Custom made CAKE TOPPER, even portraying their dress colors,

Hello Everyone

The girls are so excited, at just 10 days before their June 3rd wedding date in Kelowna. They hope to arrive a few days before so we can go over last minute finalizations, but here's where we stand today.

CAKE: Their fabulous hand made customized cake topper was the inspiration for their custom designed cake by Lorena Wood (the Cakediva). Because the girls work at a remote camp getting the tastings done has been a bit complicated. They still have to look forward to choosing their flavors, and that's cutting it close. None the less the tastings will be shipped to them this week. The cake topper has been shipped to Lorena and has arrived.

Bakers design draft: inspiration for their 3 layer cake

came from the customized cake topper above.

There will be an extension from the base of the topper and will include different tones of rocks, dirt, sand, grasses and mud all made from edible gum paste. The extension will fall down one side of the cake with tracks created in the mud from the base to the top of the cake, creating a 3D effect. The cake topper and cake are absolutely a true personalization of their hobby of Dirt Biking. I can't wait to see it in person.

TRANSPORT: We've rented two stretch limos. A Lincoln Sedan for the girls to take them around for their photo shoot and a 10 pax stretch Ford Excursion SUV for the bridal party. 30+ feet of rolling luxury in an SUV, with fibre optic lights, mood lighting and twinkle ceiling. As a last minute thought they are considering bus transport for their guests to and from the ceremony. I am presently searching hard to fulfill this request.

STATIONARY: I had to share this. There invite is so sweet and appropriate for a same sex marriage.

FLOWERS: The girls knew right from the start, which flowers they wanted to incorporate. They love orchids and calla lilies. Both unique and elegant flowers, with somewhat of a tropical style to them. So the bride (Ashley) and all her attendants will carry similar styled bouquets and all of Nikki's attendants will carry bouquets similar to hers. Each of the girls chose a distinctively different style one more traditional than the other, but both equally gorgeous. Here's a peak at them. Guess who will carry which style!!!!

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS: So very important to bring these personal and unique touches into the day. Elements that are personal to share with family and friends and impress your guests with sweet memory.

Ceremony/Vows: The girls wrote modern, heartfelt and unique vows suiting their partnership and commitment. They've added eloquent verses of love that speaks to their life long sharing. Also they wanted a spiritual quality to the ceremony, so they have added a Sand Ceremony. Two vessels of sand are poured together either into a third keepsake vessel, or into the wind to represent the coming together of your lives. It is both beautiful and a unique unification ceremony to seal their relationship. Combining them as one, never able to be separated, is a powerful metaphor for the lasting legacy of the marriage. There won't be a dry eye amongst the attendees.

Table Numbering: Rather than basic numbers the girls have chosen to continue with their "Bikers Theme" with a twist, for their table numbers. The cards will be shaped like motocross number plates, white lettering on navy blue background, which are actual colors for numbers when racing. Or they will make the colors match with the bike manufacturer's colors. Let's wait and see which way they sway on this.

Favors: As busy as the girls are, they managed to make homemade jam, in small individual jars. They've attached a double sided card with a thankyou and quote on the back with colored ribbons matching their color scheme. Very appropriate for an Okanagan wedding, since this area is a fruit producing region and preserves and jams symbolize the sustenance of the harvest.

Gift Table: To further enhance their hobby theme, they will use a bike helmet as a vessel for Cards and Envelope drop offs.

Guest Sign In: The girls will use their Engagement Photo album for guests to sign. A great memento for years to come. They will also have several framed photos of the two of them dirt biking and with their pooch "Bailey"

Slide Presentation: Nikki's sister Jenn has prepared a slide show. I bet this will be hilarious and loads of fun.

So meanwhile the girls are busy with their last minute"To Do" list. Working on seating plan, final RSVP's, list of dietary restrictions of their guests, song lists for the DJ, and so on. This won't seem at all like a chore as they are presently bubbling with excitement and anticipation. I am only hoping that our Okanagan weather warms up a little, so their outdoor ceremony and waterside reception will be sunny and glowing for them. Can't wait!

Agatha