Archives for 2009

February 10, 2009 by Jordon Robinson

Make it Personal with a Custom Aisle Runner

I had never heard of these, but they were brought to my attention while planning my wedding and I fell in love with this wedding decoration idea. Aisle runners are usually pretty standard and most brides usually rent one from a wedding supply vendor; which is perfectly fine. However, I wanted something more personalized … more unique. Little did I know you can have custom aisle runners made!

When you have a custom aisle runner made, you have so many options in creating making the runner [Read more…]

February 9, 2009 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Where Can I Find A Pepe LePeu Cake In Indianapolis?

Ask The Party Guide: My wife is celebrating her 50th Birthday. And she is a avid fan of Pepe LePeu (The skunk). We are planning a special celebration and I know it would be a great surprise if I could find a cake designer who could craft a 2′ cake of this little fellow with hearts. We will celebrate our 8th anniversary the following day. The day we want to celebrate in March 28th at 4:00PM. We have about 50 friends that we are planning to surprise her with this event. This will mean alot, she wanted me to contact the famous ACE Chef, but he would not do it….

I am hopeful that you will be able to direct me to someone that can do this task….thanks

We are both retired Army soldiers and this will be the first time that I have been able to do something nice for her, she has always been there for me…. David in Indianapolis Indiana

Party Guide Reply:

David,

What a wonderful idea for a birthday cake. There is a place in Carmel Indiana (about 22miles from north of Indianapolis that creates custom birthday cakes. Classic Cakes has created some really cool cakes. For instance, they have created a pueblo village cake, a doctor’s bag cake and my favorite a cake that looked like a plate with sushi. I’m sure that a Pepe LePeu cake would be something that they could do. So give them a call.

Please keep me posted. I think your idea is so sweet and your wife is very lucky to have someone who is willing to put the time and effort into making her birthday a special one.

February 9, 2009 by Jordon Robinson

Glowing Wedding Decoration Ideas

I have always loved intimate weddings and wedding receptions, especially those where candles are used in the wedding and table decorations. Candles are very simple and inexpensive decorations which create, not only beautiful décor, but generate an atmosphere that no other resource can – the glow of romance. Magnificent wedding decorations can be effortlessly achieved by candles and flowers alone. There is nothing more beautiful than simplicity in my book and the combination of flowers and candles captures it perfectly.

Creating Simplistic Wedding Decorations With Flowers and Candles
Fresh greenery and candles create a natural air of romance ideal for wedding ceremonies and [Read more…]

February 6, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

How You Can Have The Trendiest Winter Wedding Dresses

With most brides planning their wedding several months in advance, what better time to discuss the biggest winter wedding trend of 2009? Stay far ahead of the latest wedding gown trends during your winter wedding by following this simple tip.

The most stylish brides understand that often style and comfort do go hand-in-hand. We’ve all heard about layering clothes to stay warm in the winter, so why not layer the skirts of our wedding dresses to stay warm during the ceremony? This trend is all the rage these days and is sure to stick around through the chilly winter weddings taking place in 2009 and early 2010.

As you shop for your wedding dress, remember that layers can be very appealing. Some come in [Read more…]

February 5, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

Top 5 Poses For The Perfect Wedding Photo Album

There are some photos that are standard across most wedding ceremonies. Whether twisting the night away at a wedding reception in Indianapolis or exchanging vows at a wedding ceremony in San Diego, these popular poses are stand-out additions to the wedding photo album.

Wedding cake photos are among the most popular wedding pictures at everyone’s special occasion. Then again, what better way to detail the intricacies of everyone’s favorite reception staple?

It’s easy to show off the beauty of the bride, but wedding dress pictures bring to light her elegance and style as well.

What better time than the wedding to capture unique shots of the families looking their best? Family portraits allow both families to come together for the first time as one.

Bridal portraits stand alone as the single most sought-after wedding photos. The bride in her radiance is a beautiful woman. Her stunning appeal on the wedding day is a cherished memory that no one wants to forget.

