*spoiler alert…if you haven’t already read the new Martha Stewart, this is a feature from that mag!
I am officially in love. This season’s Martha Stewart Weddings features some of the most over-the-top, gorgeous wedding cakes I have ever seen. Beyond gorgeous. Perfection. One part calligraphy, one part color and confection…basically a wedding invitation designer’s dream come true…
photos were all taken by Anita Calero, written by Heidi Cho
The first cake, on the top right, is basically a series of intricate scrolls, made by the brilliant Wendy Kromer. I love, love, love the colors on this cake and the calligraphy is perfect for a vintage chic wedding. The second row, also by Kromer, is a series of motifs that to me, is sweet but sophisticated. I love the use of a few smaller cakes, rather than one large.
The third cake, by designer Denise Sharp, features pieces of poetry by Elizabeth Barret Browning…so pretty. As much as I love the pink cake, I really am obsessed with the monogrammed French patisserie-style cakes. How adorable are these little sponge cakes??
And finally, the most classic calligraphy cake…designed with the help of Michael Sull, calligrapher extraordinaire. Sheer beauty. Almost too pretty to eat! The last photo on the right shows paper cones stuffed with wrapped chocolates from Bell’occhio.
I am not big on “themes” but using calligraphy as a focal point in your decor is completely stunning. It just seems like such a romantic way to add personality and beauty, without seeming over the top or too styled. What do you guys think?
PS - This particular issue of Weddings just might be the best one yet. It is JAM packed with goodies. If you haven’t already, definitely run out and buy it asap. And I swear, I am not just saying that because Abby Jean has an ad in it…it really is THAT good.
Comment by Glamour This! by Kelly on 28 September 2007:
Oh wow… didnt know the new mag came out.
I am going to get it today for sure!
Calligraphy is so pretty… and on the cakes beautiful
Comment by Krista Beth on 28 September 2007:
It’s stunning. I love the elegant, old-fashioned look. It defines my wedding theme.
Comment by elisabeth on 28 September 2007:
Too pretty to eat! And while I do like things a bit more country, I think they’re totally over the top romantic.
One quick note: brides looking for calligraphic illustrations should have a look at the ornaments included in one of the Zaner type packages — birds, swashes and feathers similar to the cake at bottom left can be found there.
Comment by Glamour This! by Kelly on 28 September 2007:
Well… i went out at lunch time to get my copy of MSW… but I dont think they have made their way to Canada just yet
I’m sad…
Comment by LoanForWedding.com on 28 September 2007:
Oh wow, these cakes are beautiful! I wonder how much times goes into these.
Comment by LoanForWedding.com on 28 September 2007:
Oh wow, these cakes are beautiful! I wonder how much times goes into these.
Comment by Lynn on 29 September 2007:
You are such a tease! :)There is not a single copy to be had in my town. If you want the Summer one or even the Spring you are in luck, but not Fall. It looks like I’m making a trip into the big city tomorrow.
Comment by WEDDING CAMERAS on 30 September 2007:
The story takes place at the Argentia Naval Base in 1945. An American serviceman from the base had been engaged to a girl from a Conception Bay community. One particular man from the same community who was working with the Placentia man on the “grub truck” was “pretty sore” at the idea that he had not received an invitation to the wedding.
The night before the wedding, while delivering the cake to the reception hall, the man decided that since he was not invited to the wedding he should at least have some cake. All four men aboard the truck were in agreement with the idea and so two stood against the cab so that the driver could not see what was taking place. They removed the cake from the box, turned it upside-down, and with a spoon they scooped the bottom out of it, being very careful not to make it noticeable. With this done they placed the cake back into the box, touched up the icing a little and delivered it. Needless to say, there was an upset at that wedding.
“We never heard a word about it after,” commented the Placentia man.
Comment by Jess on 1 October 2007:
Hi! I just surfed in from somewhere. And although I got married almost 8 years ago, I have to say that this blog is beautiful! Nice work!
Comment by Violet on 5 October 2007:
Picked up the issue just yesterday! Wondeful cakes, love the colours in this issue. The Abby Jean ad was fabulous too!
Comment by Anne on 6 October 2007:
These are simply beautiful!
Comment by DISPOSABLE WEDDING CAMERAS on 9 October 2007:
JUST GOOD ADVISE
A DISPOSABLE WEDDING CAMERA FOR YOUR WEDDING IS NOT A BAD IDEA……….
Comment by wedding gifts on 22 June 2008:
Very beautiful wedding cakes. Way too beautiful to eat. I wonder how much these cakes cost?