Wedding Dresses and Cakes

Is There a Right Age to Get Married?

2011-02-10T14:18:00.001+08:00

Category: Marriage

As what our parents and grandparents used to say, "You should get married at the right age." But when is the right age to get hitched? Long ago, women used to get married when they reach the age of 17 or 18, and when you’re in the middle twenties, people already consider you spinster*. Yeah, a lot of spinsters back then and a lot of teenager moms. But today, getting pregnant as a teen is a really big issue for the society.

In our modern world today, more and more women are properly educated and the myth about spinsters at the age of twenties is no longer seen as the late age for marriage. Women today would rather finish college, get a job and earn money before getting married.

The Right Time to Get Married

So, is there a right age to get married, then and now? The answer there is a clear NONE. The reason why women then get married when they're still a teen is because of our traditions, not to mention, the treatment and regard for women back then is very little compared to the treatment and respect for men.

These days, a modern woman thinks and decides for herself at her own free will, free from restrains from her parents or guardians, and even from the elders in the clan. Thinking and deciding still includes respect for her elders and parents or guardians, but a modern woman has the power to run her life and choose who to marry and when to get married.

Getting Hitched?

If you’re planning to get married this year or in the near future, make sure you’re physically and mentally prepared for it. It doesn’t matter if you’re still in your early twenties, what’s important is that you understand the path you’re taking, and make sure you finish college. Because in our world today, in order to be successful in your career is either you get a degree or a brilliant brain that even three college graduate Joes can’t match.

It’s you’re decision to go traditional (marriage before getting pregnant or marriage at a very early age), follow the trend, or follow your guts. But remember, these days, a woman's chances of having children decreases the older she gets.

So again, is there a right age to get married? Well, it depends on the person being asked. But if you ask me, I’d gladly answer you with, “none,” as long as you understand the path you’re taking and that you’re physically and mentally prepared for what’s heading your way.

* Spinster: An unmarried adult female.

Dragons Fantasy Wedding Cake Toppers and Favors

2011-02-09T23:08:00.000+08:00

Category: Fantasy Wedding Cake Toppers and Favors

Got a thing for dragons? These dragon fantasy wedding cake toppers and favors are perfect for gothic, fantasy or medieval themed weddings. They might not be an edible part of your wedding cake, but they can be cool displays in your living room after the wedding.

You think these toppers are cool, check out what's below.

These are dragon toasting glasses, great as wedding favors! You got the dragon topper, the dragon favor toasting glasses, now all you need is a highly skilled wedding cake baker to whip you up a gorgeous dragon fantasy wedding cake to complete the set!

Fantasy Themed Wedding Cake Toppers

2011-02-09T22:34:00.000+08:00

Category: Fantasy Wedding Cake Toppers

Many woman dreamed of having a fantasy-themed wedding. Fairies, princesses, a prince on a white horse, mermaids and much more! Usually it's the groom who suffers because he has to wear a silly costume instead of the traditional wedding attire. Of course, every groom wants his bride-to-be very happy on their special day.

Love Springs Eternal

$39.95

A beautiful fairy couple embracing each other, never to separate, symbolizing eternal love. What can be more dramatic and romantic than this topper?! Every girl at your wedding will envy this fancy wedding cake topper, except for the non-fantasy lovers, of course.

Entwined Mermaid

$39.95

Been dreaming of sirens since you were a kid? Well you'll love this mermaid topper! This fantasy wedding cake topper is perfect for gothic and Greek mythology themed weddings. You can even throw a short story about sirens of the sea and the mighty sailors who tried to conquer them to make your wedding more interesting.

A Frog Once Loved a Turtle

$34.95

Now this is so romantic! A noble knight kissing a beautiful fairy sitting on top of a mushroom. She could be a tree nymph, a guardian of the forest or the queen of the fairies! This fantasy wedding cake topper is sure to make your girl friends envy.

If you didn't liked the above couple toppers, check out these two below:

A fairy bride and groom wearing traditional wedding attire, except that the groom sorta have a black cape to compliment his black wings. Check out more of these wedding cake toppers at WeddingCollectibles.com.