Of all the pictures in the wedding photo album, the most treasured of all is the bride and groom picture. Never more in love than that day, wedding photographers love capturing the sweetness of newlyweds.

Ask your wedding photographer about the best ways to capture these photos then sit back, relax, and watch the magic happen!

February 4, 2009 by Jordon Robinson

Naturally Glamorous Theme For Wedding Decorations

Flowers and ribbon are a very beautiful, yet very common decoration combination for wedding pews, alters and arches. Over the past few years, florists and wedding planners have started branching out with resources used for decorating the church for the wedding ceremony. Fresh flowers are the traditional foundation for wedding decorations; but unique ornamentation such as glittered spheres, real bay leaf garland, twigs and other unusual items can be used as well.

A trend that has been developing over the last few years is the “naturally glamorous” theme. This [Read more…]

February 4, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

Wedding Cake Flavors: A Delicious Delight

Wedding cakes come in many shapes and sizes. However, did you know that wedding cakes also come in many flavors? Now it’s ok to save the plain white for the wedding dress and opt for more bold flavors with the wedding cake. Chocolate and white cake are the standards but there are many other flavors that the modern bride may wish to choose.

“For Richer or Poorer” – The richer the better for some and chocolate wedding cakes are a huge hit because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t like chocolate cake?
“Forsaking All Others” – For the sake of yummy vanilla wedding cake. “Plain white” though it may seem, this decadent dessert is just as tasty as many others which is why it has remained a standard.
“To Have and To Hold” – Have your cake, eat it too, hold it in your hand and shove it in your groom’s mouth. Marble which blends two or more flavors, spice, carrot, red velvet and other flavors are perfect for this standard part of the wedding reception.
“In Sickness and In Health” – If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, why not try an apple wedding cake?
“Til Death Do Us Part” – It’s easy to feel this attached to popular wedding cake flavors such as banana, pumpkin, lemon, orange, and coconut.

Whichever favorite flavor the bride chooses, wedding cakes are a huge part of the reception. Whether a standard like chocolate or a fresh idea like butter pecan, wedding cakes flavors help the bride savor another part of her wedding. When the first anniversary rolls around and it’s time to revisit the top layer, the bride will be reconnected with special moments from the big day.

February 2, 2009 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Finding A Sixpence For Your Shoe

Ask The Wedding Guide: Where could I purchase what is called a sixpence. Jackie

Reply:

Jackie,

Today, most brides who want to follow the “something old, something new and a sixpence in your shoe” wedding tradition simply use a penny or another coin as a symbol of the six pence. I don’t believe six-pence are in current circulation. However, if you have your heart set on a sixpence try one of these places: coin collectors who deal in British coins , wedding accessory shops who deal in wedding tradition items, wedding supply compaines with wedding tradition items.

February 2, 2009 by Jordon Robinson

Valentine’s Day Mixers… Singles can have fun too!

Ok, we know that Valentine’s Day is the worst day of the year if you are single right? Well this year, why not do something to make it fun for all of us single people. Everywhere you go its couples, couples, couples so, I decided this year I would throw a party for Valentine’s Day. Yes… a social mixer. Not only for single people, because that might be awkward, but just a fun party for everyone to meet new people and make acquaintances.

Here are a few party ideas that will help you throw your own V-Day Celebration.

Invitations are great for this type of party because it symbolizes formality and event importance. [Read more…]

January 29, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

Start To Finish Checklist: The Top 5 Photos For Your Wedding

Modern weddings are a lot of fun. Throughout the wedding day, pre-ceremony to post-reception, there are many moments that brides and grooms want to remember forever. Cutting the wedding cake and walking down the aisle are pretty standard to most, but sometimes even the simple can be easily forgotten during the hustle and bustle of busy celebration. To make sure that your wedding photos capture every precious moment, discuss this checklist of the top five pictures during the wedding day with your local wedding photographer.

Popular Wedding Ceremony Photos

Sweet and innocent -Flower girl and ring bearer walking down the aisle.
Who gives this woman away – Father and daughter walking down the aisle, giving her away. [Read more…]