Vermont
Bride Magazine Summer 2011 issue
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CONTENTS FROM THE SUMMER 2011 ISSUE
Cover photo by RaidenShine Photography
The cover bride for Summer 2011 issue is Amanda (Menard) Giroux
The Summer 2011 ISSUE - - OUR LARGEST ISSUE YET! Weighing in with 116 pages of information, resources, beautiful photography and extensive vendor lists, Vermont Bride Magazine is the guide to bridal events for this 2011 Wedding Season. Look for a copy available throughout the state of Vermont.
Do’s: If the reception is a brunch or tea, cut the cake after all guests have gone through the receiving line or after dinner if an evening reception.
Be sure the DJ or MC, photographer, and videographer know when the cake cutting is to begin and have it announced or make known by playing the first dance song. After the first toast (typically done by the best man), it’s time.
If possible, use a special silver cake knife for the occasion. Danforth Pewter and The Kitchen Store at J.K. Adams have wonderful selections.
The groom’s right hand holds the bride’s right hand as they slice through the bottom layer.
From the first cut piece, the groom feeds the bride and then bride will feed the groom.
The groom is expected to offer slices to the bride’s parents and groom’s parents will receive their slices from their new daughter-in-law.
Don’t: To smush or not to smush the cake in the face of your spouse should be discussed well before the fondant is in close proximately to your face! How do you want the official first act as a married couple to be: classy and dignified or messy and unsightly?
After spending time, energy, and money with professional make up and hair styling, the last thing a bride wants is to disturb is her flawless face and every-strand-in-place up-do. A graceful, gentle cake bite offering is a refined choice. This moment will be captured on film and memory cards and stay in the minds of guests for years––make it a proud one.
Photo [above] by Jeff Schneiderman
Related: Be sure to read our online And Now For The Cake with tips and anecdotes about amazing wedding cakes. "...if you want to get the perfect cake for the perfect day, you’ll need to plan ahead."
"A Big Piece of Wedding Cake, Yesterday and Today" by Karen Sturtevant
Vermont Bride Magazine is proud to recommend the following professionals for all your wedding cake needs.
The Bakery at Junior’s
(See enlarged photo of cake design)
802 655-5282
85 South Park Dr, Colchester, VT
juniorsvt.com
Gourmet Provence (See enlarged photo of cake design)
802-247-3002
37 Center St., Brandon, VT
cafeprovencevt.com
LaBrioche Bakery & Café
New England Culinary Institute
(See enlarged photo of cake design)
802-229-0443
89 Main St., Montpelier, VT
necidining.com
Snaffle Sweets (See enlarged photo of cake design)
802-434-2400
2921 East Main St, Richmond, VT
snafflesweets.com
BakeAria LLC
802-527-9727
Sheldon, VT
BakeAria.com
Ben & Jerry’s
802-222-1665
benjerry.com
Sweet Crunch Bakeshop & Catering Co.
802-888-4887
Hyde Park, VT
sweetcrunchbakeshop.com
Karen SturtevantKaren Sturtevant is a freelance writer, editor of Vermont Bride, and considers chocolate cake her favorite food group.
Photo by Larry Asam Photography
