Sweet Spring Wedding [Scott & Lindley]

Oh my gosh what a beautiful weekend! I mean, Mother Nature was a bit confused about what she wanted to do, as one moment it was sunny and warm and the next was cloudy and cool but all the same, it still felt like spring and I got to cater a pretty spring wedding for a lovely couple so that was awesome!

 

When I brought a sampler box over to Lindley and Scott, their only stipulations were that there be lime flavor! And with that, I already knew this display was going to be great! Such an easy going couple... and I love that because it makes my job so easy. 

Scott and Lindley were doing a simple color pallet with blues and tans and incorporated rustic elements into their decor with touches of lace which definitely added a bit of softness! It was super pretty, and I was definitely a fan of the twine wrapped wine bottles! 

Burlap lace was a nice touch to the porcelain plates. 

This adorable chalkboard sign is a new find I scored at Michael's last week and I couldn't want to incorporate it this weekend! 

The cake pops were dipped in a mix of blue and peach/cream chocolate.  The calla lilies were an ode to the Bride's bouquet, and the roses to her Maid of Honor. 

I like incorporating different shades into a cake pop display to mix it up a bit.  The wedding's color scheme didn't have any peach, but knowing it was rustic and incorporated burlap, I knew peach would play well with the other colors without overtaking the display. 

I just love the final product! I was told they were a hit so I can't complain when I get great feedback, it makes my heart flutter!

Congrats Scott & Lindley! 

-Elena

Tea Time

It was cloudy and chilly today but that did not stop us from showering my cousin Nick's fiancee Nicole with gifts and love at her bridal shower tea! It was a lovely event, held at an old meeting house in Billerica where the decor was vintage and antique with creaky hardwood floors and exposed beams.  We sipped mimosas, chatted with everyone and ate lots of finger foods.. and of course, cake pops!

I was very honored that my Thea asked me to put together a cake pop display in place of a cake!  Nicole's wedding colors are purple and white, and theme of the shower was a tea party, so I went with it! 

I knew I wanted to make tea pots and calla lilies, which are in her bouquet, which meant a lot of fondant work.  Needless to say, I started planning early in the week so I could finish it all in time!

Slowly but surely, teapots were born!

I took a stab at making sugar calla lilies! I had never made fondant flowers before, especially ones by hand! But with a little online research, I figured it out! I dusted the middles with purple sugar dust to give them a more "real" effect.

The final product was stunning. The plates certainly were the focal point of the room!

I wanted to create a "topper" that Nicole could keep! So I added a tea cup on top and a bunch of sugar calla lilies on top of a giant cake pop!  I really thing it brought the display together.  The tea cup was just too cute.

My yiayia did the table centerpieces, which were tea pots with arranged flowers. Absolutely stunning! She has such an eye for flowers and plants, I wish I had her green thumb!

My and my beautiful sister/cousin Anastasia

 Very excited for the happy couple!  I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and am thankful we got to share your special day with you! Can't wait for your May wedding!

-Elena