Creating a wedding cake is not the same as frosting a birthday cake.

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

     Creating a wedding cake is not the same as frosting a birthday cake.  A lot of time and expertise go into creating the wedding cake of your dreams.

    On the initial call, You ask “Can I get some information on Wedding Cakes?” I give you information on a Wedding Cake, you ask questions, I ask questions.  We find out if I have the date available, what you are looking for, etc.  If you wish more information….

We set up an appointment for a consulation and cake tasting.

Since I do not freeze my cakes, I bake a small cake for you and your family/friends to taste.

Then prior to baking and decorating your wedding cake, I

      • check back with you for changes and additions
      • figure out what I need to make your wedding cake
      • go shopping for supplies I need
      • make all special decorations, i.e.: sugar flowers, ribbons

Merry Decorating a Wedding Cake

       And finally I am baking and decorating.

 I bring your wedding cake to the venue, set it up, make final touches and make sure it is just the way you want it,

AND YOU LIVE HAPPILY EVERAFTER!!

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Remember to book your honeymoon in your maiden name.

December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

honeymonAirlines require that the name on your photo ID and/or passport matches the name on your ticket (No special consideration for newlyweds), and you can’t change your IDs until after wedding.

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She still remembers

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sarah and Chris with their wedding cakeIt’s been almost two years and I still remember what a great job you did!

Sarah & Christ Turnbull, Bride and Groom

Married 11-14-2009

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If we are lucky, we find our one, true soul mate….

November 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We even have a term for it: soul mates. Two people, individual but at the same time inextricably a part of each other, so in-tune with the wants and the needs and the desires of the other that often words are not necessary. A mere glance between two lovers speaks volumes.

In almost all cultures the marriage ceremony ends with the bride and groom exchanging a kiss. The wedding kiss transcends cultures, it bridges tribes, it is one of the very few things that bind all of us together as human beings. From ancient times to the modern day, from the deepest jungles to the tallest skyscrapers, the wedding kiss symbolizes for all people everywhere the physical uniting of two souls.

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Where should I place my Wedding Cake?

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

a wedding cake nicely displayedMost brides spend a lot of time on their cake design… deciding which colors and flavors it should be, figuring out how it should reflect the couple’s individual style or theme, and seeing what can be used as inspiration (perhaps the lace applique on the bride’s gown?). However, on the wedding day, the cake often gets relegated to a corner of the room and forgotten about  until it’s time to cut the cake at the end of the night.   

I say, give your gorgeous cake the placement it deserves! With my brides, I often place the cake table front and center at the reception, where all guests will see it as they enter the room. You can also set it up behind the sweetheart table as a beautiful backdrop. Have a spotlight on the cake or place several candles around it so that it can’t be missed—and serves as part of the room décor.

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The word “wed” is derived from……

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

wedding vows commitment cake topper…..the ancient Greek word for “pledge.” And that’s exactly what a wedding is, no matter what country it takes place in, no matter what culture it’s part of. To wed is to pledge yourself to another. There are few acts we perform that are more pure or more beautiful than the act of marriage.

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Why wear a wedding veil

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

wedding veil made of lace     The bridal veil has long been a symbol of youth, modesty, and virginity and was used to ward off evil.
    Eleanor Custis, Martha Washington’s granddaughter, wore the first white wedding veil in 1799. She was inspired by her fiance, who had told her how beautiful her face looked through a lace window curtain!

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The three-tier wedding cake is based on……

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Roses in Bloom Wedding Cakethe unusual shape of the spire of Saint Bride’s Church in London.

  • The bride and groom make the first cut of the wedding cake to signify sharing their life together.
  • Every guest then eats at least a crumb of the cake to ensure good luck.
  • And if a single woman sleeps with a piece of wedding cake under her pillow, she will dream of her future husband.
  • The wedding cake, to be shared by the newlyweds and their guests, signifies the “breaking of the kinship.”
  • The brides knife signifies that the new wife is ready to accept the responsibilities of her role as keeper of her own household. 
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Bridesmaidzilla

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Q:My sister is turning into a bridesmaidzilla. She’s insisting I invite five of her friends (even though I don’t know them), and that I pay for her hair and makeup. My budget is limited, but should I try to appease her to keep the peace?

A: You are not obligated to invite five people you don’t know to your wedding, nor pay for her hair and makeup especially if you can’t afford it.

Why don’t you ask her to join you for lunch, and a day of shopping. Keep the conversation light and breezy with the focus on her not your wedding plans or your fiance’. Towards the end of the day remind her that you and your fiancé are trying to work within a budget and you cannot afford to add people to your guest list or have added expenses. Be sure to let her know that you want her, all your family and your friends to share in your big day and have a wonderful time. 

May be she wants her friends added to the guest list because she does not feel comfortable with those you invited.  In that case, you  may want to let her invite one of of her friends and if she still wants all three invited, ask her to cover the cost of adding them to your guest list. 

As for paying for her hair and makeup, if you can afford it, why not pay for one or the other? Or…Why not have a sister’s spa day and cover the cost of her manicure(not acrylic)?

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Rose Presentation to Mom!

November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Some brides and grooms will present a single rose—a symbol of love—to their mothers early in the ceremony as a gesture of love and gratitude.

Wouldn’t be even more special if you carry their roses in your boquet?

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