To smash or not to smash?

You’ve walked down the aisle, you’ve said your vows, and now, well, now it is time to party! Receptions are a typical gathering between friends and family enjoying food, dancing, and laughter. The ceremonial cutting of the cake is a main highlight of the party where the bride and groom take the first piece out [...]

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Cinderella wedding cakes

Back in November, Gownella featured Disney wedding gown options for brides who love Cinderella and other classic princess films. If you want the FULL Disney experience, you may also want to go with a Cinderella-inspired wedding cake. Most gourmet cake shops will work with you to create the confectionery masterpiece of your dreams, but here [...]

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What to look for in wedding cake toppers

You have picked the perfect, most delicious cake you could find. Now you have to finish it off with an incredible cake topper! Many wedding photos will focus just on the accessories you choose for on top of your cake, so explore what options are out there so that you can pick a topper that [...]

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Aphrodisiac wedding cakes

Do you want your guests to love your wedding cake, or LOVE your wedding cake? Aphrodisiacs are foods that create a physical reaction within your body and spark attraction. Since today is St. Valentine’s Day, let’s explore some flavors that will add a little extra feeling to your wedding cake.
A smell so sweet…The first thing [...]

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A cakeless wedding – alternative wedding desserts

Are you considering not having any wedding cake at your wedding at all? There are all kinds of ideas for alternative wedding desserts that will leave your guests equally satisfying. Here are just a few:
Donut tower. This idea, from Wedaholic, is to serve up a tower of doughnuts instead of the usual cake or cupcakes. These [...]

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Cakes for your pre-wedding events

Your wedding cake is the spotlight of your wedding reception, so you want to make sure you do not outshine it with your bridal shower and reception desserts. When deciding what type of spread to serve to your guests before the wedding, it is important to remember the ultimate goal is to wow everybody on [...]

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