The Topping on the Cake

January 1st, 2008 | By mariposa

Sometime in between finding the man of your dreams and cake tasting you may want to think about what you want to be on the very top of your icing.

Selecting your wedding cake toppers and accessories should reflect your personal style and taste, and of course should go well with the décor and menu of your reception. You will want to select a design for your wedding cake toppers and accessories that will fit the theme and colors for the wedding and reception.

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A Wedding Reception That You Will Treasure Forever

December 27th, 2007 | By mariposa

We often talk about wedding receptions once the receptions are over. The people at the wedding, the wedding site, the food, the drink, the music, the pleasantries exchanged, the bonhomie and the steady trickle of joy of being part of a social event reminds us later that it was the greatest wedding reception that we ever attended. Whom you danced with, did your favorite band entertain. Was the location beside a lake or on a yacht – every detail is embedded in your memory. Later the memories come rushing in to make you feel mushy.

Setting the emotions aside, wedding receptions are remembered for the sheer grandeur of the arrangements made in terms of food, drink, music, the wedding site, and the ambiance. No wonder people are willing to spend lavishly on wedding receptions to make it a memorable one. (more…)

Wedding Cake Glossary of Terms

December 21st, 2007 | By mariposa

If you will be getting married, you may want to be familiar with wedding cake terms before you visit the baker or confectioner who is making your cake. Here are some of the more common wedding cake terms and their meanings:

Wedding Cake Parts and Shapes:

Tier: This is one level of the cake-(i.e. a 3 tier cake.)

Layer: A horizontal piece of the cake. Often the wedding cake layers are baked in separate pans and then one or more are combined to make a tier.

Round: A cylinder shaped cake. This is the most traditional shape for a wedding cake.

Square: A more modern shape for a cake-very geometrical-tiers can be placed at odd angles for an even more modern touch.

Hexagon: A six-sided wedding cake can be very trendy and fashionable.

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Excellent Food Ideas for Wedding Receptions and Wedding Showers

December 19th, 2007 | By mariposa

Are your struggling to plan the food for your wedding reception and lacking any good ideas? Or maybe you are organizing a wedding shower for a friend and want some creating fun food ideas at the wedding reception. Food can be a challenge beucase it is a very important and long lasting memory that many of your guests will have of the event. It is therefore important to plan carefully and have a great menu prepared but also not overdo the amount of food or spend money uselessly for either the reception or shower.

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Wedding Cake Tips

December 19th, 2007 | By mariposa

Wedding cake is a central element of most wedding receptions. A beautiful wedding cake can make a huge impact on the overall elegance of the reception. Unfortunately, wedding cakes can be among the most important accessories of your wedding reception.

You should have a budget for your wedding cake and stick to it. It is much better to start looking for your cake after you have set you budget. The most expensive part of a cake is the decoration. Therefore, an inexpensive cake can taste just as good as an expensive one. You don’t have to compromise taste when you opt for a lower budget wedding cake.

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Catering Services: What Do I Need to Know

December 13th, 2007 | By mariposa

When you hear the word “party,” what is the one common element at every party that immediately pops into your mind? If food wasn’t the answer you were thinking of, it should be. Food is always an essential ingredient for any party, including wedding receptions, corporate events, super bowl parties, family reunions, or bridal and baby showers. In fact, when we attend a party, we expect to eat some delicious food, whether it’s appetizers and snacks or a full-course meal.

If you’ve ever attended a large event or a party, you’ve probably experienced a catering service and have seen just how helpful they can be with taking some of the stress off the party host. Catering seems pretty straightforward and simple: you cook some food and serve it, right? That is the basic idea, but there’s more to it. In this article, we’ll take you behind the scenes so you know what to expect the next time you hire a catering service. Your vision is paramount to any caterer. With these few simple tips you will be better prepared so the catering service can execute your plan and fulfill your every wish.

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