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Icing On The Cake: One Writer’s Perspective On A Classic Cake Conundrum

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Is it better to look good than to taste good? Don’t think, just answer. Your response will give you a clue as to where you weigh in on the Great “Fondant versus Buttercream” Controversy, or, as I like to call it, “the Famous Frosting Smackdown.”

Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Options for Bridesmaids

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Is there anything besides a typical bouquet my bridesmaids could carry?
—Gaylen H., Auburn

Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Brainstorm

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I am overwhelmed with all the beautiful flower options for my bouquet! What criteria I should use to narrow down my choices?
—Rachel C., San Francisco

Brides Want to Know: A Question of Religion

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Neither my fiancé nor I are at all religious despite our upbringings, though we do share a broad-based spirituality. Our families are much more traditional, and might be offended if our wedding ceremony is entirely secular. Is there a way to honor the belief systems of our parents without being hypocritical?—Pamela G., Vacaville
Read our experts’ answer.

Your Out-of-Town Wedding Guests:

Filed in Articles + Ideas under Expert Advice, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Ideas One of the best aspects of your California wedding is loved ones coming together. By adding a few thoughtful details to your wedding festivities, you can make your out-of-towners feel like VIPs. The following suggestions are meant to be helpful...

Haute Appetizers!

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What about the humble cocktail hour? Gone are the days when a hostess could throw together a few trays of cheddar cubes, crackers and melon slices to tide guests over. Today's bride puts a great deal more consideration into what she presents to her guests, and the Bay Area bride is among the most discerning. Make your cocktail hour memorable.

Not Your Grandmother’s Wedding Cake

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All eyes are on the wedding cake. Will it be divine or a dud? If you've entrusted your dessert to one of Southern California's hottest confectionary wizards, you needn't worry. Your cake is sure to be not only a masterpiece of cutting-edge style but also the embodiment of gastronomic ecstasy. Meet the wedding cake wizards.

Hottest Cakes For Northern California Brides

Filed in Articles + Ideas under Cakes, Expert Advice, Receptions, Wedding Ideas You want your celebration to convey something unique about you and your husband-to-be. Working closely with a cake maker to create your own wedding cake is one way to "express yourself" at your reception. The best dessert artists only do custom work, and it all begins with the consultation. Meet some of the best Northern California wedding cake makers.