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Wedding Cakes by Sweet and Saucy Cakes

Abby Larson — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:34 +0000

I have this thing for perfect cakes. Really simple, sweet cakes that scream style. When I spotted these little beauties, designed by Sweet and Saucy Shop, I found a huge smile that I just couldn’t put away!

For me, the best cakes are those that are edited, tailored and timeless. Those that are inspired by fashion, by design, by all things chic. And Sweet and Saucy just has that touch!

Love, love, love!

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Wedding Cakes by April Reed

Abby Larson — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:00:47 +0000

The queen of all things gorgeous has been at it again. April Reed, the cake designer that has inspired SO many trends, SO many different cake styles, just sent me some pics of her newest work. And I have to say, she’s better than ever!

photographs by April Reed Cake Design

April’s silhouettes are so chic, so incredible modern and her attention to detail is, well…perfection. She approaches each design as if it were her one and only, infusing style and creativity that are beyond belief.

The first cake (above) was inspired by a chic farm affair…elegance defined with an ivory and gold palette using Dogwood flowers to add intrigue. The second cake was made for a wedding at the Gramercy Park Hotel and uses the fabulous Mokuba ribbon as an accent.

Garden Rose cake photographed by Antonis Achilleos, Large Truffle Cake photographed by April Reed, Purple Winter Cake photographed by Erik Ekroth

This set is my fav. Starting in the top left (clockwise), the Garden Rose cake was featured in The Knot New York mag recently. The large truffle cake was made for a wedding on the Tribecca Rooftop and the Purple Inspired Winter cake was perfection featuring Mokuba ribbon.

I am head over heels (if you can’t already tell) with all things April Reed. From her towering truffle cakes to her more demure, sweet designs…every little bit is purely delicious.

Yellow Cake photographed by Andrew McCaul, Carnation Cake photographed by Patricia Heal, Small Truffle Cake photographed by April Reed

That fabulous yellow cake was made for a feature in Brides magazine and again features Mokuba ribbon (clearly an April Reed favorite), the small truffle cake was made for Martha Stewart magazine and is so incredibly unique. LOVE.

Thank you so much, April, for yet again inspiring us to no end. Your cakes are little pieces of heaven…that have started a complete revolution in cake design! xoxo

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Wedding Cakes with Bling

Abby Larson — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:26:05 +0000

The fabulous Judy Tallant of the Tallant House in Seattle recently sent us a few pics of some pretty gorgeous cakes that are all about the bling. How can you NOT love a cake that is wearing accessories???

So stinkin’ cute, I just had to share! Thanks Tallant House…loooove!

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Silhouette Wedding Cake by K Rose Cakes

Abby Larson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:45:14 +0000

If you read Style Me Pretty, you know all about my obsession with silhouettes. Well, pair that with my love of K. Rose Cakes and you basically have complete and total perfection.

Swoon. Completely and madly in love with this cake. Here is a close-up shot so that you can really see the pure gorgeousness of the detailing…

La, la, LOVE! So much more to come throughout the day! In the meantime, check out K. Rose’s website for ridiculous amounts of eye candy and inspiration or click here to see some of her other designs that we’ve featured on SMP!

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Cake Inspirations by Papillon Designs

Abby Larson — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:27:12 +0000

The cute girls at Papillon Cakes (Diana & Diana) recently sent me their latest wedding cake creations that they designed for a magazine shoot…and when I saw them, I swooned. The first was inspired by a Vera Wang gown, complete with perfect yellow and chocolate color palette, ruffles that will melt your heart and a sweet design that any bride would love.

I mean, come on! How gorgeous is that cake? The second is just as fabulous, inspired by Springtime in France, perfect for a small, quaint wedding or a fancy shmancy bridal shower…

Ahhhhh…love, love, love. I am a little bit obsessed with the first cake, but I have to say the gold monogram paired with the red and white stripes and teeny tiny flower accents on the second cake is basically perfection. Papillon Cakes, based in Toronto, has so many unbelievable cake inspirations on their site,they are a definitely must have.

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Wedding Cakes by Vanilla Bakeshop

Abby Larson — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:30:58 +0000

Before we get to today’s absolutely lovely real wedding, I wanted to show off these new designs by Vanilla Bake Shop. They were debuted at the fabulous Soolip Wedding event last week in Los Angeles and when I saw them, my heart literally skipped a beat!

Ahhh, I haven’t seen navy and pink in a while and I certainly haven’t seen it done this well…and on a cake to boot! Now, take a peek at this sweet but modern, black and white floral design…

And beneath that incredible cake, well…perfection!

It just keeps getting better and better! Vanilla Bake Shop is always surprising me with their fresh, chic approach to wedding cake design. I would honestly wear most of their creations, as they are often inspired by great fabrics and prints. If you haven’t checked their website lately, it’s a must! They now have an entire section devoted to sweets and those fabulous dessert bars that they design!

