What order for the wedding speeches?

Hello,

We are going to have the following people give speeches between courses (we're serving a salad, then a pasta, then the dinner and then wedding cake for dessert)

grooms father

brides father and mother

maid of honor

best man

bride and groom

Can you please tell me the right order.... [Read more]

Cake and punch reception ok?

My sister is getting married in an outdoor location. A Church is across the street, and she is reserving it in case of bad weather. Since she will be paying for the time regardless of use, would it be alright to have cake and a toast there after the wedding? The wedding will take place at 1 pm.... [Read more]

Using artificial flowers on a wedding cake

I am getting married July 2, 2005 and I have a 3 tier cake with 2 smaller cakes in the front of it. (Its all part of the wedding cake). The cake designer would like to use flowers. But in order to use real flowers, I know that it will be very expensive. Is it alright if I use artificial flowers on.... [Read more]

Gloves with strapless wedding dress?

My mother and I were discussing gloves with my strapless dress for my early October wedding in Texas (there's no telling what the weather will be like!). The ceremony is at 1:30 in the afternoon with a cake and punch reception immediately following. My gown is a very simple a-line organza dress.... [Read more]

Cake

I read an idea about making a "fake" cake and inserting a real slice to cut in front of everyone. In the other room other cheap cakes are cut and served with the same icing color, etc. This way everyone sees a big beautiful cake but it won't cost a fortune. This would be great because I have to.... [Read more]