Create a spectacular wedding cake with one of these 7 crystal studded elegant cake toppers from With this Bling. You can decorate your cake with wedding cake jewelry in any of the fabulous styles of lettering, such as impressive Roman toppers, graceful Renaissance rhinestones, or vintage elegance lettering for a special, personal touch to your wedding cake.

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Wedding Cake Topper Styles Includes:
Completely Covered, Roman, Renaissance, Vintage, Harrington, Crystal Flower, Sparkle

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This was probably one of my favorite posts from last fall on my blog. I love the idea of serving guests something totally unexpected at bridal showers and weddings. These warm and cozy desserts are perfect for fall weddings when the air gets chilly at night or even if you plan to have a brunch the morning after the big day.

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Featured Desserts Include: Caramel Apple-Cherry Pie, Chocolaty Harvest Fruit-Topped Cake, Stout Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce, Raspberry Fudge Pudding Cake, Maple Creme Brulee, Chocolate Lover's Cake {all images courtesy of BHG.com}

I have come across some amazing wedding cakes recently while browsing pinterest and rather than just looking at the cakes at the next event you attend, you can actually enjoy them. How you ask? Well, there a great new at-home workout program that will get you moving around and working off those sweet calories in no time. It's called Crunch Live and it's under $10 a month for access to a huge selection of workouts for men and women {different levels and length of time}. I'll have more on Crunch Live in just a bit, first up - here's the cakes I've had my eye on lately . . .

Black and White Striped Wedding Cake with Brightly Colored Sugar Flowers | from www.wildorchidbaking.com | seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com {found via cakecentral.com}

Nautical Wedding Cake with Stripes and a Yellow Bow, Topped with an Anchor | from sweetdreamconfections.com ~ photo by marie-photography.com | seen on BrendasWeddingBlog.com {found via theperfectpalette.com}

A Berry Covered Wedding Cake | from thekitchenmccabe.com | seen on BrendasWeddingBlog.com

Victorian Themed Wedding Cake with Lace and Beaded Garlands by www.emilyjanecakes.co.uk ~ photo by www.mbishopphotography.co.uk | seen on BrendasWeddingBlog.com {found via english-wedding.com}

Now, it's time to work off all those sweet calories :) If you don't have as much time to spend at the gym as you'd like, then you will love the online platform Crunch Live. I've recently had the privilege of checking the exercise videos from the first national gym brand to roll out a digital extension. And, I have to say . . . I LOVED IT!!!! I was so excited for my next workout to see which one I would choose next. PS: There's also a free trial :)

At Crunch Live you will find workout videos of some of the popular classes their gym has come to be known for like Yoga Body Sculpt, Stiletto Strength, Brazilian Body Blast, Cardio Kickboxing, Aerobics with Attitude and more! It's only $9.99 per month and features real Crunch instructors teaching the class so you can now make time for an authentic fitness experience anywhere. The subscription includes full-length workouts with classes as long as 60 minutes as well as a few "quickie workouts" which are only 15-minutes and perfect for sneaking in a dose of exercise. What I also loved about these workouts is that since we have Apple TV, I was able to have the videos play from my ipad directly onto the tv which made the workouts super easy to do. Ready to have a fun workout in the comfort of your own home? You can try out Crunch Live here and there's even a free trial if you want to give a test run, but I have a feeling you will be back for more.

Because cakes shouldn't only be for weddings

The three things that guests remember most about any wedding are the bride, the flowers, and the cake. In fact, if there is one thing that stands out the most (besides the bride of course), it is probably the focal point of most weddings, the wedding cake. It's the centerpiece of any wedding and is crucial to the celebration because of the symbolism of cake cutting, the first thing that the bride and groom do together as husband and wife.

While the cake is the centerpiece of the wedding, cake can and should still be served at events leading up to the ceremony, especially at a bridal shower. Given that only 10% of grooms actually get to choose the wedding cake, as stated by Oz Cakes, the iconic dessert seemingly falls under the responsibility of the bride, and why should the bride have to wait until the wedding day to sample the cake?

Having cake at a bridal shower is something every bride should engage in. The cakes in question, tend to be less formal than the wedding cake itself, plus the bride (or whoever will be supplying the desserts) can take more creative liberties, which can follow similar ideas to the ones shown below:

Left: 24-Carrot Cupcakes // Middle: Miniature Calligraphed Cakes // Right: Polka-Dotted Lemon Cake

Although a tiered cake is typically saved for the wedding day, they work well as a teaser for the final masterpiece at the wedding. If you do decide to make a tiered cake for the shower, M&S Product Developer Ali Rodham gives a quick demonstration on how to stack your contemporary tiered cake. Below are tiered cakes that you could potentially have at your bridal shower:

Left: Poised in Pearl Cakes // Right: Layered in Luxury Cake

As long as your bridal party cake doesn’t outshine the one that's due to be served at the wedding, brides should use this opportunity to celebrate their bridal shower with an array of different cakes whilst also showcasing their creativity. And obviously, use this gathering as the ideal opportunity to relax before the big day.

If you're a fan of Magnolia Bakery and are planning a wedding - you will love to know that they are now offering couples a beautiful selection of tiered wedding cakes. The all-new product line can be found in their New York, Los Angeles and Chicago bakeries. There is a variety of styles in five design categories to select from . . . Magnolia Bakery Classics, Lacework and Ruffles, Rosettes and Flowers, Beading and Pearls {probably my favorite, it's hard to pick a true top favorite}, and Fancy Frills. PS: the wedding decor items in the cake photos below, such as the crinkle fans, bunny cake topper, cake stands, etc can be found at BHLDN.

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