Today, we conclude our series on weddings. It's down to the wire as the couple prepares for the big day. There are many last-minute details that need attending. These include, but are not limited to:
- Mailing your invitations and getting head counts. Calling and e-mailing guests who haven't sent a response
- Buying gifts for the attendants
- Booking a hairstylist and testing out styles. Also booking a make-up artist if you intend to use one and going for a trial run
- Applying for the marriage license
- Final gown and dress fittings
- Last-minute adjustment with all vendors
- Creating a seating chart and making place cards
- Determining the ceremony and what the processional order will be
- Planning the rehearsal dinner
- If you're having out-of-town guests, delivering "welcome baskets" to the hotel
- Bringing ceremonial accessories (yarmulkes, unity candles, etc.) to the site
- Confirming travel plans for the honeymoon
I've gone through this week without discussing another fun detail: the cake! Truthfully, I am not a fan of wedding cake as I don't care for buttercream frosting. I didn't even have a piece at my own wedding, which was the standard cake from the temple caterer. I found some refreshing alternatives to the traditional three-tiered cake.
1. How about some donuts to go with your coffee? Courtesy of Dough. I've had their donuts and can attest that they are absolutely delicious!
2. Try homemade pies instead of cakes! The retro-themed topper is classic!
3. I am in heaven with this stacked Oreo cake! I probably would've eaten the entire thing, lol. Created by Viewpoint Catering
4. If you're having a daytime wedding, this is a perfect brunch food. This pancake wedding cake is decorated with syrup, courtesy of Sarah Tucker Events.
5. I like this cake pop stand because I can have one without feeling guilty. lol. Courtesy of Sweet Lauren Cakes.
There are so many different types of cakes tailored for all budgets. Happy tasting! Also wishing all couples who plan to tie the knot this year a long and happy marriage! I couldn't conclude our discussion of weddings without showing one more game from the shop. This is another matching game featuring famous couples from history and literature. We will also customize it for Valentine's Day, of course!
We're now gearing up for tomorrow's final playoff game before Super Sunday.
Party Idea of the Day: Keep your tables clean with these printable football coasters from Design Sponge. Downloading instructions included!
Super Bowl Fun Fact of the Day: Who was the oldest quarterback to start a Super Bowl? The answer is John Elway, who was 38 when he played his final game (Super Bowl XXXIII), and was named MVP.
Today's Birthdays: Caitlin Sanches (19), Connor Cruise (20), Max Adler (29), Chloe Rose Lattanzi (29), Ray J (33), Dwayne Wade (33), Zooey Deschanel (35), Maksim Chmerkovskiy (35), Lil' Jon (44), Kid Rock (44), Shabba Ranks (49), Naveen Andrews (46), Chili Davis (55), Susanna Hoffs (56), Michelle Obama (51), Jim Carrey (53), Steve Harvey (58), Steve Earle (60), Muhammed Ali (73), Maury Povich (76), James Earl Jones (84), and Betty White (93!).
Holidaze: National Hot Buttered Rum Day! It's the perfect drink for a day like this! This drink typically contains rum (of course), butter, cider or hot water, sweetener, and spices (such as cinnamon or nutmeg). Hot buttered rum dates back to Colonial times, Jamaica imported molasses to our shores, with taverns in New England adding distilled rum to the mix.
On another personal note, I think it's very sad that they shut down the fast-food placed in Penn Station. Although I would never eat a full meal there, I like to grab some ice cream, pretzels, or popcorn occasionally. They are going to try and make it "upscale" like Grand Central Station, but I don't know if that would work with the LIRR crowd.
That's all for this evening. Stay warm, and for those in the metropolitan area, get out your umbrellas for tomorrow.
Have a PRINTASTIC night!
Kathy
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