tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313830652024-03-13T08:51:30.206-05:00Wedding Ideas & AdviceWelcome to the Wiregrass Weddings blog where we like to babble on about all things wedding related. Thanks for stopping by!Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-18469370466564007422011-03-06T15:25:00.015-06:002011-03-06T15:25:00.556-06:00Outside The Box Wedding Programs<div><br />
</div>Because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wiregrass</span> Weddings customizes <b><a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding programs</a> </b>to your specifications, your programs can be as unique as you are. Here are some ideas that are "outside the box". <br />
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</div><div>* Plan two wedding programs - one for the adults and one for children. For the children's program include a bride and groom coloring sheet, word find or dot to dot. Provide crayons tied with coordinating ribbon.</div><br />
<div>* Some brides have shared how they are honoring the old good luck adage "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue".</div><br />
<div>* If you are having your ceremony in an historical or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">architecturally significant sight add a guide of the space to your program. </span></div><br />
<div>* Some programs include stories or interesting facts of how the couple meet and even got engaged. For example one bride was the third generation to marry on the same month and day. We loved this unique fact and are so glad she included it in her wedding program.<br />
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* Tell about any family heirlooms that are being used in the service -- a veil, a brooch, a family Bible, the kneeling bench, etc...<br />
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* One of our couple's had a sand ceremony, which is common now instead of a unity candle. What made their sand ceremony unique was that they blended sand from her home state's beaches with sand from his home state's beaches. <br />
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* Include weird facts about your wedding party. We've had one that said "Megan Stewart, my friend in chihuahuas" -- whatever that means??? I didn't get it, but I bet it was funny to them. Another one we have done had funny quotes from each attendant. Groomsman Will Stevens says "I wonder if Erin will still let me come over to play xBox with Rick after this ceremony is over?"</div><br />
<div>The point is, programs can be used to inform, entertain and communicate with your guest. So go ahead, and think "outside the box"!</div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com227tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-27026400563566762332011-03-05T21:44:00.001-06:002011-03-05T21:55:39.909-06:00Wedding Programs for the Reception?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">OK, so here is the couple's situation...they are having a private ceremony with their immediate family only, and want to have <b><a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com">wedding programs</a></b> for their guests at the reception, not the wedding. How would you word this, what would you include? </p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; "><br />
</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">Here's what I think... Make sure to include the names of the bride and groom and the date -- I look at wedding programs as you would a historical document. Your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren may stumble across a copy of it when they are filling out the family genealogy information and they need to know your anniversary date! You wouldn't need to include the order of your ceremony, but instead you could list the events of the reception. Probably something along these lines:</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Cocktail Hour (some people have this -- some don't!)</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Introduction of the Family (bride's parents then the groom's parents)</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Introduction of the Wedding Party (I would suggest including their names and possibly a brief description of their relationship to you, or even a sentence or two about each of them, make sure to include the flower girl and ring bearer)</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Presentation of the Couple</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* First Dance</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Blessing</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Food Service</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Toast by the Best Man (and possibly others...)</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Mother and Son Dance</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Father and Daughter Dance</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Garter and Bouquet Toss</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Cake Cutting</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">* Exit</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; "><br />
