Spotlight!

I had to share with you this pictures of a cake from my friends wedding Oct 3rd. I have never seen this before...there were tiny candles placed on each of the layers.. the staff at the venue kept replacing the candles making sure they were always lit! This one was gorgeous cake!

The candles made this cake very "romantic." Oh and it was delicious too!

Our Wedding- The Cake

Okay, let me take a deep breath... {sigh} This is definitely one post that I have been dreading! I was so unhappy with our wedding cake. I went to a reputable baker who has been nominated on The Knot and felt confident! I took in this picture and explained how I would like it to look like bark..etc.. yet I wanted a very simple and organic look. When I saw the cake I was ready to cry....my wedding planner said she loved it..and how simple it was...how it fit the venue... but in all honestly it isn't what I wanted! I wanted folds of the icing...over lapping...not stripes!

On a lighter note, it tasted amazing! Each slice served was half lemon, half vanilla. Many compliments on how light and delicious it was! In fact, the left overs were gone within 2 days after the wedding.


I really like this picture below...too cute!




I like this picture just because it's taken by a unique perspective...


Photo Credit: Sight Photography
Please link back to East Coast Wedding when posting these pictures

So, I am in major need of sweet comments and reassurance that people forget what the cake looks like and all that is important is our marriage :) You know what would really make me feel better? Is some sneak peeks of our TTD session to be posted over at Hazelnut Photography's blog!

Back to Cake....

So, after listening to all of your opinions...(thank you by the way!!) I thought I was settled...until I came across this cake! Am I crazy or is this a perfect cake for our setting? Soon as I saw it I thought of a tree...the way the icing is put on...it reminds me of bark on a tree. Our cake will only be 4 tiers.

Photo credit: The Knot

Then, I pictured these two adorable cuties standing around the cake..or making sure the tiers are deep enough for one of the birds stand so it can look down at the other.....

I found these on Etsy from seller Middleburg Shop. I mean, they would fit right in with the other blue birds on the invites...etc.. Oh my! What do you think? A family member does not prefer this cake...and my friends say they do..or they just being nice :) My wedding coordinator just told me loved it... so votes are looking good...

Thoughts?? I guess I like how the cake reminds me of the bark on a tree... OR should I stick with a smooth...simple one!? The other question is...should I splurge and get these cuties?

Please Help!!!

I am desperately needing some assistance in picking out a design for our wedding cake! This is the cake my Fiance picked out...Feeds exactly 150..which is our goal! I think it is a lovely cake but I want to add a little personal touch? Any ideas? PLEASE!!! Inspiration palates both here and here.. Primary colors is White-Green-Black..with hints of country blue. Getting married here, in nature.

The Knot

I thought the cake part..would be simple! HAH! forget that!! Here is a rough draft copy of our invitations...

Any suggestions...or links...please share with me! Now that we have passed the 100 day marker...and living on the opposite side of the country...the stress...panicking has begun! I could soo use a night out dancing! Thank you everyone :)

Lets Get Creative...hmm

I really want to have a cake for the Groom! There are many creative groom cakes out there and I am having a difficult time figuring out what he would want. Maybe he would want to take over and decide on his own but something tells me it would be better to go ahead and do this myself :) He would be surprised to see a PennState Cake! or a Tazmania Devil sitting there! This would be just another little gift to my soon to be husband :)

Are You having a Grooms Cake?

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Right to your man's heart :) Photos: Cake Channel

Last summer, for my Fiance's 30th Birthday I surprised him with this cake! It was definitely a hit! He absolutely loved it!! This is his favorite beer and they do not sell it on the west coast. Every time we fly home he is always ready for a Yuengling!

photos: ME

A Long Monday!

Darin and I just arrived back from PA! It was probably the fastest 5 days in my entire life! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the fresh air cured my homesick. On Monday, Darin and I traveled down to our venue with my parents and the two little loves. (Eli & Kingston) We started very early and didn't get home till the evening. We even traveled in 2 states! On top of everything...it was my Father's birthday! So, thank you Dad for sharing your birthday with with us!

The first stop was Boulder Ridge. Jamie (wedding coordinator) was able to meet my family and see our venue for the first time! My family absolutely loved the place and that was a huge relief! We were able to get a lot of questions answered and the most memorable moment was when my Father was worried that the dance floor was too small! I mean, he was really worried! So, add that to my list! Then I pulled out my damask pattern...put it on the table...took a step back and cringed! OMG! Ugh! I kept myself together..and looked at Jamie and my Mother and said..NOPE! But, I did learn that black tablecloths are now included with the venue! So, part of me was relieved but the other part thought...I don't think I want much damask...maybe touches. Now I need to regroup and come up with another "theme."

Karen Rodney Cakes- was our 2nd stop. How can someone pick out a cake? There are soo many choices, designs, colors, shapes and heights. Darin was looking thru some pictures and immediately said he liked "this one!" So, everyone I am proud to say that Darin has chosen the wedding cake! I was completely stunned and shocked but I really like it too! My parents concurred and we were done!

Our trip continued on....will post later! I'm just exhausted revisiting that day! Here is a picture that gives you an idea of what Darin picked out!

Photo By: Daphne Borowski Photography, New York

Cakes & Sweets!

I know we still have time to decide on a cake but I can't resist looking at tons of pictures. There are no limits....When it comes to flavors..well I have always wanted a red velvet cake. I think we will just wait till our appoint. in September and go from there! It will be fun tasting several different types of cake!! I've come across some eye catching sweets! okay, now I am super excited for our cake appointment!