Your Wedding Style

I recently read a post somewhere about a couple that did things 100% their way. From their wedding photographer from Seattle Washington to the ceremony location under the bridge by a large troll statue. It was their day! And to top it all off they not only had veagan pastries and other delectable stuff, but their own home made brew… !!! More info on their wedding here http://offbeatbride.com/2008/11/stress-free-vegan-wedding#more-1401

Now as I sit here as a Ct. wedding photographer I can’t help but think back on this year. From the wedding I shot in Portland Oregon to another that was only 10 minutes from the house. They were all just beautiful days. I guess my real question is how much of “YOU” do you actually put into your day??? Do you get pushed in certain directions from the grooms mother? Are you talked into things you may not really care for from the venue??? Then stop! Seriously, it’s your day and the post above makes that ever so clear! From her not only proposing, but him also taking her last name. Seriously, worth reading, it’s actually pretty damn cute of them!

But again, STOP. Sit back, look at yourself and what you truly want in your wedding day. What will make it yours. From the smallest of details to the largest of ordeals. What will make it your day????

Wedding Cake … Again???

I know, it’s crazy. I don’t know why but I continue to come back to wedding cakes…. Who knows, if I had to take a guess though, well, it’s really quite simple. I’ve been shooting a ton of weddings and seeing a ton of cakes. Not to mention this show we’ve been watching, I want to say it’s on the discovery channel? Not sure? But it’s all about cakes and many cake making competitions! Seriously unreal. Makes me think, hey, I can be a wedding photographer and a cake designer in one stop! HAH! Of course next would have to come florist and then why stop there, I might as well get ordained. LOL…

Anyway, Cakes, Love them! A video?? Heck yea! Right here!

And check out these pics!!!! http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/category/pastry-images/wedding-cakes

And on an important note, keeping your cake in budget from elegala.com!

Ways to Save – 7 Wedding Cake Budget Tips
Let them eat wedding cake – without eating up your wedding budget…

Your wedding cake should be eye-catching, fabulous, and of course, tasty too! And just like every other aspect of your wedding day – costs can creep skyward. But don’t let a tight budget stand between you and the ultimate wedding cake. Size and design are the main determinants in wedding cake cost. You can play with these elements to create a confection that is super-fab….and kind to your catering tab.

Have your cake (and eat it too) with these budget saving tips:

Cut that Guest List
As with all cost-per-person aspects of your wedding, narrowing down your guest list will result in significant wedding cake savings. Less mouths to feed = less slices; you get the idea. And any cake cutting fee, typically charged on a per slice bases as well, will also be reduced.

Hip to be Square
Square wedding cakes yield more slices than round ones. So go square – and make a deliciously modern statement!

Go Natural
Hand-constructed gum paste or sugar paste flowers can quickly rack up your wedding cake cost. Substitute these costly adornments with fresh fruits and flowers – an inexpensive option that is equally stunning.

Keep It Simple
While intricate, over-the-top cakes evoke the ultimate in wedding day opulence, today’s shift towards modern minimalism can foray into the world of cake design. Simple wedding cakes can be deliciously chic. So lose the ornate adornments and infinite skyward-stretching tiers, and opt for a clean design with an impeccably smooth surface. Add simple details such as a Swiss dot pattern or wide ribbon around the base. Stick to one flavor, as multiple flavors will increase the bottom line.

One Stop Shopping
If your wedding venue offers an onsite caterer, employ their services for your confection as well, and save on delivery and service fees. You will also ward off chances for a transportation mishap – a headache you surely want to avoid on the big day. Many reception sites offer a wedding cake as part of their package deal, so be sure to inquire when scouting reception sites. You can find more questions to ask your reception site here.

“Dummy Cakes”
Fancy a towering and dramatic wedding cake but don’t want to shell out the extra cash? Instead of paying for extra layers, ask your baker to create faux layers consisting of iced Styrofoam. Trust us – your guests will never be the wiser; it will be our little secret.

Outside the Proverbial Cake Pan
Of-the-moment brides are breaking with tradition and forgoing the cake all together – presenting instead pies or pastries on tiered platters as the centerpieces of their wedding receptions. Depending on your selection, this can be an uber-chic way to save. Dare we say it, even doughnuts are in vogue and have been spotted at some of the poshest black tie events!

And I even wrote an article on ehow.com about choosing the right cake. Just a cake filled week huh. http://www.ehow.com/how_4575483_choose-wedding-cake.html