</p><p style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; ">It would also be appropriate to include a special thanks to your family and guests as well as your new "at home" address. A poem or verse would be a nice touch as well.</p></span>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-70176144259761979532011-03-04T20:51:00.003-06:002011-03-04T20:53:50.384-06:00Pocket Wedding Invitations<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FUxAAFKHA_w/TXGlL8p_nGI/AAAAAAAAAxM/SjTRw2Iw-qI/s1600/DSC_0203-785861.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FUxAAFKHA_w/TXGlL8p_nGI/AAAAAAAAAxM/SjTRw2Iw-qI/s320/DSC_0203-785861.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580423037968161890" /></a></p>These precious <b><a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com">pocket wedding invitations</a> </b>took up the better part of our day today! The dark brown part is a pocket-fold that folds up to fit in an A7 size outer envelope. Single envelopes are used with pocket invitations, rather than the traditional double envelope because the pocket serves as the inner (and to keep down the weight for the postage). There are so many parts to this invitation ensemble that it makes it an incredibly time-consuming project. Four of us worked on these ALL DAY today. We had to print everything and prepare the guest list from the customer. Then, die cut the invitations, response cards and tabs. The pockets already come cut and assembled from our supplier, but we did have to cut down the tan backer sheets. Next was a LOT of gluing -- the backer sheets to the pocket, the invitations to the backer sheets, the tags to each other, then to the flap.... After the invitations were done, we addressed the envelopes for our customer, complete with their guest's mailing address on them. They turned out so nice - can't wait for her to pick them up so we can see her reaction!Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-15041386231815658242009-11-11T12:42:00.004-06:002010-01-29T20:20:26.611-06:00<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402920488434646802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvsHju7TvxI/AAAAAAAAATM/zyw1JJncico/s400/a.jpg" border="0" />I wrote about <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/poems.php">poems and quotes</a> a few weeks ago, but I could not let this one slip by without mentioning it. We suggest <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/Programs-c7/">wedding programs</a> for many reasons. For instance, they unite the congregation with the ceremony, and serve as a great keepsake later on. <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wiregrass-Weddings-c161/">Wedding programs</a> acknowledge members of the bridal party who guests may not know, and they give structure to the ceremony. But my very favorite thing about <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/Programs-c7/">wedding programs</a> is that they set the tone for the occasion, and this <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/bibleverses.php">verse</a> is the perfect example. Why am I here? Love. Yesterday, today, and forever.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/poems.php">Poems and verses</a> are included in the cost of the <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wiregrass-Weddings-c161/">wedding program</a>. You may follow our suggestions, or submit your own. </div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-91248668966101845442009-11-10T14:21:00.009-06:002009-11-11T12:37:19.018-06:00Incorporating Images in your Wedding ProgramsPictures or images help create a <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding program</a> unique to your ceremony. Just like <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/designs.php">cover designs</a> or <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/dividers.php">dividers</a>, you may submit a photograph or other image to use in your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding program</a> for no additional charge. Many times couples include pictures of themselves, but incorporating an image can serve other purposes as well. For instance, we provided <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding programs</a> for a ceremony in which both the bride and groom's fathers were deceased. So, the couple decided to include pictures of them with their dads on one page of the program.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402602609637151506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvnmcwIFUxI/AAAAAAAAAS0/aGV_bvS3y4Y/s400/DSC_0975.JPG" border="0" /><br />In the wedding program pictured here, the couple wanted to highlight the ceremony location which was The Citadel, a historic military institution in South Carolina. They sent us this image, and we sent them these beautiful <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wiregrass-Weddings-c161/">wedding programs</a>!<br /></p><p>The <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wiregrass-Weddings-c161/">wedding program</a> shown is a "<a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/-Wedding-Program-Kate-1213/">Kate</a>" layout with <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/DF-Satin-Ribbon-Black-347/">black satin ribbon</a>.</p>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-58527021188827034262009-11-10T13:15:00.014-06:002009-11-10T16:46:53.095-06:00Wedding Program favoritesI LOVE these <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/Programs-c7/">wedding programs</a>! This is my favorite cover design on my favorite layout, and combined with such classic colors and fonts the result is stunning.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402609341210601602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvnsklMQqII/AAAAAAAAATE/dgi60d3JLj4/s400/b.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><p>The wedding program shown is a "<a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/-Wedding-Program-Christina-219/">Christina</a>" layout on white linen cardstock with <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/designs.php">cover design </a>#919 and <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/DF-Satin-Ribbon-Scarlet-353/">scarlet satin ribbon</a>.