Recipe for Success - Noteworthy Planning Resources

A Piece of Cake - tips on selecting and working with a baker/cake designer

Manhattan Bride Magazine - This local publication has universal appeal for anyone planning nuptials in New York City.  It is the quintessential resource for the Manhattan bride.  Look for the latest edition at a local newsstand.

Carbon Neutral Wedding Websites - Momentville.com offers free carbon neutral wedding websites, free budgeting tools and free on-line planning services.  Momentville.com gives you a lot of options for your website: slideshows, photo albums, guest books, unlimited pages, 100 design themes to choose from and you can choose to keep your site on-line indefinitely and/or download it for a onetime fee.

Picture Your Dream Wedding & Plan in Reality – at OneWed.com brides dish the truth, experts offer helpful tips and there are lots of creative ideas that work.  Check out their free websites, planning tools and create an inspirational photo album for your wedding.  OneWed.com is the only wedding website that allows you to connect your wedding community with Facebook – think of the possibilities, you can ask your friends for planning tips and all of your single friends can check each other out before the wedding.

Icing on the Cake – Wedding Cake Details

Sweet Dreams – For tips on selecting the right wedding cake for you, check out these quick helpful hints and an article about working with a baker.

Keep Cake, Keepsake - It is a longstanding tradition for newlyweds to enjoy a piece of their wedding cake for their first anniversary.  Though the tradition began when fruitcakes were still the standard fare, with the right preparation you can feel free to partake of your anniversary cake.   Here is one vendor  that offers a special box to make your cake a keepsake. Or, you can do it yourself with these easy to follow instructions.

Going Topless? – To top or not to top, that is the question.  Topless cakes are the latest trend to hop on the desert cart.  As part of the minimalist aesthetic, many couples are opting for flowers that accent the sides or base of the wedding cake instead of a bouquet at the top.  Alternative toppers include a keepsake monogram or a personal item that reflects a sentiment of the couple.  If you plan to go retro, you can find traditional bride and groom cake toppers here and vintage cake toppers here.  Uniquely themed, humorous and multi-racial cake toppers are available on this site.

A Pinch of Sugar – Sweet Inspirations for Your Special Day

Share Your Story – Your green wedding may be an inspiration to others.  Share your story at the Green Bride Guide where you can also find tips for planning an eco-chic event.

A Guest Book to Remember – For an alternative to a traditional guest book, you can have your guests create a picture book instead. Click here for all the details. If you’d like to add a photo booth too, check out www.nycphotobooth.com (that was recommended by a bride).

A Wedding Word for the Day– Addressing a broad range of topics, Brenda’s Wedding Blog offers daily inspiration about planning a wedding for the one-of-a-kind bride and groom.  Be sure to check out the “Eye Candy” section for the sweetest inspirations.