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Wedding Cake Basics
Wedding Cake Basics

Your cake will be serving double duty at your reception - as both a delicious dessert and a piece of your overall decor. Choosing your cake is also one of the most fun aspects of the wedding planning process! Read through our tips below and then read our Guide to Hiring a Cake Designer.

Selecting the Right DJ
Selecting the Right DJ

Your wedding is the most important day in your life. You have been building up to this day and so much effort has gone into the preparation of making it spectacular.  You have a nice venue for the party, the décor is exactly as you want it and you have ‘a’ DJ getting ready to make your party memorable … or so you think.

Tips for the MC
Tips for the MC

You've been chosen to serve as the Master of Ceremonies at your friend's wedding reception, but you're a little nervous. We've come up with some great tips to ease your anxiety and ensure that you'll have all 500+ guests loving you (no pressure!)

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IWS TIP :  Buy or create a cardholder for your reception so no cards are lost or misplaced. . . . If you are having a Mehndi night, have your own mehndi started an hour before the guests arrive. . . . If you are having a traditional Sangeet and singing folk songs, create a booklet of songs so everyone can follow along. . . Schedule a hair and makeup trial at least 2 months prior to the wedding. . . Having your reception on a Friday or Sunday will significantly reduce your cost. . . Block off hotel rooms for your guests and let them know the hotel information in advance. . . Register in at least 2 different stores to accommodate all guests. . . . Create programs with a translation of your wedding ceremony. . . Create a specialty drink at your reception that goes with your theme or represents your honeymoon. . . Display your engagement pictures at your wedding or reception. . . Make sure your passport is renewed and you have a visa for your honeymoon if outside of the U.S. . . Set up an airline discount for your out-of-town guests . . . Have a final fitting with all wedding outfits and jewelry 2 weeks before the wedding. . . Have your engagement ring cleaned 1 week before the wedding for maximum sparkle. . . Prepare an emergency kit for the day of the wedding - read our article for details. . . Have a facial done a month before the wedding and again 2-3 days before. . . Have your manicure done before you have your mehndi done.

 

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