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Wedding Cakes - Keeping the Cost Down Without Sacrificing the Cake Design

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Wedding cakes are one of the biggest cost of a reception and the range of prices can be anywhere from $3 to $30 per slice. So how is this possible when a wedding cake consist of three basic ingredients; flour, sugar and eggs. The difference in price comes down to the amount of labor the baker puts into the three basic areas of making a wedding cake; design, icing, and flowers. Here are a few ways you can save on the wedding cake and its still tasty, elegant and most of all the one you want. Design - Keep it Simple A fancy design or custom design from the baker can add $200 to $300 to the cost because they have to spend time coming up with it and making it work. To save money on the design just simply pick one they have done previously and alter it slightly to bring in the color and style of your wedding . Save big by eliminating the fancy topper or brush embroidery which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost. Icing - Fondant or Buttercream Fancy wedding cakes are usually covered in

Selecting The Right Wedding Band

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Preparing for a wedding is always a daunting task no matter how happy the couples may be. There are lots of important decisions to be made together and one of the most important things is selecting a wedding band. Wedding bands symbolize the eternal love you share with your partner and it is important to select a band that you can be proud of. Unlike your wedding dress, you will be wearing the wedding ring for the rest of your life. So, it is better to consider the type of metal, shape and thickness when you go shopping for your wedding band. If you are having a tough time selecting the right wedding band, the following points may help you: Shape: There are many shapes when it comes to wedding bands. You can choose from a D-shape, court shape, flat, flat court to designer rings. For the brides, a wedding band shape that goes with the engagement ring can be selected. If the wedding ring shapes in a shop doesn't appeal to you, then you can always request for a custom shape made in ac

White House Tours - A Step By Step Guide

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Planning White House tours may not be one of the easiest things to do. Unlike the past when such tours could be easily planned and executed, today, the trip warrants detailed and meticulous planning. But, at the end of it all, it's surely worth the effort. The experience of walking through one of the most coveted and powerful historical structures of the world cannot be paralleled by any other. The only prerequisite you will be requiring is plenty of time. You need to allow sufficient time to make the most of this historic tour to figure out all that you've ever wanted to about this world-famous iconic monument. Not only do you need enough time for savoring this experience, the planning also needs to be done well in advance. White House Tours - The Planning Sequence A well-informed sequential planning is required to make your White House tour a grand success. Executing it step by step will ensure that you have a full-proof plan in place, within the given time frame. The essenti

Water Parks for Summer Fun

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As spring gives way to summer, families start thinking of staying cool in the heat. The obvious places to go are the beach and the pool, but when those start to bore the kids, plan a trip to the water park. Many modern water amusement parks combine the best elements of theme parks and a day at the beach. Water slides are no longer the 15 second, stick-and-go ride with a piece of Styrofoam from yesteryear. These new parks continuously find new and innovative designs to draw visitors. The largest single-person drop slide, for example, plunges 120 feet. Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Texas has perfected the uphill ride, and Six Flags White Water in Atlanta is famous for its thrilling "Tornado". As visitors expect more, the parks deliver. Many of them encompass 20 acres or more, with the largest in the United States spanning 70 acres. Besides coasters and slides, they now include kiddie pools and playgrounds, lazy rivers to float down, surf machines and wave pools. And water-themed

Moon Tattoo Designs Evaluated

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When choosing what tattoo to have there are many different designs which are very popular you have to decide what you want and where. Also the design will be significant to you and have meaning or relevance to you. A very popular design of tattoo for both men and women is the moon tattoo designs they are usually linked with another tattoo such as a sun. Although this is common you can have the moon tattoo on its own and it will still look amazing. Often moon tattoo designs are popular as they can compliment other tattoos very well. You can choose to have your moon tattoo in any area on your body and they are often nicer smaller rather than huge. There are many different moon tattoo designs that you can choose from and they can be as vivid or as subtle as you want. Often the decision as to what size and style you choose will be determined by your budget. Moon tattoo's have been around for many years and have deep meanings for many cultures; the moon is an important symbol in many

Milan - Step Into the Zona Tortona

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Milan is the fashion capital of Italy, if not the world. It holds a prominent place, with such designers as Versace, Gucci, Bulgari, Bottega Veneta and Sergio Rossi . Yet, fashion in Milan extends beyond designing the latest trends in clothing. In Milan, being at the cutting edge of fashion extends into furniture and other related aspects of design. If you want to take part in the exciting world of creative design concepts, consider booking a room in one of the Milan centre hotels during April. This is when the Zona Tortona comes alive with innovative designs as part of the Salone del Mobilo - the Milan Furniture Fair. What's to See? If you visit the Zona Tortona at any time of the year you can explore a myriad of small and exclusive design shops. These range from creative space usage by NHOW to garden designers such as Hortensia Garden Designers. Zona Tortona is home to a variety of designers who form the new wave of style in and outside your home. This attraction for photograph

Tribal Fairy Tattoo - Just For Women?