Elegant Italian Wedding Dresses: Luisa Sposa's Collection

2011-01-14T08:41:00.003+08:00

Category: Italian Wedding Dresses

The first time I visited Luisa Sposa's Collection of Italian wedding dresses, I was amazed at the elegance of its designs and colors. The beautiful tailoring of laces and embroidery can make any woman's wedding day complete and unforgettable.

Since 1989, Luisa Lotti is responsible for the creation and tailoring of wedding dresses, to make memorable the most important day in the life of every woman.

Here's the very fist Italian wedding dress that I loved at Luisa Sposa's Collection:

Wait, there's more! Looking at Luisa Sposa's Italian wedding dress collection makes me want to enroll at a dress making class. It really inspired me! But unfortunately, tailoring isn't my forte, so I'll just take a look at these beautiful wedding gowns and imaging wearing them!

These elegant Italian wedding dresses has already gone to many places; from Milano to Roma, Tokio, Atene, Dublino, and New York! Who knows, maybe in your closet as well :)

Resource: Luisa Sposa Elegant Italian Wedding Dresses

A Cute Pacman Wedding Cake

2010-07-20T00:23:00.001+08:00

Category: Geeky Wedding Cakes

Here's a simple and cute Pacman wedding cake you're gonna love! So, all Pacman lovers out there, here's a nice cake to inspire you if you're planning for a geeky wedding of your own.

Yet another one for my Geeky Wedding Cakes collection!

The History Beyond This Cake

The creator of this Pacman wedding cake is the groom's best friend, along with the bride-to-be, they've decided to have this cake for the wedding.

The groom is a Pacman master and the blue and yellow on the cake matches the wedding colors. Not to mention, the creator of this cake had made a crappier version of the Pacman cake for the groom years ago for his birthday.

The groom sure is lucky to have such a great friend and bride to pick the perfect cake for him!

Resource: Pacman Wedding Cake

Hello Kitty Wedding Gowns

2010-06-03T08:02:00.000+08:00

Category: Weird Wedding Dresses

Far to the east of Earth is Japan, the proud creator of Sanrio's Hello Kitty. Let's admit it, Hello Kitty is kinda cute, but how far would Hello Kitty lovers go just for their beloved Sanrio character? Well, here's an interesting story, they've created Hello Kitty wedding gowns too! And it's filed under my "Weird Wedding Dresses" collection. Sorry for the Hello Kitty lovers out there, I've got no issues with Hello Kitty, but this is way too far.

If you're planning to have a Hello Kitty themed wedding, here's a matching tuxedo for your husband-to-be! I'm just not sure if he'll like it though, better ask first, you wouldn't want a World of Warcraft themed wedding arranged by him without your consent, unless you're also as WOW enthusiast.

Resource: Sanrio Town Blog

A Rock Band Wedding Cake

2010-05-31T08:12:00.001+08:00

Category: Geeky Wedding Cakes

Here's a cool Rock Band wedding cake. For Ed and Ursula's wedding, she had the cake designer create a Rock Band drum kit for her hubby-to-be.Yum, yum, yummy!

Resource: Kotaku

Wedding Myths: Good Luck and Bad Luck

2010-05-31T06:26:00.004+08:00

These are wedding myths that has been passed down for generations, and probably will be for many more generations to come. As many brides-to-be would want their wedding day to be perfect, since it's the most special day of their entire lives, they follow some of these myths not because their afraid of it due to the "bad luck" it brings, but because some wedding myths also brings "good luck" to newly weds.

Even though there's no scientific proof to these wedding myths and superstitions, it never hurts to try a few of them, and besides, it's for the better (or best) that both the bride and groom wishes on their day of marriage.

Here are some of the Wedding Myths and Superstitions that has both good luck and bad luck versions:

Wearing of Pearls

Many believed that the wearing of pearls represents future tears, thus if the bride wears them, she'll shed tears in her entire marriage. On the other hand, since pearls represents future tears, other people believe that by wearing them, the pearl takes the place of the bride's real tears, so she'll be living a happy, tear-free marriage.