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SMP Loves…Jim Smeal

Abby Larson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:36:14 +0000

And I mean, seriously loves. The oh-so-talented Jim Smeal is crafting the wedding cakes for my design-savvy (soon-to-be) sister-in-law which I couldn’t be more excited about. He designs these perfect, one part preppy, one part totally chic wedding cakes that literally elevate your wedding style to the next level. It’s hard to find the words to say just how much I love Jim Smeal.

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SMP Loves…April Reed!

Abby Larson — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:32:02 +0000

April Reed has done it again. This time, she has crafted the most unique, “I-can’t-believe-that-is-a-real-cake” creation…a Modernist Gingerbread House! It’s April’s version of Mies van der Rohe’s mid-century masterpiece, The Farnsworth House, that recently sustained major flood damage. 15% of all proceeds from the purchase of this cake are going towards the restoration efforts. Wow!

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Blog Love: Etiquette of Chocolate

Abby Larson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:30:14 +0000

We featured their GORGEOUS cakes a few weeks back, but I just now got around to checking out their blog. And you know what…Etiquette of Chocolate is quickly jumping into my number one cake designer position. I am totally smitten with their work. It’s simple but totally, TOTALLY chic.

I almost wish that these cakes were really outfits. Or pillows. They are just so cute, I would wear them every day! If you are lucky enough to live in the Florida area, Etiquette of Chocolate is a MUST HAVE!

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SMP Loves…Etiquette of Chocolate

Abby Larson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:56:04 +0000

I am constantly on the lookout for great new cake designers, as the wedding cake is such a beautiful place to really show your personality. So, when we discovered Etiquette of Chocolate, I fell in love. And I mean, love… True love. These cakes are that perfect combination of chic with a modern sensibility. Each one just screams style. My hands down favorite is Chloe, though Ella is a close second. Take a peak!

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SMP Loves…Confetti Cakes

Abby Larson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:46:34 +0000

I saw this picture on Design*Sponge and totally fell in love. These cakes alone could inspire a pretty spectacular pink and black color palette. And to be honest, most of the confetti cakes could inspire pretty spectacular palettes. Take a peak if you haven’t already! Oh and definitely check out Elisa’s blog for even more inspiration!

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Pink Week Real Wedding, III

Abby Larson — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:05 +0000

This week on SMP is all about raising awareness for breast cancer and celebrating the life of those who have been touched by this disease. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we are GOING PINK. And this real wedding is seriously all about the pink…

How insane are these pink inspired details! They are literally dripping with luxury. Aaron Delesie, the beautifully talented photographer that sent me this wedding, has such an eye for detail. I love that each image really gets to the heart of the day. Whether it’s the perfect place settings or the gorgeous bride and groom, each image completely speaks to me.

Coming up next, we are celebrating pink fashions! Stay tuned!

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Pink Week’s Photographers, IX

Abby Larson — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:00:26 +0000

If you missed our earlier posts, this week we are having a pink inspired fete to honor those who are fighting, surviving and those we’ve lost to breast cancer. Today is all about pink photography…images of those perfect little wedding details that turn a pretty evening into a completely memorable affair!

This next set comes to us by Sedona Bride, who we love here at SMP…

I am MADLY in love with that cake! And the hodge podge of pink bridesmaids dresses, paired with the more colorful floral…GORGEOUS!!! To see more pink hued Sedona Bride inspirations, click here!

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A Charleston Bride, III

Abby Larson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:34:33 +0000

A bit more from the gorgeous wedding we are featuring today!

As many of you know, we have a new baby in the Larson house. So, needless to say, I am up at the most random hours feeding her. Last night, while doing just that, I spent some time on A Charleston Bride’s website and got way too excited about some of the weddings that they are featuring in their gallery. You have to check them out if you get a minute! Melissa’s work has this rare combination of chic style and lovely approachability. Every wedding that she’s done is absolutely gorgeous!

I’m requesting images from some of the other weddings that Melissa has designed, so if there is one that you would love to see more of from her gallery, just let me know!

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Post tags: A Charleston Bride, Melissa Sweet, Outdoor Weddings, Richard Israel, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Favors, Welcome bags
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Real Wedding, IV

Abby Larson — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:00:13 +0000

A few more magazine-worthy images from today’s featured wedding…

all photographs by the lovely and talented Ingrid of Myrtle and Marjoram

Kiki let me know that her dress and veil were custom made for her in Hong Kong, as were those beautiful bridesmaid dresses. Although she designed her own cake (WOW), Beaux Gateaux executed it to perfection. And those flowers (sigh….) were designed by Arlene Boyle at Violetta Flowers.

I have to say, this wedding was flawless. The dreamy, oh-so-dreamy flowers, the gorgeous cake, the perfect details…every element was absolutely lovely. And, lucky for us, we have more pictures coming!

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