WellWed on the Cape

Navigating the world of wedding invitation options can be overwhelming. But now, The Emily Post Institute, the epitome of taste and etiquette, is here to help. WellWed & Vermont Vows Magazines invite you to peruse the Emily Post Wedding Style and Grace wedding invitation collections, created exclusively for M. Middleton and sold at retailers across the country. Make a selection that weds your personal style with an invitation that Emily herself would approve.

Gone are the days in which a standard wedding cake was the only way to please your guests' sweet tooth at your wedding. Today, there are lots of different options when it comes to wedding day desserts - and only a fraction of them involve fondant.

Not confident in wedding protocol? We've turned to etiquette expert Anna Post to fill us in on today's I-Do's and I-Don'ts.

Your wedding cake should be as unique as you are, and, like all of your other wedding elements, it should work with the other aspects of the event to reflect the bride and groom's personalities. That being said, there are a lot of options and often the possibilities can seem overwhelming. Should you go with sleek and chic white fondant or decadent buttercream? Should your cake be classically elegant or funky and fresh? Perhaps you'd like to have cupcakes, pies, or a candy bar in lieu of a cake?

A note for brides-to-be: The Emily Post Institute has launched a fantastic new feature on their website known as the Wedding Etipedia! All realms of wedding etiquette are addressed through comprehensive articles, from announcing engagement news to deciding who's invited to the big day. Whether you're newly engaged or well into the planning process, scoop up some handy tips, trends, and advice that will soothe your worries and keep wedding-planning stress at bay.

So you've checked out our new website - great! We hope that you are able to use this site as a planning tool for all of your wedding needs. {Click "Read More" for more!)

Cape & Islands brides, take note! This region is a fabulous resource for unique local products. A perfect choice for welcome baskets for your out-of-town guests, these products add an instant dash of local flair to any wedding celebration. Here are a few of this week's favorites!

Cape & Islands brides, take note! This region is a fabulous resource for unique local products. A perfect choice for welcome baskets for your out-of-town guests, these products add an instant dash of local flair to any wedding celebration. Here are a few of our favorites!

A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times! If setting up a candy apple bar sounds a little too "labor intensive" - yet you want your guests to take home a "taste" of Fall - check out Hammond's Candies. Since 1920 they have been making tempting treats with true craftsman ship.

Photo booths are becoming increasingly popular as each wedding season passes. Part guestbook, part guest activity, photo booths are known to "loosen up the crowd"-giving everyone a chance to get a little silly - or a little close - in the booth! Our readers like Nantucket Photo Booth, a company based in Nantucket which offers a fun alternative to the standard guestbook.

For couples considering a destination wedding that will exceed all your wildest expectations, we've found a perfect plot of paradise for you.

Tucked away in the corner of Puerto Rico's northwest coast lies the town of Rincón, an exclusive oasis unmarred by the plague of overdevelopment that has effaced the beauty of other Caribbean locales. With tropical temperatures averaging 82 degrees, breathtaking views of jewel-toned sunsets, and secluded beaches laden with cobalt and cornflower-blue sea glass (rare hues that are highly prized among collectors), Rincón is a true treasure.

Even though WellWed is focused on 4 main markets: Vermont, Cape Cod & The Islands, New York, and The Hamptons, we still like to maintain a finger on the pulse of the wedding industry everywhere. There's one place where weddings are HUGE--NYC--and where many of the talented vendors who call home actually work in our different markets on a regular basis.

If any of you are in the city on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, stop by Locally Grown, a bridal show dedicated to unique, independent New York City vendors.