Rain on the Wedding Day

If it rains on the wedding day, some says that it is good luck because it represents a fertile crop or the coming of children to the marriage. In contrast, some people believe that if it rains on the wedding day, it represents the tears the bride will shed throughout her married life.

Dropping of the Wedding Ring

Here's another wedding myth that has both good and bad luck attached to it. As the superstition goes, dropping the wedding ring or rings, is believed to shake off evil spirits, therefore being lucky for the bride and groom. However, others believed that who ever drops the wedding ring or rings shall be the first person to die among the people who attended the wedding, making it a very bad luck.

Below are some of the well known wedding myths that brings nothing but bad luck to the marriage:

The Wedding Dress

The bride should not make her own wedding dress, according to the wedding myth, every stitch the bride sews she will shed one tear during her marriage. Wearing the entire wedding outfit (dress, veil, shoe and jewelry) before the day of the marriage is forbidden as it will bring bad luck for the bride.

Having the Same First Letter of Surnames

"A change of name and not of letter Is a change for the worse and not the better." It is considered unlucky for the bride if she marries a man having a surname that begins with the same first letter as hers.

Lending The Wedding Ring

The wedding ring is considered sacred for the bride and groom, therefore, it must not be lent to others as is may bring bad luck to the marriage, and worse, the possibility of unfaithfulness.

Other wedding myths:

Removing the Wedding Ring

If the bride removes her wedding ring, it is believed that the groom must be the one to return it to her finger to continue the good luck.

The Shoe (Father of the Bride)

As the story goes, the way I heard it, the father of the bride will pass on one of the bride's shoe to the groom which signifies that the father is giving his daughter away in marriage.

The Shoe (Mother of the Groom)

It is considered good luck for the mother of the groom to throw a shoe at the bride as the newly weds leave the reception. That way, the mother-in-law and the bride would forever be the best of friends.

Throwing Rice

Throwing rice at the newly weds represents fertility and fruitfulness, but today, it is rarely done to weddings due to the the urban legend that the birds who eat the rice will have stomach ache and probably explode. Of course, that is not true! But there are people who uses petals, blowing bubbles, and sometimes throw bird seeds instead of rice.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and A Silver Sixpence in her Shoe!

This wedding myth is probably still the one that most brides-to-be do at their wedding day. The "something old" is a thing that represents the bride's past or her family, wearing a jewelry of her grand mother or mother is usually chosen as something old; The "somethings new" represents the bride's adulthood, and it is the wedding dress that is usually chosen as something new; The "something borrowed," believed by many, is borrowing something from a happy married couple (usually a family member) so that good luck will be bestowed upon the wedding day; The "something blue," has been in use since Victorian times, the color blue symbolized purity, constancy and fidelity; Lastly, the "Silver Sixpence in her Shoe" represents wealth and financial security. Nowadays, sixpence is no longer common, so most brides would either purchase a symbol of this item from bridal shops or place a penny in their shoe instead.

Super Mario Wedding Cakes

2010-01-12T18:56:00.005+08:00

Should I say, It's a gamer's dream or fantasy? To me it looks both a dream and a fantasy. These cute and yummy looking Super Mario Wedding Cakes aren't just made to impress the guests, but more of a symbolic thing for the bride and groom. Many wedding ceremonies these days are going for the non-traditional one, why? Because the bride and groom wanted to be unique, not to be judged or boast about their luxury, but to show to the world that their eternal love holds a very special bond that's beyond the ordinary.

Check out this first cake posted on flicker by alttxt. It was made by Robin of Gateaux Inc. in Minneapolis. This dream cake almost did not came true because the groom couldn't find the little Princess figure. Luckily, through months of searching, the bride found a set of Japan's "Nintendo Club" figures on eBay!

The next Super Mario Wedding Cake below was actually inspired by the first one (above). A 100% edible Chocolate Decadence Cake (black chocolate cake filled with bittersweet chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream and chocolate mousse) that best fitted both the bride and groom's wedding! Made by "Let Them Eat Cake" in California, posted on flicker by M.A.L. The cake's elements were inspired by multiple Mario Kart games and some from the Super Mario Bros. games.

