Funny Cake Topper

You are not like most brides. While most brides you know want to make their weddings as touching as possible, you on the other hand, want to have a fun and festive mood. This is why, when you heard about the idea of funny wedding toppers, you cannot help but get excited. You feel that this is one of the best ways to have a whimsical but special wedding celebration.

If you have not made up your mind yet as to which kind of comical cake topper to go for, this list of choices would help you come up with a decision.

Soccer Player Groom Mix and Match Cake Topper

This item can definitely be a hit to grooms who are soccer aficionados. In this cake topper, you would see the groom in his tuxedo, playing with a soccer ball on his feet and looking at its watch. This is the perfect match for the Exasperated Bride Cake Topper, wherein the bride has the extreme look of exasperation on her face. All soccer fans would be able to relate to this cake topper.

Bride ‘In-Charge’ Wearing Pants and Groom ‘Not In Charge’ Without Cake Topper

It does not have to be that your future husband is scared of you in real life for you to be able to make use of this cake topper and have a good laugh out of it. After all, this is a general joke among many couples. Most couples attending your wedding would surely find this cake topper hilarious.

Princess Bride Kissing Frog Prince Cake Topper

It is true what they say that love is a fairy tale. Make use of this adage but add a comical twist to it by choosing the cake topper wherein the princess bride is kissing the frog prince. Your handsome groom and his friends will surely have a fun time looking at this cake topper. Family and guests from both sides will also enjoy this one.

Cell Phone Fanatic Bride and Groom Cake Topper

In our high-tech world, cell phones have become the primary means of communication. In fact, in some countries, people are addicted to texting and playing phone games. This cake topper is a whimsical way of showing that even during a special event, the bride and groom are still busy with their phones. This cake topper is ideal for couples who are always busy and who always have loaded schedules.

Still Shopping Message and Surprised Groom Mix and Match Cake Topper

In this cake topper, the astonished groom finds a message posted on the pedestal that says, “Still Shopping.” This can be a playful way of teasing a shopaholic bride about her intense passion for this activity.

Gone Fishing Mix and Match Cake Topper

Fishing has never been this fun. This cake topper exhibits a playful couple in which the bride catches the groom with a fishing rod. It can be a funny way of saying that the bride ended up with a “good catch” because she married her groom.

Funny cake toppers take weddings to a new level. While traditional weddings are all about romance and touching moments, modern weddings today also inject a bit of humor to add more fun and enjoyment to the event.

Winter Bride

The moment is still fresh in your mind. You knew your beloved was up to something but it was not until he bent on one knee and took out a beautiful diamond ring that you finally realized that he was going to ask your hand in marriage. You were filled with all sorts of emotions at that time—you were happy, nervous, excited, and anxious all at the same time.

Of course, you said yes. After all, you have been waiting for this moment all your life. Your dream to become a winter bride has come true because your spouse-to-be has chosen the perfect season of winter to celebrate your union. You cannot be any happier.

Having dreamed of this several times, you know what being a winter bride means. It means being able to enjoy a backdrop of awesome white snow and being able to do excited and thrilling winter activities.

Aside from this, you also are aware the trends for winter weddings are constantly changing so what may be trendy when you first imagined yourself as a winter bride ten years ago may not be the trend of today. To help you with this matter, here are the latest trends in winter weddings that can contribute to the smashing success of your big day.

1. Black and White

Black and white wedding is a very popular trend for winter weddings this year. The guests and the entourage can all wear black so that the bride will stand out in a shimmering white gown. You can decorate the wedding venue with black and white embellishments for dramatic beauty and striking contrast. Moreover, the event could also be captured in black and white still photographs to complete the effect.

2. Calligraphy

Calligraphy, which refers to the use of stylized writing or creation of monogram of the couple’s initials, is becoming more and more popular especially during the winter season. This monogram can be used to mark invitations, candles, wedding favors, tableware, table napkins, and even the aisle runner. This can also be used to adorn the wedding cake through icing calligraphy.

3. The Wedding Dress

Think of a fairy tale wedding. Think of ball gowns and long gloves. These are the hot items for this year, which is definitely most suitable for the chilly season of winter. This is especially nice for winter wonderland themes or fantasy fairy tale themes. The bride can easily imagine herself as a beautiful princess bride.

4. Little Details

When it comes to winter weddings, the ideas are endless. For one, you can make use of snowflakes, icicles, mini wedding bells and crystal accents to decorate the wedding venue and add glamor to the event. You can even adorn yourself and your bridesmaids with snowflake wedding accessories. You can send in invitations that have little snowflake designed embossed. Little touches that seemed unimportant years back are certainly trendy and hot this winter season.

