The Essential Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings (5 page)

TEN: RING ME UP
WEDDING RINGS

History of Rings
What Wearing a Ring Means
Finding/Choosing/Buying Rings
A Lesson in Gold
Alternative Bands
Inscriptions

ELEVEN: EAT, DRINK, AND BE MARRIED
FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Finding a Good Caterer
Food Service Primer
The Perfect Dialogue with the Perfect Caterer
Pondering Menu Choices
Styles of Food Service
Beverages
Champagne
Queries for Caterers and Site Coordinators

TWELVE: THE CAKE TAKES THE CAKE
THE WEDDING CAKE

Wedding Cake Moments in History
What You Knead to Know
Costs
Ordering
Cake Tops
The Groom's Cake
Saving Cake