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We all know that fairy tattoos are among the most feminine designs available. If it matches your personality then choosing a fairy design is right for you.   Of course, like a lot of the other tattoo designs, fairies come in different varieties and combinations as well. You might see a fairy sitting on a flower which is a little fairytale like but still very pretty, then there are those fairies that look a little meaner than most which is especially recommended for those who are a bit more in touch with their dark side but still like the idea of femininity and beauty which is depicted by a fairy. There are also combinations wherein a fairy can be seen with another creature of lore. But if you want to be a bit more unique, why not try a tribal fairy tattoo? This design would be a splendid mix of masculinity and femininity which is absolutely perfect for women who want to show strength and feminine charm all at the same time. We all know that a tattoo should compliment one's persona

Informal Wedding Gowns - Perfect for Your Casual Wedding!

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Weddings overall have been taking on more of a casual feel over the past few years, and we are seeing this trend in wedding dresses as well. Whether you are a girl that just does not like to dress up, or you are having a casual backyard wedding, we have some great ideas about informal wedding gowns for you to consider. When thinking about your casual dress, you are most likely having thoughts about comfort. The easiest way to make a dress relaxing to use is a soft natural fabric. A few of our favorites are laundered linen, earthy silk noil, and soft billowing layers of thin organic cotton. Natural fabrics have a different benefit because they breath better, allowing you to feel cooler if you are getting married on a hot summer day. When picking a dress for a casual event, people tend to go towards shorter styles. However, informal wedding gowns can also be long. The length for your gown will mostly be decided by your personal desire, however, the place and style of your wedding may al

5 Things You Must Do In Berlin Germany

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Berlin, Germany is not one of the major cities in Europe which one associates with the beach life and sunshine holidays, such as one looks for in cities such as Barcelona, Cannes, Faro or Ibiza. Berlin though offers some excellent attractions, a fascinating history, culture and a whole load more, for tourists. Below a look at 5 reasons why the city of Berlin is always worth visiting for a few days. 1. The Berlin Wall and Eastern Berlin - There are few visitors to Berlin who will not appreciate the stunning changes that have taken place in Berlin in recent decades with the fall of the Berlin wall. The wall is an attraction well worth visiting and to get to the best out of your experience, one of the guided walking tours which includes the wall is normally very good. The guides will fill you in on the history of the wall and show you vital landmarks. 2. Wellness and Sauna - Just like in many other Northern European countries, Germans have a passion for sauna and wellness. The city of B

Popular Celtic Tattoo Designs

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If you are looking for an attractive Celtic tattoo design, this information is for you. Here is a description of the most popular and recommended Celtic tattoo designs being used today. Cross designs are a very popular Celtic symbol and frequently used in Celtic body art. The design is based on the Latin cross, and the vertical and horizontal lines symbolize the union of the heavens and the earth. There a ring in the middle, at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines that symbolizes the Creator's never-ending love for mankind, while the horizontal line represents the earth and the vertical line represents the spiritual world. Spiral patterns are often found inside the cross and stand for the eternal existence of love and spirit. For a more romantic design, you might consider the Celtic heart. These tattoo designs start as a line and end as a heart-shaped knot, representing the unity of souls. Celtic hearts are often known as the "love knot tattoo." Spira

Italian Tattoos

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Italian tattoos are a way to show pride in heritage and the great culture of Italy for a number of people. It may also mean to signify their love for Italy...  In recent times, Italian tattoos have become very popular among tattoo aficionados. Among Italian tattoos, phrases and sayings in Italian are a huge hit. It can be due to the fact that Italian is a foreign language and also a very romantic language. Many people believe that foreign language tattoo lends a certain degree of sophistication to the tattoo.    However, you will have to ensure that you are using the correct spelling when the tattoo artist is tattooing the design, and also that he is doing it right. If you get a wrong spelling, either the tattoo will have no meaning or may mean something drastically different than what you had in mind. However, if you are not fond of script tattoos, then you have the option of getting Italian tattoo designs as well. There is a wide range of options available in them as well. Italian Ta