WEDDING TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

From candy confetti to Joota Chupai, there are some weird yet fun wedding traditions around the world are these are our favorites:

Candy Confetti

One of the fascinating wedding traditions is Candy Confetti in Italian weddings! Guests shower the new couple with colorful candied almonds as they believe that five almonds bring health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity.

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Sneaking Out Your Reception

This can be one of the best wedding traditions! In Venezuela, it's good luck for the newlyweds to sneak off their wedding reception party before the end without being caught. That is like a wish coming true for couples with sore feet! It is also good luck for the guest who first realizes they are gone.

DRAPING LAZO

Mexican couples drape a lasso or Lazo of rosary beads and flowers around their shoulders in a figure of eight. Figure-eight or infinity symbol symbolizes the longevity of the marriage and the joining of the couple.

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Kidnapping The Bride

In Romania, the bride is playfully kidnapped by her wedding guests and kept hostage until the groom pays a ransom in the form of alcohol or sometimes as little as a love song for his bride.

Throwing Rice For The Newlyweds

Throwing rice for the newlyweds is one of the wedding traditions in America. Historically, guests used to throw rice at the couples as they got into their well-decorated car to leave. Rice got gradually replaced with toss dried lavender, wave sparklers, bubbles as throwing rice became very messy and dangerous as well. This wedding tradition is supposed to keep away evil spirits and symbolize prosperity.

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White Ceramic Bell

In Guatemala, the wedding party head back to the groom’s house where a white ceramic bell is filled with rice, flour, and other grains. It represents abundance and prosperity. The groom’s mum smashes the bell to shower the best wishes on the couple.

Joota Chupai

One of the most popular Indian wedding traditions is Joota Chupai. On the day of the wedding, the Indian bride’s female relative usually sister or cousin steals the groom’s shoes and demands ransom money for their return.

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These beautiful wedding traditions are not just for the sake of fun but most of them have a history and a reason behind them. Hopefully, this blog would have made you aware of a few of the traditions that are unique and beautiful.

Confessions of a cake designer: I didn't make my own wedding cake

Wedding cakes are my favourite types of cakes to make. Nothing compares to the feeling of being part of a couple’s new beginnings. When it came to my own special day however, I opted to hire a colleague in the industry….Why?

To be honest, I had initially planned to make my own wedding cake and had even sketched the design and put plans into motion. Though my wedding was in another country, I had created wedding cakes and dessert tables in 3 different countries (and counting), so logistics was not a concern. About three months into wedding planning, I took a pause and decided to be completely honest with myself about making my cake. Was it really worth the time and energy investment? Could my energy be channeled towards something else?

The day of a wedding, as well as the months preceding can be SUPER stressful even for the greatest multi-tasker. In addition to running your daily life with school, work, running a business, house hunting, _______ (fill in the blank with whatever else applies to you), you’re also preparing for one of the biggest chapters of your life. Would you rather oversee the wedding plans or can you see yourself executing a lot of the tasks? Trust me, it can take a toll on your emotions, spirit and body. Some brides who have unfortunately tried to juggle everything have ended up sick on their wedding day or even on their honeymoon due to the stress. That ain’t cute!

This is why I advise my brides to delegate and let the pros alleviate the stress. As you might have surmised, I took my own advice when I got married in December 2018 and I’ll be honest with you, I have zero regrets! Instead of focusing my energy on making my wedding cake , I was able to use the time leading up to my wedding to focus on building a solid, godly foundation for my marriage by attending pre-marital classes, reading books, watching videos on Youtube and being mentored by happily married couples who share the same values with my husband and I.

Although my wedding was just for a day, I want my marriage to last a lifetime. I wish the same for yours!

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The Hottest 2020 Wedding Trends!

Can you believe that 2020 is around the corner?!

If you’re getting married next year, here’s some expert insight to prep you for next year’s wedding trends. From wedding dresses to food and décor; 2020 weddings are going to be full of lots of unique and fun elements!

Outdoor Weddings

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Basically, everyone in 2020 would want to get married outside and we can totally see why! It makes a pretty, natural backdrop for pictures and there is so much you do with décor! Couples are even planning to replicate entire rooms outside.