I have to say, among the other Super Mario inspired wedding cakes, this one's my favorite! Looks heavenly!

Take a good look at this next cake, looks familiar? Well it does of course! It's similar to Super Mario Kart Wedding Cake above. I found this gorgeous looking cake at Kotaku, posted by Michael Fahey.

I had found pics of a very similar cake online, and it inspired me to create my own Mario cake and surprise my groom on our wedding day (November 5th).

I'm not really sure what the bride means here, but her cake sure looks like the one above. Anyway, they both look heavenly!

My groom is a professional video gamer, and his favorite game is Mario cart. We were married in Vegas, so I had the bottom tier a desert theme, and I went with the old school Peach Castle rather than a modern one. I'm brunette, and my groom a blonde, so I had them customize Peach and Mario accordingly.

Very nice topper! I'd sure give the bride a standing ovation because of this cake.

In addition to our lovely Super Mario Wedding Cakes collection, here's another triple layered cake with lots of turtle shells and that nasty popping piranha flower enemy of Mario. This one's also posted on flicker by About the Cake. The bottom layer, as you can clearly see, is the first stage of the Super Mario Bros. game. All the way to the top layer, the cake was fully designed with Mario's enemies. And of course, the wedding cake topper, a happy looking Mario with his Princess Peach bride on top of the cake! Enjoy!

It's not over yet! Come and take a good look at this nicely detailed cake made by cake hobbyist Frances Clayton, posted on CakeWrecks.com - Each layer depicts the different stages in the Super Mario Bros. game. From land, to the tunnel, under the sea, and into the sky, this four layered wedding cake just takes my breath away!

Now check out it's awesome side cakes!

I still got more geeky wedding cakes to show you!

I got this from photo collections of Jessica and Brians's Wedding.

Here's one posted on The Tanooki:

Got this from the Cynical-C Blog:

Lastly, another nicely-detailed Super Mario Wedding Cake from Celebration Generation's Geek Out collection:

Wait, wait! I still got some more to show you! Though these aren't wedding cakes, these pretty little Mario cupcakes are perfect addition to your Super Mario themed Wedding Cake:

These pictures are from Ana Fuji's flicker photostream.

A couple of cute little Mario cupcakes posted on flicker in debbiedoescakes' photostream.

Pictures posted by Hello Naomi on flicker.

Pictures posted by clevercupcakes on flicker.

Pictures posted by alicebluebonnet on flicker.

All these deliciously prepared wedding cakes and cupcakes made me really hungry now! It sure is nice to see, once in a while, a couple that would go beyond the ordinary for the sake of their love.

Simple Strapless Wedding Dresses

2009-12-02T23:32:00.003+08:00

A white wedding dress, or the traditional wedding dress, represents the bride's purity before marriage. For some people, a simple white wedding dress is more than enough while for others, adding a touch of other colors brings more meaning to the wedding ceremony.

Here are some simple yet elegant strapless wedding dresses I discovered from FloralDress.com:

Princess Strapless Chapel Train Chiffon Wedding Dress

Fabric: Chiffon

Embellishment: Embroidery

Fabric: Chiffon

Embellishment: sash

Fabric: Chiffon

Embellishment: Embroidery

Have an elegant silhouette with these simple bridal gowns, gently tailored for the comfort and style of the bride!

Empire SweetHeart Chapel Train Chiffon Wedding Dress

Fabric: Chiffon

Embellishment: Beaded

Empire Strapless Sweep Train Chiffon Wedding Dress

Fabric:Chiffon

Embellishment:Embroidery

These two empire style wedding dresses can surely bring out your lovely curves! Perfectly creates the illusion of length on a petite-figured bride or is similarly flattering to the fuller-figure bride.

Princess Strapless Chapel Train Satin Wedding Dress

Fabric: Satin

Embellishment: Embroidery

Fabric: Satin

Embellishment:Embroidery

Fabric: Satin

Embellishment: Embroidery

Flaring from the shoulders down! Whether your petite, tall or has flattering curves that needs to be covered, these bridal gown designs will fit perfectly to your body, adding fullness for tall brides, length for petite brides, and a stunning silhouette for the full-figured brides.

