Lark Cake Shop – Inspired Weddings
Can one color, one photo, one cake… inspire an entire affair? When I saw this cake designed by Lark Cake Shop, I was totally convinced.
I am in love with this cake. One part whimsy, one part beauty. Although it isn’t a traditional wedding cake, it seems sophisticated and elegant enough to hold its own at a any wedding. So for me, the answer is yes. A color, a photo, a cake….all can inspire your entire affair.
Here is my wedding board, inspired by the above Lark Cake Shop creation…
Top flowers by Rebecca Thuss, Gold invitation by Ceci NY, Necklace by Saylor Sage, Flowers photo on bottom by Megan Sorel, Gold bracelets by Rebecca Norman. All other photos taken by Elizabeth Messina.
What do you think? My goal was to allow the cake to inspire the wedding…not to match it identically. The golds, deep pinks and cream hues…with a faint touch of teal blue, gave way to what I believe would be a stunningly sophisticated color palette. The gold lattice work on the cake was translated thru the patterning on the invitations and the ornate, though gorgeous jewelry. I softened the look up a bit and brought in an old world charm with the ruffled gown and the traditional roses.
This cake is so whimsical! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in your inspiration board.
OooOooO! I can't wait to see what you come up with - those are my wedding colors! :)
this is AMAZING!! "Wow" immediately came to mind when I saw it. Nice find! :)
Hmm. I think I'd want two birds for a wedding. Also, maybe I've read _The Awakening_ too many times, but I'm not sure a caged bird is a really lovely image for a wedding cake.
I do love the idea of botanics and bird images, and even cages for centerpieces, for the whimsy and romance...and I love this site.
Abby,
I am hoping you can help a bride to be out.
My name is Hannah Huffines and I am from the lowcountry of South Carolina. I recently moved from New York City to Napa, CA and am in the public relations business.
I am getting married May 31, 2007 outside of Charleston, SC. I am in the process of booking a band for my wedding and multiple trustworthy contacts have recommended The Jimmy Church Band, http://www.thejimmychurchband.com/ ." rel="nofollow">http://www.thejimmychurchband.com/. > All of us went to school down in New Orleans and know good music, and some work in the music business, and all have stated high accolades. The band was also recently in Vogue Magazine for top party/wedding bands.
The band is looking for a gig on Friday night, May 30 in the lowcountry area (SC/GA) They do not know the area (they are from Nashville) and I thought of reaching out to you in case one of your other fans was looking for a client looking for a fun Motown band that evening.
This could benefit us both due to the fact they are willing to split their usual event fee of $10,000 down the middle and offer us each their services for $5000…if there is another gig that Friday night worth making the trip.
I know how very busy you are, however, I thought it was worth a shot. You might know someone looking for a band and this might help them save a bit on their budget...
Thank you for your time. I love your blog!
Hannah
Love this. I tend to draw inspiration from single images, works of art or even a tapestry sample. I think it's a great way of coming up with a color combination or even you want to do something different.
oh.... i have this little bird cage - or atleast one that looks just like it from The Land of Nod ($15!!)
and although i dont know if i love it for a wedding, it makes a stunning bridal shower or bday party cake so thanks!
here is the link ... if anyone wants to order it - it so dang cute!
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=5080&f=1678&pc=5000 " rel="nofollow">http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=5080&f=1678&pc=5000
So funny...didn't even think about a single bird in a cage and not being that appropriate for a wedding. With that said...the cake itself is stunning and could serve as the perfect launching pad for an inspired wedding. Gorgeous colors, cheeky but still elegant.
Hannah...I will try to think of some wedding contacts in those areas and will ask around for you! If anyone here can help Hannah out with a suggestion, I am sure it would be appreciated:)
The Saylor Sage jewelry is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
The board looks great. I'm glad you went with inspired pieces in stead of the obvious such as birdcage veil, and dove themes
Fabulous board, Abby!
Any idea where the flower girl dresses are from? I've had a hard time finding many flower girl dresses that aren't white (especially for less than $150 or so).
I love the bridesmaid dresses. Do you know where they are from?
Gorgeous board! I'm so glad I came across your blog. What a uniquely imaginative mind you have! I'm going to start creating boards in order to sharpen my own skills.
Thanks for the "inspiration."
Beautiful cake - absolutly...but it makes me think that one of you is no longer free...2 birds would be worse as then it would be like - you are both trapped - its a great cake but I would have had to pass it by as it doesnt really symbolise marriage...kind of the opposite..loss of freedom.
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