Wedding cakes

9056
8817
THE cupcake wedding cake is also becoming extremely popular. Instead OF a fancy, expensive multi-tiered wedding cake, many couples are opting FOR cupcakes arranged IN THE shape OF a cake. This is a much more affordable alternative TO a traditional wedding cake. 4224
"Many couples are taking their cakes TO new levels with unique fillings such as caramel apple or cream cheese, while others are making each layer OF THE cake a different flavor," says Diane Forden, Editor-in-Chief OF Bridal Guide Magazine. 659
4011
1300
2088
"In color palettes, green is still THE most sought after color with accent shades OF creams AND white or hot pinks AND mango coral," says Clara Varga-Gonzales, owner OF Tiger Lily Florist IN Charleston, S.C. "However, combinations OF deep burgundy red Black Magic roses, Black Forest mini Callas AND rich purple, almost black, tulips are striking against ornate damask linen. NO more white linen on guest tables FOR sure." 7067
2129
4291
Instead OF a sit down or buffet dinner, many couples are saving money by serving cocktails AND appetizers only at their wedding reception. If you aren't serving a meal at your reception, BE sure to plan your wedding away from traditional mealtime AND indicate that it is "cocktails only" on your invitation. You don't want hungry, disgruntled guests who were expecting a full meal. 3116
6640
6066
"Serve guests an organic feast OF foods produced without chemical fertilizers, antibiotics or pesticides, AND top it off with organic drinks," says Diane Forden. "During cocktail hour, FOR example, try Square One vodka AND Juniper Green gin, both fermented without additives." 446

Wedding food

4651
9377
Symmetrical floral centerpieces are out. Choose centerpieces OF varying size, shape AND colors. Stay away from using THE same vases at each reception tables. Choose local, organically grown flowers. After your wedding, donate THE arrangements TO nearby hospitals or other facilities. 7855
If you¡¯d like, you can still HAVE a smaller, separate one tier cake used TO do THE cake cutting ceremony. 7108
Your guests, young AND old, will enjoy THE cupcakes at your reception. What¡¯s fun is that you can get THE cupcakes IN a variety OF flavors. 9351
2622

Wedding flowers

5465
"Many cost conscious AND younger brides are opting TO veer away from THE exotic AND elegant AND find flirty uses FOR THE everyday blossom," explains Tara Simone Powell, floral AND event design expert AND owner OF Barbara¡¯s Flowers. "Whimsical bouquets designed with gerbera daisies or dare I say 'carnations!' Carnations, so often frowned upon as a 'funeral flower' come IN a wide range OF colors AND OF course are very reasonably priced. FOR a day time wedding, consider a tussy OF carnations bound with a whimsical patterned ribbon!" 9590