I Do, Re Do

One of the biggest celebrity wedding trends in recent years has been the renewing of vows. Trendsetters Heidi Klum and Seal have been renewing their vows annually since they were first married in 2005. Many more celebs have hopped on the bandwagon, either renewing their vows annually, to mark a significant anniversary or even to squash rumors of marital troubles. While some of these vow renewal ceremonies seem to be nothing but a ploy to get publicity or ratings for a reality show, a vow renewal is actually a very sweet and romantic event. 

A vow renewal is a way to publicly or privately reaffirm and recommit to one another. It can be as intimate as just the two of you or a lavish affair with your family and friends present. Taking the time to revisit your original vows and celebrate your enduring love and progress as a couple will help you and your partner reconnect and look back fondly on how far you have come.  So take a cue from our celebrity counterparts! You don’t need to host a giant event to revisit your original wedding vows and remember the love, excitement and anticipation you felt on your wedding day. No matter how long you’ve been married, you and your beloved have a lot of love and life to celebrate!

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina and US Weekly

The New Cupcake

Cupcakes are everywhere.  Once a unique addition to your wedding, having a cupcake tower instead of the traditional wedding cake has now become ubiquitous.  While cupcakes are still adorable and creative, they are no longer an original addition to your wedding.  Macaroons are poised to become the next big wedding dessert.  Macaroons are said to have originated in Italy, but are most closely identified as a French confection.  These delicate and colorful treats are two meringue based cookies sandwiched together with a cream filling.  Crisp and smooth on the outside yet simultaneously chewy, light and airy, the macaroon is a delectable treat.  These almond cookies come in a myriad of flavors and colors and are a chic alternative to the cupcake tower or traditional wedding cake. 

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 Bobette & Belle