Did You Forget About Food For Your Wedding Day?

You would think that with one of the biggest parts of the
wedding day being the reception, that food wasn't much of a
concern for the happy couple. If you are organized the least
little bit for your wedding, the odds are that you have already
take care of the catering end of things.

The problem that I have come across with couples on their
wedding day, on a very frequent basis, is the rest of the meals.
Before we get into why couples miss meals around their wedding,
let's take a look at what can result from low amounts of
nutrition on this ultra important day.

* Grumpiness! While you are probably on an emotional high, it
won't last, and missing some meals will catch up to you. It's
already a stressful event, and a lack of food in your system can
be an added drain on your reserves. Different people react in
different ways, but becoming over emotional in the form of tears
or snappiness are both fairly common.

* Fainting! You will be required to expend a lot of energy on
your wedding day by getting ready, standing around, driving
around, dancing, visiting, and so on. Many times brides AND
grooms who have been unable to eat end up falling down at the
altar.

Why didn't you eat?!

One way to avoid the hazards of a lack of nourishment on your
wedding day is to know exactly why so many couples don't have
enough in their systems. For the most part, this is due to
missed meals, and there are two big reasons for the exemptions:

1. Too nervous! The wedding day will give anyone butterflies,
and as it approaches most people don't feel as hungry as they
usually would.

2. Too busy! The days leading up to the wedding are pretty
packed and it can be hard to stop and have a bite to eat. In
addition, there is usually little time in between the ceremony,
the pictures, and the reception to get a bite for lunch.

Some quick fixes

Making sure that you are your best on your wedding day is often
a lot simpler than most people think. You don't have to overcome
those butterflies by stuffing yourself, but you do need to make
sure your body has at least the minimum amount of fuel it needs
to run. Here are a couple of ideas.

* Eat well at the rehearsal dinner. The day after is going to
be frightfully busy, and it is unlikely that your body will be
able to take in all the food it usually does until the reception
dinner. Take advantage of your rehearsal dinner to fill up!

* Eat a light breakfast. Brides in particular are notorious for
skipping breakfast as they get ready to head to the ceremony.
Don't neglect food altogether though; take the time to have a
glass of juice and/or mild, a piece of fruit, or even a muffin.
This little bit will power you through the ceremony.

* Have snacks ready. Most weddings will have the picture
session between the ceremony and the reception, and this can be
a long time in between meals. Make sure you arrange for someone
to bring snacks, again fresh fruit and drinks are the best
option (make sure someone also supplies some toothbrushes, just
in case!)

Don't be one of the many couples who forget about the little
meals on their wedding day! At the very least, going in under
nourished will compromise your ability to enjoy the day to its
fullest, and at the worst you might end up making a scene!

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Cheap Wedding Fun For Children

Children at a wedding can be precious, precocious and sometimes
a problem. Little ones bore easily and don't really understand
the meaning of a wedding. Everybody is excited and dressed up
and then just sit around watching the girls in the beautiful
dresses and their handsome guys, well just stand there. At
least that's the point of few from the child. Finding cheap
wedding fun for the children can be a lifesaver.

Keeping kids occupied while the ceremony is going on and well
behaved during the reception can be a problem. If the site
where the wedding is to be held has a separate room close by in
the same building, it can be turned into a nursery of sorts.
Most wedding ceremonies take from 20 to 30 minutes but be
prepared with activities for at least 60 minutes.

Children can color pictures of the bride and groom. Play pin
the bouquet on the bride or boutonnière on the groom, or make
wedding bouquets out of paper flowers. In expensive activity
books for several age groups can be purchased and then divided
up among the children.

If the facility allows it consider providing a snack and
drinks. Ideas might include string cheese, children love it,
precut apple slices, and boxed cereal. Keep drinks to juice
boxes to cut down on spillage.

The children can be supervised by one adult and perhaps a
preteen or two. If the wedding is held in a church, the church
most likely has a nursery area which allows everything to be
seen and heard.

One sweet way for children to commemorate a wedding is to give
each of them a bag of rose petals and have them throw the petals
in front of the bridal couple after the ceremony. No matter how
hard a little boy might throw the petals they don't go very far.
Or each child could be given a bottle of bubbles and bubble
wand.

The reception can include special activities for children as
well. A table at child's height filled with small toys and
treats should keep them occupied for hours. The dollar store is
a good place to collect a few toys. Stuffed toys in the bridal
party colors tied with a ribbon and perhaps a few silk flowers
is a favor the children will treasure. Consider taking a group
photo of all the children with the bride and groom. It's a
lovely keepsake for the bridal couple and each child's parent
can receive a copy as well.

