Winter weddings can take on a variety of themes, ranging from white weddings to icy blue themes or jewel toned color palettes. If you’re currently planning a stunning winter wedding, consider some of these elegant cake designs to match the look and style of your event. They’ll put the finishing touches on your sweet winter ceremony!

Which winter wedding cake style suits you?

Rustic & Regal

Sweet & Modern

Beautiful & Blue

Textured & Timeless

Festive & Traditional

There’s something sweet and eternally summery about a county fair. From the classic rides to the goofy games, rich fair food and bright, vibrant energy that surrounds you, being at the fair is like being transported back to a simpler time. It could even give a hopeless romantic visions of that scene in “The Notebook” where Noah climbs the ferris wheel to get Allie to agree to go on a date with him.

With all the charm and whimsy of a summer fair, it’s no wonder the idea has become a popular wedding theme. If you are considering a fun fair wedding, gather some inspiration from a few of these adorable celebrations from Southern Weddings, Amorology and Under a Paper Moon.

I dread party games with a passionate dislike akin to my feelings for karaoke or line dancing. That being said, I have been to a few showers where the games actually made the entire event more fun. Whether you use games to break the ice, entertain your guests or embarrass the bride, here are a few references to help you get started planning party games that will make your party happier—not horrifying!

• Project Wedding has some cute bridal shower game ideas, including “In Her Words,” which involves writing down what the bride says as she opens each gift (think, “How did you know I wanted this?!”) and then reading back her responses as what she’ll say on her wedding night.
• June Wedding offers some of her own ideas about what makes a bridal shower game fun instead of fearsome, including tormenting the bride with a “get read for your honeymoon in the dark game” instead of tormenting guests with another round of charades.
• Celebrations features a fun list of ice breakers, including one where all guests write a brief synopsis of their first kiss on a card, toss them all together and then try to guess which kiss belongs to which attendee. Unfortunately, in this game, mine would be the only scenario involving Denny’s and a plate of mozzarella cheese sticks.
• Weddings Galore takes the bridal shower game a step further, with entire themes crafted around the idea of fitness, gardening or things a bride simply can’t live without.
• Love to Know has some funny ideas for couples’ showers, including “Love Duets” karaoke. I know I said I hate doing karaoke, but watching the bride and groom sing ridiculous songs to each other sounds too good to pass up.