When it comes to decorations and favors for your wedding reception, you really have an endless supply of options. One great route to take is with personalized wedding decorations. Many of these decorations also can double as your guests’ favors, which is a huge money saver. The main reason why it is great to go with personalized for your decorations is because it is the perfect way for your guests to remember at which wedding they got which favor. These days it seems as if people are attending at least three weddings each year, so it can get difficult to put a name with a favor, unless they are personalized.

Because the wedding favors typically are placed at the tables, it is so easy to have them double as personalized wedding decorations. When you do this, you just want to make sure that you make the centerpieces either smaller, with a round table, or fewer, with a rectangle table. You want to do this so the tables do not look overwhelmed and crowded. Remember, your guests are going to be putting their purses, cameras, drinks and plates on the tables as well. You want to make sure there is enough room for your guests to feel comfortable.

Great ideas for your decorations when they are going to be personalized keepsakes as well are mints or chocolates in cute little tins or jars. They are easy to personalize just by having the bride and groom’s names and wedding date printed on the outside. This same idea can be done with scented soaps and candles as well. Many couples are opting for having the wine or champagne glasses double as the decorations and favors when the event is a bit smaller. This of course would get expensive if you have well over 200 guests. Because you want your guests to have a great time at your wedding, you also want them to remember it in some way. There really is no better way than with personalized wedding decorations that also double as your favors. They will think it is such a cute idea to have the centerpieces as their keepsakes. When they are personalized, it will be easier for them to remember which gift goes with which wedding.

One of the most thought about aspects of any wedding is the wedding cake. Every bride wants their wedding cake to be the focal point of the wedding reception table and something that guests will admire and talk about even after the wedding day.

With so many designs and styles available plus the added option to customize and accessorize your wedding cake to suit your wedding theme the options are truly endless.

Before you embark on enrolling someone with the job of creating your wedding cake it is worth making preliminary decisions before hand. Having an idea of what your budget is and what sort of cake you have in mind could save you a considerable amount of time.

Although it is a good idea to have ideas in mind, stay open to suggestions from the professionals, they may suggest something you may never have considered and that something could turn out to be your perfect wedding cake.

When you are ready to see the cake decorator or caterer (most should see you for a consultation free of charge) ask to see photos of their designs and don’t be afraid to ask for something different or mix two styles together, most caterers should be happy to oblige.

Most wedding cakes are decorated with white icing but if your theme is pink or a different colour there is no reason why the icing on your wedding cake shouldn’t match it.

Once you have chosen the filling for your wedding cake you then need to start thinking about a topper, the days of the imitation plastic bride and groom are long gone! Nowadays these cake toppers can be custom made and created to look exactly like the bride and groom, even down to the brides dress!.

You will need to budget well for your wedding cake, remember the cost of the cake is normally separate to the decorator’s fee, it is also wise to ask if there is any charge for having the wedding cake delivered so every outlay will be covered in your budget.

What ever design or style you choose the wedding cake plays such an important role in the wedding day, having the perfect wedding cake to slice with your partner will make the day extra special.

After the wedding cake has been cut and enjoyed by the guests remember to keep your wedding cake topper safe, this keepsake will always remind you of your perfect day, and who knows, it could be passed down to your children to use on their special day.