rice can be harmful to birds, the story is an urban legend that has been disproved. That said, some churches and other locations don't allow rice because it makes the ground or floor slippery and is difficult to clean up.
Tell Your Wedding Guests What to Wear
Planning a wedding is a major project for everyone involved, and it is important to brides and grooms that all of the details are perfect. Inviting guests is one of the first steps to getting a wedding together, and invitations are the perfect place to tell guests what to wear. Some weddings are less formal than others, and the level of formality and organization of your wedding can play a big role in how you want your guests to dress. Does this Spark an idea?