San Diego Wedding Insider -- San Diego Wedding Questions and Answers

I'd like to get my friends involved with my wedding, but I'm not sure if it's too much to ask of them. Can I ask my friends to help out?
Having your friends help out with your wedding can really add a personal touch and flair to your ceremony and reception. Be sure that when you ask for your friends help that that are willing (or have even already offered) and are dependable to help work on your wedding. Let your friends do what they can do best (if you have a friend who works with flowers, ask her to do some arrangements - but be sure she knows your budget and sticks to it!). You can even have friends do a reading at your ceremony - they can read special passages, poems, or even sing a song for you and your guests. Other friends can help with smaller decoration projects, such as table cards, your guestbook, or parts of your centerpieces or favors.

After asking your friends to help out with your wedding, be sure that you keep organized and that all of your projects are within your budget. Make sure your friends know who's paying for what (their helpful projects can even be their gift to you) and that no one gets in over their head and takes on too much work by themselves.
My fiancée and I have a lot of the things we already need, since we've been living together for awhile. What are some ideas for other things to ask for?
Besides asking for no gifts or cash only (which should not be printed on your invitations, but instead spread by word of mouth), you and your fiancée could consider putting together a want list that includes arts, crafts or services from your friends (maybe you know someone that does massages or can make pottery or do a really nice painting for your home) or other inventive gift ideas. You could ask for movie or theater tickets, lessons for activities you'd both like to learn (rock climbing, dance or cooking classes), collectible items that one of you may be into, or even gift certificates to favorite restaurants or for weekend getaways. Let your friends offer up their talents and see what you can come up with!
We are considering saving a part of our cake for our first anniversary - are there any special requirements we should know of?
Freezing a portion of your cake for your first anniversary is an old tradition that is considered good luck and an omen for a long life together. Be sure to let your baker know that you would like to freeze a portion of your cake (usually the top layer) so they can plan accordingly and prepare your top portion especially for freezing.

Ask a responsible friend or family member take the top portion to freeze at home. The cake should be wrapped in plastic a few times and then wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in a cake box to freeze. Be careful and avoid moving the cake. If you are going to moving anytime soon, let the cake stay with a friend or relative to avoid constant defrosting. On your one year anniversary, let the cake thaw out for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator and then sit at room temperature for a couple of hours before eating.