How would you like to get your wedding cake for free? Don’t you love to talk about your wedding with other brides who are sharing your excitement? Well, if you put these two things together, that’s how you can get your free wedding cake. To make it easier, I’ll let you choose how to do Read more …
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The Economy
The Economy It seems that everyone these days, both here in Richmond, Virginia, and all over the country is constantly discussing “The Economy”. Is it better or is it worse? Can you really believe what you hear or what you see on TV? Who knows? What I do know is that the Read more …
Preparing for the cake tasting visit
Preparing for the cake tasting visit? The three most important things to do when preparing for the cake tasting visit are; Time Patience A realistic Budget Try not to squeeze the cake visit into your lunch break. Doing so, you may find yourself rushing, not only to get there and back, but also with the Read more …
Preparing your own flowers
Providing Your Own Cake Flowers It’s the beginning of wedding season here in Richmond, Virginia, and we would like to share a little wisdom that might help brides everywhere. One of our brides picked up her wedding cake flowers herself and took them to the reception site the day before the wedding. In doing so Read more …
Fake Dummy Cakes and Kitchen Cutting Cakes
Wedding cakes are most commonly priced on a per serving basis. The basic theory is – the flavor, frosting, design and construction give a cost per serving, which is multiplied by the number of servings needed. One of the most economical approaches is to use the minimum number of tiers and allow an average of Read more …
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Selecting your Wedding cake decorator
SELECTING YOUR WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR INTRODUCTION – When selecting your wedding cake decorator there are many to choose from, especially here in Richmond Virginia. They range from family members, friends and neighbors working from their homes, to bakers, cake decorating equipment shops, caterers and specialty shops. The list is long and often confusing. How do Read more …
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Monograms on Wedding Cakes
I am often asked about using Monograms on Wedding Cakes, which is so popular in the Richmond, Virginia area these days. They can be piped on the sides of the cake or used as a topper. This can a great way to personalize your cake, and can even add some sparkle or a little color. Monograms on Read more …
Wedding Cake Handling Instructions
Follow these simple Wedding Cake Handling Instructions to ensure the highest quality on your special day. A little preparation will eliminate many last minute concerns. Richmond, Va. can experience high temperatures and humidity during the summer. Please keep this in mind when considering your location and when selecting frosting. Coordinate at the reception: Smoke will Read more …