<br /><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-25232833720110977192009-11-03T13:43:00.018-06:002009-11-03T16:21:37.506-06:00Color your ceremony<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvCi2Sq4LVI/AAAAAAAAARc/7-NgVJRRSJY/s1600-h/DSC_0419.JPG"></a><a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/Programs-c7/">Wedding programs</a> are a great way to further incorporate your <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvCrm9eFTZI/AAAAAAAAARk/LuQD9g26e2k/s1600-h/DSC_0423.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400004639041342866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 344px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvCrm9eFTZI/AAAAAAAAARk/LuQD9g26e2k/s400/DSC_0423.JPG" border="0" /></a>colors into the wedding ceremony. Can't decide which ribbon color to choose? Follow this bride's lead and choose both. All of our wedding programs allow multiple font colors at no additional cost. This wedding program implements both ribbon colors as well by alternating milk chocolate and scarlet satin.<br /><br /><div>The wedding program shown is a <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/-Wedding-Program-Jackie-1081/">Jackie</a> wedding program on natural linen cardstock with <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/DF-Satin-Ribbon-Scarlet-353/">scarlet satin ribbon</a> and <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/DF-Satin-Ribbon-Milk-Chocolate-368/">milk chocolate satin ribbon</a>. </div><div> </div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-45340113144933678592009-11-02T14:26:00.010-06:002009-11-04T07:34:00.022-06:00Would you get married for a monogram?<div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/Su9DZ8gYHzI/AAAAAAAAARM/3k-YoMn9Ez0/s1600-h/Monograms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399608591258230578" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 286px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/Su9DZ8gYHzI/AAAAAAAAARM/3k-YoMn9Ez0/s400/Monograms.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have two cousins who were given no middle name.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>When they were born, circa 1959, these beautiful baby girls were handed to their smiling parents awaiting the few words which would become their constant companion throughout the rest of their lives.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>“Well, she’ll marry of course,” I can hear the conversation going.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>“Why give her a name she’ll only drop?”<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>The idea seems outrageously old-fashioned to me. <span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>As foreign a concept as it may seem, however, once I heard this story I immediately called to mind three women in their early twenties whose parents had also made the decision to only bestow two names upon their daughters for the very same reason: why does she need this name if she’ll have her husband’s?<br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">My cousin was very bothered by her lack of a middle initial as a child. <span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Every embroidered jumpsuit or overnight bag served as reminder of what she didn’t have: a husband?<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>No, a <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/designs.php">monogram</a>.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Now, this cousin of mine has been happily married for over twenty years and is the mother of one of my very best friends.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>I am not, necessarily, questioning her motives.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>I merely ask the question would you get married for a monogram?<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">I recently had embroidered two white linen pillowcases that had been my grandmother’s.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>My mother handed them to me and said, “Here, for your hope chest.”<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Speaking of a relatively foreign concept, a hope chest was a collection of household items, usually linens, a young woman accrued through her young years as a sort of “start-up package” for her future home.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Since this chest was begun well before a husband was known, the pillow cases and bed sheets and such donned her maiden monogram.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>And, in homage to mothers past, so do mine.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>That is only possible of course because I have a third name. So, if I didn’t, would I marry to get one?<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Would you?<br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Monograms offer a beautiful option for your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/Programs-c7/">wedding program</a> <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/designs.php">cover design</a> and come for no additional cost.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Though they provided inspiration for this blog entry, they do not actually require three names.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Stay tuned for next Tuesday’s entry where I discuss those of us who do not intend on changing our names or simply seek a less formal <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wedding-Programs-c155/">wedding program</a> look.