In this tricky economic climate, engaged couples are becoming increasingly creative with their money-saving measures. Some are hosting smaller weddings, some have scaled back their dream venues and still others are opting for rented, borrowed or pre-worn wedding attire.

But there’s one cost-cutting measure that seems to leave everyone locked in a heated debate—is it ever okay not to serve a full meal at the reception?

If your ceremony is at 6pm and you plan to serve only cake and champagne, your guests are bound to be disappointed. It’s dinnertime! But what if your ceremony is at 4pm? 9pm?

When does it become appropriate? Does not serving a full meal at a wedding reception make you want to rant or rave?

One of our very stylish staffers emailed me this morning with these adorable photos. Her aunt hosted a bridal shower, and used the lovely Sophisticated Silhouette bridal shower invitation she ordered as inspiration for their scrumptious-looking cake! We absolutely love it!

One of the Wedding Paper Divas staffers got married over the weekend, and we absolutely adored the unique way she and her husband cut the cake. At the center of each table, they featured one of these charming cakes with two little nesting birds on top as a centerpiece.

When it was time to cut the cake, they traveled around to each table to cut each cake individually. It was a great way to get some special time in with all of their guests, and everyone was thrilled to find out whether they got banana cake or red velvet—either way it was a sweet surprise!

For more divine details, check out some of these fabulous ideas from Jolie Jolie!