The wedding cake. It is just as important as the wedding dress and bouquet. The cake makes a statement by how good it looks and how great it tastes. For all of this to happen correctly, there are some “do’s and don’ts” to creating and having the perfect wedding cake.
DO: Your research. Try and get a good visual idea of what you want your cake to look like. Collaborate with your fiancée on what you want the cake to look like, and flavors you may choose to have in your cake. A good idea: Look through all of those bridal magazines you have and create a picture of every characteristic you want your cake to have from colors to a design on your cake (or type of flowers). This way you can get a great visual on what your cake could look like.
DO: Make your wedding cake yours. Picasso didn’t want his paintings looking like Monet’s did he? This is your wedding, so make the cake custom to your wedding and your liking. One of the first things that are noticed at a wedding reception besides the décor is the cake. You are the artist and that is your famous piece of work that you have probably dreamed about for some time. Make sure it fits the décor and your style of the wedding. If you need a starting point, use your wedding colors. A great way of personalizing it is a monogram.
DO: Book the cake baker early. Believe it or not, a cake baker should be booked roughly from four to six months before your wedding and even more popular bakers up to a year in advanced. If you know whom you want to make your wedding cake, don’t hesitate to book that person. If you are working on interviewing bakers, remember to ask experience/references, working within budget, cake tasting, and who exactly will be responsible for your cake.
DO: Check over your cake contract. Contracts are an important part of having a relationship with a vendor. Make sure your carefully go over the cake contract before you sign it. Your contract should have the following information: Vendor contact info, wedding date and time, delivery location (and any set up fees), total amount, cake design and details/flavors, and any refund/cancellation policies. Triple check any dates, times, flavors, and most importantly; the amount.
DON’T: Over do wedding cake add-ons. Flowers, patterns, polka dots, and stripes are great… when used in moderation. Make sure not to overwhelm the look of the cake because then it will go from classy to tacky.
DON’T: Choose an inedible wedding cake color. The cake should most definitely go with the wedding colors and décor, but most importantly it is to be eaten by the guests.
DON’T: Make the cake yourself. I repeat, do NOT make the cake yourself. There is enough to worry about alone when you are planning your wedding and worrying about making the cake is something that should be left to someone else. The cake is part of a wedding you want to remember!
DON’T: Get lazy with a cake topper. Just think about how great your cake is going to taste and how great it will look… but don’t choose a cheap, generic wedding topper because that could ruin the entire appeal to the cake. Using an heirloom piece if you have something in mind (like your parents wedding topper if you like), get a custom made monogram piece to put at the top, or don’t use one at all. Some cakes look great without one.
DON’T: Forget about how your cake will be arriving. Transportation can make all of the difference in how your cake leaves the bakers and arrives at the reception. Initially this task should be left to the baker since they know how to transport a cake without it coming apart on the way over. In the middle of summer in Florida, having a cake in the middle of the car it can easily almost melt away. Believe it or not, weather has a big impact on what can happen to the cake in the car ride to the reception.
If anything, DO: be happy! It is your big day and one you want to remember. The cake you have always dreamed of isn’t impossible; you just have to know how to go about getting it made with hands of love and carefulness. After all, you want to look forward to eating the top part on your anniversary!

Having a bouquet in your wedding, or flowers incorporated in a wedding, is a tradition that cannot be broken. It’s part of the iconic look of what a bride looks like, but you don’t know what kind of flowers to choose. However, you cannot choose just any type of flower since not every flower grows in every season.
Choosing a wedding flower in the season you are getting married can save you lots of money. Yeah, you can really get whatever kind of flower you want now, but be ready to pay a high price for it. However, some kind of flowers can be grown year-round, thus making them available. Here is the breakdown of some popular flowers and what season they are grown in:
Spring: Apple/Cherry blossoms, Daffodils, Dogwoods, Forsythia branches, Hyacinth, Iris, Larkspur, Lilacs, Lilles, Lily of the valley, Pansies, Peonies, Sweet peas, Tulips
Summer: Asters, Calla lilies, Dahlias, Daisies, Delphinium, Geraniums, Hydrangeas, Iris, Jacobs Ladder, Larkspur, Queen Anne’s Lace, roses, Shasta daises, stock, sunflower, zinnias
Fall: Asters, Chrysanthemums, Gerbera daisies, marigolds, roses, sunflowers, zinnas
Winter: Amaryllis, Anemone, Camellias, Forget-me-nots, holly, jasmine, orchids, poinsettias
Year round: Baby’s breath, bachelor’s button, Calla Lily, Carnations, Delphinium, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Gladiolus, Heather, Lily of the Valley, Orchid, Protea, Rose, Scabiosa
Think “right flower for wedding season.” I know some of you fashionistas wouldn’t dare go out of the season trend 

There is always one thing you can count on at any event- the caterer.
Before selecting a caterer you need to list your catering needs. Do you have a space picked out; maybe it has a kitchen? How many guests have been invited? Will your guest dine indoor or outdoor? Is there any particular theme you have picked out with any particular food in mind? And also think about the serving style (buffet or sit down.)
Getting started can be time consuming. Start by researching the caterers in the area. Look at reviews, locations, experience, prices; don’t be afraid to call for a consultation or a quote. Even sample the caterer’s work. The caterer is one of the most important vendors for your event and you want to make sure the professional you have chosen is on time, organized, pleasant and accessible. Discuss contracts, deadlines, logistics and deposits thoroughly. There is nothing worse than lack of communication when it comes to your wedding day catering.
Finally we have the party rentals, which are automatic when talking about catering. Tables, linens, dinner ware, flatware, glasses, carving stations, fountains, etc. This is where most clients depend on the caterer and/or event coordinator to guide them in the right direction.
Just remember, you’re the boss when it comes to the menu and choosing the right caterer.