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><br /></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399964478772794018" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 286px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SvCHFUz60qI/AAAAAAAAARU/axAmQWQ4S5s/s400/Monograms1.jpg" border="0" /></p><!--EndFragment--></div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-9499134859663631732009-10-29T14:06:00.013-05:002009-11-03T16:22:42.414-06:00"Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same."<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398110689914543314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SunxEnKYXNI/AAAAAAAAARE/gWX3LNymFlc/s400/DSC_0889.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Today we assembled and shipped these <a href="http://wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding programs</a> for a ceremony in Alabama. When I think of the literary British masterpiece Wuthering Heights, I usually recall scenes of the damp and windy English moor and ghosts in mansion windows. In the time it took to fold, punch, and tie ribbons in these Christinas however, I allowed my mind to wander to the beautiful love story of Catherine and Heathcliff written so eloquently by Emily Bronte.<br /></div><div>Including a favorite poem or verse in your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding program</a> adds a unique touch to your ceremony. The selections we see vary in style and mood as vastly as the personalities of our brides, each special in their own way. I found this particular line heartwarming and hopeful, and I hope the wedding guests reading it are half as delighted as I was!</div><br /><div></div>The program shown is a <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wedding-Program-Christina-219/">Christina wedding program </a>with <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/DF-Satin-Ribbon-Spring-Moss-361/">spring moss satin</a>, using Edwardian and Baker Signet fonts in slate ink.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398106189034655906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/Suns-oE_kKI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/qC1gIj361GE/s400/DSC_0898.JPG" border="0" /></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-71528916900059021702009-10-17T10:23:00.004-05:002009-10-22T23:14:07.877-05:00Wiregrass Weddings is on FacebookWe have finally been bitten by the Facebook bug and have created a page for Wiregrass Weddings. We are having a ton of fun posting things about our line of custom <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a>, promotions, news bits about accomplishment and new equipment and more. If you are on Facebook, we hope that you will "become a fan" today. The page can be found at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wiregrassweddings">http://www.facebook.com/wiregrassweddings</a>.<br /><br />I posted a link about our new die cut <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding programs</a> and two days later, I got an order for 250 of them -- before I even posted them to the website. We will be launching other new products via the Facebook page, so we hope that you will follow along!Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-16952124712781900572009-07-15T10:55:00.002-05:002009-07-15T11:01:39.017-05:00How to Acknowledge Deceased Parent(s) in Your Wedding Program<p align="left">In this example, the Father of the Bride is deceased and the Mother of the Bride is remarried. If the mother was deceased instead, you would list her first, above the living father (and step-mother if he was remarried). You can list them under the wedding party section in the following way:</p><p align="center"><strong>Parents of the Bride</strong><br />Mr. and Mrs. John William Doe<br />The Late Mr. Roger Smith<br /><br /><br />OR<br /><br />You can just list the living parent in the wedding party and put something under the dedication like this:<br /><br /><strong>Dedication</strong><br />On this special day in our lives, we lovingly remember Mr. Roger Smith, Father of the Bride.<br /><br />…or something like this..<br /><br />The flowers on the altar are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. Roger Smith, Father of the Bride.<br /><br /><br />…or this…<br />The candle in the narthex burns brightly in loving memory of Mr. Roger Smith, Father of the Bride.</p><div align="center"></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-78565129509491008432009-04-27T13:25:00.004-05:002009-04-27T14:03:29.387-05:00Stand Up for the BrideThis weekend I officiated at a lovely outdoor wedding in northwest Florida. As the bride and her parents walked to take their place in the processional I suddenly wondered, "Who is going to signal the audience to stand as the bride walks down the aisle?" <div><br /></div><div>Typically, the mother of the bride is in charge of this time honored tradition. When the mother stands, and not until, everyone else follows her lead. Saturday's bride had asked both of her parents to walk her down the aisle. Her mother couldn't signal the audience to stand. She was already standing.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a dear family friend and second mother to Saturday's bride sitting up front. I tried to catch her eye as if to say, "Why don't you stand up and then everyone else will too." She didn't get my signal. The crowd remained seated.</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday's bride was extremely organized throughout the entire planning of her day. Her <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding invitations</a> went out exactly on time. Her <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a> were perfect. I am trusting that if she had wanted people to stand, she would have made that plan clear to me and others.