Groom's Cake

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:14 AM


The Royal Wedding watchers are abuzz with the news that Prince William will be having a Groom's Cake when he and Kate Middleton celebrate their wedding next month. Groom's Cakes are a fun addition to any wedding. They give the couple an easy to infuse some of the groom's personality into the day and to add a unique twist to an otherwise traditional day.


The notion of the Groom's Cake can be traced back to Victorian era England. They became popular in the United States quite a bit after that and were especially popular in the South, where they continue to be an important part of most wedding celebrations. Although traditionally made of dark chocolate with the addition of fruits and liquers, many Groom's Cakes today are all about personality and fun. Remember the armadillo Groom's Cake served at the wedding in the movie Steel Magnolias?

At most weddings, the Groom's Cake is not eaten during the reception. Instead, it is sliced, boxed up and given to guests (particularly the unmarried females) before they leave the party. Legend says that an unmarried woman who sleeps with a piece of Groom's Cake under her pillow will dream of the man she will marry that night.

Here are a few good places to visit if you are looking for a little Groom's Cake inspiration.
  • There is an abundance of Groom's Cake pictures at the bottom of this page.
  • Weddzilla shares some fun options.
  • Lots of unique ideas over at C.R.A.F.T
  • WedLoft also has a great collection of ideas


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Announcing Be In Love Designs Studio

Posted by Kate , , Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:27 PM

Be In Love Designs is thrilled to announce that we will be opening a design studio in Scottsdale, AZ in April. We will be offering an extensive supply of paper lines as well as scheduled appointments for custom design work.


From April 18th-30th, we will be celebrating our Grand Opening by offering 20% off all in-store lines, not including custom design.

Hours of Operation
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Other availabilty by appointment.
Custom design consultations available by appointment.

Location:
Be In Love Designs Studio
4419 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Ste. #204-205
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
We are located on the second floor of the historic Nuss building, facing Scottsdale Road.

See you there!

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The Doctor's In Wedding Invitations

Posted by Kate , Labels: , Thursday, March 24, 2011 11:45 AM


The best thing about custom designed wedding invitations is the way they allow you to infuse a little (or a lot) of your personality into the special day. Take these wedding invitations - they're fun, beautiful and all about personality!




We created this fun little number for a couple who were both graduating from medical school. They came to us with the idea of a prescription pad invitation and we took it to the next level.

We created a medical monogram on the front "file folder" invitation, and assembled with file folder clips the medical file they professes their symptoms of being in love.

To complete the ensemble, we used a prescription pad rsvp. We had so much fun creating this invite and love when clients aren't afraid to think outside of the box.

If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

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Weddings In The News ~ Week of 3/21

Posted by Kate , Labels: , Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5:43 AM

Did you know that weddings are a popular newsworthy topic? There are at least a dozen new news stories revolving around weddings each day. Some are sad, some are funny, some are socially important and some are inspiring. Let's take a look at some of the wedding stories making the news this past week.


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Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Friday, March 18, 2011 12:49 PM

In keeping with the theme of yesterday's Springtime Inspiration Board, check out this fun and spring-appropriate favor box.


When beauty, grace and style define your event, you'll want a favor equally impressive. Kate Aspen has set the standard for all three in our Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box. Designed to bring a spirited elegance to any table, this delicately fashioned favor box will make your occasion soar.

Features and facts:
  • Favor box is made of glossy, heavyweight paper with a pastel base and white cover with a laser-cut butterfly that allows the pastel base color to show through
  • Available in pastel pink and sage green
  • A color-coordinated, satin ribbon and bow and a finely detailed, metal, silver-finish butterfly charm accent the favor box
  • Fill with Jordan almonds, gourmet chocolates, jelly beans or another candy
  • Box measures 2” square
  • Some assembly required Sold in sets of 24
Item #: 28062SG (for sage green) or 28062PK (for pale pink)

1 set of 24 - $16.20/set
2 sets of 24 - $14.40/set
3 - 23 sets of 24 - $13.20/set
24 or more sets of 24 - $12.00/set

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Wedding Inpsiration Just In Time For Spring

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Thursday, March 17, 2011 8:11 PM

Spring is in the air! Here is a springtime wedding inspiration board based on light blues and greens. You can almost smell that crisp spring air just by looking at the pictures!


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Custom Design Spotlight ~ Gold Sunflowers & Swirls Wedding Invitations

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:40 PM

These beautiful wedding invitations bring to mind the golden days of summer. Their gold sunflower theme is intricately carried throughout and the little flourishes make the invitations really stand out.



