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Interested in Wedding Cake Toppers ?

Many people don’t know the name of those “little figures at the top of a wedding cake”. They are called wedding cake toppers, and there are many varieties available in today’s market. The special wedding cake toppers trend was started off by the “traditional wedding cake toppers”, and we will explore their world in this article. As far as toppers for wedding cakes are concerned, these designs have stood the test of time. Here are four particular designs that we like:——————————————————————————————————-Pick #1) One of our favorites, the “Contentment” Calla Lily Porcelain Cake Topper is very traditional. It depicts the bride and groom on the “big day”, and the love that the couple has for each other is clearly depicted by the bride’s hand upon the groom’s face. Note the groom as he holds his new bride’s waist. The bride is elegantly dressed in a strapless wedding gown, and the groom is handsomely dressed in tux and tails. Complimenting the design is a handmade bouquet of calla lillies. The specifications of this traditional piece are:a) Dimensions: 7″ x 3″b) Beautifully hand-painted.c) Handcrafted fine porcelaind) Weight: 0.75 lbs.——————————————————————————————————-Pick #2) For a depiction of a beautiful princess who has found her Prince Charming, you need to look no further than the “Ebony Enchantment”. This traditional wedding cake topper depicts an African-American couple, a beautiful addition to any wedding cake. The bride is wearing a flowing white wedding gown, complete with “off-the-shoulder” ruffles, flowing veil, and lace trim. To add a bit of color to the piece they have added a lovely pink bouquet and a few roses in the bride’s hair. The groom is wearing a sharp black tuxedo, bow-tie, and a pink boutonniere. Wouldn’t this fairy-tale couple make a fantastic compliment to a wedding cake? Here are more specifics:a) Dimensions: 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″b) Painted by hand.c) Made from handcrafted porcelain.d) Weight: 0.55 lbs——————————————————————————————————-#3) The “First Kiss” Bride and Groom Cake Topper shows the happy couple sharing their first kiss as man and wife. This kiss can have you dancing on a cloud. Celebrate this emotion with this elegant cake topper that highlights the happy couple. The slender bodies of these faceless figurines are positioned in a graceful embrace. Their hands and lips (along with their hearts) connect with unmistakable joy…ready to dance the night away. The bride is wearing a stylish white strapless gown with shoulder-length veil. The groom is wearing a dapper black tuxedo. They beautifully reflect the contemporary spirit of a couple starting their life of wedded bliss.Here are more features and facts:a) Made from poli-resin.b) Measuring in at 6″ tall.——————————————————————————————————-#4) The “Sweet Embrace” African-American Cake Topper shows the romantic African-American bride and groom in a loving embrace. Celebrating their first kiss as husband and wife, this happy couple is ready to dance the night away. The bride is wearing a stylish white strapless gown with a shoulder-length veil. The groom is wearing a dapper black tuxedo. They are both aptly dressed to reflect the contemporary spirit of the couple they represent. Here are some more facts and figures:a) This contemporary wedding cake topper design is made of poly-resin.b) This topper measures 6″ tall.We hope that this little tour of the traditional wedding cake topper has both informed and inspired you. If you would like more information on this, and other special wedding cake toppers, please visit us on our blog.

February 11th, 2010

Brian Epstein … the 5th Beatle!

Brian Epstein was the long-time manager of the Beatles. He started in this role on January 24,’62, but it was cut short by his untimely death on August 27,’67 (of a drug overdose). Although the Beatles were by far his most popular band, he did manage other acts…such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, the Remo Four, and Cilla Black.Paul McCartney once said, “If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian”. Brian has been credited with much of the success of the Beatles, especially in the early years. In this article we will be exploring the impact that Brian Epstein had on the Beatles.Brian Samuel Epstein was born on September’,'34 in the port city of Liverpool, England. At the young age of 16 he expressed his desire to become a dress designer, but that didn’t sit well with his father. His father, mortified at this suggestion, ordered him to “report for duty” at the family’s furniture shop. This was certainly not Brian’s idea of a meaningful career, but he did comply with the demand.It was through the issues of the Mersey Beat, and the various posters around Liverpool, that Brian first heard of the Beatles. November 9,’61 was to prove to be an eventful day, as it was on this day that Brian first heard the Beatles play. It was at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, and he was immediately taken by their unique sound, and their on-stage humor. Things really started to develop from here, and on January 24,’62 Brian was signed to a 5-year management contract.This was the first time that Brian had managed an entertainment act. Nonetheless, he made his impact known early. He was responsible for their new dress code, and the attitude that they displayed while performing on stage. At Brian’s suggestion, the group started to wear suits. He stopped them from swearing, drinking, smoking, or eating onstage. It was also Brian who suggested the formality of the synchronized bow at the end of the performance.Brian made a lot of trips to London in the early years to try and secure a recording contract. This was to prove to be a tough sell, as the Beatles were refused by many record labels, such as Philips, Pye, Oriole, Decca, and Columbia. You may have heard of the infamous Decca audition…one which we will be writing about in a future article. With his options running out, Brian eventually worked his way over to EMI, and George Martin, the manager of the Parlophone label, signed the group without even seeing the Beatles play. He was to later say that it was Brian’s enthusiasm for the Beatles that eventually won the deal.As we mentioned previously, Brian died of a drug overdose on August 27,’67. The Beatles did not attend his funeral as they wanted to give his family privacy. They felt that they would only have drawn the media and fans. Here’s a bit of trivia… Years later, in 2008, the first contract that the Beatles signed with Brian was auctioned off for 240,000 pounds…

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February 11th, 2010