An old Tradition to incorporate to your Day....
Try a who-will-marry-next tradition that Turkish brides have been practicing for generations. Before you start down the aisle, have your single bridesmaids (or any female friends or relatives who've yet to marry) autograph the sole of your bridal shoe. After you've danced the night away (and tossed your bouquet), legend has it that the person whose name has faded the most will be the next to marry. http://www.marthastewart.com
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Getting Your Groom To Be Involved in Planning Your Wedding
If you are having trouble getting your guy interested in the plans for your wedding you might leave the computer set to this site: http://groom411.com/.
It is written for grooms to be by a past groom. The focus is on what the groom to be needs to know such as the Groom to do list, Guy Responsibilities, Style, Toasts, Ask A Groom amd much more.
There is also a cute Bingo Game there for your guests to play at the Wedding Reception. It will promote conversation and mingling amoung your guests as well as allowing for a few good laughs.
If you are having trouble getting your guy interested in the plans for your wedding you might leave the computer set to this site: http://groom411.com/.
It is written for grooms to be by a past groom. The focus is on what the groom to be needs to know such as the Groom to do list, Guy Responsibilities, Style, Toasts, Ask A Groom amd much more.
There is also a cute Bingo Game there for your guests to play at the Wedding Reception. It will promote conversation and mingling amoung your guests as well as allowing for a few good laughs.
Additions to Your Cookie Table
Additions to your Cookie Table
Who doesn't like Oreo Cookies? I found this recippie that takes this yummy cookie and dresses it up to make it even better! You can view this recipie as well as her other recipies at:
http://bakerella.blogspot.com/
Oreo Truffles1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)white chocolate bark1. Finely crush 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency. Reserve for later. 2. Crush remaining cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.3. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can sprinkle the tops with the 7 crushed cookies for decoration. (I usually eat mine before they make it to this stage.)5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!Makes about 36 truffles.Notes: I used a small cookie cutter to push the mixture through for the heart shaped truffles. Also, it helps to freeze the uncoated balls for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart in the melted chocolate. If this becomes a problem, dip them in the chocolate, let dry and then dip again. They are also good dipped in regular milk chocolate bark. And for an extra twist, use the mint oreo sandwich cookies
I came accross these cute and Yummy little Red Velvet Cakes turned into lollipops. You can view this and many other wonderful cakes she has made at: http://lovelylittlecakes.blogspot.com/.
Mini foods are popular for weddings and these would make a nice treat for your younger guests, a late night snack before your guests leave for the evening, for a favor in ypur wedding colors or for a shower favor. The uses are endless!
Here is the recipie:
Red Velvet Cake Balls1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)wax paper1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It's easier to work with when it's hot.
You then add a lollipop stick. I would suggest placing them in styrofoam squares to set once on the stick.
By visiting these sites you will then be introduced to many other wonderful cookie, cake and cupcake sites. My hat's off to all of them! I can't wait to go thru the rest of these recipies and start baking!
Who doesn't like Oreo Cookies? I found this recippie that takes this yummy cookie and dresses it up to make it even better! You can view this recipie as well as her other recipies at:
http://bakerella.blogspot.com/
Oreo Truffles1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)white chocolate bark1. Finely crush 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency. Reserve for later. 2. Crush remaining cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.3. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can sprinkle the tops with the 7 crushed cookies for decoration. (I usually eat mine before they make it to this stage.)5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!Makes about 36 truffles.Notes: I used a small cookie cutter to push the mixture through for the heart shaped truffles. Also, it helps to freeze the uncoated balls for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart in the melted chocolate. If this becomes a problem, dip them in the chocolate, let dry and then dip again. They are also good dipped in regular milk chocolate bark. And for an extra twist, use the mint oreo sandwich cookies
I came accross these cute and Yummy little Red Velvet Cakes turned into lollipops. You can view this and many other wonderful cakes she has made at: http://lovelylittlecakes.blogspot.com/.
Mini foods are popular for weddings and these would make a nice treat for your younger guests, a late night snack before your guests leave for the evening, for a favor in ypur wedding colors or for a shower favor. The uses are endless!
Here is the recipie:
Red Velvet Cake Balls1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)wax paper1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It's easier to work with when it's hot.
You then add a lollipop stick. I would suggest placing them in styrofoam squares to set once on the stick.
By visiting these sites you will then be introduced to many other wonderful cookie, cake and cupcake sites. My hat's off to all of them! I can't wait to go thru the rest of these recipies and start baking!
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