The Coolest New Cake Trend, Courtesy of Disney

Thanks to Disney, you can now make your wedding cake magically come to life!

They recently unveiled their new high-tech confections at the Fairy Tale Weddings Expo. How it works: Your wedding cake starts as a blank canvas, then it's brought to life through projected moving images. The mesmerizing effects are straight out of a fairy tale — watch Tinker Bell sprinkle pixie dust across all of the tiers and Cinderella arrive at the ball in her horse-drawn carriage:

The process is fully customizable, so you also have the option of projecting your favorite photos of you and your groom, your proposal video or any other details that are significant to your relationship. Disney patented augmented reality wedding cakes back in 2012, and this incredible technology is now being offered as part of their Wedding Wishes Collection.

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— Stefania Sainato & Kristen Klein

This Year's Top Honeymoon Destinations

Your Facebook friends' honeymoon pictures flooding your newsfeed have another purpose, other than just filling you with wanderlust — their check-ins give us an insight to this year's hottest honeymoon destinations! The Facebook team just shared this info, based on couples around the world who got married in 2014 and checked into a location at least 20 miles from their home during the two weeks post-wedding. Here, the results:  

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Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

September 30th

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MegRuth on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: "Talk about budget with your bridal party early on in the process. It may feel awkward but it really helps to know where everyone stands before you and the ladies start planning the fun events and finding the perfect bridesmaid dress. There are so many ways your bridesmaids can save money without requiring you to compromise your vision. It just takes a little communication and planning!" says Erica Gellerman from Style the Aisle.

Plus, check out Confessions from "Professional" Bridesmaids.

Unique Centerpiece Ideas You Haven't Seen Before

One of the best ways to express your personal style is through your wedding table décor, and the possibilities for centerpieces are endless — from towering floral and crystal vases to lower vessels filled with flowers and surrounded by votives. I recently came across a few unique table items to consider.

For a rustic/romantic celebration, the adorable Double Metal Birdcages on Pedestal by Valerie, about $30, is ideal. Place a candle inside or fill them with blooms. Use on reception tables or on the guest book and escort card table.

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Or set this great-looking lantern on your tables, the Luminara Churchill Lantern with Flameless Candle and timer, about $49.50. It’s great for outdoor celebrations and I love that the candle “burns” all night!

lantern centerpiece

These shimmery indoor/outdoor Hand-Blown Mercury Glass Mason Jars by Valerie will also help light up your night. They also come equipped with a timer, and you can even set the lighting effect: Slide the switch to the “Steady” position for continuous light or to “Twinkling” for a magical firefly effect. Available in white, blue and green; a set of three is about $36.25.

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Hot New Gowns from the Chicago Bridal Runway Shows

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By: Naima DiFranco

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Hot New Gowns from the Chicago Bridal Runway Shows

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September 29th

Tip of the Day: "Even if you pride yourself on being a saver, it can become easy to want to keep up with the Joneses. 'Oh but cousin Mary had a cigar roller, so we should have a hookah bar...and our friend Tina had that Frank Sinatra singer, so we should raise Bobby Darin from the dead for our cocktail hour.

Don’t get caught up. Take a step back. Ask yourself if the item or service in question is truly important to you. Will this really add to you and your guests' experience?" says Regina from Cloud Nove Events.

Plus, check out Secret Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Vendors.

 

September 26th

Photo Credit: Edith Elle Photography

Tip of the Day: "If you wear makeup, make sure your foundation is a good to near perfect match for your skin tone. The camera’s flash brings out everything you don’t like about your skin…and it will most definitely show if there is a difference in color between your neck and your face!" says Edith Elle from Edith Elle Photography.

Sample foundation couples by applying them at the jaw line and choosing the one that blends in the most with your skin.

Plus, check out the 25 Biggest Makeup Mistakes Brides Make.

 

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