Marrying a Marine: 3 Wedding Traditions Brides Can Expect

Marrying a Marine: 3 Wedding Traditions Brides Can Expect

Welcome to the Marine Corps. Many brides include traditions from their families’ religious or cultural background in their wedding ceremonies.  The United States Marine Corps “family” welcomes a bride with wedding traditions unique to the history of the Marine Corps....
5 Key Factors for Custom Cake Costs

5 Key Factors for Custom Cake Costs

When planning a special event, from a birthday party to a wedding, a custom cake helps make lifelong memories. A fresh, custom-designed cake takes an event’s personalized feel to the next level. Custom cakes can require more time and cost more. If you want a...
“I Do” Don’ts for Military Weddings

“I Do” Don’ts for Military Weddings

Image courtesy of  Elise Abigail Photography Military weddings are rooted in carrying tradition and history to the altar whether the venue is held in a military chapel or at a scenic location. For many brides, the planning of a wedding can become stressful while...
I Do, Round 2 For Military Couples

I Do, Round 2 For Military Couples

Many times, military couples marry far from home or on short notice before a deployment or overseas duty station.  When that happens, family may not be present for their vows and there may not be time to plan a big ceremony or reception.  A courthouse wedding or small...
7 Amazing Military Wedding Photos

7 Amazing Military Wedding Photos

If you live in Eastern NC, you may have seen a military wedding or two.  The Army, Air Force and Coast Guard have installations in North Carolina, but it’s the strong presence of the United States Marine Corps in Jacksonville and Cherry Point that have given rise to...

Planning a Wedding? Plan for Emergencies.

A Free Planning Guide from American Dream Cakes Bakery No one plans to fail… but without planning, failure is far more likely.  And who wants an epic fail on their wedding day?  Did you know that you can simply and affordably protect your wedding investment?  And your...
I do, Round 1

I do, Round 1

Love is in the air and we can hear the wedding bells ringing; but this time, they are on the steps of the courthouse.  A courthouse wedding can be intimate and romantic without the lengthy planning and size of a traditional service.  And for many couples in Onslow...