Cupcakes are the New Wedding Cake

Cupcake wedding cakes are such a hot and trendy item for weddings. If you do a search on the internet you will not believe the options and ideas that are out there. A cupcake wedding cake is usually a cheaper option verses the traditional cake, and since there are so many little cakes, you can actually have a lot of different flavors!

Another great idea for the cupcake wedding cakes is using them as a center piece for your guest tables. This will eliminate the need for centerpieces but also cupcake wedding cakes allow each one of your guests to have their own personal little wedding cake. Adding personalized cupcake boxes to the tables would allow your guest to be able to take a cupcake home with them. There are many contemporary and elegant designs for cupcakes and many different ways that you can decorate your cupcakes to make them more elegant, whimsical or with a theme depending on the kind of wedding you’ll be having. For example, you could work with your florist and have a small bloom on each of your cupcakes. Or, you could purchase Filigree cupcake liners to add a touch of elegance.

Wedding Inspirations and Ideas for Fall

These beautiful styleboards were inspired from our fave fall wedding ideas. We love the idea of infusing nature into an autumn themed wedding with pops of orange and red. Popular shades for this year are spice and cranberry. These warm tones add a cozy element and look great in photos! Add splashes of green and brown with muted yellow accents to pull the look together.

Fall Wedding Theme

Halloween is the perfect wedding theme for adventurous brides looking to add the unexpected. As luck would have it, this daring holiday falls on a Saturday this year. Now how perfect is that! To pull your Halloween theme off without going overboard, bring in elements like the ones shown below.

Halloween Wedding Theme

(Top: Orange and red fall centerpiece theknot.com real weddings, Maple leaf wish tree tags - pack of 80 by byapryl etsy.com, fall wedding cake image by Joshua Gene. Middle: Personalized cocktail napkins, two-piece embroidered gown by Monique Lhuiller, leaf favor box place cards Wish Special Events. Bottom: Fall leaves votive tea light candle favors from our list of fall wedding favors, set of three autumn leaves and hydrangeas hair clips luly612 etsy.com, fall bouquet theknot.com real weddings)

(Top: Pumpkin mum centerpiece inspiration Better Homes and Gardens, Monogram door decor Martha Stewart Weddings, Personalized paper Halloween lunch bags from our picks of Halloween wedding favors. Middle: Bride and groom theknot.com real weddings, reception hall decor, bouquet theknot.com Bottom: Rustic barn setting, black mini lantern tea light candle holders, boutonniere courtesy of theknot.com real weddings)

Sports Themed Gifts for Your Groomsmen

Football season is underway, and that means it's time to outfit your best man and groomsmen for the 2009 NFL season. If you're planning a fall wedding, it’s a great time to incorporate your favorite team into your wedding with some hand held gifts that are sure to last a lifetime.

The Personalized NFL Team Glass Beer Mugs is the perfect way to add a tasteful sports piece to any friends bar. Or, if you have a friend that actually was good back in the day, give him a football sign that will shine proudly in his home with the Gridiron Personalized Football Pub Sign.

With these fantastic sports themed groomsmen gifts, you and your friends will be able to gear up each season with the mementos from your big day.

How to Decorate Your 25th Anniversary Celebration

Wedding anniversaries are a special time to celebrate. Some common celebration ideas for the 25th anniversary include the renewal of vows and throwing a large party. Many couples choose to mark this milestone by planning a party with all their close family and friends in attendance.

Traditional decorations for 25th anniversary parties include lots of silver and the 25th anniversary flower; the iris. If the season is in, order some bouquets of irises for the table centerpieces. Decorate with silver napkins and balloons, silver candles and sparkling dinnerware. Sprinkle silver confetti on the tables. Offer remembrance tokens to guests such as small silver frames or candles. With these simple tricks and 25th anniversary party favors, your milestone is sure to be one you will always remember and a celebration your guests won't stop talking about.

New 2009 Fall Favors are Here!

Brand New fall favors have just arrived for 2009 including festive gift ideas like: Personalized apple boxes for holding caramel or candy apples, plantable eco-friendly flower seed favors, oak leaf shaped magnets and favor boxes, leaf-shaped candy dishes, bottle openers, bookmarks, and more.

With all the new and exciting favors to choose from, fall weddings can only be best described with two simple words....Absolutely Gorgeous! When planning your fall wedding decor and favors, pull from the shapes and vivid colors that Mother Nature has already provided. Leaves and branches are great for capturing the feel of fall. Colors like bronze, brown, copper, gold, red, hunter and olive green are perfect for creating a warm and inviting ambience.

Fall wedding favors can also be used as functional decorations. Leaf-shaped place card holders will seat guests and add a touch of the fall season to your table decor. Fill leaf-shaped candy dishes (shown) with treats and set at each place-setting for guests to enjoy. These candy dishes will add seasonal color to your tables and give guests a keepsake to remember your special day with. For a rustic look, set out cinnamon stick votive holders to give your tables a home-made feel and to add a touch of glowing ambience. Wine cork place card holders are functional because they not only seat your guests but they add an old-world feel to your wedding decor. Other ideas include leaf-shaped scented soaps (great for OOT gift bags) or copper bottle openers placed next to home-made bottles of apple cider. Happy planning!