Ask The Celebration Advisor: I've lived in Minneapolis Minnesota my entire life. I'm more of a city boy but I just started dating a girl whos' really into classic books and life in those days. I have no idea what to do but want it to be special when we celebrate our 6 month anniversary. Help! ~ Clay

The Celebration Advisor: You're in luck! Horse drawn carriage rides in Minneapolis are perfect for your date. From personal experience it is easy to tell you that the woman on a date like this is living out her fantasy. Though you don't find many classically romantic women like this in Minneapolis, you've found a keeper so here are some ways to make your night romantic and special.

* Rent a horse drawn carriage — They didn't have cars in your girlfriend's favorite era. They rode around in a wide variety of carriages pulled by horses. As there are today, there were many styles of horse and buggies that people used during the age of Romanticism so hire a horse drawn carriage with character and your girlfriend will be delighted. It'll feel like living in that time period herself!

* Enjoy a picnic — Minneapolis proper may not have the largest selection of places to picnic but there are many great parks and other locations in the Minneapolis metro area that provide the type of atmosphere to make your picnic special. You can even prepare foods that were popular during that time period. Arrive via horse and carriage to milady's very own picnic and you'll find her mood to be most enthused.

While there are many other options for a special evening, the most elaborate statement you can make is to rent a horse drawn carriage and driver for a night. Put your own twist on how you celebrate but start the night off right with this very romantic, classic way to say "I love you and enjoy your company."

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My husband is about to turn 50 years old and I am trying to figure out what kind of birthday cake I would like to have at his party. What types of cakes do I have to choose from in New Orleans, LA?

The Celebration Advisor: Wouldn't be great if a cake could soften the blow of turning 50? So many people become discouraged at the thought of getting "old". On their birthday images of walkers and handicap stickers are dancing through their heads rather than thoughts of being at the age where one feels the most freedom. I say, don't let another birthday bore your husband into senility, make it a joyous celebration of whats to come. New Orleans birthday cakes are known to be works of art that look too good to eat and will do much more than energize an aging soul.

To begin with, there are numerous styles of birthday cakes. And to select the perfect one for his birthday you must establish what message you would like the cake to portray. I suggest for a 50th birthday that comes only once in a lifetime, a milestone birthday cake would fit the occasion perfectly. Tastefully, New Orleans bakers can create a cake that not only commemorates your husband's big day, but will show him the love and respect his family and friends have for him.

Another style of birthday cake that would be as equally appropriate is a humorous birthday cake. Some people prefer to make a milestone birthday a time to poke fun at the unfortunate individual who is freshly "over-the-hill". New Orleans bakeries have a printing technique where they can transpose a photograph onto a layer of frosting. Your husband could find no greater irony than to see a funny picture of himself as a child printed on his birthday cake.

For an occasion that is as rare as one's own 50th birthday, the cake presented should be equally as rare and so much more delicious. A milestone birthday is a joyous celebration where one can find much humor in the event as well as a sense of respect for the person who turns 50. Your husband deserves a cake with either or all of these elements in it. With New Orleans bakeries, this aspiration can be realized.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: I'm getting married outdoors in Salt Lake City, Utah. It's late enough in the year that it should be cool (so the almanac says) but my mom is still worried about me getting the buttercream icing that I want on my wedding cake. Do you think it'll be ok or should I try something else? ~ Leigh

The Celebration Advisor: An outdoor wedding in Salt Lake City sounds, well, a little precarious if you have opted for a buttercream wedding cake. However, there are many kinds of buttercream icing so it's a good idea to ask your local baker which type they use.

Buttercream icing for wedding cakes with a high sugar content tend to last longer under heat. The more common types of buttercream icing, French buttercream and Italian buttercream, have a higher fat content and therefore do not withstand heat as well. Once you have discovered which your Salt Lake City wedding bakery uses, you can judge from there.

As much as we all hate to hear this, your mother is probably right. A stiffer icing will most likely last longer. Fondant wedding cakes are popular with modern brides and allow a wide range of shapes and designs. Buttercream icings soften when cooled but fondant was designed for cakes that need no refrigeration and can last a while. Therefore, the rolled fondant icing on wedding cakes tends to harden slightly when left out.

Your biggest decision is whether or not you want to go against your mother even if it is your wedding. You can find buttercream icing wedding cakes that will hold up for a short time (a few hours at best) during your outdoor wedding. If you wait until just before time for the reception to display your wedding cake, your cake should be fine if your wedding cake baker uses a stiffer buttercream. If you want to avoid an argument, go with what mom says on this one and agree on a high-sugar buttercream or a rolled fondant wedding cake icing.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: I'm taking my wife on a special date for our 10th anniversary. Is renting a limo going to be too showy for something like that? We live in Worcester, Massachusetts. ~ Ron

The Celebration Advisor: Actually, renting a limousine is a perfect way to make the evening more special! It's a very sweet thought that will stir up a lot of sweet feelings in your wife. As far as renting a limo being "too showy", that all depends on what the rest of the evening holds but the answer is still probably going to be "no, it's actually really nice." Consider things like this before calling a limousine service in Worcester MA:

*Are we going somewhere special for dinner? — Arriving in style is a great way to show your wife that you really are trying to make your evening together as special and romantic as possible. If you roll up to McDonalds, probably. If you take her to a fine restaurant, it's practically expected to arrive in style. You can't get much more stylish than limos.

