BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

I received a message from one of our bronze budget brides who is having a hard time finding an inexpensive, plus size "second" gown to change into at her reception "to dance in" as she puts it. Well, it was quite a challenge finding a cheap white, plus size gown, which is a shame. There should certainly be more options for our big, beautiful brides on a budget. I've listed the few I located online for under $200.00 that I think are really cute but I will keep my eye out from now on and keep featuring afforadble wedding gowns for the curvy gals. Shame on me for not doing so sooner, forgive me ladies and I hope you like the ones I added today.

This beautiful, ivory, split train gown is perfect for any bride that is looking for a dress with some bling. The straps, as well as the bustline, are embellished with jewels that will make this dress stand out in any crowd. You can find it HERE right now at edressme.com available in sizes 0 - 16 for $194.00.

Looking for a creative way too jazz up the cupcakes for your wedding table dispaly!  This Rose Basket Cupcake is cute and even if you take just a few design elements from it, you can create a Wedding Cupcake that is just as eye-catching.

Ingredients:
 
1 Cupcake
Chocolate frosting
Green-tinted coconut
5 candy or frosting roses
3 strands red whip licorice
3 strands red whip licorice

 1. Unwrap the cupcake and frost in a basket-weave pattern using a basket-weave tip, as in the inset photo. (An easier alternative is simply to pipe a decorative edge around the top of the cupcake.)

2. Add the coconut grass and the candy roses. Braid the licorice for a decorative handle.

3. You can also make your own roses with a rose tip and pink frosting.

You can do find this recipe online at familyfun.com!

I've gotten a great response from the first groom's cake suggestion I added which was a football cake. So that is why I decided to share this one with you which looks very much like a real guitar. Most of the ingredients for decorating the cake again is mainly just frosting and candy. Yellow M & M's are used on the cake but I would suggest choosing brown instead and maybe leaving off the pretzel sticks and marshmallow at the end.

"The best favors are the ones that represent the giver's taste and style. Often, the way to demonstrate your personal flair is through the packaging of your favors and gifts. Whether the goal is to coordinate your wedding favors with the overall theme of your event or to infuse your gifts with personality and pizzazz, our exclusive line of custom designer labels will ensure that your favors not only wow your guests, but make a lasting impression.

I've been to a few bakers and the price for one cupcake start at $1.50! Don't get me wrong, they taste really good but at my local supermarket six (6) cupcakes sell for $2.99 and twelve (12) mini cupcakes sell for the same price. That's about 25¢ for each mini cupcake and 50¢ for the regular cupcakes. This means that with $25.00 you can buy 100 mini cupcakes.  If you are a bride on tight budget, you can save hundreds buying cupcakes and having a Cupcake Wedding Cake. So don't forget to check the bakery at your local supermarket for cupcakes and even wedding cakes.



Photo credit: yelp.com, katystardust.blogspot.com, madimoodesigns.com.au and bestcupcakerecipes.blogspot.com