You and your fiancé are ready to tie the knot. The only problem is that your budget is considerably smaller than you would like it to be. You still want a beautiful wedding that you can look back on with fondness, though. After all, money isn't the object--your love is.
Attach Ribbon to Wedding Cake
Wedding cakes have long been a traditional part of wedding celebrations. They can be decorated in a number of ways. Many people use real or fake flowers or even fancy cake toppers. A more recent trend to use a ribbon wrapped around the base of the cake. Some people use fondant to create this look, but it is easy to use a real ribbon. Does this Spark an idea?
Plan a Bengali Wedding
If you're reading this article, chances are you already know the origins of the Bengali wedding (also known as the Bengladeshi wedding) are steeped in centuries of ritual and that the event is not so much a day-long event---as in western society---but rather days of ceremonies, parties and sacred exchanges that oftentimes resemble a Bollywood production. If you're staging this multi-day event, prepare to decorate several venues in splendid color, help the bride shop for her wardrobe changes, prepare delicious Indian dishes and marvel at the influx of lavish gifts guaranteed to keep the newlyweds in comfort as they launch their personal "happily ever after."
Put Ribbon on a Wedding Cake
Decorating wedding cakes with different ribbons can transform a plain cake into something eye-catching. Ribbon trim can contrast with the cake and flowers or can match the bride's dress or wedding colors. You can use any ribbon for the border, while satin and solid-color ribbons stand out better against darker frosting. Does this Spark an idea?
Give a Wedding Shower
Wedding, or bridal, showers are an important traditional part of the wedding process. It's a time for friends and family members of the bride and groom to come together and shower the bride with love, gifts for her new home and advice on how to have a successful marriage. It's a much needed day that makes her feel like a princess and relieves some of the stress from all the wedding planning chaos. The maid of honor normally throws the shower and begins planning it a couple months before to ensure everything is perfect and that it is a day the bride will never forget.