Who Pays for the Groom's Cake

I have heard several different things about who pays for the groom's cake:

1. The groom's family always pays for it

2. The bride's family pays if the cake is at the reception, and the groom's family pays if the cake is at the rehearsal dinner.

3. If the groom's family would like to have a.... [Read more]

Cake

I read an idea about making a "fake" cake and inserting a real slice to cut in front of everyone. In the other room other cheap cakes are cut and served with the same icing color, etc. This way everyone sees a big beautiful cake but it won't cost a fortune. This would be great because I have to.... [Read more]

Announcing Cancelled Wedding and Reception

Hello ,

My problem was a few layers. When we announced our engagement and wedding date, we were already married in New York a few weeks before. This was not common knowledge to most of our family and friends. We set about planning a formal ceremony and reception and even mailed, "Save the date.... [Read more]

Decorations to go along with cake topper

We are having a small wedding. The reception will be in the fellowship hall, following the ceremony at the church. My bridesmaids will be wearing between a burgundy and cranberry color dress. They will be carrying stargazer lilies, as will I in my bouqet. The florist is providing the cake topper,.... [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]