Reception seating/cake centerpieces

We are expecting about 150 guests and are serving a buffet of heavy hors d'ouevres. My caterer told me since we are not having a sit-down meal, it isn't necessary to seat all of my guests. She also told me that not having seating for all of the guests would created more of a mingling atmosphere,.... [Read more]

Using artificial flowers on a wedding cake

I am getting married July 2, 2005 and I have a 3 tier cake with 2 smaller cakes in the front of it. (Its all part of the wedding cake). The cake designer would like to use flowers. But in order to use real flowers, I know that it will be very expensive. Is it alright if I use artificial flowers on.... [Read more]

Make our own wedding cake

The time of the wedding and the reception are still in question. The reverend has requested that it be an evening event. We have three children at home and are in the process of remodeling our home (when finished we plan to build a home) so our finances are tight. The cake may be more than the.... [Read more]

Wording for cake and punch reception

Is this format proper wording for a cake and punch reception? Jane Doe McFarland and James Earl Richards invite you to share a special moment in our lives as we become husband and wife on Saturday, the seventh of July Two thousand and seven at two-thirty in the afternoon Location 125 Anystreet.... [Read more]

Cake and Gelato?

I am having a summer wedding and would like to serve Gelato at our wedding. My fiance and I are both Italian so I thought it would be a fun way to bring in our Italian heritage. However, I have always dreamed of having a wedding cake? Can I have both and if I do how would I serve it? Would I.... [Read more]