5. Wedding Cake

Dressing up the wedding cupcake tower with blue, silver, and white icing and decors is very trendy for winter weddings this year. Use of cupcakes in lieu of the traditional tiered wedding cake has become a popular trend not only because they are hip and unconventional but also because they are less expensive, something that we can all use during a time of financial crisis.

6. Flowers

The traditional wedding flowers for winter are red roses, amaryllis, and calla lilies. However, the fad this year tells us to experiment with fuller flowers such as hydrangeas and ranunculus. Adding mini wedding bells or crystals can make these blooms even more dashing.

Sure enough, you will spend time in preparing and planning the whole event to ensure that it will be beautiful and memorable not only for you and your partner, but also for all the people attending your big day.

Source: Nina Lampe

Author: Angela White

Getting married can be unbelievably expensive. With so many things to spend for like the wedding gown, catering, flowers, church, souvenirs, invitations, and so on, your savings can be depleted in no time. Even buying of wedding centerpieces can be just too costly.

It is a good thing that there are tricks you can do to save money on your wedding. One way to do that is to create your own wedding centerpieces, which is not only cheap but will also give you the opportunity to personalize the centerpieces and enable you to bond with your bridesmaids.

A floating candle centerpiece is one of the best options that you have. Not only is this exquisite and beautiful, it is also very easy to make that you would not feel any stress while engaged in this project.

To help you create wonderful floating candle centerpieces, here are the basic steps to keep in mind:

1. Choose the right candles

Since the candles are the focal point of this centerpiece, you need to choose the right kinds to display. Candles come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and you have to choose based on your personal preference and in accordance to the theme of the wedding.

For example, if you want your wedding to exude romance, heart shaped candles is the best way to go. If you want to have a simple but elegant wedding, white round candles are ideal. Now, if the theme of your wedding is Irish, choose thick cream candles.

Aside from the appearance and style of the candle, you also have to choose good quality candles that have long burning time, no smoke film, lead-free wicks, and low soot wax.

2. Look for a bowl

The next thing that you have to look for is the bowl where you will be placing the candles. A goblet or small stemmed bowl is perfect for a single floating candle centerpiece. A wide bowl, on the other hand, is ideal for a group of small candles. You also have the option to use pedestal bowls for a three-dimensional effect of light, triangle or square bowls for a unique display, and hourglass shaped cylinders to express artistry and creativity.

3. Add special touches to your centerpiece

Decorative pieces help make the centerpiece look even more beautiful that it already is. You can embellish the centerpiece with real or silk flowers, quartz crystals, sand, marbles, colored stones, natural pebbles, seashells, or gems to add a more dramatic effect. You can even put in a few drops of food coloring to give color to the water.

4. Pick a base for the centerpiece.

Another important part of the centerpiece that many people overlook is the base. The right kind of base can finish the look of the centerpiece. You can choose from mirrors, loose flower petals, decorative plate, or a fabric.

Creating floating candle wedding centerpieces is easier than most people think. With creativity and resourcefulness, you will easily be able to make personalized floating candle centerpieces that will add classy ambience to your wedding event.

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About the Author:

Angela White is a certified wedding planner in TheBridalCoach.ca wedding planning membership site and writes articles on newest wedding trends, including selecting wedding theme collections and beach weddings.

When planning the decoration of a beach wedding, you will not only be concerned with what is beautiful or with what looks good. You will have various other things in mind like the windy condition, heat, sand, and the weather, as all of these factors can have a big impact on how your beach decoration set-up turns out.

Here are some clever ways on how to decorate a beach wedding while keeping in mind the mentioned factors above.

• Use shells to mark down the aisle on the sand where the bride will walk down to the altar. Add some flowers but be sure to push the stems down on the sand to avoid having them blown away.
• If the couple chooses to hold the event at night, you can liven up the place with beautiful flaming tiki torches. See to it that these torches are located away from anything that can start a fire. You can also decorate the tables of the guests with lanterns or candles surrounded with little seashells. This is a beautiful and cost-effective way to enlighten up the area.

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• Using beach umbrella shades or covering the area with a wedding tent is definitely great idea if there is a possibility of rain during the event. With the ever-changing weather today, you can never be too sure. You surely would not want the guests soaking wet in the middle of the wedding.
• Hire a sand sculptor to recreate a sculpture of the bride or groom or any memento that relates to their love story. This can serve as the focal point of the whole beach decoration set-up.
• If it s a bit windy, you can use a huge tarp to block the direction from where the wind is coming. This will ensure that the guests will not have sand on their meals or on their eyes. Of course, you should not just get any tarp you can get your hands on. Make sure you find something that at least complements the color and style of the wedding. If possible, you can have the photo of the couple printed on the tarp so that it will serve double purpose as decoration and as a wind blocker.

