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Archive for the ‘Wedding Cakes’ Category

The Groom’s Cake

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Groom’s cakes are a southern tradition. They first came about to be a rich, chocolate cake to complement the white, fluffy bride’s cake. However, tradition has changed a little bit. Now-a-days, I see chocolate in the bride’s cake and white cake in the groom’s cake. I recommend choosing flavors that you and your fiance love and what you think your guests will enjoy!

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Typically, the groom’s cake represents something that describes him. Maybe it is a sport’s team. Maybe it is his hobby such as fishing, hunting, playing poker, etc. Maybe it is simply just a chocolate cake.

Did you know that the groom’s cake usually was not served at the reception. It was sliced up in boxes for the guests to take home. Supposedly, if a single woman put the cake slice underneath her pillow while she slept, she would dream of her future husband! Ha! I have never seen a single woman at a wedding I plan ask me if she could take a slice home. Maybe when they start playing Beyonce’s, “All The Single Ladies” for the bouquet toss, I should go out there with cake slices in to-go boxes and hand them out! Then they will dream of their future hubby! :)

A Different Look for the Bride’s Cake

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

It is still in the shape of a bride’s cake. It still has multiple tiers and different flavors. It still consists of cake mix and icing. There is still a top tier that the bride and groom can save for their one year anniversary. The difference: it is all cupcakes!

Having cupcakes is a fun alternative to having a bride’s cake at your wedding. The icing can match your wedding colors. There is virtually no mess from all of the crumbs you get when you cut the cake. They are extremely easy to serve. Why not have cupcakes?

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I highly recommend Cuppies & Joe to take care of all of your cupcake needs for your wedding. Give them a call!

Not Every Wedding Dress is White

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Talk about one of the sweetest brides I have ever worked with! Her and her fiance were incredible to work with as we planned their day in less than 2 months! She was a gorgeous bride. I love the intricate detail of her sari/saree. What a rich culture to learn about and see how they celebrate their wedding day.

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I loved her customized cake topper! What a great idea for any bride! There are so many websites out there now that can create a personalized cake topper for you. You send them a picture and they create a cake topper out of clay and/or other materials. Here is an example.

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May 23, 2009 Wedding- Fun Colors and Ice Cream Bar

Friday, June 5th, 2009

One of the sweetest girls you have EVER met just got married on May 23rd. I absolutely LOVED helping Amy and her sweet mom with Amy and Andrew’s wedding. It was the perfect wedding. What makes a wedding perfect is when the guests walk into the wedding and the reception and the first thing they say is “wow, that is so their style.”

We had so much fun planning this perfect summer wedding. Pink and Orange were their colors and it all turned out perfect. The garden was gorgeous with pink tulle lining the aisle attached with pink daisy flower balls. The arch was gorgeously decorated as was the aisle with alternating pink and orange rose petals. The reception was ornately decorated with chair covers, sashes, out-of-this-world centerpieces, amazing catering and cakes! It all came together better than planned!amyknippers

One of the very best parts was the ice cream bar. The bride and groom loved ice cream and even had some extremely cute pictures framed of them eating ice cream that were displayed next to everything. Amy found the cutest ice cream “bowls” that were in the shape of an ice cream cone and it came with an attached spoon. The ice cream bar consisted of two different flavors of ice cream and a dozen toppings to choose from: whip cream, chocolate sauce, caramal sauce, strawberry sauce, different kinds of candy, etc. Once again, this was a HUGE hit with the guests. It was a hot afternoon and the best way to cool off was with some ice cream! And it was an added personal touch from the bride and groom. Great way to tell the guests “thanks for coming!”

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Amy and Andrew, congratulations! I hope May 23rd was the best day of your lives! I enjoyed helping you with every detail. It was one stunning wedding!

September 20, 2008 Wedding

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Two colors that look so good together: Brown and Pink. This wedding had a bit of the “cherry blossom” theme and it all turned out great! Her invitations had it, her reserved signs, her centerpieces, her cake, etc. It all came together PERFECTLY!

 

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