Older children and preteens can participate in the wedding
festivities at the ceremony and at the reception with special
tasks. Perhaps they can help serve the cake after it's cut.
One child could ask people to sign the guest book. Children can
hand out wedding favors as the guest leave. If you plan on
throwing bird seed or rose petals as the bridal couple leave the
children can hand out the packages. Give each older child or
preteen a disposable camera with flash and tell them to take
pictures. You will be amazed at the photos.

Keep the children occupied with cheap wedding fun ideas and
everyone will have a happy time.

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Royal Cake Decorating- Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Wedding Anniversary

The diamond wedding, 60th wedding anniversary of Queen
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is on the 20th November 2007

Little did I dream when enrolling for a course on Advanced
Royal Icing many years ago, that I would be copying the design
of the Queen's wedding cake.

When she married in 1947, McVitie and Price of Edinburgh
presented the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) with a wedding
cake. The breathtaking four-tiered cake stood nine feet high,
and was decorated with hundreds of filigree-like pieces of royal
icing. Around the sides of the cakes were delicate, curved
`galleries', reminiscent of the turrets on Scottish castles - so
loved by the royal family.

And I am sure you can imagine how we felt when told we were
decorating a cake in the same design. Luckily, our cake, already
covered in marzipan, was only six inches across. So with the
weekend in front of us, and the guidance of an experienced
tutor, we set to work.

First, the royal icing had to be beaten to the correct
consistency - not too stiff, or it would not spread easily, or
too soft otherwise it would run down the sides of the cake. It
had to be the consistency of beaten double cream - soft enough
to give a smooth, even layer. Each layer had to dry before the
next was applied, and the cake given three layers,

Next we started to pipe the dainty lace-like pieces of royal
icing. Everything had to be ready in advance - the designs for
the cake were laid out, each under separate pieces of
transparent, non-stick paper. Curved moulds of differing sizes
were placed ready to receive each section immediately it was
piped.

This time the icing had to be another consistency. Well beaten,
so it would hold its shape, but soft enough to go through a
fine nozzle (tip). And to make sure the nozzle did not become
blocked, we pressed the icing through a square of nylon. Then
began the task of piping dozens of filigree pieces. As each
piece was finished, it was carefully placed over the right sized
curved mould - a dot of icing under each corner of the paper
kept the pattern in place.

It helps when piping fine detail to keep the elbow close to the
body. This prevents the arm moving. Supporting the icing bag
with the finger of the opposite hand is also a good idea - it
makes sure the piping goes exactly where you want it.

Talking about icing bags reminds me to say that for a task such
as the one above, only use a small icing bag. The larger the bag
the more difficult it is to control. And a bag made from baking
parchment is stronger than one made from greaseproof paper and
much more `user-friendly than a nylon bag. These are difficult
to grip and are usually far too large for working with royal
icing.

And so we spent two intensive days piping. It didn't help that
we were advised not to talk! Not that we felt much like
chatting, we needed all our concentration for the task in hand.
Eventually all the pieces were finished. Now came the job of
constructing the design.

Again the consistency of the icing was changed. We needed a
stiffer icing. Using a wooden spoon we re-beat the icing (this
alone made it slightly stiffer) and then added sieved icing
sugar. A slightly larger nozzle (tip) was chosen, and we set
about positioning the delicate sections in place. Once the paper
had been gently peeled away from the back of each piece, a line
of icing was piped on it, and it was carefully placed in
position.

Eventually we were able to sit back and admire our work.
Cameras came out and everyone relaxed and agreed it had been a
weekend well worth the effort. Our next worry was how to get the
cakes home in one piece!

Some years later I decided to decorate our son's wedding cake
in the same design. This time it was on a three-tiered cake -
but that's another story. Still, as Shakespeare wrote `All's
well that ends well' and it did.

About The Author: Pat Lock is a cake decorating expert with
over 25 years experience who runs the excellent
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the prestigious international competition at Hotel Olympia,
London and is also an accomplished author.

Wedding Day Hair Styles for Men

Thats right; believe it or not, it is your wedding too. A wedding is a symbol of your commitment to the one you love, and as such, is one of the most important days of your life. As a prospective groom, you know that all of the attention is focused on your bride-to-be, but that does not mean that your own wedding day style needs to fall flat.

Tip #1: Let it fall forward. If you are normally a slicked back type of guy, take a tip from Tom Cruise and let your short/medium length hair fall forward on your face, using a professional quality molder matte texture cream. This look is perfect for those who want their hair to look slightly ruffled without looking sloppy, and women find it pretty appealing too-just ask Tom.

