Stunning Cake

Mishelle Handy Cakes via Gibson Events

Photo Credit: Beautiful Day Images

I love this modern cake and just had to share it!

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Cake Inspiration

I'm working on nailing down my bakery this week. It's kind of daunting. I have to feed cake to a LOT of people. With my dad being a minister, we are opening the ceremony and cake & punch reception up to the whole church. As a result, I'm a little cost conscious of how this whole cake thing comes together. It must satisfy the following requirements:

1. It must be pretty, but doesn't need to be fussy.
2. It must taste amazing and not be dry. Tiers of carrot and red velvet, please.
3. No fondant. It's just not my favorite with the aforementioned carrot and red velvet. (The groom's cake will likely have fondant, but that's a secret cake not to be revealed until the wedding day.)
4. It must feed several hundred people.
5. No cake topper. It's just not for me.

While I love super ornate cakes, I really want something that looks very homemade. Maybe a cake my grandmothers could have whipped up for a childhood birthday, but on a grand scale. Creamy white. Fluffy with the addition of flowers to give it some sophistication.

Here are my inspiration cakes:

Via: Style Me Pretty

Via: Junebug Weddings

Cake Stand: Sweet and Saucy Supply 

(You must check out all the cake stands at Sweet and Saucy! They are pretty much to die for.)

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Wonderland Cake

Photo Credits: Raw Photo Design

For more of this Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding head on over to Style Me Pretty.

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Parisian Tea Inspiration

I am dreaming of sipping tea in Paris after seeing the below teacup and saucer over at This Is Glamorous. I hope you enjoy this soft color palette. It's a little dreamy, isn't it?

Marchesa Dress - Tea Cup & Saucer - Cake - Tutu - Flowers - Macaroons

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Confection Perfection

I'm totally smitten with this cake! Once again...thank you Martha Stewart!

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Stephanie

Winter Inspiration Board

Here's a wedding concept I've been rolling around in my head for ages now. It was really chilly out this morning and I thought a winter wedding post was in order. Enjoy!

Sources: The Knot, Etsy, Siri Inc, Cake Girls, Matthew Robbins Design

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Stephanie

The Cake

Yesterday I shared the DIY invitations my friend, Jannah, designed for her sister-in-law. Today I'm sharing the cake. It will absolutely blow your mind. The sweet couple's (Amanda and Raul) friend made it as a gift to them. The bride's mother had the spectacular cake stand created. The detail is incredible and it completely embodies the feel of the day. The very top cake with the lovebirds is the couple's anniversary cake they will celebrate with a year from now. Hands down, my favorite part is the gorgeous, large purple flowers. I even managed to sneak in a picture of the bride and groom.

Congratulations Amanda and Raul! And Happy planning to all the brides-to-be!


Stephanie

Get the Look: Sweet Santa Monica Wedding

Yesterday, I posted an adorable wedding and as promised here's all the resources to get the look!

Romantic 6 pc Wedding Invitations by Oh So Suite

Robes by Plum Pretty Sugar

Bridesmaid Dresses by JLM Couture

Feather Hair Clip by Brenda's Bridal Veils

French Netting Veil by Fascinating Creations

Gray Suiting by Joseph Abboud

Tie by Banana Republic

Mermaid Gown by Alvina Valenta

Love Ruffled Banner by Raven's Bloom

Cake Topper People by Goose Grease

DIY Cake Topper People by Goose Grease

Vintage Metal Cake Stand by Simplychictiques

Mercury Glass Jars from Amazon

Mercury Glass Bottles by LB Interiors

Mercury Glass Candles by Velocity Art & Design

Apothecary Jars from Overstock

Apothecary Jar by Re-in-Vint Brooklyn

Table Numbers by Number My Table

Couple's Initials by The Back Porch Shoppe

Happy Planning!


Stephanie

Sweet Santa Monica Wedding

I wish I could show you every single picture from this wedding! It makes me smile; it is casual and warm. S-W-E-E-T is the word I'm looking for here. From the bridesmaid dresses to the table numbers this wedding is gushing with an understated girliness (and a little DIY) that I simply adore!

Images: Style Me Pretty

Check back tomorrow to find out how to get the look!

Happy Planning!

Stephanie