What is royal icing and should you consider it for your wedding cake?

Lemon shortbread cookies with lemon royal icing

Royal icing is used for cake decorations that are made from a combination of powdered sugar and egg whites that have been beaten. Meringue powder is the royal icing’s well-kept secret ingredient. This egg white alternative helps the icing achieve its glossy consistency. Meringue powder is available at a lot of supermarkets and … Read more

What is a Destination Wedding?

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Have you ever imagined getting married in another place besides where you live? You have probably seen wedding venues and receptions outside of your town and dreamed of having your wedding at the same place. This article is perfect for you, then! Let us try to find out the meaning of the … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Tourmaline and its use in Jewelry

Bi-chromatic tourmaline crystal

The name “tourmaline” refers to a large group of boron silicate materials. These minerals have similar physical characteristics and a common crystal structure, although their chemical composition varies with each other. Tourmaline occurs in more hues and color combinations than any other mineral group due to the vast diversity of compositions and color … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Tiger’s Eye and its use in Jewelry

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The tiger’s eye which is also called “tiger eye” is a chatoyant gemstone. This means that it has a changeable luster or color with a narrow band of white light. It is a metamorphic rock with golden red-brown color, opaque transparency, and a silky luster. It is related to the blue-colored mineral … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Jade and its use in Jewelry

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Jade is a mineral used to make jewelry and decorations. It is typically green, although it can also be yellow or white. Jade can be referred to as two different silicate materials: Nephrite – a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral belonging to the amphibole group of minerals   Jadeite – a silicate of … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Aventurine and its use in Jewelry

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Aventurine, sometimes written as avanturine, is either one of two gem minerals, one a plagioclase feldspar and the other quartz. Due to strategically placed microscopic inclusions of mica or hematite, both have a brilliant reflection. It is characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy material inclusions that give it a … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Amethyst and its use in Jewelry

Amethyst-cluster-from-Magaliesburg-South-Africa

Amethyst is a purple form of quartz. It belongs to the system of hexagonal crystals. It is a semi-precious stone having a vitreous or glassy luster. It often comes in violet and purple hues. Amethyst symbolizes spiritual healing, serenity, and knowledge. Amethyst is a very calming and spiritual gemstone. It is renowned … Read more

What is fondant icing and should you consider it for your wedding cake?

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Cakes are enjoyed by anyone. It is a necessary component of any celebration. It might be a wedding, a birthday, an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New year, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. One type of icing is fondant which is made from sugar, water, gelatin, vegetable fat or shortening, and glycerol. Fondant … Read more

Tips for Picking Your Wedding Cake

A three-layer wedding cake with pillar supports and “topper” figures

The wedding cake is a symbol of fertility and fortune. If you love sweets and artistic confections, selecting your wedding cake is one of the most crucial and enjoyable aspects of wedding planning. However, couples are more prone to forget how to pick the ideal dessert. The ideal cake is hard to … Read more