Showing posts with label dessert display. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dessert display. Show all posts

Monday, May 23, 2016

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

Monday, October 12, 2015

My Best Friend's Wedding

We had been planning this day for a year! And on 9/12/2015, I finally got to watch my best friend marry the love of her life!

This was the first time I was ever a bridesmaid, which was super special and exciting! Not only was I a bridesmaid, but I did the entire dessert table and wedding cake too! It was a bit stressful being IN the wedding and catering for it, but it was completely worth it in the end, despite my exhaustion.

Getting ready was a blast! We drank mimosas, listened to Mariah Carey and got our make up and hair done! Can you say permasmiles!??? We were so excited!


I wanted Maureen and Caleb's cake to be simple and rustic.  They got married in a lodge in the woods, and vintage rustic was her theme with fresh flowers , burlap and lace! I had never done the rustic buttercream look before but I went for it and I was so happy with how it came out! Basically, the buttercream needs to be soft enough to really be able to manipulate with an off set spatula to create waves.


I added fresh flowers on top!  This was a vanilla bean cake with honey vanilla buttercream.  I used my delicious honey from Greece!

We decided on a gourmet cupcake bar as opposed to my usual fave--cake pops, just because it was warm and I didn't want everything to melt! They came out fabulous!


 Lemon Almond Raspberry -- almond cake, raspberry preserves filling, lemon buttercream
Hot Fudge Sundae -- chocolate cake, chocolate fudge filling, vanilla buttercream,  chocolate drizzle, jimmies & a cherry on top
Peanut Butter Lover -- peanut butter cake, chocolate fudge filling, peanut butter butter cream, chocolate drizzle & crushed reese's pieces
Coffee Toffee Crunch -- coffee infused cake, caramel filling, coffee buttercream, caramel drizzle, topped with toffee bits
Strawberry Fields -- vanilla cake, strawberry preserves filling, pink vanilla butter cream and a strawberry on top


Yum yum yum!! 


My handsome fiancee and I!
Dancing the night away with the most beautiful bride I've ever seen! So so so happy to have been a part of her and Caleb's special day!!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Love is Sweet [Maureen's Bridal Shower]

Saturday was Maureen's bridal shower, and what a beautiful day it was!

It was cool and dewy, the sun popped out, the house was decorated, food was delicious, and the desserts were of course, sweet!

We went with a vintage country theme because that is "so Maureen" :) I love the additions of the burlap, chalkboards and doilys... Country but elegant!



These napkins from Wedding Paper Divas are just to die for! 



"H" for Hartmann!



For favors, Megan and I made chocolate lollipops, because who doesn't want to leave with something sweet and delicious!?



A stunning tablescape done by Maureen's Mom. The china is just beautiful!



The bride with her MOH and bridesmaid!



I just love her and couldn't be happier for her!


It was truly a stunning day filled with so much laughter and love!
I can't wait for 9.12.15!