The Key to Having a Photogenic Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes have a long-standing tradition as a symbol of celebration of two people joining as one. Whether you are planning a traditional elegant wedding or an outrageously original one, your wedding cake will remain a focal point of the event.

When you plan your dream wedding cake, you have to understand that everything unique costs extra…. and you pay per slice. The cost of a slice of wedding cake can range from $3.00 to $13.00. Plus, if you want fresh flowers, multiple tiers and fondant, the costs will certainly add up.

Of course, you want your beautiful wedding cake to be highlighted in your wedding pictures and it's easy to panic about the price of an elegant cake. You can still plan to dive into a delicious and beautiful cake that's affordable and will photograph well, just use some of these ideas below.

1. Round cakes look better on a round table and a square cake looks best on a rectangular table.
   
2. Candles adorning the table can illuminate your cake, making it appear magical in pictures.
   
3. Silk table linens can dress up your cake, while plain white cotton linens can dull the beauty of it.
   
4. Faux silk flowers have the appearance of real flowers. Plus, they'll dress up your cake affordably and will shine in your pictures.
   
5. You can create a multi-tiered cake by using a cake base on the bottom. You might have only two layers of cake, but one or two cake bases will give it beautiful height that looks great in photographs.
   
6. Monogrammed letters or words made from frosting that surround your cake gives it a 3-D appearance that wows in photographs.
   
7. For pictures, you can rent a faux wedding cake and serve your guests with delicious homemade cupcakes and scoop of ice cream with a garnish of mint.

Source -

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-cakes/articles/10-top-wedding-cake.aspx?MsdVisit=1

http://www.bridalzine.com/cake.html

How to Achieve Picture-Perfect Wedding Dances

The best part about being newly engaged is selecting your options and envisioning your big night; before the stress sets in, things are quite fun! I always mention how your wedding photos will last for years, and sometimes they're even favors from your wedding, but a few other key points of your wedding will stand out. The food, the venue, the dances and the traditional events are all huge, but guests always enjoy tear-provoking, well-planned, dances. From the couple’s first dance, to the wedding party and parent dances, each moment holds extreme significance for all the relationships in the room.

Below, you'll find a few tips and everything you need to know about selecting your wedding music and dances.

Choose the Right Music!

The first thing is the music; do not underestimate the impact of your wedding song. Think about it for more than just a few days, what song truly represents you as a couple? Music often speaks the words we cannot say ourselves, so think about a song that tells your partner how much they mean to you, or maybe a song that provokes memory and strong emotions for the two of you. When you have the perfect song, it's easy to make the dance flawless. If the song is longer, or not a party pleaser, consider having the DJ switch to another song about three minutes in, this also works for couples who want multiple songs, or maybe couples who can't agree. Try not to be the latter though, compromise is key in marriage.

Make the Ending Obvious!

Many weddings have an entrance, but you may notice after the first dance there can be an awkward lull; people don't know if they should wait respectfully, or head to the bar or dance floor to start partying. Consider having an official "exit" or an announcement to conclude the official dances of the wedding.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Choreography isn't easy, and you can't learn it three nights before your wedding. Practice makes perfect, so keep at it! Make practices fun, this will help you grow as a couple as well. Working together as a team will be a bonding experience about which you can reminisce after the wedding.

Let the Photographer Know What’s Up!

We need to be one step ahead of the couple so we can capture once-in-a-lifetime candid and posed shots, we don't want to miss anything, so if you have a surprise for your guests, let us in on the secret so we can prepare for a great photo of it.

Just remember that your guests will remember your dance, and so will you. This dance marks the first moment you spent as husband and wife, and it is a symbol of your happiness and future life together. The dance is also the moment you realize that your wedding is going well, and stress begins to melt off your back while you spend the night with your lover, your friends, and your family. You earned this!