</div><div><br /></div><div>Standing as the bride walks down the aisle is a sign of respect and a way for those present to actively participate in the ceremony. </div><div>Suzanah </div><div><br /></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-68102056443157327912009-04-07T13:43:00.003-05:002009-04-07T14:15:50.741-05:00How to Create a Wedding Invitation ListReaders, readers, readers. This just in, Google Docs is a lifesaver for the woman on a wedding list mission. If you have participated in a wedding list work day, then you know the tedious process a list creation becomes. <div><br /><div>The bride sits down with a variety of people including her fiance, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, grandmother-in-law, and maybe even her mother's sisters. Pain-staking care is taken to ensure every friend, cousin, and 1st grade teacher is included. Then the catering estimate comes and revisions begin! Before long there are at least five re-worked lists on your hard drive. "Did I name the latest one 'Wedding List Final' or 'Wedding List Final Final'," you ask yourself? <div><br /></div><div>Enter Google Docs and the days of pulling out your hair are fewer and father between. First you must create a gmail account if you do not have one. If using Excel, simply upload your file to Google Docs and share with as many recipients as needed. If you do not have Excel, the guest list can be created directly through Google Docs. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once shared, list recipients are free to make changes from their computers. This eliminates the 337 updated lists and new files. No more wondering if you are working from the most updated list. Once completed, email list to your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding invitation source</a> for easy uploading. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Google Docs and Morgan Gunter from celbrationsinmylife(dot)blogspot(dot)com for the tip.</div><div>Suzanah</div></div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-85923646761122785722009-03-31T13:33:00.003-05:002009-03-31T14:35:43.930-05:00Money Saving Wedding Engagement Photo TipsAffordable <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding</a> engagement photos are possible. To save money consider the following suggestions:<div><ul><li>Have a friend use her snazzy digital camera to capture you and your beloved in a variety of locations and poses. Once you've chosen your favorite photo setup, negotiate a shorter sitting fee with your photographer. Time is money.<br /></li><li>Check craigslist for up and coming photographers ready to give you a deal.</li><li>Poll your friends to see if any are in need of a professional headshot for their website or portfolio. Some photographers will offer shared sitting fees or a package deal for multiple clients. </li><li>Use your engagement photo as the design for your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">save the date card</a>. </li></ul><div>Suzanah</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-1970289314098592802009-03-23T14:55:00.002-05:002009-03-23T16:02:48.999-05:00"Should I Have a Wedding Program?"<a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">Wedding program</a>s are quickly becoming a treasured keepsake for family and friends. They provide a special touch and useful information for guests. The wedding program is the back stage pass to ceremonies. It gives those present the pertinent behind the scenes information that serves to include guests regardless of their friendship level with the couple.<div><br /></div><div>Consult the Wiregrass Weddings website <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/programwords.php">here, for wedding program sample wording.</a></div><div>The staff does an excellent job of walking clients through the process of program set up. Regardless of your budget, there are <a href="http://programsandbulletins.blogspot.com/">beautiful designs</a> from which to choose.</div><div><br /></div><div>Watch this video for a detailed look at <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/Wedding-Program-Jackie-376/">"The Jackie"</a> wedding program. Listen as Laurie explains options for ribbon color and font choices.</div><div><div><br /></div></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz5LENxZRw1na9oqcGDWT2HslMeN0Y0vbG54u1t8KMuXcvHZlPJffmm5dubpjmFBvTI60PJvQOgtEM' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-9761404630523679052009-03-19T13:05:00.004-05:002009-03-19T13:43:35.010-05:00How to Choose a First Dance SongDepending on the location of your <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding</a> reception, there may be dancing. If so, are you ready for your debut dance as a married couple? There are first dance songs to consider and steps to learn. Some couples love the idea of being the center of attention as an awed crowd watches them waltz. To some this may be spine chilling.<div><br /></div><div>If you are planning a first dance consider the following tips:</div><div><ul><li>Choose a first dance song that fits your favorite dance moves. Are you comfortable with the two-step? Find a two-stepping love song that will bring a smile to the crowd and joy to your heart. Shake things up a bit. It isn't written in stone that your first dance has to be to a slow tune.<br /></li><li>Carefully consider the song's wording. Not all love songs mean well.