The wedding cake tradition dates back to ancient Greece, when, to ensure fertility, the bride and groom would exchange crushed sesame cakes. The tradition was carried over to the Middle Ages when guests would crumble wheat cakes over the couple’s heads to wish them fertility and good fortune. In sixteenth century England, the humble wheat […]
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Your Guide to Getting the Perfect Wedding Cake in the Mountains | 8 Steps that Really Work
Your wedding cake will likely be the centerpiece of your entire reception, and you’ll want it to taste as good as it looks. Follow these eight steps for ensuring the your wedding cake if as perfect as your mountain wedding. 1 Set your budget and then be realistic about what you can get for that […]
Pre-owned Wedding Dresses: An Eco-Chic Mountain Bride’s Buying Guide
When I was in college I would not buy anything made in China. This was difficult (to say the least.) Everything, it seems, is made in China. Especially when it comes to clothes–wedding dresses included. To deal with this conundrum as a college student, I created a loop hole for myself. I only bought clothes […]
Barn Wedding in the Mountains with Pretty Blush Details
This Arwood Barn wedding in Kingsport, TN, is overflowing with beautiful blush details, sweeping views of the Appalachian Mountains, and one of the sweetest couples ever! This was the first wedding that was held at Arwood Barn! Kaylea and Josh’s wedding was on a rainy Saturday afternoon, but they didn’t let the rain affect their day. […]
Irish Fairytale Wedding in the Southern Mountians
Brooke and TJ’s Irish Fairytale inspired woodland wedding is just dripping with enchantment and romance. You’ll adore the charming floral crowns and greenery from LB Floral, gorgeous portraits by the river by JoPhoto and the iconic scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Promise!
Estes Park Mountain Wedding with Plumb, Gray and Wood
Nothing says romance to this couple like winter in the mountains. Kipp grew up in Gunnison, CO, close to Crested Butte (one of the best hidden treasure ski areas in North America.) Their love for the outdoors prompted Ana and Kipp to incorporate natural elements into their wedding theme. Their decor included incorporate antlers, pine cones, […]
Misty Mountain Wedding at Evergreen Lake House | Colorado
If you look back through real wedding interviews from mountain brides, weather comes up as a top concern. I mean what if it rains on your wedding day, right. I say, celebrate! The lighting on misty and rainy wedding days is always breathtaking. Always! In addition to the glorious portraits, I know you’ll adore Melissa and […]
Quick and Easy Thank You Note Template
Now that the summer wedding season is over, how many of you brides are still working through your thank you notes? How many of you are paralyzed by the enormity of trying to thank every single one of your guests in a heartfelt and authentic way? You’re not alone. Many brides struggle with this. That’s […]
How To Save The Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake for Your First Anniversary
So you want to jump on the bandwagon of tradition and save the top tier of your wedding cake for your first anniversary? You’re wondering how to do that, safely. My honest advice? Don’t. You’ve never eaten anything a year old out of the freezer before, so why start now? It’s not going to taste […]
