History Lesson: Saving Top Tier of Wedding Cake

Customarily the top tier of the wedding cake was always saved for serving on either the couple’s first anniversary or at the christening of their first child – whichever came first. Started in England the custom survived for centuries and is still occasionally observed today. However, in the past the wedding cake was a brandy-soaked fruit affair that was easily preserved for long periods of time;besides couples had children almost immediately after marriage so keeing the cake was sensible.

Today, wedding cakes are made from delicious but hard to preserve flavors and fillings and most couples wait at least a year before even thinking about having children so saving the top tier of the wedding cake becomes a harder proposition.If you do want to still keep to tradition then make sure to wrap the cake properly in plastic wrap and tin foil and freeze it as soon as possible after the wedding reception. Most cakes will keep for up to three months in this fashion. You can thaw and eat the cake when you return from your honeymoon, to celebrate a birthday or any other festive occasion. However, if you do want to save the top tier of your wedding cake it means adding to the cake’s already high cost – saving the top tier means that you will have to add a tier in order to feed your guests. With the price of wedding cakes being what they are, following an out-dated tradition may not be worth it. 

Whatever you decide, as long as your wedding cake is an impressive dessert that people will admire and remember then you have succeeded in getting the perfect confection for your sweet table.

source: weddingcakecreations.com

Wedding Candy Buffet -Great Favors

I had to post this beautiful candy buffet that we recently created for a May bride and groom.  The color scheme was Chocolate Brown and Blue.  The bride wanted only brown and blue candy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have your cake and eat it too! A fake cake story

Have you ever considered a fake cake for your wedding?  I have recommended it to brides on a budget and even had it at my own wedding.  It’s a great money saver considering cakes can range from $5 a slice to more than $10 a slice!  I have made two such cakes and they turned out just beautifully!  I thought I was the only planner recommending this idea, but I just read a post from Wediquette that confirmed that I’m not the only one.  Here’s a look at one of our fake cakes:

 

Exciting News!

Pour Etre Joli is excited to have a free ad soon to be featured on the Southern Weddings Magazine blog. Although we did not win the giveaway, all participants were given a surprise of a free ad space on their new blog.

 

 

 

Isn’t that exciting?  Check out their website for some great ideas and awesome eye candy!

New Tablescapes and Event Design website!

I’m so excited about finding the Swanky Tables blog.  They have such great ideas for party and event design as well as awesome eye candy… 

Check it out! http://swankytables.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!



Outdoor Wedding Shoe Support?

What will they think of next?  This product actually helps you to feel more ‘sure footed’ while walking on grass or uneven ground at an outdoor function/wedding/party.  Found this post and pictures on Chocolate Brides Bridal Blog.  Here’s where you can find these little supports:http://www.thesolemates.com


Ideas for Groom’s cakes

I found this picture and thought that it would make a great groom’s cake for the groom who loves all things Shakespeare, etc.
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Wedding Cakes

Enjoy the eye candy!
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Wedding favors- edible favors continued…

Back on 8/14/08, I posted a list of ideas for edible wedding favors. snippetandink.blogspot.com recently posted a great diy idea for favors as well.  This favor was actually for a bridal shower. 

 

 

 

 

24-Hour countdown before the Big Day-Article by Yahoo. food

24-Hour Wedding Countdown- What to Eat and Drink Before Saying “I Do”

1. Bloat-proof your belly. Don’t spoil the perfect fit of your dress! Avoid anything salty — from pickles and fast food to Chinese takeout — for at least 24 hours before saying “I do.” Limit carbonated beverages too, which can be salty and gassy. You don’t want to be bloated and burping!

2. Get lots of sleep. Forget all-night gabfests with your bridesmaids the night before. Instead, have a nice warm bath and, if possible, a gentle massage. Kinda hungry? Have some chamomile tea (mildly sedating) with a drizzle of honey (makes you less alert) and a banana (two sleep inducers and a muscle relaxant).

3. Create a caffeine-free zone. If you need wake-up coffee in the morning, fine. But then stop. Stock up on iced herbal teas, fruit juices, and bottled water. If you’ve got jitters, caffeine will make them worse, plus it’s a diuretic so it’ll make you pee a lot (no easy feat in a wedding dress) and could lead to dehydration — a serious energy sapper.

4. Space out the alcohol. Weddings often mean a nonstop flow of celebratory champagne, wine, and cocktails. But you need to be dazzling, not dim (and definitely not dehydrated, sleepless, or hung over — all risks of an open bar). So…

• The night before: Give yourself a two-drink limit. Or stick with wine spritzers (ask for more club soda than wine).
• The wedding breakfast: Skip the mimosas and sparkle up your OJ with seltzer.
• The reception toasts: Sip your champagne, don’t empty the glass. Pace yourself through to the cake cutting and bouquet tossing.

5. Eat something! There may be tons of food, but it’s easy for busy brides not to get a bite. To keep your energy up, hunger down, and tummy flat, go for the fish, chicken, and salads — but have a plan B: Ask your maid of honor to stash an energy bar or some Brazil nuts in her purse. Just six nuts give you four grams of protein and some healthy fat, a combo that will keep you going far longer than you’d think. Not for your whole life, of course, but that’s what the rest of the day is about!

 

Pretty good advice!