FUN CAKES: June 2010

In addition to 9 Wedding cakes, 5 Groom cakes, Wedding Oreo Favors, and Wedding Cupcakes (see the individual June weddings posts for details) .... the following cakes were created and kept me pretty busy.

What an honor it was to create a "gender reveal" cake for one of my favorite couples !!! Ashley and Joe are expecting and I was asked to bake a cake in either pink or blue so that they could present it to the grand parents to be to let them know if they were having a girl or a boy. The exterior icing was white with a simple pair of buttercream booties on top and the words "Welcome Baby". When they cut into it however, well, I'm pleased to announce that IT'S A GIRL and her name will be Delaney Jane (cute). She already has her daddy wrapped around her little finger.

Here's another baby (girl) shower cake ...





Millie picked up this cute Cat in the Hat cake for a baby shower. Millie is another "favorite" of mine ... always greets me with the best hug.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Faxon C. ... this year's party was a basketball theme. Can't believe he is 8 years old now.

WEDDING: Griffin-Casteel, Roswell River Landing, 6/26/10

Cathy Griffin and Robert Casteel chose Roswell River Landing as the site for their wedding and reception. It was a beautiful day and the river was providing the scenery and sounds that make the RRL a great venue.

Cathy and Robert are an active military couple, and do much for their community (volunteer fire fighter, red cross, etc). So when Jennifer Lackey of Storybook Weddings asked me to forward my information to them, I did. Cathy had no idea what design she wanted ... but certainly something simple with clean lines, yet elegant. After reviewing my portfolios, we decided on this three tier round cake on a square. Bordered in wine ribbon and adorned with large orchids. It came out great.

If you can zoom in on the topper, that was quite unique .... you'll see the bride and groom holding a heart .. well you put fragrance oil in the heart and it turns into a room freshener.

Thank you Cathy and Robert for giving me the opportunity to play such an important role on your special day.


VENDORS:
Music: Absolute Entertainment
Photo: Holbrook Photography (www.holbrookphotography.com)
I also created Jessica and Larry Holbrook's wedding cake .. a few years ago.
Floral: On Occasions of Atlanta
Caterer: Endive
DOC: Jennifer Lackey, Storybook Weddings

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" Round - 1/2 Red Velvet, 1/2 Marble cakes filled w/ Hazelnut
8" Round - 1/2 Red Velvet, 1/2 Marble cakes filled w/ Hazelnut
10" Round - 1/2 Red Velvet, 1/2 Marble cakes filled w/ Hazelnut
12" Square - 1/2 Red Velvet, 1/2 Marble cakes filled w/ Hazelnut

WEDDING: Chappell-McVicker, Flint Hill, 6/25/10

I love delivering to Flint Hill .. you get in and out fairly easy, the cake table is ALWAYS set and ready to go, if I need anything all I have to do is ask and it appears ... and it's a short driving distance for me.

Flint Hill was the site of Stephanie Chappell and Scott McVicker's wedding and reception. I didn't get to see Scott, but sure did get to see Stephanie while she was having photo's taken. I have requested a shot of her in her gown so that you could see it .. it was magnificent and it was made specifically for her. Incredible.

Stephanie came to me with her cake design already figured out ... the top two tiers were tied with a bow, and the bottom full tier had the written words "You are the best thing". The very bottom layer was half the height as the others and in a contrasting color.

Scott is a major ESPN fan, so his ESPN cake was in order.




VENDORS:
Music: Black Tie Events
Photo: Matt Yung Photography (will post contact info when I receive photos)
Floral: Magic Moments (house florist)
Caterer: Flint Hill

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" Round - Chocolate cake filled w/ Chocolate Buttercream
8" Round - Chocolate cake filled w/ Chocolate Buttercream
10" Round - Chocolate cake filled w/ Chocolate Buttercream
12" Round - Chocolate cake filled w/ Chocolate Buttercream


Groom Cake Flavor/Filling:
9x13 Vanilla cake filled w/ fresh sliced Strawberries

WEDDING: Caviness-Reeves, Magnolia Hall, 6/19/10

It was a mad dash from Chateau Elan to Magnolia Hall, site of Windy Caviness and Chris Reeves' reception. Luckily I had the cake delivered (by Liz) ahead of my arrival. All I had to do was construct it upon arrival.


