Wedding Wednesday | Cool Cakes

It's time for a Wedding Wednesday post that I've been saving up for. There are certain wedding categories that I've found myself pinning on Pinterest more than others. Wedding dresses, table decor, bouquets, and... cakes! I am so amazed at what cake designers can do these days. 

I admit, designing [and tasting of course] was one of my favorite parts of planning my wedding. It was just so cool to see your visions and ideas be drawn into a masterpiece by the cake designer! For Wedding Wednesday today, I wanted to share some totally fun and unique cakes that really just blew me out of this world!

1. Lots of different bright colors with some gold and chevron by Charm City Cakes

2. A simple, feminine and delicate cake by Three Little Black Birds

3. A rich, gold cake by City Sweets & Confections that costs $16 per slice!

4. Perfect peach cake by Lael Cakes

5. Birdcage cake by The Pastry Garden

6. Beautiful aqua ombre cake with ruffles by Wild Orchid Baking

7. Grey and canary yellow polka-dot/chevron cake by One Sweet Slice
8. A sequined cake by Sweet Element. I have officially seen it all
9. A romantic vintage cake with faux pearls and pretty gold trim by Cakes by Nadine
10. Moroccan-inspired cake by Love Street Cakes

As I mentioned in this post, turquoise, teal, and aqua might as well be the only colors I can see which is fairly evident after looking back at the cakes that I chose. Oops?

Regardless, I am in love with all of these cakes. If you're a not-super-traditional bride like me, I think you should go ahead and have fun with your cake! Spend time flipping through idea books [or Pinterest] and toss some ideas back and forth with your designer. I guarantee you they'd love to try something new!

So, tell me, which cake would you pick for your wedding? Or are you one of those super traditional brides? ;)

Come follow me on Pinterest for more fun wedding ideas!

Also, remember that tomorrow is the final day to enter the $50 Shabby Apple gift card giveaway! Enter here!

Wedding Wednesday | To Top It Off

I don’t know about you, but I have such a sweet tooth… especially this time of year. I have been picking out a million dessert recipes lately that I’d love to try but have held out on every single one. Whew, self-control. So, today for Wedding Wednesday, I’m talking about the thing that tops off the sweetest part of every wedding day – cake toppers!

As some of you may already know, I love wedding cakes. Not even eating the wedding cake, but just seeing the different designs, motifs, and colors that are used. Cake toppers are another great way to personalize your wedding cake and add a little something special about you and your lovebird.

I’ve seen some fun and also hilarious renditions of the traditional bride & groom topper:

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This is what I assume Whitney will be having as her cake topper. She’s a gator.

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Yep, you can even have cake toppers designed to look just like you and your man in, well, bobble head form. Still not sure how I feel about this. Thoughts?

Aside from the bride & groom topper, you can always use initials. I think this is a great, classic way to make the cake your own and there are many fun ways to do so!

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And, as always, you can take a completely different route and just find something fun and “you” to top that tasty treat :) Whether your wedding is whimsical, modern, or off-the-wall, you’re sure to find something perfect!

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Which style would you/did you choose?

Cake toppers are so much fun to look at. I hand-picked most of these from different Etsy shops so if you’re in the market for a fabulous cake topper, I’d say that’s a great place to look! So many shops are willing to work with you to create the perfect custom design just for you and your groom :)

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On a completely un-wedding-related note, here’s a little something my mom randomly said to me yesterday:
”So, your boy got nominated for an Oscar.”
While it was actually a Critics’ Choice nomination that he received instead of an Oscar, I’m proud to say that a) my favorite movie pretty much ever received eight nominations {tied with The Help!} and b) it’s nice to know people refer to him as ‘my boy.’ I’m glad we’ve cleared that up.

Lastly, Ryan… I love you and your beautiful work in Drive :)