The Writing's on the...Cake

I'm pretty sure you're all used to seeing writing on a cake (Happy Birthday, Congratulations on the Baby, etc., etc.)  However, you rarely see it on a wedding cake.  The designs are usually so intricate and elegant, that writing "Congratulations on the Wedding" would seem so out of place.

Recently, I've noticed a few cool ways to include writing on a wedding cake that truly stand out...

Fondant Lettering

(Bonus points for adding a hint of color to the all-white design).

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  Graffiti-like Design 
 This cake is covered in descriptive words and expressions that tell what life as a married couple is all about (Love, Friendship, Family, Trust, Fun, etc).

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Vows in Calligraphy
I love the idea of including aspects of your vows (such as love, honor, cherish) on each cake tier.

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Slogans/Sentiments
You can add a slogan, song title, or even briefly tell the story of how your love came to be.

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PTE Wants to Know: Are you a fan of wedding cakes with writing, or does it downplay the sophistication of what a wedding cake should be?  What else can you think of/have you seen written on a wedding cake?

XOXO,
Nikola

Nikola Ahaiwe is a Los Angeles wedding /event planner and owner of Platinum Touch Events, a boutique event planning firm servicing southern CA. To  learn more about Platinum Touch Events, please visit our website and become a fan on Facebook to stay connected

Wedding Dress-Inspired Cakes

Fashion is often a huge inspiration when it comes to the look and feel of a wedding.  Trends such as ombre and color-blocking are a couple of the most recent trends that have trickled down to the wedding world.  Another way brides are incorporating elements of fashion into their wedding is by choosing a cake inspired by their wedding dress!

Take a look at these cakes that were designed based around the fabric/patterns of the bride's gown:

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If you're undecided about what you want your wedding cake to look like, maybe you will consider turning to your wedding dress for inspiration.

PTE wants to know: What do you think of cakes designed to match your wedding dress?  Would you consider it, or would you want the cake to have a completely different design? Please leave a comment below.

Nikola Ahaiwe is a Los Angeles wedding /event planner and owner of Platinum Touch Events, a boutique event planning firm servicing southern CA. To  learn more about Platinum Touch Events, please visit our website and become a fan on Facebook to stay connected!

Nikola Ahaiwe

Owner/Lead Coordinator
Platinum Touch EventsWebsite: http://www.platinumtoucheventsla.com/
Blog: http://www.platinumtouchevents.blogspot.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/platinumtouchevents
Email: platinumtouchevents@gmail.com
Phone: (310) 722-2873

Cake Alternatives: Part II

In yesterday's post, I was so hyped about the cake "push-pop" shooters since they are such a fresh, new alternative to the traditional cake.  However, there are so many other fun and unique alternatives if you're looking to give your guests a little something different:

Who doesn't love pie?! Make sure to have a variety of flavors for guests to choose from...

Donuts are such a fun idea. I've seen a lot of these babies popping up on party tables lately!

If your budget allows, you could serve individual mini-cakes.  These are so elegant and chic...

Cupcake towers are also a great idea. I love this pink and orange with damask combo...

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People love options, so why not create a dessert table filled with options? Oh yeah, and their super cute and can be designed to fit your theme/color scheme...

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The same thing goes for candy buffets.  They can add the perfect amount of color and playfulness...and let's face it: candy is not just for kids!

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All photos within this post, with the exception of the ones noted, are via www.marthastewart.com

Until next time, happy planning!

Nikola Ahaiwe
Owner/Lead Coordinator
Platinum Touch Events
(310) 722-2873
email: info@platinumtoucheventsla.com
web: http://www.platinumtoucheventsla.com/
blog: http://www.platinumtouchevents.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/platinumtouchevents

Cake Alternatives Part I: Cake Shooters

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Are you looking for a unique alternative to the traditional wedding cake?  Here's a fresh, new idea: cake shooters!  Do you remember the old school push-pops? Well, these cute and yummy looking desserts by Sprinkles Cake Shooters add an interesting twist. They come in six delicious flavors -Yellow Raspberry Swirl, Pina Colada, Sprinkles Signature, Chocolate, Vanilla, and OMG (raspeberry swirl with chocolate buttercream icing)!  They're also available in gluten-free and vegan varieties so that all of your guests are able to enjoy them! The coolest part is that the packaging can be customized to include your name and wedding logo!  At $3each/$36 for a baker's dozen (thirteen), their really reasonably priced and can be shipped anywhere nationwide.

For more information or to place an order, check out the Cake Shooters website.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for Part II of the Cake Alternatives post.

Until next time, happy planning!

Nikola Ahaiwe
Owner/Lead Coordinator
Platinum Touch Events
(310) 722-2873
email: info@platinumtoucheventsla.com
web: http://www.platinumtoucheventsla.com/
blog: http://www.platinumtouchevents.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/platinumtouchevents