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Heartfelt and Happy! Hand-Painted Wedding Cakes!
Heartfelt and Happy! Hand-Painted Wedding Cakes! Wedding cakes are no longer just three tiers of white with some fondant on top. These days bakers are crafting amazing works of art in edible form. And, we are absolutely wowed by the latest trend to come along. Hand-painted wedding cakes are artistic, custom, heartfelt and happy. So
Some of the Prettiest Wedding Cakes in the World! Part I
We’ve sourced the some of the prettiest wedding cakes in the world for your viewing pleasure. And, although the best confectioners on the planet might not be in your neighborhood or price range, their work is free to admire. And we are pretty sure you’ll find something you LOVE. We hope you’ll find inspiration for your own wedding cake. Since the world is
CAKE BREAK: Inspiring Summer Wedding Cakes
Choosing your wedding cake flavor and design has to be one of the MOST fun parts of wedding planning. When else do you have the opportunity to taste endless flavor combinations of cake (guilt-free)? And no matter what your style is whether romantic, hip, classic, mod, rustic or glam, the type of cake you decide to serve can communicate your style your guests. Whether
Trend Alert: Cinnamon Roll Wedding Cakes, Cinnamon Treats
We can’t think of anything more cozy, delicious and heart-warming than an ooey-gooey, dripping with frosting, warm cinnamon bun! So we are totally on-board with the latest trend for 2019 wedding desserts: Cinnamon Bun Cakes! Yes, bakers are actually making glorious cakes out of the breakfast time fave. Serve up something cinnamon inspired for your wedding and
Don’t Let Them Eat Cake. Top 4 Wedding Cake Alternatives!
There are so many lovely wedding traditions that come to mind when planning a wedding, but that doesn’t mean you have to incorporate all of them into yours. Every detail of your special day should be personalized to please you and your fiancee. Discard the traditions you don’t want, and tweak others so they fit YOUR
CAKE BREAK: Geometric Wedding Cakes are Trending
We are super inspired by all things geometric lately. From decor to furniture…geometric patterns like squares, hexagons, and triangles are taking the design world by storm. For example, these lovely wall hangings pair the clean lines of the copper geometric forms with lush floral arrangements. So modern, fresh and pretty. And perfect for weddings! This same design
BrushStroke Wedding Cakes, An Artistic & Beautiful Trend
We are love, love, loving the amazing trend of baked masterpieces known as BrushStroke Cakes. Popularized and invented by Kalabasa bakery in Russia, these unique creations are cakes daringly decorated with colorful painted chocolate brush strokes. And boy, oh boy, are they gorgeous! Just take a peak at Kalabasa’s inspirational Instagram feed to see what we mean. The
CAKE BREAK: Wreath and Garland Wedding Cakes
The Christmas holiday is upon us, and we’re pretty sure when you hear the words “wreath” and “garland,” Christmas decorations spring to mind. But we aren’t talking about those fragrant signs of the season. We are talking about a stylish take on Wedding Cakes that has nothing to do with Santa and his reindeer, but has
CAKE BREAK: Beaded & Sequined Wedding Cakes #BeadedWeddingCakes
We’ve always got time to “research” beautiful, glamorous, delicious-looking wedding cakes for our brides. And this time we focused on cakes dripping with decadent, delectable, edible sequins and pearls. Now, if only we could figure out how to reach through our computer screen and grab ourselves a piece (or a whole cake)!!! Beaded and sequined bridal cakes are an upscale
TREND ALERT: Translucent Wedding Cake #NotQuiteNaked #TranslucentWeddingCakes
There is a new cake in town, and this one isn’t quite naked! This year’s updated version of the uber-popular naked cake is called the “Translucent Cake.” Translucent cakes have just a sheer hint of frosting which lets the cake layers peak through. These humble confections feature a dressed down, textured look which are usually
TREND ALERT: Geode Wedding Cakes!
Ok, so you might be thinking, “What the heck is a geode and what is it doing on my wedding cake?” Well, in nature, a geode is a rock containing a cavity lined with colorful crystals or other mineral matter. Lots of folks treasure them for their beauty, and find them to have healing powers. WeOur Latest Blog Post
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Alençon is the most popular of all lace used in wedding dress construction. Brides just love the delicate beauty and romance of the re-embroidered lace. Read more on Alençon lace our blog post.
