Today I thought I'd share some fabbo ideas for cakes, courtesy of The Cake Girls, a sister-team of creative bakers in the Chicago area. Cakes no longer need be the stodgy white buttercream affairs, topped with the requisite plastic bride and groom, of your parents' era. No, today's confectionaries can be whimsical, outrageous, elegant, fun - whatever you want. It's always nice to have the cake ... [ Read More ]
Welcome to my wedding – here’s your dinner bill…
We all know a wedding can seriously set back your bank account. And given the current economic climate being one of fear and loathing, everyone is looking for ways to trim the budget. Some ideas (such as serving lobster in canapes rather than as a main course) are stellar. Others, however, should never go beyond a mental musing. No matter how tight your budget, the following are not acceptable ... [ Read More ]
Dear Lazy Susan
Dear Lazy Susan I'm as lazy a bride as you can get so imagine how relieved I was to find this company that will write all the thank you cards for you! All you do is send the list with the guests' name, gifts and addresses and they do the rest. While I love getting the gifts, that's a lot of thank you cards to write and really, I'm too lazy (who isn't). No one will know the difference, ... [ Read More ]
Carry On!
Thanks to the new airline rules regarding liquids, gels and carry-on luggage, traveling with your favourite products can be a worrisome proposition (will they or won’t they be confiscated?). Fear no more – the Clear Bag System is TSA approved. Not only will you arrive with your favourite shampoo intact but you’ll also travel in style. ... [ Read More ]
Graffiti Your Wedding!
Looking to personalize your wedding in a unique way? Graffiti it! Wonderful Graffiti is a company specializing in thin pieces of matte vinyl that look printed when applied to a smooth service. Decals with your monogram, wedding sayings, and decorative touches can be placed on dance floors, mirrors, floors, doors - anywhere! Afterwards, the decal can be peeled away without leaving any marks. Other ... [ Read More ]
Now You’re Cooking!
Are you and your fiancé food fanatics? Why not consider making your own cookbook as a unique thank you gift? If you have the time (and the inkling), ask your guests to send you a favorite recipe and put together your own cookbook to have at the reception as a favor. Thanks to computers and the internet, making your own book isn’t as difficult as you’d think. A local copy shop can help you out or ... [ Read More ]
Junk Mail Rehab
Is your mailbox getting clogged with junk mail, now that every wedding retailer seemingly has your address? ProQuo is a free service that sets up a personalized dashboard for you so you can choose which publications, coupons, catalogues and circulars you receive (or don't). How does it work? In ProQuo's own words: “ProQuo acts on your behalf to request the removal of your name from a wide variety ... [ Read More ]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 33
- 34
- 35