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In light of my upcoming anniversary this Saturday, I thought it would be a great idea to share some helpful tips on how to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake.
Many couples save the top layer of their wedding cake and eat it on their first anniversary.Here is how you should really be freezing your cake if you want it to remain as fresh as possible for the entire year:

Refrigerate the cake overnight in order to firm up the icing.

Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and place in freezer bags.

Use a vacuum sealer or even a straw to suck out the excess air from the bags as any oxygen left in the bag may start to suck moisture from your cake.

Place the wrapped cake into the bakery box, and wrap the outside of the box in plastic wrap as well.

Place the covered bakery box in the freezer, and do not disturb for one year.

Note: Not all types of cakes or fillings are recommended for freezing for one year

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If you have out of town guests, it is a nice gesture to provide shuttle service for them especially if the ceremony and reception sites are far apart. Chartering transportation for guests also allow guests to enjoy the reception and not worry about drinking and driving. Here are some guidelines on how to arrange shuttle service:

Convenience-Make sure this shuttle service is convenient for your guests. It should be communicated to the guests, where the shuttle will leave from and at what time. You don’t want any guests to be left behind and you don’t want them confused about where transportation will pick up and drop them off.

Allow enough time for travel-You may have traveled back and forth to your venues a dozen times and think the whole tip will take 20 minutes, but will a shuttle bus take the same route as cars do? Factor in all these scenarios to ensure that guests arrive at your wedding on time.

Get an accurate count- Don’t over or underestimate the guest count. The last thing you want is to not have adequate space for everyone. If the shuttle has to make additional trips, this may also mean more money for you to pay up.

Pay Up- Sort out payment issues preferably before the day of the wedding. However, on the day of don’t forget to tip the driver(s) for a job well done.

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I was a bride not too long ago and I thought it might be helpful to post some advice from the eyes of a bride (not a planner).

We all know how expensive a wedding can be. Everyone wants the gorgeous and elegant wedding but it comes at a price. Here is my advice to you.

1) Stay within your budget. Just mkae sure you budget includes everything from gown to gratuities.

2) Don’t let family or friends stress you out with how to plan your own wedding. It’s your day, you do what you want.

3) You will know your true friends when it comes around to your wedding. If someone you really expected to be there for you doesn’t show an interest, don’t sob about it.

4) You will get overwhelmed at some point during the planning, just breathe, make a list of all your “to-do’s” and take it one step at a time. Even hire a planner :)

5) Some things you should spend the extra money on- Decide what is most important to you and splurge there. For some people its photography. What's important to you?

6) DIY what you can but don't go crazy trying to do it.

7) Everyone will not RSVP. As easy as the process is, some people just won’t. Don’t sweat it, just call them up.

8) Start planning early. Don’t think you have an unlimited amount of time because time flies by so fast.

9) Everyone that comes to your wedding will not give you a gift. You would think people should just know by now (but they don’t). We just went with the idea to not expect anything and we turned out pretty ok. We were grateful for what we got.

10) Do your research. You will want quality but it is possible to get quality at a resonable price. Compare your prices before you make a decision. You can save yourself a lot of headache by doing some research.

11) You don’t have to invite everyone you know to your wedding.

I hope someone finds this as useful information.

Until next time......

Best Wishes,
-Lisa

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Did you know the bridal shower tradition has its roots in the 1800s? The story is told of a poor miller who fell in love with a wealthy maiden. But, the father of the maiden was against the marriage. he refused to provide a dowry for her, and a bride could not marry without a dowry. The story goes that the bride had generous friends who "showered" her with so many gifts, the could forgo the missing dowry.
Source: Wedding Zone

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