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• Driftwoods are nice to place along the perimeters of the reception area. Just place them on the side so nobody will trip over them. Decorate these with shells, starfishes, and sand to create wonderful pieces of art that will wow the guests.
• Hang anchors, surfboard, or boogie boards on the walls. You can also lean them against the corners.
• If you are going to use flowers to decorate the event, consult with an expert florist first as there are some flowers that will not be able to stand the extreme heat of the sun.
• As for the centerpieces, the choices are endless. You can have lantern centerpieces, crystal bowls filled with sand, glass marbles, pearls and shells, floating candles on a wide clear water vase, or a mini sand sculpture.

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• Play some nice beach tunes. Decoration is not all about what the eyes can see but also what the ears hear. Aside from visually appealing design elements, be sure to throw in wonderful beach music to add to the nice ambiance of the place. Play some sunny Caribbean music from the Baha Men, old favorites from Beach Boys, soothing tunes from Café Del Mar, or fun reggae beat from Bob Marley.

Even though there are many factors to consider, decorating a beach wedding is not that difficult. With so many resources available around the beach that you can use as decorative elements, it will not consume much of your time or the couple’s wedding budget.

Many couples want to have a beautiful, exotic, and romantic wedding that they will remember for the rest of their lives. An exotic beach wedding is the perfect theme for this purpose. The tranquil beach scene coupled with the picturesque sky is truly a stunning backdrop for this momentous occasion. Aside from that, a beach wedding theme is also fun, modern, whimsical, and distinctive.

Some couples who want to go an extra mile beyond the usual beach wedding opt to have an exotic beach wedding ceremony. One of the most important touches to this kind of event is of course, the wedding centerpieces, which add beauty and glamor to the ambiance of the wedding reception.

Ideas for Exotic Beach Wedding Centerpieces

• Rustic beach lanterns placed on top of a clear plate filled with sand, surrounded with shells and flower petals. This is perfect especially if you are going to hold the wedding reception at night. Make sure you choose a low-wattage light bulb that will not strain the eyes of your guests.

• Candle inside a tall clear glass wrapped with a thin handmade paper. This is a cheaper alternative to the first centerpiece that will give the same effect but for a lesser cost. Do not forget to tie a blue satin ribbon around the glass to add to the visual interest of the centerpiece.

• Exotic flower arrangements that do not only look gorgeous and spectacular but smell just as wonderful. You can ask your florist to make arrangements of different kinds of exotic flowers such as orchids, bird of paradise, heliconias, protias, hibiscus, and gingers. Add tropical green foliage for a more stunning effect.

• Bamboo basket filled with sumptuous exotic and wild fruits. Tropical fruits such as mangoes, jackfruit, melon, pineapple, banana, watermelon and orange make a very colorful centerpiece. Do not forget to have someone inform the guests that these fruits are not only meant as a decoration but also as a delicious sweet treat for the guests.

• Other ideas include sand, shells, starfish, and sprawled over a piece of driftwood, floating candles on a wide clear vase placed on top of a mirror, and sand castles or various kinds of sand sculpture.

More Tips on Exotic Beach Wedding Centerpieces

• Complement the centerpiece to the overall look of the wedding.
• The centerpieces should be just the right size, not too large to intimidate the guests or too small to be noticed.
• Be wary of using live flower blooms under the strong heat of the sun. Ask your florist techniques on how to protect flowers from wilting and drying.
• Shield candle centerpieces and sand sculptures since the windy condition at the beach can put out the flames and send sand flying around your guests’ tables.

Some people think that wedding centerpieces are just among the other small details in a wedding but what they do not know is that the wrong kind of centerpiece can ruin the beauty of the event. With the creative ideas and practical tips mentioned above, you will surely have beautiful wedding centerpieces to help make this event a memorable one.

One of the most popular wedding favors during any season or in any country are candles. These are vastly popular as they are easily accessible, widely varied in design, style and color, suit all four seasons of the year and visually appealing. The increased interest in aromatherapy, and alternative relaxation techniques have also contributed to the popularity of candle keepsakes, especially scented ones. They are also considered romantic gifts during weddings.

Candle favors come in many design themes:

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- Religious themes. Keepsakes with a theme that is religious often carry crosses on them. Other equally religious signs like the upside down cross or spellings of religious words or name like “Allah” or “Jesus” can also be endeavored.

- Romantic themes. Some candles are designed with romance in mind. These would carry heart shapes on them which are either carved into their waxy surface or imprinted on them. Other romantic designs are candles that are shaped into wedding gowns or have the word “L-O-V-E” spelt out on them. They are also often white, ivory or silver in color or in any one solid color as candles with only one color are deemed more romantic than those that are not.