This beautiful wedding invitation is a light gold shimmering pocket with a front seal of the bride & groom's names with a sunflower. Inside, the theme is repated with a swirl.

The inserts were stacked inside the pocket, and rhinestones were added for some added sparkle.

If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

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Addressing Wedding Invitations ~ Ms. Miss or Mrs.

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Monday, March 14, 2011 7:20 AM

Addressing wedding invitations can be a dreaded task for many people. Aside from the time-consuming, finger-numbing process of handwriting many envelopes (if you choose to do it yourself), one of the biggest problems is figuring out how to write the names for certain guests. A typical conondrum is deciding which is most appropriate - Ms., Miss or Mrs.



Here is a handy reference guide from the etiquette expert-of-all-experts, Emily Post.

Maiden name

Ms. Jane Johnson
Miss Jane Johnson*
*usually 'Miss' is for girls under 18

Married, keeping maiden name

Ms. Jane Johnson

Married, uses husband's name socially

Mrs. John Kelly
Mrs. Jane Kelly*
*Nowadays this is acceptable
Ms. Jane Kelly

Separated, not divorced

Mrs. John Kelly
Mrs. Jane Kelly
Ms. Jane Kelly

Divorced

Mrs. Jane Kelly
Ms. Jane Kelly
Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)

Widowed

Mrs. John Kelly*
*If you don't know the widow's preference, this is the traditional and preferred form
Mrs. Jane Kelly
Ms. Jane Kelly


Stop by Emily Post's website for the complete Guide to Addressing Correspondence.

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"Go For Baroque" Monogram Wedding Suite

Posted by Kate , Labels: , , Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:51 PM


This wedding suite takes you from pre-wedding information and invitations through the wedding reception. Beautifully embellished with attention paid to every last detail, this suite would be an awesome addition to any wedding!



We created this monogram style wedding invitation and matching table number, menu, and place cards for a photo shoot for Arizona Bridal Week. We really "went for Boroque" by using many embellishments including rhinestones, ribbons, and special folds.


We also lined the envelopes and printed the monogram on the outer envelopes. This monogram can be used on a variety of invitation styles and can be modified with your colors and specifications.


If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

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Weddings In The News

Posted by Kate , Labels: , Tuesday, March 8, 2011 7:02 AM

Did you know that weddings are a popular newsworthy topic? There are at least a dozen new news stories revolving around weddings each day. Some are sad, some are funny, some are socially important and some are inspiring. Let's take a look at some of the wedding stories making the news this past week.




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"Breezy Bamboo" Eco-Friendly Photo Frame

Posted by Kate , Labels: , Friday, March 4, 2011 1:49 PM



Light and airy, this real bamboo photo frame lets your love for Mother Nature and each other breeze through. Capturing the special moments from your beach wedding, rehearsal dinner or luau along the shore, this eco-friendly frame can also help guide guests to their seats when you add their name to the blank place card included.

Features and Facts:
  • Photo frame card/holder made of real bamboo can hold a special photo or be used as a place card holder with the name card included
  • Black back and stand with easy-open access to photo space
  • Holds one 2" x 3" photo
  • Frame measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"


    • Item: 22018NA
    Price:

    1 - 23 ~ $2.80 each
    24 - 47 ~ $2.40 each
    48 - 95 ~ $2.20 each
    96 or more ~ $1.99

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    Inspiration Board #23 ~ St. Patrick's Day Inspired Wedding

    Posted by Kate , Labels: , Thursday, March 3, 2011 6:32 PM

    St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. In honor of the day, here are some green-themed wedding ideas that would work throughout the spring and summer too.

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    Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

    Posted by Kate , Labels: , Tuesday, March 1, 2011 1:09 PM

    Your wedding is an opportunity to let your personality shine. It shouldn't have to stop with your cake topper. Why settle for a traditional cake topper when there are so many other options available?


    Here's a round-up of some unique and fun wedding cake toppers as found on Flickr to inspire you. Enjoy!

    Day of the Dead skeleton surfers' beach wedding cake topper from claylindo


    Sugar Kisses Squirrel Wedding Cake Topper from Myko Bocek Studios

    Martial Arts Wedding Cake Topper from CustomWeddingCakeToppers

    Sock Monkey Couple from SpiritMama

    Clothes Peg Couple from enchantedbelles

    The options are limitless! I decided to stick with just couples for this time, but there are also tons of other options - flowers, monograms, designs... We'll save some of those for another time.

    What's your wedding cake topper style - traditional or creative?

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