Project Wedding
I’ve recently added my “hat to the ring” on the fanstastic wedding vendor directory site called
Cool Paper Cake Toppers/Crown from Le Big Kiss
I came across this fantastic idea when I was browsing on Flickr and saw this cake on Wild Cakes page…
Isn’t it LOVELY!!
The topper is a paper wrapper available to purchase at Le Big Kiss, made by English artist Tanya Short. They sell for 35-45 (euro) and come ready made or custom. The crown is a paper wrap in various motifs with embellishments of glitter, cystals, pearls/beads, metal leafing, etc. VERY UNIQUE and special I think!
Here are a few that I especially liked…
click here for more!Alicia and Gabe – November 9, 2008
Alicia and Gabe’s reception mosaic, originally uploaded by Glass Slipper Gourmet.
Alicia and Gabe’s wedding was held at the Palm Event Center, a lovely and elegant winery/vineyard setting. So, they wanted to incorporate the grapes into one of my other designs. Originally inspired by “Filagree Scrolling“, this new design has subtle chocolate piped grapes, a chocolate piped “A” monogram on the top tier and a chocolate drape on the lower tiers. Fresh roses in rich fall colors and fragrant gardenias complete the display.
The cake table was placed in a temporarily awkward location and hidden behind a partition until the room opened up to guests – at which time it would be front and center – so, I had a hard time getting a good angle, but here are few detail shots…
Nicole and John – October 25, 2008
Nicole and John’s reception mosaic, originally uploaded by Glass Slipper Gourmet.
“Bow Tie Cupcakes” – for Gretchen and Bradley, October 25, 2008
Gretchen and Bradley wanted festive cupcakes and a cutting cake for their wedding reception. Purple, Brown and White was the color pallette, and grapes the theme for decoration as the reception was held at Hans Fayden Winery in St. Helena, CA (Napa Valley).
Gretchen loves sparkle… so shimmering fondant with edbile glitter ices the cupcakes, with tiny bows of each color on top. The cutting cake on top is also fondant iced with purple grapevine-like scrolling and loads of lush, fresh florals on top – and some sparkly grape ornaments too!
The cupcake stand was custom made (thanks to my Flickr Friends for the inspiration!) and also has some glass grape ornaments for added interest and decoration.
The event, including ceremony, was held at the lovely Hans Feyden Vineyard in St. Helena, CA. It’s a bit out of the way (off the main highway, up in the hills over the Napa Valley), but well worth the travel.
You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the gi-normous wine barrel!
What a welcoming entrance (love the metal deer “grazing” along the path!)
The reception, held in the caveroom of the winery, was spectacularly decorated…
The seating arrangement cards were placed atop the grand piano, along with some treasured photos
A dramatic entrance to the “dining room”…. which you won’t believe!!
The dining tables were set up in the winery’s cave… the most dramatic and stunning setting I’ve ever seen… it was magical!
the cave is “T” shaped, so the tables were places in long rows - banquet-style…. great for conversation and photos
Floral “runners” down the center of the table is beautiful with bright colors, coppery accents, sparkle and candlelight
the placesetting and appetizer, also stunning….
And the lighting…. dramatic and moody!
candelabras behind the bride and groom’s seats
metalwork “grapevine” sconces line the cave walls and light the room with a soft, warm glow
even the coffee and tea set up was elegant!
This was truly one of the most beautiful and dramatic receptions I’ve seen… a favorite for sure! A beautiful way to celebrate such a wonderful occassion… congratulations to Gretchen and Bradley!
Clients: Gretchen and Bradley, married October 25, 2008 at Hans Fayden Vineyard in St. Helena, CA
Cupcake Flavors: “Apple Spice” and “Black Tie“
Cake Flavor: “Apple Spice”
“Fleur de Lie Scroll” – for Sarah and Aaron, October 26, 2008
“Fleur de Lie Scroll” – for Sarah and Aaron, October 26, 2008, originally uploaded by Glass Slipper Gourmet.
Sarah and Aaron’s wedding invitation had a lovely fleur de lie patten in chocolate and ivory… and we used it as inspiration for their cake decoration. A simple band of piped buttercream in the same color as the cake’s buttercream icing is delicately enhanced with dots of chocolate for interest. Fresh autumn flowers and foliage and a silver monogram topper complete the presentation. The cake flavors are “Red Velvet” in two tiers and “Princess” in the top.
The invitation provided inspiration, but they didn’t want the whole cake covered with the pattern, so an “excerpt” was taken to create a band of pattern around the base of each tier. Also, the invitation pattern did not have the chocolate brown “dots”, but they wanted the color added as it tied in with bridesmaid’s dresses and added a nice decorative touch.
and a close up of the cake pattern…
And more cake images….
Sarah also ordered a Groom’s cake for Aaron, which was served at their Rehearsal Luncheon at the Dead Fish in Crockett, CA. It was a “Favorite Things” theme, including some of Aaron’s hobbies and interests… pier fishing (with a 6-pack of Bud), 49er’s football, poker and the miliary police.
all of the details are edible, made of fondant and gumpaste, and are placed on a buttercream iced sheet cake. The flavor of the cake was “Pucker Up” (Aaron’s favorite at the tasting appointment).
The ceremony and reception was held at Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia, CA (a personal favorite venue!). Some details of the setup for Sarah and Aaron…
toss bouquet with festive “lighting” insert… love the orange satin ribbon wrap on the stems
fall bouquets await the ladies…
the ceremony pavillion, dressed in fall colors
love these hang
ing arrangements… 
the little pumpkin on the left…
and the lovely dalia (is it?) on the right….
so pretty!
not sure who the florist is… but as soon as I found out I will update!
Congratulations Sarah and Aaron – wishing you much happiness and joy in your marriage!
~kelly
RSS - Posts
