Prescott Wedding Guide

Chronicle’s Shayna Seymour discovers the memorable creations of wedding cake designer Ellen Bartlett.
Cakes To Remember
Ellen Bartlett
248 Cypress Street
Brookline, MA
617-738-8508
cakestoremember.biz

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You may have been dreaming about what you want your wedding to be since you were a little girl. Not all girls give this much thought until they have to, but many think the idea of getting married is romantic, and it is something they giggle about with girlfriends when they are growing up. Your dreams probably included a lot of things that, in reality, you probably can’t afford when you find yourself planning your real wedding. You should never let that get you down, as inexpensive weddings can be just as wonderful as any fairy-tale you could dream up.

When you think about your Prescott wedding, there are two things that are essential, and the rest is nothing but fluff. The couple getting married needs to be there, and there must be someone to marry them. Other than that, nothing really matters. There are many who have had inexpensive weddings without much more than that, and they have gone on to have long and loving marriages. The key is remembering the wedding is just one day, but a lifetime comes after. Weddings are fun, but your future is what is important.

Your inexpensive weddings don’t have to be that bare bones, but you can think of ways to save money when you have to watch your budget. You should know that having an unlimited budget for a wedding is something that few can afford, and that doesn’t mean their wedding is any better than yours. If anything, the true meaning of the day is somewhat lost amongst all of the trappings that money can buy. Inexpensive weddings are just as wonderful as any other type because the love in the air is what makes the day special, not the designer cake.

If an inexpensive wedding is in your future, you should be just as excited as the bride with the unlimited budget. What you should do is take the time to find all of the things you can do to save money without giving up the things that mean the most to you. You can search for items and tips about inexpensive weddings online, and you can take hints from what others have done. I had one of those inexpensive weddings, and I can tell you that it was every bit as beautiful as the next, and the best part was that I wasn’t in debt for ten years trying to pay it off.

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Ever since I was a little girl, I loved wedding dresses. I used to sneak into my mom’s closet to look at her wedding dress when she wasn’t home. She had no problem with showing it to me, but if she had known how many hours I spent practically drooling over it, she probably would have freaked out a bit. I had pretty childish tastes back then – unsurprising because I was a child. I loved wedding gowns because they looked so soft and fluffy. They were like cakes, and they made whoever wore them look halfway between a princess and a pastry. I could not get enough.

Back when I was buying discount wedding dresses at thrift stores and wearing them to the school with various punk rock modifications to shock my teachers, I never dreamed that one day I would be a wedding designer. You see, as much as I loved wedding dresses, I wasn’t particularly enamored of weddings. I was very independent, and I couldn’t imagine spending my entire life with one boy, raising kids, and living in a boring suburban corner of the world like my parents did. I wanted action and adventure. I wanted to be a mountain climber or a park ranger, or perhaps a professional photographer. One thing I didn’t want to be was a bride.

Nonetheless, I was still impressed with bridal fashion. I loved when I got to see outdoor weddings at the local park. We lived by a gorgeous state park complete with the rivers, lakes, and beautiful rolling hills. There was a small wedding chapel there, and they would frequently rent it out. My boyfriend at the time must have thought I was giving him messages! I made him sit there with me all afternoon, watching the wedding party. Perhaps he thought I had dreams of long-term romance, but such thoughts were furthest from my mind. I was interested in it purely from a fashion perspective.

Now that I am getting ready for my own wedding, I am struck by how different the experience is from that of helping other people get ready for there big day. Designing wedding dresses is easy. Although there are vintage designs, modern designs, classic designs, and many other variations, it doesn’t amount to all that much variety. There are only a few things to keep track of, and if you appreciate the clothes it is easy. Picking out one for yourself, however, is another matter. It is probably the hardest part is getting married.

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Long ago, wedding cakes were actually made of bread, created as a symbolism for the “breaking of bread” to signify the union between the husband and his wife and the two joining families.  Historically, it was not uncommon for the bread to be broken over the brides head as a symbol of her breaking from her past and her entrance into her new union as a wife.  This practice evolved into the breaking of bread and showering over the couples head as a sign of good fortune and luck in the marriage.  This practice is not a universal practice however, and many different countries practice variations of the same basic theme.

The American Variation on the Wedding Cake Traditions

In America, cutting the cake is the first task that a married couple performs together.  This is done in front of all of their guests and family, with many different photographs taken of the event.  Traditionally, the bride and groom then take turns feeding one another a taste of the wedding cake, cutting both slices from one shared piece of cake.  Tradition and superstition have stated that eating a piece of your own wedding cake is a guarantee for a happy wedding and this promise is even brighter if the bride and groom eat the first slice of the cake together.  Many traditionalists agree that the cutting and sharing of the first slice of wedding cake by the bride and groom signifies that they have vowed to share their lives according to their wedding vows.

Old English Tradition Promises a Spouse If You Sleep With Wedding Cake

In the seventeenth century, it was considered good luck to sleep with a piece of wedding cake under your pillow.  The traditional bride cakes were not the frosted delights that we enjoy today but rather a spicy bun filled with nuts and raisins.  It was originally believed that if you slept with a bride cake under your pillow, your dreams would be filled with images of your future spouse.  In the years that have followed, many variations on this theme have been created.  In one area, the traditional superstition was modified, instead of meeting your future spouse in your dreams, it evolved that the first person of the opposite sex that you met on the following morning, would become your spouse. 

There are many more variations on the wedding cake traditions and superstitions.  It would appear that almost every aspect in wedding planning and celebrations has its fair share of traditions and superstitions to enhance the overall wedding experience.

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