Archive for March, 2007

A 6000 Volt Wedding Cake

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

Artist Heidi Kumao took wedding cakes to a newlevel at her wedding.  The Wed-o-matic featured rotating cakes, topped by figurinesresembling the bride and groom.  Each figurine was wired to a 12,000 transformer. When plugged in, sparks jumped between the two figurines.  There’s a video ofit in action, as well as an article on how they put it together, at http://heidikumao.net/wed.html.

Just Arrived: Carlson Craft Pocket Invitations Book

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Carlson Craft’s Pocket Invitations book has arrived, and it is cool.  The bookitself is a stylish brown and blue-atrendy color combination we alerted you to two years ago.  Pocket Invitationsis filled with the latest trendy styles of folding wedding invitations.  Overthe past several years, brides have moved to more chic invitations, to reflect theirweddings better.  This selection won’t disappoint.

The Pocket Invitations are not yet available …

March Bridal Shows

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

March 3 already and we’ve barely started 2007. Wow does time fly when you’re planning a wedding.

Here’s this months bridal shows across the country for you to begin your planning:

    IL - Illinois: BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE BY THE UNITED ENTERTAINERS - Join us March 25, 2007 2pm to 5pm at the Oscar Swan in Geneva, IL. It is free to attend, email to RSVP. Visit our website for more show information. MI - Michigan: WHIMSICAL OCCASIONS WEDDING …

Sandals Honeymoon Seminar - March 21

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

Don’t miss the honeymoon planning night with Totem Travel in Kirkland, Washington on March 21.

They’ll be hosting Caribbean Night featuring Sandals and Beaches all-inclusive resorts.

Learn all about the all-inclusive nature of Sandals and Beaches and how affordable it really is when compared to flight, rental car, hotel nights, food, entertainment and so on.

RSVP to Linda at (800) 321-7907 or linda@totemtravel.com and visit www.totemtravel.com for a complete schedule of upcoming events!

Wedding Trends: Are Margarita Machines the next Chocolate Fountains?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

Chocolate fountains burst onto the wedding scene a few years ago, and proved to beincredibly popular.  Today, they’re almost standard issue at many reception halls. At the recent Winter Bridal Extravaganza, we were intorduced to what may be the nexttrend at weddings–margarita machines.

Frozen margaritas offer a number of options at a wedding reception.  You couldhave one mix for the kids, and one mix for the parents.  Or two different flavorsfor …

Are Margarita Machines the next Chocolate Fountains?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

Chocolate fountains burst onto the wedding scene a few years ago, and proved to beincredibly popular.  Today, they’re almost standard issue at many reception halls. At the recent Winter Bridal Extravaganza, we were intorduced to what may be the nexttrend at weddings–margarita machines.

Frozen margaritas offer a number of options at a wedding reception.  You couldhave one mix for the kids, and one mix for the parents.  Or two different flavorsfor …

The Appropriate Time

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

The Appropriate Time

When we think of weddings, most people immediately jump to get the items on the wedding task list. They rush out and immediately start hunting for that perfect dress. They start looking for the perfect venue and of course the perfect meal. What often gets left to whimsy is the time of the wedding.

The date and time of the wedding are two items that should be planned ahead of time. This should be discussed long …