</li><li>Practice your moves before the reception. After the song is chosen, grab your partner and rehearse. </li><li>Whatever your final song and style choice, move with confidence on the dance floor. Save the sheepish grins and shrugging shoulders for your caterer. Give your guests the show they deserve. </li></ul></div><div> <a href="http://twitter.com/handwritten">Suzanah</a></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-62171565632435303212009-03-18T08:14:00.004-05:002009-03-23T16:05:53.489-05:00Wedding Venues<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/ScD2PSnWcEI/AAAAAAAAAPk/eWE_kW0_EVo/s1600-h/IMG_2161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/ScD2PSnWcEI/AAAAAAAAAPk/eWE_kW0_EVo/s400/IMG_2161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314518302852542530" /></a><br />How clever of the writers of Sarah Jessica Parker's latest movie to choose the New York City Public Library for Carrie Bradshaw's wedding venue. Recently I stopped by to see what all the fuss was about. The library is indeed a fabulous space.<div><br /></div><div>So, where does the average girl get married these days? </div><div>1. House of Worship (Church, Temple, or other religious space)</div><div>2. Court House</div><div>3. A family member's lawn.</div><div>4. An exotic destination.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course my list is not exhaustive. There are many creative options available for those willing to look. The bride and groom may, for sentimental reasons, feel the need to get married near one of their home towns or close to the location where they first met. Several of my college friends chose to have their ceremonies at our college's chapel. </div><div><br /></div><div>Before choosing the location it is a good idea to consider who should attend. If it is important to the bride and groom that grandparents and extended family be present, they must keep in mind grandparents aren't always physically able to make a long trip. Extended family members aren't always keen on the expense that a destination wedding requires. </div><div><br /></div><div>If the couple is looking for an intimate affair with only their closest of friends, small venues and destination <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">weddings</a> can meet their needs with ease.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-3055146674477153602009-03-16T12:28:00.002-05:002009-03-16T12:37:05.727-05:00Almost Wedding CakeFriends, New York City is buzzing with spring wedding features. Tis the season. <div><div><br /></div><div>While in the city on Saturday I used my GPS to find wedding stores and ran across one called the Wedding Cafe. I got very excited about the possibility of purchasing a big fluffy piece of wedding cake. Surely the Wedding Cafe has all things cake and punch, I thought. </div><div><br /></div><div>Turns out the cafe is actually a wedding resource center and a place for vendors to meet with clients. Wedding Ideas and Advice is its own resource center. So let me take this time to remind you of some of our favorite vendors:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a></div><div><br /></div><div>and </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">Programs and Bulletins</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Laurie and her divas have recently created a fabulous new line of programs. Delicious.</div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-84056714510302281312009-03-14T08:48:00.007-05:002009-03-14T09:08:55.451-05:00Affordable Engagement RingsOne carat, two carat, three carat, more? For the soon to be and newly engaged, where do you find quality yet reasonably priced diamond rings? Recently, a friend of mine found hers at a pawn shop. Her uncle is on the board of the American Association of Pawn Shops and advised her to at peruse the selection in area stores. My friend took the proposed diamond she found to an appraiser to make sure it was what she wanted. The purchase was made and she and her fiance are having the ring reset.<div><a href="http://programsandbulletins.com/">Weddings</a> on a budget can be a thoughtful adventure. Purchasing a vintage engagement ring is not for everyone, but for those who are willing, enjoy the hunt.</div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-23413513048884970912009-02-12T21:59:00.004-06:002009-02-12T22:04:41.775-06:00Discount Wedding Programs!<div align="center">Click on the coupon below to read all the details of our Valentine's Day Sale! We hope that you will take advantage of this GREAT offer to save some money on your custom <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a>!</div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SZTwQvTAc6I/AAAAAAAAAFA/2EPBpnyg9TQ/s1600-h/Valentine%27s+Day+Coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302126831686677410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SZTwQvTAc6I/AAAAAAAAAFA/2EPBpnyg9TQ/s400/Valentine%27s+Day+Coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-60701319838367262192008-12-01T21:17:00.018-06:002008-12-02T23:32:18.532-06:00The Wiregrass Weddings Divas!<div align="center">The wonderful group of women that is behind <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a> went to jail the other day! The Old Coffee County jail in downtown Elba, Alabama served as the backdrop for our meeting with friend and awesome photographer, Mike Moseley of <a href="http://www.moseleyphotographyanddesign.com/">Moseley Photography and Design</a>. Mike took some great pictures of my "divas" and I just wanted to share the pictures of my awesome staff with you all and at the same time, fill you in on the whole <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding program</a> process!<br /><br /><br /><br /><hr /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>ANNA</strong><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><u>This is the only picture that Mike didn't take!!! Anna was sick the day of our photoshoot and this is my attempt to copy Mike's true gift as a "real" photographer!!