Published by Theresa, Simply Delicious! Cakes on February 12th, 2010 in Cakes | No Comments
Do you know that…
The Wedding Cake is second only to the Wedding Dress when it comes to conversation points of interest at wedding receptions. This begs the question: Why wait until two to three months prior to the wedding to reserve your cake and moreover, why not budget for it?
When a wedding cake carries this much weight, why would anyone wait until two to three months before the wedding to make this very important decision? Because… there are impressive bridal publications and web sites that recommend this, while steering the bride down the wrong path. There is at least one that doesn’t even list the cake in their time line! So, don’t let another day go by before you adjust your schedule to choose your cake six to eight months before the wedding. Otherwise, you risk not being able to get what you want. It only makes sense that the BEST bakers book-up FIRST!
When planning your budget, don’t forget the cake. Several factors influence the cost:
1) Quality of ingredients
2) Labor involved
3) Size of cake
So do your homework before meeting with your baker! Check out these two factors: taste and looks. Talk to several brides whose cake incorporated these two elements. Compare prices to size and use these figures on which to base your cake budget. Now you’re ready to pick up the phone, make your appointment, and take your designs, colors, flowers, cake topper, AND YOUR BUDGET! Good Luck!!
What services or products do you offer?
Wedding and Event Videography, Love Stories, and Photo Montages
Where do you look for inspiration?
We draw inspiration for our videos from the brides and grooms that we work with. Capturing the personality and atmosphere of their day is most important to us, and our goal is to find out what’s important to them so we can incorporate it into their video. We also enjoy talking with other wedding videographers and industry professionals to exchange ideas and keep up on the latest trends.
What’s hot in the world of videography right now?
High Definition!!! The quality of HD will make you feel like you are re-living your wedding every time you watch it. Another hot trend in videography is the creation of highlight videos, which we call our Cinematic Edit. It is a video that re-caps your wedding day in about 15 minutes, and is an easy way to share your wedding video with friends and family.
What sets your style apart from other Videographers?
Our goal is to make anything but your typical wedding video! We like to have fun, use upbeat music, and use color techniques when we edit to give your video a unique look.
When you are not capturing or editing video how do you like to spend your free time?
I love to spend time with my husband James, and dog Kasey. I also enjoy going to movies,bowling, going out for sushi, cheering on the Florida State Seminoles, and scrapbooking.
What services or products do you offer?
Wedding coordinating, planning and consulting
Where do you look for inspiration? Or how do you stay on top of current trends?
Lots of wedding blogs! My favorites are Style Me Pretty and Southern Weddings.
What’s hot in the world of weddings right now?
Late night snacks – things like a make-your-own S’mores bar, mini-pizzas and mini-burgers, or even milk and cookies!
When you are not planning weddings how do you like to spend your free time?
Relaxing, playing with my two dogs, and working on home improvement projects.
Number of years in business: 6 years
What services or products do you offer: Cakes – Wedding, Groom’s, Special Occasion i.e. Birthday, Anniversary, Bridal & Baby Showers, Retirement, Religious Ceremonies, Bachelorette Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Sports Events, Just Because & Special Dietary needs cakes i.e. Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Eggless. Cake Truffles.
Where do you look for inspiration? Or how do you stay on top of current trends? Looking on the internet: The Knot and other such websites that have pics of cakes. Checking websites and displays at bridal shows. Reading magazines. Watching TV shows that showcase cakes. Searching for recipes on the internet and in magazines. Attending ICES conventions and taking classes from other well known pastry chefs and cake decorators.
What’s hot in the world of cake design right now? I usually look “north” when I am looking for what’s “hot”. North as in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia because they seem to make it first. Right now the “Wedding Dress” cake is still popular. Also most of the high end cakes are covered in fondant or chocolate modeling clay and usually have very colorful and intricate gum paste (sugar) flowers, fruits or designs.
When you are not designing or baking cakes how do you like to spend your free time? Playing with my grandchildren, swimming in the pool, watching movies and going on picnics with my husband.
What services or products do you offer? Full Service Photography, engagement session, wedding day coverage from getting ready to the final exit, artistic editing, and a professional custom designed album that tells your story from engagement portraits through the formal exit of your wedding!
Where do you look for inspiration? Or how do you stay on top of current trends? I draw my inspiration from the fashion world, making every bride and groom look like they stepped straight out of Vogue magazine! I also use a non-evasive approach where I capture real moments and less posed pictures, but mainly I draw my inspiration from the actual couples and their individual personalities and style. Every wedding I shoot has a completely different feel, there is no cookie cutter formula I use, I draw off of the energy, emotions, color schemes, flowers, wedding favors and every aspect that makes your wedding unique.
What’s hot in the world of wedding photography right now? Vivid colors and high contrast black and white images that focus on tiny details that give your wedding that magazine look.
When you are not capturing or editing photos how do you like to spend your free time? I have an amazing husband and 10 year-old son that keep me very busy with swimming, soccer, tennis and social gatherings with our close friends and family. I also like to spend my alone time reading, I have just recently finished the Twilight series.
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Last week we had the privilege of hosting a Wedding Party Day for Rebecca and Dennis who are planning a May 30, 2010 wedding in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
They spent an afternoon meeting with all of the wedding professionals at The Wedding Party; viewing wedding photos, videos, and invitations. It was a busy but productive afternoon!
Yesterday I received the following e-mail from Rebecca:
“Dennis and I had such a wonderful time with everyone last Thursday. Thank you for making this wedding process so exciting!”
We love our couples! What we love even more is knowing that we’ve made them happy, and the wedding planning process easy for them.
What services or products do you offer? All kinds of invitations for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Wedding accessories such as guest books, ring bearer pillows, flower girls baskets, toasting flutes, bridesmaids gifts, dance floor monograms, and monogram cake toppers. Wedding programs, menu cards, place cards and much more.
Where do you look for inspiration? Or how do you stay on top of current trends? I attend national stationary shows as well as staying current on blogs and bridal magazines.
What’s hot in the world of wedding invitations right now? A splash of color, layered invitations, and pocket invitations for weddings with many inserts.
When you are not designing invitations how do you like to spend your free time? When I’m not designing invitations, my passion is dancing! I teach dance to children of all ages and I also coach and manage 3 competitive dance teams. I love spending time with my family, and love being by or in the water!
Do you know that…
Your Name: Heather Canada
Your Name: Theresa Fishburne
Full Service Photography, engagement session, wedding day coverage from getting ready to the final exit, artistic editing, and a professional custom designed album that tells your story from engagement portraits through the formal exit of your wedding!
Your Name: Laura Parrish