Tip #2: Spike it up. Now, this is your wedding day we are talking about, so huge, dramatic spikes probably are not an option, but you can still use a product like Professional quality spiker glue to give your hair a little bit of an edge. If your hair is longer in the front, try pushing it back from your forehead and spiking it up very slightly for an added dimension to your look.

Tip #3: Stay away from a new haircut: This one is more of a do than a do not, and its something that stylists and beauty magazines tell women over and over again. Why? Because fresh haircuts do not always turn out as expected, and even if they do, you will have less experience styling them, especially on your wedding day. That can lead to disaster, embarrassment, and less than perfect photos.

Tip #4: Stick with the classics. Your wedding day is not the time to try out a wild style idea. Most weddings, even when they are attended by non-traditional types of people, are very traditional, and your family (and your new wifes family) will want to take pictures-lots of them. These pictures will be in photo albums for years to come, so it only makes sense to put some real thought and effort into the wedding day hair style that you choose.

Tip #5: Ask your stylist. You may think that you do not need a stylist, but you would be surprised if you knew how many men go to them on a regular basis. Your stylist will be able to help you select a look, and the professional quality hair products, that are right for you.

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Planning a Wedding On Budget - How Can You Do It?

While weddings are known for being highly expensive, it doesn't have to be that way. Many people choose to spend lots of money on a wedding because it is an event that they only expect to occur once. Being cheap with a wedding is considered to be taboo, especially in Western culture. However, there is a difference between being cheap and being frugal. In this article, I will show you how to plan a beautiful wedding without having to spend thousands of dollars. Planning should be the very first step in setting up an affordable wedding. You will need to pick the right location, a photography service, and you will also need the clothes, flowers, and the guest list.

You should sit down with your partner and decide where sacrifices can be made. The first thing you must accept is the fact that you won't be able to "have your cake and eat it to." You and your partner can choose to spend a bit more in certain areas, while spending less in others. Once you have an idea of the areas in which you want to spend more money and those where you want to spend less money, you will then need to find the cost of all these items. It is a smart idea to call various merchants in your area to find out how much they charge for their products or goods. Once you figure out the cost of all the things you want to include in your wedding, you can then begin adjusting your budget to meet those needs.

When it comes to location, you have a lot of options. If you hold the wedding locally, it will be a lot cheaper than holding it at a resort. You could rent out space for a certain period of time, and then you can hold the wedding during this time frame. One thing that you will also have to decide is whether or not you want to plan the wedding yourself, or hire a wedding planner. A wedding planner will be naturally more expensive, but if you don't know what you're doing, attempting to plan the wedding yourself could spell trouble.

The last area that you will need to consider is the photography. This is a crucial part of any wedding, because the photos that are taken will be those that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Photography can be expensive depending on the photographer you hire, but again, shopping around and comparing price and quality can help you find the absolute best deal.

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Tips to Choose Your Wedding Jewelry

As you begin your search for your wedding jewelry there are a few things you must keep in mind. The wedding jewelry must actually contrast your wedding dress, however ironic it may sound. If your wedding dress is fancy and gaudy try to stick to simple and understated jewelry.

On the other hand if you're wedding attire is simple, try to liven it up with a bit of showy jewelry. The next thing, it must compliment the way you wear your hair. If you are wearing the hair in an up-do, then larger earrings will make you look a stunner with your dress. For those of you who prefer wearing their hair down, go for small studs or miniature hoops.

Though it may seem insignificant, the way you wear your veil can also have an impact on your persona. Jewelry that is too gaudy and huge tends to make you look odd and rob quite a lot of your charisma by becoming a distraction. The color of the metal is of vital importance.

Of course the color of metal depends on the metal you choose. The commonly preferred metals are Gold and Silver, whichever you choose you should try to stick to one and not mix them up. This hold true especially for earrings and necklaces as these are the most conspicuous parts of your wedding jewelry. These days many brides choose to wear pearls on their wedding day. They have this magical ability to look stunning with almost any type of wedding dress and hair do.

Sterling Silver wedding bands make a chic statement besides being durable and sturdy. Usually the wedding band is a highly polished band of either silver or gold. Selecting a sterling silver wedding band begins with the design preference. The commonly preferred ones are those with personalized engravings, channel set gemstone accents or just a simply highly polished one.

