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Crossword puzzle cake

Check out this awesome crossword puzzle cake from Katie and Andy’s rooftop cocktail party on the prairie… Katie explains, “Our cake was a crossword puzzle that we made and we posted the ‘clues’ in frames so everyone could see.” My favorite is 8 Down: Result of seeing Katie in her dress. Answer: TKO

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Yummy wedding favors to please ’em all

The first in a series of posts on finding the perfect wedding favors. The very best part about edible wedding favors is that yummy treats can appeal to almost everyone. Here are a few of my favorites…

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Lego chocolate favors

So you’re having a Lego cake-topper. Or maybe your groom made himself Lego cuff-links. Regardless, you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, what’s the DIY perfect wedding favor to go with these Legos?” Answer: Chocolate Legos! OBT member Shandriz made these for her wedding, simply by pouring melted chocolate into a Lego ice tray. So easy! So […]

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Rachel & Ali’s wedding food makes me say OM NOM NOM

Looking at this photo from Rachel & Ali’s recent Persian wedding in San Francisco made me drooly — look at that amazing spread of food in front of them! Om nom nom nom… Come, let’s drool over some wedding food porn.

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Turn a “regular cake” into a wedding cake with fruit and flowers

These cakes made me start drooling — y’all can keep your fondant-covered multi-tiered cakes. I’m sure they’re delicious! But for me, it’s all about cakes covered in flowers and fruits, like these cakes from Ivonne and Josh’s 2004 wedding. Oh and check out Ivonne’s dress! Holy hell… Anyway, for more info about how Ivonne saved […]

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Vegetable wedding centerpieces

Yay for Riona (of Godawful Wedding Crap fame) and her gorgeous veggie-rich centerpieces. This one features brussels sprout and asparagus, but she also had peppers and radishes as part of her floral centerpieces at her 2006 wedding. What I want to know is whether guests started nibbling on the centerpieces. (Thanks to Ríona for the […]