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For the Love of…Wedding Cakes


Who has been passing the time cooking and baking? Or maybe you’re like me and just want to eat all of the food you’re seeing other people making? Either way if there is one thing I keep noticing it is the amount of baking going on right now, everything from cookies, to bread and croissants, cinnamon rolls and pies, and of course cake…all of the glorious delicious cake. I have to admit, with wedding season put on hold, I’m missing cake tastings. So today, I thought we could dream of what kind of cakes are popular and trending this year at weddings. Whether a big wedding or small, which may be the way things are for awhile, you can still have the wedding cake of your dreams!

Single tier cakes can produce just as big of a visible impact as multiple tiered when you get creative. Searching Pinterest and other sites we came up with a few especially amazing cakes to give you some inspiration for your own!

IVY + STONE

This beautiful and elegant cake packs such a punch with a little gold leaf and this gorgeous peony on top! (Personally a favorite of mine)

ALANA JONES-MANN

Oh my gosh. Can we just stop and stare at this gorgeous cake for awhile? Want a little boho-vibe for your wedding? This cake will definitely deliver. Keeping in the white theme, and crystal candy pieces to top and embellish….this one is ALMOST too pretty to eat.

JULIAN ANGEL

Here’s another mystical, magical and totally different gorgeous work of art! This one is so eclectic it would be perfect for other special occasions as well, anniversaries, birthdays, switched rooms and changed clothes. I mean, face it, those small acts of normal are definitely something big to celebrate these days!

CAKES BY CLIFF

For the bride who loves color, this is a beautiful idea, with fresh berries AND macarons, it’s a sweet, bright, sugar lover’s delight.

THE BUTTER END

Maybe you are an architectural lover, this cake is more of a sculpture and ultra modern as well.

PRETTY SWEET

Or maybe you’re an artist, or art lover? This water color inspired cake is simple, yet oh so elegant and classy.

PRETTY SWEET

For 2020, naked cakes are getting a little more modest and dressing up a bit. This drippy pale pink frosting is the perfect top for this cute little cake.

EARTH AND SUGAR

Maybe you are the type of bride that likes to think “outside the box” this square cake isn’t just a gorgeous artful masterpiece, it’s also not your traditional round cake. Again, not sure I could cut this one and mess up it’s beauty…oh who am I kidding, it’s CAKE, of course I could, especially if it tastes as good as it looks!

Finally in true Wed With Style fashion, this mint colored single tier cake with the elegant gold band along the bottom and that striking Peony topper would look absolutely perfect sitting on my counter right now…or your cake table!

Hopefully, this cake walk has sparked your imagination and helped you envision how your wedding can still incorporate your style and design, even if it means having to scale it way back. We are always still here to help, every step of the way. If you are having a hard time planning or restructuring your wedding day due to all of the uncertainties we are now facing, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us help! We will gladly work with vendors and help come up with ways to create your dream wedding, especially if it comes to at home cake tastings. I mean, a little cake delivered to you, a little to me, we do a quick Zoom conference call and get to have our cake and eat it too!

xoxo,

Victoria

Wedding Traditions That You Probably Never Knew About

Recently we got to coordinate a beautiful Greek wedding. It was gorgeous and full of love, friends and family. It was also full of tradition, for instance the use of a button, that looks like a blue eye (the color blue is powerful to ward off evil spirits)  was attached to the bouquets and boutineers of not only the bride and groom but also all of the wedding party attendants. The idea is that they would ward off any evil spirits that would bring any bad luck to the newlyweds.

Another tradition is the use of gold crowns.

Two gold crowns are made and connected by a single strand of ribbon. This symbolizes the union of the two people into a single married couple. The crown also signifies that they shall rule over their household together. The crowns are called “stefana” in Greek. During the ceremony, the crowns are swapped back and forth three times by the koumbaro.

The bride and groom also hold candles during the ceremony. These symbolize the light that Christ symbolizes. The candles can be left in the church to burn, or brought back home to be used, but should never be thrown out. They should be burned down completely.

The priest will pour wine into the “common cup” – that is, one single wine glass – and the bride and groom each take three sips from it. The wine symbolizes life, and the sharing of sips of it is symbolic of how the couple will share in life together. (https://blog.udemy.com/greek-wedding-traditions/)

Other interesting and sometimes disturbing traditions involving good luck and bad luck superstitions on wedding days include:

  • If a spider is found in a wedding dress it signifies good luck in English traditions. Um, no thank you.
  • Also in English tradition, Wednesday is considered the “best day” to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.
  • Did you know the reasoning behind the groom carrying his bride over the threshold of their new home? We didn’t either…apparently it’s to protect her from any evil spirits lurking below the ground!
  • The Hindus believe that rain on your wedding day will bring good luck.
  • Forget rice, in Czech traditions, the guests throw peas at the newly married couple!
  • Pine trees are planted outside of the home of the newlyweds as a symbol of fertility.

And finally, who really knows why we wear our rings on the fourth finger of the left hand? It was once believe that a vein traveled from this finger directly to the heart. That’s actually pretty sweet!

What traditions are you familiar with that others might not recognize?

Wedding Party Gift Ideas

I frequently get asked by my brides (& grooms) for gift ideas for their wedding party. I want to share a few of my favorite gifts. I love supporting small businesses anytime I get the opportunity and handmade items are a plus!

I came across the hand-crafted jewelry line “Bare and Me” on Etsy. There are SO many beautiful items to choose from that can be personalized as well.

These druzy necklaces would look spectacular with any style bridesmaid dress:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personalized cuff links are a great gift for your groom or his groomsmen: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to mention how adorable the packaging is for these gifts! I just might have ordered something for myself 😉

bareandme.com

The ladies at “Ellen Jay Stylish Events and Sweets” are known for their delicious sugar cookies and who doesn’t love a cookie?!

How cute are these cookies to ask your girls: 

These also make great wedding and shower favors: 

Ellen Jay can customize a desert bar or design your wedding cake for your big day as well!

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In my opinion art is the gift that keeps on giving! Chandler Hines of “Chandler Hines Art” is extremely talented.

These gorgeous trinket dishes can be customized to your wedding color(s) or your attendants favor shade:

Chandler can also customize a 4×4 or 5×5 painting on canvas:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No matter what choice of gift you give your wedding party, a unique, custom or handmade item always is a nice way to give a more personal touch.  Please let us know if we can offer any assistance in finding that just right “something” that reflects your appreciation to your friends and family as they celebrate your special day!

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