The Cake! Finding The Right Baker
One of the most traditional parts of the wedding is when the bride and groom cut the cake together. It is a great moment for picture taking, messing up the bride’s makeup and the groom’s hair, and just basically sharing a good laugh. However, most of us are not skilled at buying elaborate cakes. Chances are, you might not know the first thing about purchasing a cake. Do not worry. Finding the perfect cake for your big day is all about asking the right questions. Here are a few good questions to help you get started.
• Can we see your portfolio?
• Are we allowed to test the different cakes?
• Do you have references?
• Can you create a custom cake?
• What does your price include?
• Do you use your own fresh flowers? Or, do you work with the wedding florist?
• What ingredients do you use?
• What kind of icing do you use?
• When will the cake be prepared? (The day of the wedding or beforehand?)
• Can you give us a proposal?
• How much do you charge for delivery?
Asking the right questions will help you know whether or not you have found the right baker for your wedding cake.
Finding The Right Wedding Stationery
You are getting married! It looks like congratulations are in order. And, you will probably soon be getting a lot of gifts to help you celebrate this milestone in your life. However, if no one knows about your big day, how will they come to your wedding and/or know to get you a present. For this reason one of the biggest expenses most people incur for their wedding is the wedding invitation.
Wedding invitations are an ordeal. It is not something you will choose in 2 minutes. You need to pick the right stationary, text, and wording. Also, you need to decide whether you are going to have them professionally printed or print them on your own.
As with anything, the more fancy you want your invitation to be, the more expensive it will be. Today, however, a lot of people are making their own wedding invitations from various wedding stationary. It is a great way to save money, however it does require that you invest some time. Also, you do always have the alternative of sending out an e-vite if you are really short on cash. Whatever you decide, make sure people know that your wedding is coming up. They will need advance notice so they can plan on attending.
Arranging Seating: It’s Important For Peace And Harmony
We have all been to a wedding where we sat at a table that we really enjoyed. And, then there was the time when we attended a wedding and were forced to sit by the really annoying guest. It made the entire experience of the wedding miserable. Unfortunately, arranged seating at a wedding can often be as bad as an arranged marriage. However, it does not have to be like this. There are things you can do to make sure you guests have an enjoyable time at your wedding, and that they enjoy who they are sitting next to. Here are some great ideas:
• Keep married couples and couples who are dating together. No one likes to be separated from his or her significant other.
• Instead of having a children’s table, keep children under the age of 10 with their parents. If you prefer, you could have a table for teenagers.
• Do not sit divorced couples or estranged relatives at the same table.
• Take into consideration physical handicaps and elderly people.
• Assign tables, not seats. Then, let them choose whom to sit next to.
• Print out cards with table assignments. Use bold print so the cards are easy to find.
Don’t Forget The Transportation: Limos And Pricing
When I was a little kid, my favorite part of the wedding was watching the bride and groom walk/run to their transportation at the end of the night. We always cheered them on because it was a big accomplishment. Now that you have actually made it to your special day, do not neglect figuring out your transportation. You deserve the best ride for the greatest day of your life. Book a limo to drive you around town and take you to your hotel after everything is over with. Here is some helpful information to help you know more about booking a limo.
• There are a lot of different types of limos. Choose the one that fits your budget and style.
• When you rent a limo, you are the boss. You decide where to go.
• Most limos require a minimum 3-hour rental. They usually also have wedding rental packages that range from $250 to $500.
• People suggest shopping for your wedding limo at least 6 months before your wedding date.
• If you get a stretch limo, you can fit approximately 14 people in it.
• Get a contract.
• Know the entire price upfront.
Have fun cruising in style on your big day!