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A Surprise Wedding Cake???

Yes, you read that correctly...I never even met with the bride or the groom!!! This was a first for me and I loved every minute of it. The bride's sister called me a few months ago wanting a cake that was made fresh (check), all natural (check) and with no trans-fats (check)! She gave me some details about the bride, Kathy, but what I got most from our conversation was that the bride was fun-loving and carefree...obviously, since she gave so much of the planning over to her family. I was really touched by the love and trust in their family.

I met with Kathy's Dad, Eric, and friend, Jessica, a fabulous event planner with The Event Co. After filtering through the many designs that Kathy's sister sent me and utilizing the lovely linens that Kathy had chosen for her special day, we came up with a fitting design. All the cakes are carved and fitted together to create a unique puzzle-like design. The cakes were Vanilla Cognac with Navan infused buttercream, Chocolate Fudge cake with Amaretto Mocha buttercream and Yellow cake with berries and cream.



The lovely picture is courtesy of Marie Dennis of www.sweetlightphotography.net. Thank you, Marie, for brilliantly capturing the contrast of the red and white in the cake!

I also have to say that this family did not forget anyone on their special day...they made sure to include cupcakes for the littlest celebrants and even had me make a coordinating birhtday cake for those guests celebrating their birthdays on the day of the wedding...how thoughtful!

Erin and Joel

I met Erin and Joel late last year as they began their wedding planning. They are both artistic and creative and had definite ideas about their wedding and cake. Over the months we emailed back and forth and finally ended up using the delightful design from their wedding invite. They chose square cakes for a unique look, and we also offset the tiers. The cake had a simple, yet striking quality with the green branches against the white background. Congratulations Joel and Erin!

Amber and Charlie - TJ would be so proud!

I first met Amber and Charlie in February of this year when the fabulous Jennifer Carroll brought them in for a tasting. To say their wedding would be unique would be an understatement. They had requested a wedding cake in the shape of The Rotunda and I was thrilled to do something beyond the "traditional" wedding cake. To further challenge me, Amber wanted to surprise Charlie with a penguin cake...not just any penguin, but one that was wearing a "barong," the traditional formalwear of Filipino men. She emailed me a picture of what Charlie would be wearing and I took it from there. Meg Runion of Rob Garland Photographers, photographed all of the festivities...check out her blog for more pics of Amber and Charlie's special day. Thank you, Meg, for making my cakes look so great!

Henna Cake

I had the pleasure of working with a bride and groom who wanted to incorporate the ancient art of henna into their wedding. A picture of the cake was brought along to the tasting and this is my version of Gail Watson's Henna Cake. The cakes are Double Chocolate with Amaretto-Mocha buttercream and Madagascar Vanilla Cognac cake with Navan infused buttercream. Sherry of Pat's Floral Designs supplied and arranged the beautiful fresh flower topper. Thanks, Sherry!

Susy's Cakes

I just wanted to post a few cakes made for one of my favorite customers! Susy clearly has a zest for life and loves ordering unique cakes for her children. She sends me her thoughts and then gives me the creative freedom to whip up special cakes for her family. Thanks, Susy...I love working with you!

My sweet niece

This cake was designed for our very good friends daughter...I call her my niece because we are such close family friends...it is a delight to see our children grow up together. Her mom gave me a picture of a dress that the birthday girl would be wearing and told me to take it from there. No matter how many "girly" cakes I do, I never tire of them.