Princess Strapless Chapel Train Tulle Wedding Dress

Fabric: Tulle

Embellishment: Lace Sash

Princess Strapless Chapel Train Lace Wedding Dress

Fabric: Lace

Embellishment:Embroidery and hand-made flower

Still feeling a bit unsure to what style of wedding dress to choose? Actually it doesn't matter whether you want a simple or dramatic wedding dress on your big day, what's important is your tailor. It doesn't matter if you use the most expensive cloth for your gown if the your tailor is not an expert. So choose wisely, even cheaper types of cloth can be as elegant-looking as these wedding dresses if you have a professional tailor.

An Elegant Bridal Dress

2009-11-24T11:56:00.002+08:00

Category: Wedding Dresses

Just found this elegant looking bridal dress from AnythingBridal.com - a discount shop for wedding dresses, accessories, invitation cards, as well as bridesmaid dresses. I believe they offer 20-50% less for designer gowns! For me, well, the world today isn't getting any easier, it's much better to be practical than getting buried paying up loans just because you wanted to have your dream wedding.

Although a simple wedding dress is cheaper, it's still worth to try to copy the designer gowns you long to have for your big day. All you need to do is find a reliable tailor that will do it for you. So be smart, when ordering/buying anything from the internet, it's always a good way to research first on that product or service you want to purchase, especially the background of that seller. You don't want to end up paying for something you don't want, or worse, getting your credit card info stolen and used by others.

Guess what? not only do they offer discounted wedding dresses, they also have a Bridal Gown Preservation service! Kinda cool huh? I think I would love to have my wedding dress to be preserved after I use it.

Anything Bridal is located at Broadview Heights, Ohio (Cleveland).

A Really Weird Wedding Cake!

2009-11-22T14:57:00.002+08:00

Category: Weird Wedding Cakes

I heard about matching the color/theme of the bride's dress to her wedding cake, but never like this! Yeah, it's a bit of a shock to me too. The bride must have wanted her Wedding Cake to be unique and cannot be copied by any baker.

I think I couldn't eat one like this, a really weird wedding cake indeed! But hey, with this design, who needs those tiny bride and groom wedding cake toppers?

Unusual Wedding Cake Toppers (Sports Edition)

2009-11-19T04:25:00.000+08:00

Category: Unusual Wedding Cake Toppers

Check out some of these sports-inspired wedding cake toppers from JustCakeToppers.com.com - the online store for all your wedding needs at an affordable cost! It sure looks good seeing weird-looking wedding cake toppers rather than the boring traditional ones, but hey, the traditional toppers are still the best because they embody the true meaning of a wedding.

If you want to have these toppers on top of your wedding cake, JustCakeToppers.com is located at 450 Hillside Dr. Bldg. B Suite 200 Mesquite, NV. Give them a haller for sports-inspired wedding cake toppers.

Weird Wedding Cakes!

2009-10-27T16:20:00.004+08:00

These has got to be the weirdest, yet cool-looking, wedding cakes I've ever seen. In what other way can a couple best describe their love than showing it off on their wedding cakes!

Wedding Cakes

It's what we see, and eventually eat, after every wedding ceremony, topped with cute small models of the bride and groom called the wedding toppers. It's a tradition for us Christians to serve large cakes, multi-layered or tiered, covered with lots of icing at wedding receptions.

As white or sometimes silver a wedding cake has to be, it's supposed to represent the purity of the bride, taking away sexual implications and decorous purity of the bride at marriage.

The classic form had three sources, the use of loaves at Christian marriage rites, the appearance of "subtleties" and later sugar sculpture in medieval and Renaissance banquets in Europe, and the development of the English form of the substance "cake," mainly in the seventeenth century.

Well these weird wedding cakes sure says a lot more about the bride and the groom! Have fun laughing!

Pretty cool, funny and totally weird wedding cakes! Sure some of them looks cool, but I wouldn't want any of these cakes to represent me on my wedding day. Would you?