Cake Stands

Just recently, in the midst of doing research, I came across a site called Raise the Cake and I thought that their ideas were fierce! Ever thought of how you can find elegant & creative ways decorate your cake table or incorporate your cake stand as part of the decor aspects of your wedding or event? Well think no more! Because "Raise the Cake" has found a solution that all of us can use!

"Raise the Cake" allows you to be able to create your own custom cake stands; how fabulous is that! You can actually go on their website and shop their online selections of ribbons, fabrics, other decor, and bling (which most of us love!) to create and design your very own personal and unique cake stand. The stands are available up to three sizes and you can not only use them for your wedding or event cake, but for cupcakes as well.

Now for those of you that are thinking to yourselves, "I'm not so creative", worry no more! "Raise the Cake" also has a selection of pre-designed cake stands for you to choose from as well. If you find a style or design that you like, personalize it and make it your own using your wedding colors, designs, and etc....and guess what? You created your own cake stand!

So plain ol' boring cake stands move out the way, you've been here way too long! It's time for bold, beautiful, fabulous, & fierce cake stand to make its presence known in the world of wedding/event planning!

Check out some more photos of "Raise the Cake's" work.....

I've shared the information about Raise the Cake, now its your time and chance to get out there and design the cake stand of your dreams! Have fun everyone!

(http://www.raisethecake.com/)

Real Weddings: Get Ready to Be Inspired!

Simply Unique Weddings & Events has recently begun featuring newlywed couples whose weddings have inspired us! You can find more information about this in the "Snapshots!" section of our website ( www.simplyuniqueweddingsandevents.com )

Simply Unique Weddings & Event's goal is to offer 'Real Wedding Inspirations' to brides (like yourselves) and others to assist you during the design, creativity, and detail aspects of the planning process for your BIG day! We just want you to be inspired like we were! And we thank the couples for giving us this opportunity to share this with all of you.


Today we have featured an amazing & fabulous couple whose wedding took place in Burbank, California:

The DragonDee Wedding!

Be sure to check out their profile on our website! Trust us! You are going to be blown away by them because we most definitely were! Simply Unique Weddings & Events have also included photos, and detailed explanations of their wedding decor, DIY (do-it-yourself projects), designs, and inspirations To get there, go to "Snapshots!", then "Real Wedding Inspirations".

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

Meet our Couples!

Simply Unique Weddings & Events would like to begin taking the time to out to start introducing and recognizing couples who have booked our services for their wedding day. Although we have them featured on our website as "Meet our Couples!", we would also like to feature them on our blog as well.

Here is one of our newest & fabulous couple we booked not very long ago; Laura & Craig! Their wedding will be taking place in Buffalo, NY on August 22, 2009.

Our next fabulous couple is Danielle & Nathan! Their wedding will be taking place in New York City, NY on September 12, 2009.

This fabulous & unique couple, Lindsey & Henry! Will be having a destination wedding at the Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA on October 18, 2009.

And last but not least fabulous couple, Ingrid & Warren! Their wedding will be taking place in Pittsburgh, PA on August 28, 2010.

Simply Unique Weddings & Events would like to say congratulations to all of our couples who have chosen to work with us! We are so excited to be working with all of you and we're looking forward to the BIG day!

Be sure to check back on updates of our couples, and we will be featuring more couples soon!

Happy Planning!

Our New Logo!

Simply Unique Weddings & Events finally has a brand new logo!!!! (Applause! Applause!) I have been waiting a while for this and I'm so very excited and pleased with the logo that will be representing Simply Unique Weddings & Events! Here are one of the logos (my favorite color by the way):

Since I am a big fan of color, our logo has 9 different colors/styles for us to work with. I have also re-designed our website just recently, so please feel free to check it out along with our new logos!

www.SimplyUniqueWeddingsandEvents.com

INTRODUCING "BLEU GARTERS"

For those of you that planning to follow certain traditions such as the "garter/bouquet" toss on your wedding day, why not spice it up a bit?! Check out Bleu Garters, if you want to view some gorgeous garter creations such as these:

Even if you're not going to follow certain traditions, that doesn't mean you can't wear one right?

Welcome Families, Friends, & Guests!

I absolutely love Etsy! How could you not! I spend a lot of time browsing through, looking for exciting, creative, and new things to try! So Imagine my surprise when I came across these "Welcome" signs on Style Me Pretty, (courtesy of Etsy seller The Wedding Chicks). They are just super chic, elegant, and fabulous!!!! Here are some other photos to give some ideas.

Isn't this one beautiful!

This just goes to show that sometimes you don't have to do a whole lot to make a BIG impact on your wedding/reception. Something as simple as this decor item, stands out in a simple, modern, & elegant way! So I challenge you to answer this questions for yourself:

"How are you going to welcome your families, friends, and guests to your wedding?"

Happy Planning!

(Speaking of Etsy (since we love it so much!), Simply Unique Weddings & Events is currently putting together some fabulous & creative DIY items for our storefront with Etsy, we'll be sure to post an update once completed! Thanks so much for your support!)

Personalized Custom Maps

That's it Brides! I've done my homework! Say good-bye to hand drawn maps and Hello to Custom Maps! Here are some of the questions that were recently asked:

• "Hi Mary, I have a question for you if you don't mind helping. Do you think it would be tacky if I drew my own map of directions to the church and reception and include it in my invitations?" -Mandy
  
• "Mary, I have been trying to find a place that does maps for invitations, do you have any suggestions of where I could go?" -Lori
• "Mary I need HELP PLEASE!! I'm about a week late in my deadline to send out invitations, but I need to include directions to the sites. Please tell me you know where to get personalized maps created! I would like to have them sent out with my invitations ASAP! " -Marvina

Well Ladies, after a little bit of research, I now have the solution you've all been waiting for! And I find it to be a much better alternative to hand-drawn maps! Check out the man (Shawn Ashbaugh) who solved all of your dilemmas at www.snappymap.com/ The maps are so nice, I think you'll love them! I hope this helps!