Wedding Cake and Cupcake Stands

Your wedding cake will undoubtedly be one of the focal points of your reception, which is why you should put just as much thought into the cake stand, as the cake itself. It’s all about presentation! Many modern couples are choosing cupcakes to replace the traditional wedding cake, which is a fun twist that opens up to an abundance of creative opportunities. Both wedding cake stands, and cupcake stands will easily draw just as much attention, if not more, than the cake(s) themselves. Here is some inspiration to help you choose a stand that matches your wedding day vision.

Wedding Cake Cupcake Stand

Top: Check out these vintage, pastel, elegant wedding cake stands by Clara Finch.
Bottom: This stunner was created by Kitchen Musings, and is a fine example of a modern wedding cupcake stand. Every detail, down to the filigree paper cupcake liners, is absolutely amazing.

Cupcake Stands for Weddings
Top: Simple cupcake stands with cut outs, or lace “doily” trim give a great vintage feel. Both by Martha Stewart Weddings.
Bottom Left: Cupcake stands can really make a statement, like these fancy, glass pedestal cupcake stands from Pottery Barn.
Bottom Right: They can also be practical and affordable, such as these made out of simple, recycled cardstock paper.

Wedding Cupcake Stands
Left: You can still enjoy the cutting of the cake tradition with a small Bride & Groom only cake to top the cupcake stand.
Right: Cupcakes don’t have to replace your wedding cake, but instead be extra treats for your wedding guests at the reception. This girly, chandelier type stand is a fun addition to any candy bar (found via this site).

DIY Wedding Parties, Ceremony, and Reception

If you’re planning your wedding and taking a DIY approach, you’ll be in need of resources to find an abundance of supplies. Many find their wedding a unique opportunity to put their creative genius to work, and friends and family may want the chance to add a personalized touch to the bachelorette party or bridal shower. You don’t need the expensive expertise of a wedding planner to find everything you need, you can easily discover your own resources for all your event and wedding supply needs. No matter what you’re planning, you can express your personal style and use your DIY talents and taste to create the one of a kind wedding, or pre-wedding party, you’ve always envisioned. All the details you’re planning on covering, whether it be the decor, the favors, or even the stationary, they can all be found on online.

Wedding Supplies

Before the wedding, there will be many occasions to celebrate and throw a party. Friends and family will often create and host an event for the couple, but some might organize it themselves. There is the engagement announcement party, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party and more. For these events alone you’ll need plenty of supplies, whether it be decor, gifts or invitations. These details can all be covered by shopping online, and all in one place; wedding supplies at Factory Direct cover every detail leading up to, and including, your big day. Whatever style or theme you’re going for, you can find exactly what you need to create the perfect event.

The wedding day itself will require plenty of supplies as well, from the ceremony to the reception, you’ll have a lot to cover. Table center pieces at the reception, guest seating for the ceremony, and the wedding programs are just a few of the things you’ll need to handle. These are just more opportunities for you to integrate your wedding vision, using colors and visual details to pull together the entire look and feel of your wedding. Choose the perfect favors, create the best center pieces, and decorate your reception venue exactly as you’ve always imagined. Take control of planning your wedding and don’t be held back by the lack of options. Utilize your online resources to find the supplies you need to make your dream a reality; by shopping with Factory Direct, you can not only create the perfect aesthetic for your wedding party or ceremony, but you can stay within your budget while doing it.

Chic Pomander Escort Cards

Really love these pomander escort cards from Angel & Angela’s Wedding featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs. The whole wedding was chic, modern, and featured bold colors with natural elements. The Bride herself created the stationary, along with these clever guest seating cards.

Pomander Wedding Escort Cards

Credits: Photography.

Vintage DIY Reception

Simple, beautiful, and inexpensive. This DIY reception decor was apart of Catherine and Hans’ wedding over on iDIY. It just goes to show, you can have a classic and stunning wedding on a small budget; this wedding was done with just 3 months and $8,000 to spare. All the DIY details and the vintage theme really make this Seattle wedding memorable.

Vintage DIY Wedding Reception

Credits: Photographed by Goudey Photography.

$10 DIY Wedding Dress

Many brides today are on a budget, and although $10 takes it to the extreme, the point remains the same: you don’t have to spend a fortune on your wedding gown. Even if your sewing skills are rudimentary, you can make exactly the dress you’ve always wanted, without the hefty price tag. DIY is the perfect option for Brides who want to be more hands on with their big day and add some personal touches, not to mention those who are Eco and budget conscious. Before you decide to lay down hundreds or thousands on your dress, consider making a one of a kind gown on your own.

Creative Wedding Cakes

The wedding cake is a very personal aspect of the wedding that can be easily changed to fit in with the wedding theme and palette. There are so many different methods of icing and decorating, that you can recreate the pattern used on the reception table runners to match the cake. You can do just about anything you want, and in a modern wedding, this leaves you plenty of room for creativity. Here are some unique ideas for great traditional wedding cake alternatives to get you inspired.

Creative Wedding Cake

For the chocolate lovers out there, this Truffle Cake (found on Snippet and Ink) should do the trick! It’s a great alternative to flat cakes with rounded corners, you can have tiered, towering cake you always wanted with a fun twist. This type of cake also fits in with just about any theme, as the design is minimal and the texture is enough on it’s own. It’s simplicity at it’s best, with an original twist.

Unique Wedding Cake

For something a little more creative, you can go for a Rice Crispy Treat Cake found on The Knot, or an intricately designed cupcake tiered cake by Cake Creations. How beautiful is that? There is even a traditional top tier for the newlyweds, perfect for setting aside for the one year anniversary! Cupcakes are a great way to give you freedom in the presentation of your “cake”.

Unique Wedding Guest Books

Using a creative alternative to the traditional guest book is a great way to make a statement, and tie in your theme and overall wedding style. There are a variety of DIY and creative substitutes for a book, here are some of the best I’ve found. This should be some instant inspiration for your own reception!

Check out this amazing thumb print tree guest book found on Green Wedding Shoes. How clever is that? Nothing is more unique than a fingerprint, and it’s a fun way to get your guests involved. This also makes for a really creative keepsake for all your wedding memories.

Creative Wedding Guest Book

I’ve never been more in love than when I saw this abstract, plexiglass shard, chandelier guest book found here. Guests could choose a piece and write their wishes for the newlyweds, and at night this chandelier was illuminated! Each shard is a different color, which makes for a bold and festive mobile that you would want hanging in your house forever. What a great way to keep memories!

Unique Wedding Guest Book

The antique typewriter used as a guest book is pretty common these days, but it doesn’t make it any less one of my ultimate favorites. I think its a great way to add a vintage touch, and contributes to your decor more than a simple, traditional book would. It’s also more fun for guests. I love the 1950s style colored ones, such as this one from here; they remind me of Cadillacs!

Typerwriter Wedding Guest Book

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