*Is my wife easily embarassed? — If your wife is the reclusive type who tends to be very reserved and shy, something so elaborate may not be her speed. If she is one who loves attention or loves to feel special for a day, renting a limousine for a night out in Worcester is probably right up her alley!

*Will we run into anyone that we know? — If this is the case, see the above question. If your wife wants to be able to show her friends what a wonderful husband you are, it'll be a great treat for her if you "just so happen" to run into a few of her friends.

*Are we staying the night away from home? – Many couples like to shake it up by visiting a resort, a luxury hotel or spa when celebrating a big number anniversary like yours. If you plan to stay away from home for the evening, consider the cost of renting a limousine either twice or keeping it (and the driver) for the night. After all, you will want a way to get home!

Aside from these things, you are on the right track! Renting a limo from Worcester MA limousine services is a fun and exciting way to live it up for an evening. It is a fantastic way to show your wife that she is the queen of the evening and the most important woman in your life. Way to go!

Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am trying to organize a wedding reception for my sister who lives in Hagerstown, MD. The location where she would like to have it is a bit small and I am afraid there isn't enough seating for everyone. Will this be an issue for caterers at the event? – Briana

The Celebration Advisor: Absolutely not. The main responsibility of caterers aside from providing food is to meet the needs of the host. Hagerstown caterers are no different and they will strive to see that your sister's wedding reception is comfortable for everyone in attendance.

Given how small you say the reception location is, I believe the best choice for the event would be to have a wait staff prepare a "Passed-Tray Reception" for your sister. During a passed-tray reception, wait staff weave between party guests while holding hor d'oeuvres and drinks on a small tray. This would allow for guests to mingle in the open room and simply acknowledge a waiter when needed. Plus, smaller portions of food do not require tables and this will help to clear out a bit of much needed floor space.

Your Hagerstown caterer also has many other options to consider. Namely selecting the menu for the event and the option for tent rentals. Caterers are affiliated with companies that can further distinguish your event. And by renting a tent from one of those companies, guests can be provided with much more room to walk about freely rather than feel claustrophobic in a cramped reception hall. Selecting a menu for the event wont be hard considering most catering services will allow you to try samples of their masterfully prepared foods.

There is little dissapointment to be felt with the quality service Hagerstown caterers provide. Between the delicious foods and the wait staff's cordial demeanor, guests will feel more than pampered as they celebrate your sister's wedding. Her reception is sure to be a blast when caterers are invited to celebrate the event.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My girlfriend has left me in charge of looking for wedding invitations in Houma, LA. However I don't understand why invitations are so detailed. Why cant we mail regular cards as an alternative? -Brandon

The Celebration Advisor: There are certainly many different styles of wedding invitations available in Houma. So many that the task of selecting the perfect one may seem daunting. And understandably there is a bit of confusion with the significance of each component one has. However wedding invitations as we know them today have accumulated certain attributes because of imperfections in the delivery systems of our past.

At one time the early postal service of America was not as trusted. This is why people used to send wedding invitations in two envelopes. The addresses were written on the exterior envelope which serve as protection for the interior envelope. This would contain the wedding invitation that would be given to the head of the household. Thankfully our modern postal service is much more trustworthy however the tradition of a double envelope still stands.

The small piece of tissue paper included in a wedding invitation is also a tradition formed from our past. Metal printing techniques of the 1600s would leave the ink on an invitation easy to smear. The purpose of the piece of tissue paper was to provide protection to the rest of the card as well as maintain the message printed. Even though modern printing techniques have vastly improved, invitations still traditionally include a piece of decorative tissue paper.

Wedding invitations from Houma, LA are vast in the number of styles available. Some of which include traditional, contemporary, destination, Christian and formal. It is typical for an invitation to match the decor and theme of a wedding. So before selecting a proper one, you need to establish what decor and colors will be present at the wedding.

Houma wedding invitations have a touch of history and artistic creativity you both will find more than appealing. It is great that you have taken upon yourself to organize this step for you girlfriend and your selection of invitations will most likely gain you a few points in her book.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My husband is about to have his birthday and I was wondering what are all the options and choices I have for selecting a birthday cake in Springdale, AR. I am not talented whatsoever at designing cakes so I think I am going to need a bit of help with this. – Carol

The Celebration Advisor: When a person is faced with designing a cake for the first time it can be a humbling experience. However Springdale produces some of the best cakes in the state and you wont have to search long to find the bakery that offers the extra help you need.

When you first meet with a baker to design a birthday cake, you will be asked to make a few choices on key components of the cake such as flavor, filling, and all around design. The flavors a bakery typically has available for birthday cakes are chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. So don't be shy to ask for samples because you would obviously want the cake to taste as great as it looks.