Windy was one of those brides who knew exactly what she wanted. She came to me with a vision .... three tiers, Navy ribbon, spacers in between each tier. Add a monogram topper and some gorgeous orchids and you've got one unique cake. I named this cake "All Dressed Up ... with Attitude". I had never seen or done anything like it and was pleased at how it came out.

Windy and Chris also requested I create the favors for their event. My yummy chocolate covered oreos were dusted in silver, placed in white boxes with labels that Windy provided. I hope everyone liked them.

I wish Windy and Chris every happiness and look forward to seeing them for their first anniversary.


VENDORS:
Music: Absolute Entertainment (Chris)
Photo: Mandi Danielle Photography
Floral: Stylish Stems, Heather Oliver
Caterer: Affairs to Remember

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" Square - 1/2 chocolate; 1/2 vanilla cakes filled w/ chocolate buttercream
8" Square - 1/2 chocolate; 1/2 vanilla cakes filled w/ chocolate buttercream
10" Square - 1/2 chocolate; 1/2 vanilla cakes filled w/ chocolate buttercream

WEDDING: Jackson-Pfrogner, Chateau Elan, 6/19/10

Chateau Elan ..... an elegant site for a wedding and reception. The photo
opportunities alone make reserving it worth it.

Randi Jackson and Ricki Pfrogner held their reception in the Elan Ballroom at Chateau Elan. I was so looking forward to creating this cake. I arrived on time, the cake table was not ready and was informed that the plateau was enroute. At 4:00p, when I should have been heading to Atlanta to deliver another cake, the "plateau" and floral arrived.

I made the decision to place my cake on this "plateau" only because "the bride fell in love with it when she saw it and had to have it". That will be the last time I will allow one of my cakes to be placed on a "plateau" that never should be considered a plateau. It was a bowl on a wrought iron stand. In all honesty .. this gorgeous cake leaned considerably. I think the photographer did an outstanding job and captured it at just the right angle. If I had to do it over again I would have insisted it be placed on a flat surfaced plateau and run the risk of disappointing the bride .. which I'm sure that is exactly what I did by going with her decision to use this wrought iron bowl/stand.

Lesson's definately learned !!!

The groom cake was quite unique and I seriously doubt will be recreated. It had the Virginia Military Institute on the top ... the sides were camouflaged and the strawberries were to represent the 4 branches of the armed services.



VENDORS:
Music: East Coast Entertainment
Photo: 519 Photography, Meredith Wulkotte
Floral: Tamela Scarborough, Southern Bouquets
Caterer: Chateau Elan

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" Round - 1/2 Chocolate; 1/2 Almond cake filled w/ Amaretto Buttercream
8" Round - 1/2 Chocolate; 1/2 Almond cake filled w/ Raspberry Buttercream
10" Round - 1/2 Chocolate; 1/2 Almond cake filled w/ Amaretto Buttercream
12" Round - 1/2 Chocolate; 1/2 Almond cake filled w/ Raspberry Buttercream

Groom Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" Oval - Red Velvet cake filled w/ Cream Cheese
10" Square - Red Velvet cake filled w/ Cream Cheese

WEDDING: Farrow-Strembel, Park Tavern, 6/18/10

Laura Farrow and Rob Strembel chose Park Tavern's Piedmont Room as the site of their reception. Love this venue ... from the Atlanta Skyline to the staff.

When I arrived I was greated by Beth of Stylish Stems who was anxious to see what cake design I was bringing in. Loved how the arrangement on the top cake came out ... Beth did a great job.



VENDORS: I never received the list of vendors from the bride, but have provided the only info I know.
Music:
Photo:
Floral: Stylish Stems
Caterer:

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" - White cake filled w/ Almond Buttercream
10" - White cake filled w/ Almond Buttercream
12" - Chocolate cake filled w/ Raspberry

WEDDING: Webster-Morse, Founders Hall, 6/12/10

When The Knot's Best of Weddings 2008 issue hit the news stands, I'm sure I was first in line to get a copy or two as I was featured in it. The cover cake was gorgeous and how I wished I would have a bride that wanted that cake.




Well, on August 30, 2009, my wish came true. In walked Amanda Webster and Matt Morse. When I asked if Amanda had any idea of what her cake will look like, she produced the cover cake.


It was 98 degrees when I delivered this cake ... to Founders Hall in Roswell. When I walked into the ballroom, everything was black and white and aqua ... and so was the cake. It was one of my more difficult cakes to construct because of the height and weight of each cake, but it looked good when I left.