<br /></div></u><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Anna writes up all of the orders by creating a folder, a "paper to pull" tag, a "ribbon to cut" tag and adding it to our order tracking worksheet (where we track all of the orders). Then she does the first rough draft of the <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding program</a>. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275431212339890354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STYYvLiHCLI/AAAAAAAAAEE/O3FOWQFN-3Y/s400/IMG_8983.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">She is the proud mother to Smoke, the weimaraner, and Bentley, the dauchaund. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><hr /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>LYNDSAY</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Next, Lyndsay "tweaks" the <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding program</a> and prints out a copy to be proofed. Lyndsay also stays busy at the end of the process, as she is the one that prints the <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a> and bills each customer. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">Lyndsay enjoys creating new things, so if you have any special requests or projects that you would like to tackle, she's your girl! She's also a "pageant nut", so if you need anything printed for a pageant, call her!<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275426535853533826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STYUe-Q4KoI/AAAAAAAAAD0/kj0LPcGWHts/s400/6Z9T8384.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><hr /><br /><br /><br /><strong>SYLVIA</strong><br />After the <a href="http://www,wiregrassweddings.com/">wedding programs </a>are typeset, they go to our resident wedding expert and former English teacher, Sylvia, for proofing. Sylvia is also a pro at operating our ribbon cutter and she cuts all of the ribbon with the hot knife cutter to give it a finished edge.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Sylvia lives right across the street from <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a> with her husband, Jack. She's a champ at remembering each holiday and birthday and is quick to bring a wonderful, homemade cake to celebrate. She is very active in her church (Whitewater Baptist) where she serves as the Vacation Bible School Chairman and a Sunday School Teacher. She is also employeed part time by <a href="http://www.moseleyphotographyanddesign.com/">Moseley Photography and Design</a>.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275198059208846082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STVEr4b5KwI/AAAAAAAAADk/CQCjg8j4zXE/s400/6Z9T8295.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><hr /><br /><div align="center"><strong>KERRI (with two r's)</strong><br /></div><br /><div align="center">After proofing, Kerri is in charge of making all of the changes to the <a href="http://www.programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a> and then sending the first draft to the customer for approval. She makes all of the changes requested by the customer and gets the orders ready to print. Kerri also handles most of the UPS for <a href="http://www.wiregrassweddings.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a>. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">She is an avid animal lover and has two cats and two dogs and has plans to pursue a nursing degree in the near future.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275027898151776818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STSp7NGcsjI/AAAAAAAAADM/XGz2byzbgag/s400/6Z9T8232.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><hr /><br /><strong>KERI (with one r)</strong></div><br /><br /><p align="center">Once the programs have been printed, Keri and Maria (see below) handle the assembly, with the rest of the crew pitching in as needed. They cut, fold, punch and tie to ensure that each program is just perfect! Then they box, stuff, tape, measure and weigh to make sure that they arrive to each customer safe and sound.</p><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center">Keri is also employeed part time with UPS and is an active member of her church, First Assembly of God. </p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275031441602187042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STStJde3DyI/AAAAAAAAADU/6UVHiPqKW6g/s400/6Z9T8246.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /></p><hr /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p align="center"><strong>MARIA</strong></p><br /><p align="center">In addition to her job duties listed above (see Keri with one r), Maria and Keri also help with keeping our paper supplies in stock. They also both help with random projects such as direct mailing and website maintenance.<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center">Maria is married to her husband, Kevin and is mother to Kendallyn and Kaeden. She serves as the youth pastor at the same church, First Assembly of God. </p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275425607377070850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STYTo7a1qwI/AAAAAAAAADs/jg-Kh0CyFwE/s400/6Z9T8301.JPG" border="0" /><br /><hr /><br /><p align="center"><strong>LAURIE</strong></p><p align="center">Then there is me, Laurie. I'm in charge of vacuuming up the paper punches all over the floor after a hard day of work. I also pay the bills. Other than that, I just help out where I'm needed. </p><br /><p align="center">Right now, we all work out of my home, where I live with my husband of 10 years, Jim and our two kiddos, Brooke and Bradley. We are in the process of completing a new building, which we hope to by occupying in the next couple of months.... I'll update you all on that in the next blog!