- Humorous themes. Other candles are meant to put a smile on your face and lighten the occasion. These are normally more brightly colored and the color chosen would be less somber ones like neon green, bright red or multicolored. They would also be made into humorous shapes like the frog prince, ice-cream sundae, coffee cup, teapot or even Cupid.

- Royalty themes. These are candle wedding favors that are shaped to look like carriages, crowns or tiaras. Often, candle favors like these are silver, ivory or richly colored with gold or silver flecks on them to look equally luxurious.

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- Zodiac or personality themes. Candle tokens that carry the zodiac or personality themes are often color-coded to showcase the difference between each time of personality or zodiac. A more tranquil and airy personality like Aries, for instance, would most probably be candle favors that are lavender in color and scent. Other ways of color coding your candles to each personality would be to follow the color of each zodiac’s birthstone. Capricorn birthstone – turquoise – for instance, could be the color for the candle favor. These often come as tea light candles which have an appropriate scent.

Candle wedding favors also come in various holders which match their designs:

- Votives are extremely popular as candle favor casings as they match their designs perfectly in both color and design. Votives also help to cut down on the cost of actually ordering your candles in a specific shape – ordering heart-shaped candles, for example, may cost more than having normal round candles in a votive with a heart shape design on its outside. Votives can be made of ceramic or glass (clear or frosted). Frosted glass seems to be more popular as they give the illusion of being more expensive than they really are. For added beauty, these votives can be decorated with colored rhinestones or crystals with some glitter for some shimmer effect.

- Gift box sets are also popular for candle keepsakes that need to be given out in pairs. These box sets can be made into shapes that fit the wedding theme like coffee cups, soap holders, lanterns, bamboo huts or cake stands (with the candle as the cake). Just like the votive, these also cut down on your need to order specially designed candle wedding favors while allowing your guests to keep their box sets for their own candle of preference.

- Conventional candle holders are another way of encasing the candle favors. To enhance their look, the holders can be made of glass or high quality plastic. To fit your wedding theme, you can have these holders molded to specific shapes like teapots, sea shells, sailboats, heart shapes, beach pails, toasting flute or any other object that fits.

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The size of candle wedding favors varies from event to event. How big or small the candle table gift is should be determined by its design and intended use. Is it supposed to be a tea light candle or a centerpiece candle? Tea light candles are naturally small and light while centerpiece candles are larger and short. Do remember as well that candle wedding favors, particularly scented ones, also tend to be more decorative than practical items – most are used as air fresheners in bathrooms and wardrobes and almost never lit.

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Your wedding ceremony is finally over and now it is time for you and your spouse together with all the guests to proceed to the reception hall to begin a wonderful evening of dining and dancing. As each and every guest goes through the reception line you and your spouse will have your first chance to greet your guests as a newly wedded couple. Everything is so perfect and in place until your guests starts wondering about inside the hall trying to decide where and with whom they want to sit with. Looking at what is happening, you finally realize that you should not have skipped on a minute yet very important detail of the reception, that is, the use of place cards for seating arrangements.

Place cards or also known as table markers had long been used and incorporated into wedding receptions as being a vital feature when it comes to arranging the seats for your guests. They can be considered old-fashioned, but without the use of place cards the reception may look rather unorganized and unstructured or can even put strain to the guests especially when you have a large crowd of strangers who may not know each other. Even according to a survey conducted, more than 80% of wedding guests prefer the host to prior assign them with the seats. Not only it offers a more organized and welcoming touch, it is also very much comforting for the guests knowing that the host has taken considerable amount of time to designate a special spot for them to sit. The wedding place card holders should also be used to your advantage by placing people with similar interests together or moving away guests who you think may dominate conversations.

Almost everyone you know will probably mention that they dream of getting married by the beach. And why not? With the sound of the waves splashing on the shore, smell of saltwater in the air, breeze blowing in your hair and skin and soft sand at your feet, it is the kind of ambience that arouses just about every sense in your body. Not to mention the fact that a beach wedding makes for a pretty picture.

Just as your beach wedding is a unique event, your beach wedding favors can be equally different. Some ideas for beach wedding favors could be edible chocolates, velveteen photo frames, wooden place card holders, tealight holders, silver sea shells, miniature wedding candles in gift boxes and personalized mirrors and tin boxes. The beauty of having a beach wedding is that you may not even need to wrap your favors in conventional wedding wraps. Having such lovely souvenirs in their "outdoor" skins is more than enough.

As with every other gift you give, you want to make sure your beach wedding favor is appreciated and what better way to ensure this than to give a present that is not just lovely to behold but useful in everyday living.