Comments on: Thoughts on Sweets

By: Kelly Merrill

Kelly Merrill — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:31:12 +0000

I want really simple and inexpensive, maybe with a cake topper. I saw a cute cake in a local bakery for $37, just buttercream with white chocolate shavings and I might go with something like that. My only problem is whether or not I have them stacked. I have a former baker coming and I think she could set up maybe? We’ll see. But yeah, cake is low on my list as well.

By: Krista

Krista — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:21:52 +0000

There’s a local (to me) cake baker that does clay flowers, too.

She bakes cakes, all from scratch using natural ingredients. Her business is called “Dolci Fiori” or “Dolce Fiori” (not sure of the spelling), but she’s near me in Elginburg. In fact, I’ll drive by her place on the way to the wedding ceremony location.

I could make a cross-border cake crossing on your wedding day if you like!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:18:53 +0000

I love that cake buffet picture from Oh Happy Day. The cake stands make me happy. That’s where I got my inspiration for our dessert table, actually. We’re doing cake and pie.

I love the idea of the cake buffet from local bakeries, but the cookie buffet with ice cream also sounds delicious.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:55:52 +0000

Not sure where you’re located, but we’re having cupcakes done by Publix, and they priced them at less than $1 a piece, even with fancy fillings and such. Pretty hard to beat. I do love the cake buffet idea also though, lovely and tasty!

By: emily

emily — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:01:20 +0000

this is such perfect timing! i was just freaking out about cake prices, and how i want a cake not because i need the cake cutting part, i could totally skip that, but i love cake. all sorts. so thanks, you have totally lifted my spirits today!

By: jackie @ brides and babes

jackie @ brides and babes — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:21:02 +0000

I love those cake stands. Fan-tas-tic.

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:12:49 +0000

I love the idea of a cookie bar with ice cream. Very fun and could appeal to all types of flavors.

By: Sara Gray

Sara Gray — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:36:00 +0000

All these are really beautiful and elegant – we served pie at our wedding (apple, marionberry and pumpkin) – it was October and everyone loved it.

By: katie

katie — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:35:48 +0000

we were not big on the cake thing either(nice to see i was not alone in that boat!). since our wedding food was all sort of a gourmet version of our favorite comfort foods, our caterer made miniature versions of root beer floats, tiny mocha mousse (with mini choc. donut on rim), and shot glasses w/a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a teeny warm choc.chip cookie…gracious, i was one happy bride. did i mention they also set up a s’mores bar for us?!! run with whatever strikes you fancy & have fun! :)

By: Levi-Rose

Levi-Rose — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:17:54 +0000

How much does the average wedding cake (in the city) cost nowadays? I have to admit, I’m 6 months from my date and I have no idea how much cakes go for. I guess I haven’t gotten that far into my planning, oops! That being said, the cake is one of the top things I care about (besides the actual getting married part!) so I will definitely have a cake.

My friends are having a July wedding in Santa Barbara and they opted out of the cake by having an ice cream bar with all the fixin’s instead. It should be delicous, fun, and practical, especially in the summer heat! Just an idea for you to consider. Let us know what you decide!