</p><br /><p align="center">'til then...</p><br /><br /><p align="center">~Laurie</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275429928159375650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/STYXkblncSI/AAAAAAAAAD8/6lBh9yj5P5g/s400/6Z9T8355.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"></p>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-75750696328539998032008-11-11T15:33:00.003-06:002008-11-11T15:44:38.886-06:00Beautiful Wedding Invitations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SRn64KZN-aI/AAAAAAAAADE/xTpD79PN38s/s1600-h/IMG_1399.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruxBxw3axh0/SRn64KZN-aI/AAAAAAAAADE/xTpD79PN38s/s400/IMG_1399.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267517081956252066" /></a>Milling around the offices of <a href="http://wiregrassweddings.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a> I stumbled upon this ever so lovely wedding invitation. Designed by WW program associate Lyndsay Elliott, this invitation is one for the scrapbook. <div><br /></div><div>Lately I've been wrapped up in all things <a href="http://programsandbulletins.com/">wedding programs</a>, but this invitation turned my gaze. I'm thinking about hosting a wedding just so I can have some of these printed!</div><div><a href="http://ahandwrittennote.com/">Suzanah</a> </div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-46874689234717707712008-11-05T17:50:00.004-06:002008-11-05T18:28:07.794-06:00Thoughtful Hostess GiftsA friend of a friend is getting married soon. A shower was held and there were many, many hostesses. Thank you gifts for the tribe of women throwing the party were needed. In place of the typical picture frame, candle, or crystal dish, the <a href="http://programsandbulletins.com">bride</a> baked miniature pound cakes. Attached was a printed recipe straight from her future grandmother-in-law's kitchen. Very nice. <div><br /></div><div>Now I love a good picture frame and candles can be nice, but why not save a little money and create something more handmade and personal? My hostess friend thought it was a lovely idea. A yummy treat and nothing new to dust. I consider that a success. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://ahandwrittennote.com/">Suzanah</a></div><div> <br /></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-91091911376286977032008-10-22T14:03:00.004-05:002008-10-22T14:52:12.933-05:00Mother of the Bride DressesFinding the perfect Mother of the Bride dress can be a challenge. Recently, I observed as a friend frantically searched for a dress to wear to her daughter's wedding. It was a morning wedding. The dress needed to have that lovely just below the knee length - not too long and not too short. <div><div><br /></div><div>Color was also an issue. My friend had studied too many wedding photos where the Mother of the Bride or the Mother of the Groom wore brightly colored dresses that distracted from the overall photo. A softer color was desired. Elegance was a priority.</div><div><br /></div><div>We spent hours searching the internet for dresses. Dozens of speciality shops were consulted. My friend eventually found her dress in Montgomery, Alabama at Chantilly Boutique. The dress was made by Mon Cheri. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tips for Finding a Mother of the Bride Dress:</div><div><ul><li>Consult with friends whose daughters have recently married. Where did they find dresses? Visit those stores.</li><li>Use the internet to find the style(s) you like. </li><li>Print pictures of the dresses to show shop owners so they will know for what you are looking. </li><li>Start early.</li><li>Get your daughter's approval. </li><li>If all else fails, email me. I can help you look. </li></ul><div>Happy hunting,</div><div><a href="http://ahandwrittennote.com/">Suzanah</a></div><div>ahandwrittennote@gmail.com</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383065.post-84287751095651915562008-10-09T09:46:00.007-05:002008-10-10T11:59:18.397-05:00How to Freeze Wedding Cake<div>Saving the top layer of the wedding cake, if stored properly, can be a meaningful and delicious part of a couple's anniversary celebration. <a href="http://programsandbulletins.com/">Wiregrass Weddings</a>' Laurie Chapman had a three-tiered basket weave cake in all white. Like many brides, she saved the top layer for later. </div><div><br /></div><div>Last week, Laurie's mom called to tell her that she found her wedding cake. Laurie and Jim were married on March 21, 1998! Regardless of how well a cake is packaged, ten years is too long.</div><div><br /></div><div>WikiHow(dot)com has the following suggestions for freezing wedding cakes:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Wrap cake in aluminum foil</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Place wrapped cake in sealable baggy.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Secure wrapped and sealed cake in a metal tin to protect from getting smooshed in the freezer.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is important to freeze cake as soon as possible, so don't wait until after your honeymoon. Before the reception, decide who will be in charge of packaging the portion of the cake you choose to freeze.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy freezing,</div><div><a href="http://ahandwrittennote.com/">Suzanah</a></div><div><br /></div>Laurie Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409009288862875154noreply@blogger.com1