Speaking of great looks, Springdale birthday cakes are definitely easy on the eyes. So beautifully designed in fact that some people are hesitant to cut into what they call "a piece of art". Using cake as their canvas, bakers can produce some of the most creative and realistic cakes that can serve as a perfect centerpiece to any birthday party. Now the style and design of the cake is completely up to you. A good course of action would be to collaborate the theme of the party with the design on the cake.

Your husbands big day will definately benefit from his stunning birthday cake. Springdale, AR bakeries know that their cakes should be turning heads and sparking the imagination of onlookers. I hope your husband appreciates his birthday cake and that it stands out in his memories for years to come.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My wedding is in a few months and I am having it where i live in Buffalo, NY. There will be lots of guests from my side of the family as well as my fiancé's. We are all big eaters and I wanted food to be in no short supply. How can some Buffalo caterers help me out?

The Celebration Advisor: Unless you have a team of grandmas that want to cook food for everyone, then wedding caterers will be a great fit for you. Your guests as well as yourself will be treated to extravagant foods prepared by creative Buffalo caterers. A wedding reception could never run as smooth as when professionals are responsible for the happiness and comfortability of guests and newly wed couples alike.

After deciding upon a menu plan for the reception, you may also decide to have the caterers host the location at one of their own venues. The advantages a venue gives to a wedding reception surpass those one can find in most backyards. To begin with a caterer will be more accustomed to the layout of their own kitchen. This will allow for the food to be prepared in a timelier manner and all the messes attributed to preparing food wont be all over your own personal kitchen.

Another service Buffalo, NY caterers provide is to store any leftovers into boxes provided by the catering service. So dont worry about your families' big stomachs. The portions are meant to be filling and outnumber the guests. With a fridge full of prepared gourmet food, you and your hubbie can be big eaters for weeks after.

Wedding Caterers in Buffalo can create events dreams are made of with their delicious food creations and cordial demeanor. I hope that you and your hungry family find yourselves feeling pampered and comfortably full on your big day. Just dont try too much dancing on a full stomach.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am from Mobile, AL and am helping my friend find suitable wedding invitations for her wedding. What are some customizable options for invitations that will get guests excited for her big day? - Dawn

The Celebration Advisor: Wedding invitations are one of the most important obligations for a bride and groom to decide upon for their wedding. They give friends and family a heads up to the big day and give an opportunity for the bride (and the bride's friends in this case) to explore their creativity. Wedding invitations in Mobile, AL come in many various colors, designs and themes to match the personalities of the bride and groom to be.

The style of invitation you choose will sometimes reflect the theme and mood of the wedding. A few styles of wedding invitations include:

• Floral
• Contemporary
• Destination
• Christian

For instance if the wedding is to take place on a beach, the a destination invitation depicting tropical birds, palm tree, and sea shells would be very fitting.

With the style chosen, you will also have to consider many different colors, text styles, and texture of paper. Available colors for wedding invitations come in no short supply and the text styles will convey elegance and formality. Paper used to construct the card can vary from a rough, unfinished texture to smooth and glossy. Really each of these options further distinguish the invitations as your very own.

Don't hesitate to add your own personal creative touches as well. The bride can choose to handwrite a personal note in each card or include an engagement photo. Also adding a special ribbon to the exterior of the card could dress it up and ensure no two brides will share the same invitation this season.

I hope you both find the perfect wedding invitation in Mobile, AL. Remember that invitations come in numerous styles. And if conformity is an issue, then by adding your own personal touches guests will feel a certain uniqueness in your personalized cards.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am fascinated by cakes that are in the form of a common object. For my daughter's birthday I would like her cake to be one of these special creations. Is there a bakery in Biloxi, MS that makes these types of specialty cakes?

The Celebration Advisor: Specialty cakes are one of the most visually appealing baked goods made. A creative bakery can produce a cake in the shape of a firetruck or a princess' castle that is so realistic, I have found myself surprised to find it is made out of cake! The number of possible cake forms are limitless and finding one that fits your daughters birthday can be easily realized in Biloxi.

Birthday cakes are a sometimes designed to reflect the personality of the recipient. Your daughter may appreciate a purse-shaped cake or one that looks like her favorite pet or cartoon character. Whichever design is chosen, Biloxi birthday cakes will be dazzling to the senses. Not only will the flavor be exceptional, but the realism of the cake make it a stunning centerpiece as well.

Many bakeries of Biloxi are more than qualified enough to design a specialty cake for your daughter's birthday. You need to meet with a few to decide which one will be more suited to your needs. Be sure to ask for samples as many bakeries will be happy to provide one. Some bakeries will offer a delivery service to their customers as to eliminate any worries of how they will transport the cake.

A specialty birthday cake from Biloxi bakeries will make your daughter's big day extra special. For a child, every birthday is an important milestone and a unique cake to mark the occasion is more than fitting. You have shown lots of care when planning her birthday and this will be evident by the joy she feels when laying eyes on her very own personalized birthday cake.