This trend combines the laid-back vibe of the outdoors with the formality one gets indoors.     b The options with an outdoor wedding are unlimited! If you want to stand out,  Joanna of Staged for Upsell’s fabulous work is just what you need.

Fun Food Stations

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Ever since a pizza truck was spotted at Jennifer Lawrence’s wedding, everyone wants one! It’s a unique way to serve your guests and make the experience more memorable. Especially if you’re having an outdoor wedding, a food truck fits perfectly in that picture. Break away from the traditional 3 course meal and opt for visually impressive food stations. Ask your caterers to get their creative juices going! If you’re in need of a beautiful and delicious wedding cake, cupcakes and other sweets, be sure to send us an email. We were chosen as the Coast’s Best of Halifax Weddings for good reason 😊

Separate Outfit for Your Reception

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This 2020 wedding trend is perfect for any couple who wants to go all out on their wedding day. Typically, the dress you wear during the ceremony is more elegant and extravagant while the reception dress is comfy for dancing and having a good time. For custom dresses, Katrina Tuttle Bridal makes the most beautiful pieces.

Pets at Weddings

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If you are the proud parents of a pet, why not bring your fur baby along on your special day? Lately, animals have started being featured in ceremonies and we think it’s super adorable. Some dogs even act as “flower girls” and ringbearers.  It’s so cute to see them walking down the aisle! If you stay at Chocolate Lake Hotel , they’ve got a great dog, Aero, that would make a great friend for your fur baby.

Relaxed and Effortless Hair

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Effortless hairstyles are totally trending on Instagram right now for good reason. This fun and flirty style means you can literally let your hair down! Spice up the hairdo with some hair accessories such as pins, brooches and barrettes. Check out Miss Foxine for dreamy bridal accessories.

Stationery

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Couples now want custom invitations that integrate their personalities into the mix. Custom artwork is now a big thing, and everyone wants that in their invites. This can mean different things to different people, such as a playful portrait of the couple, a watercolor venue of their wedding or even something simple as a hand drawn map of where they met. Depending on your style and needs, Chic on Paper makes fantastic illustrations and Blush and Faire makes fabulous calligraphy prints.

And there you have it; the top 2020 wedding trends & awesome vendors who rule those trends! Which one was your fave and how many will you be trying on your own wedding?

Our online store is 1 month old!!!

At Temi Bakes, we are all about celebrating all achievements whether big or small 😊

So of course we celebrated our online store’s 1 month birthday!

It has been an exciting and busy month fueled by cake, green tea and even some salads for balance. hehe!

We've learnt 2 things this past month :
1) Haligonians really love their chocolate cake
2) Haligonians really love our Fancy Drip cake design
This cake flavour and design combo was the top-seller on our website and the lovely reviews have been overwhelming
Below’s one of our favourite!

Hugs to everyone that made this first month a huge success!!!

If you haven’t checked out our SWEET online store, wotcha waiting for? CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE STORE

Dalhousie University Club in Downtown Halifax Styled-Shoot, Featured on Artfully Wed

We are super excited to share the good news with you!

We recently found out that our Elegance meets Industrial Charm styled shoot was published on the internationally-renowned wedding website - Artfully Wed!!!

This was our very first editorial shoot in Halifax and we couldn’t be happier with the gorgeous outcome.

Be sure to check out the full article for more amazing wedding inspiration! www.artfullywed.com/wedding-inspiration/elegance-industrial-bridal-editorial/

Vendor credits:

Venue: Dalhousie University Club | Cake: Temi Bakes | Photographer: Ming's Photography | Decor/Planner: Beautiful Linen Rentals | Wedding Dress: Mimo Bridal | Hair and Makeup: Armin Wong | Videographer: Source Video | Stationary: Sugar and Spice Design | Model: Deanna Landriault

Hello!

Thanks for checking out my blog!

I feel that my purpose isn’t just to make cakes and treats, but to help others look at life through the lens of happiness, community, love and joy. A core value of the business that is Temi Bakes is “celebrating the big and the small”. I’m excited to share what with you, what that means to me.

Until next time :)

Sweet Regards,

Temi.