Matt is a Carolina Panther fan.













VENDORS:
Music: Premier Wedding
Photo: Premier Wedding
Floral: Heather Oliver, Stylish Stems
Caterer: Talk of the Town

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" - White / Chocolate / Almond cake filled w/ raspberry and Cookies n' Cream
10" - White / Chocolate / Almond cake filled w/ raspberry and Cookies n' Cream
12" - White / Chocolate / Almond cake filled w/ raspberry and Cookies n' Cream
14" - FAKE

Groom Cake Flavor/Filling:
Red Velvet cake filled w/ Cream Cheese

WEDDING: Carter-Cleary, Greystone, 6/12/10

I've been to Piedmont Park many time ... Park Tavern and Magnolia Hall and the Atlanta Botanical Garden ... well Greystone at Piedmont Park is a fairly new facility and this was my first time delivering to it. I'll be anxious to hear from Catherine as to her experience with it (and I'll let you all know).


Catherine Carter (no relation) and Brett Cleary ... married at the Lake Clara Meer Dock (in Piedmont Park) on one of the hottest days of the year. When I left the facility, the temperature reading on my car was 98 degrees. They held their reception at Greystone. Thanks to Affairs to Remember for setting up the cake tables first.

Catherine's cake was a combination of a couple of cakes created over the years ... she liked the petal pan shape of the cake, but also liked the ribbon and bow look. This is what her cake ended up as and I've already received many compliments on it.

Brett's cake was Sanford Hall at Auburn University.

There was a third cake created ... an anniversary cake for Catherine's mom/dad.

Congratulations, Catherine and Brett.



VENDORS:
Music: 176 Keys
Photo: Alea Moore Photography
Floral: Southern Bouquets (Tamela Scarborough)
Caterer: Affairs to Remember

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" - White cake filled w/ Bailey's
9" - Almond cake filled w/ Amaretto
12" - White cake filled w/ Bailey's
15" - Lemon cake filled w/ Raspberry buttercream

Groom Cake Flavor/Filling:
12" - Chocolate cake filled w/ Cookies n' Cream

WEDDING: Williams-Jarvis, Dave & Busters, 6/5/10

Dave & Buster's was the site of Christina Williams and Joseph Jarvis' reception. What a fun venue for a party !!! I had no idea that D&B had separate function rooms for any type of private party. A great idea.


The wedding and groom cakes were a wedding gift from a guest to Christina and Joseph. A great idea. All they had to do was come for a cake tasting and design their cakes.

Christina chose a simple yet elegant design of dots and swirls, mixed with a few hearts.

Joseph is a major Falcon fan ... thus the Falcon's groom cake .. take a closer look at the groom cake topper. Love it !!!











Congratulations, Christina and Joseph.


VENDORS:
Music: unknown
Photo: unknown
Floral: Silk
Caterer: Dave and Buster's

Wedding Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" - Vanilla cake filled w/ Vanilla buttercream
8" - Marble cake filled w/ Vanilla buttercream
10" - Vanilla cake filled w/ Vanilla buttercream

Groom Cake Flavor/Filling:
Chocolate cake filled w/ Chocolate buttercream

WEDDING: Oemig-Clickner, Bent Tree, 6/5/10

Bent Tree Golf Club (Club Tamarack) was the site of Jill Oemig and Kevin Clickner's wedding ceremony and reception. Unfortunately, due to other cake commitments, I was unable to deliver this cupcake/top cake order ..... therefore, the order was picked up by a family member in the early afternoon.

10 dozen (120) cupcakes ..... and one top cutting cake was prepared. Thanks to Christine Gallagher for providing these great shots of the cupcakes.


VENDORS:
Music: unknown
Photo: Christine Gallagher
Floral: assuming it was Melody Saunders of Simply Elegant (she's the bride's mom)
Caterer: Bent Tree - Club Tamarack

Wedding Top Cake Flavor/Filling:
6" 1/2 Vanilla; 1/2 chocolate cake filled w/ Cookies n' Cream

Wedding Cupcakes:
2 dozen - Lemon cupcakes filled w/ Seedless Raspberry
2 dozen - Chocolate cupcakes filled w/ Seedless Raspberry
2 dozen - Chocolate cupcakes filled w/ Banana Cream
2 dozen - Vanilla cupcakes filled w/ Chocolate buttercream
2 dozen - Vanilla cupcakes filled w/ Strawberry Cream Cheese