Apart from the design, the size of the ring is also of prime importance and is a vital consideration when shopping for sterling silver bands. Besides being attractive they are less expensive and available at a fraction of the price you will be paying for other precious metal. With regular care, and polishing sterling silver can last a life time. Another metal that has been growing in prominence is Titanium. The metal's hypoallergic qualities, lightweight, affordability renders it a good choice for wedding jewelry. Titanium is an extremely tough metal and is practically unbreakable.

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Contemporary Wedding Invitations For Your Contemporary Wedding

Are you planning a wedding? If you've just become engaged, now is a good time to start. There are more details than you can shake a stick at, ones you may never have imagined. You want everything to be perfect and that's a tall order indeed. While there are traditional and more contemporary styles of weddings, we're going to take a look at one item in the mountain of details: contemporary wedding invitations.

Contemporary wedding invitations are usually highly personalized to the bride and groom, incorporating photographs or even paintings of the happy couple, if you have an artist in your circle of friends.

With digital technology and graphics design software, you can create backgrounds that may be printed on blank stock. If the newlyweds are honeymooning in Hawaii, a tropical scene as your background can make a happy memory live forever in this keepsake.

Contemporary wedding invitations are sometimes printed on a single high rag content card rather than the traditional note card style. This alone adds to the contemporary flavor and mood of your invitations.

You'll need to decide whether you'll have the words of the invitation printed or hand lettered. Calligraphy is quite popular. You might consider a rapidograph to hand print invitations, complete with serifs on each letter, for a distinctive, contemporary look.

If you choose to have your invitations professionally printed, be aware there are many printing options available. Some are very pricey, and you may not find all of them suitable to for your style.

Keep your mind open when exploring these options. Engraving, embossing and thermography are some examples of printing embellishments.

Although the contemporary wedding invitations generally bend the rules a bit, certain points of protocol still apply. If you pick stock invitations, they'll come with matching envelopes. If your invitations are hand made, there are still standard sizes of papers and envelopes to match that size of paper stock.

Depending on your invitation design, you may want a colored envelope to make the perfect presentation.
Other tasks you'll need to accomplish in producing your finished invitations include ordering or designing thank you notes, creating a clear map of directions to the event and RSVP cards.

If ordering printed cards, you'll want to find out your printer's required lead time to deliver your invitations. You'll want to mail them out at least 6 weeks to 2 months in advance, so your guests will have plenty of time to adjust their schedule as necessary and make flight reservations if they'll be traveling a distance.

Now you must see how important it is to get going with planning your wedding. If you follow these tips, you'll have picture-perfect invitations. If you're feeling overwhelmed, consult with a wedding planner!

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Tips To Ordering Your Wedding Invitations

Every bride knows that for her Toronto wedding celebration her
guests first impression of her wedding comes from the
invitation. Invitations not only set the tone for the event but
also convey the couples personalities. While searching through
hundreds of invitation styles, brides may find themselves being
overwhelmed by the choices not to mention the etiquette that
should be followed.

Often, your best bet in ordering invitations comes from
visiting your local stationery expert. Toronto wedding
celebration stationery experts will listen to your thoughts and
plans and help you pull all the pieces together so your guests
will receive the perfect invitation to the event you've spent so
much time planning.

So how do you find your local expert for your Toronto wedding
celebration? Look in the yellow pages under Invitations. Now
that you've found someone local who can help you with your
invitations you make plans to stop by the store one afternoon on
your lunch hour only to find ordering invitations is not
something you can do in 15 minutes. Even with your stationery
expert guiding you through multiple invitation albums and
writing your order, you can plan on spending a good 2 hours at
the store.


Tips to ordering your invitations:

- Toronto wedding celebration bring all the necessary
information. This includes the name & address of the ceremony
site, reception site, any artwork you need for a map.

- Toronto wedding celebration know how many invitations to
order. Remember when counting this number to only count the
number of invitations, not the number of guests.

- Toronto wedding celebration make your stop all inclusive.
Your stationery store provides a lot more than invitations. Look
over your "to do" list, as you will be able to cross off many of
these items. Some of these include: thank you cards, informals,
programs, napkins, table favors, reception decorations, albums,
pens, glasses, garters, flower girl baskets, ring bearer
pillows, unity candles, gifts for your wedding party, etc.

- Toronto wedding celebration have fun! This is the most
important step. Plan on making an event out of it. Bring your
mom, maid of honor or maybe even your fiancee. Your wedding is a
time of joy and should not be rushed or stressful.


Which ever style of wedding invitations you choosefor your
Toronto wedding celebration, be sure to let your local
invitation expert assist you with every step of the process.
After all, your wedding is the most important event, so don't
just flip through impersonal catalogs and web sites when there
is a wonderful person in your town waiting to offer you years of
experience.

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