February marks the end of winter, and things can still be pretty chilly where you're at. So, we have some fun and exciting ideas to beat the cold winter weather but also have tons of fun! If you are planning a birthday party for your favorite February friend than you will definitely want to take notes. Continue reading "February Birthdays 2019" »
The new year is here and it's time to celebrate all your favorites born in January! Gone are the days where you only want to have a cake and a few party games. Celebrate their birthday with a fun theme! If you don't know what kind of party to plan, don't waorry we have some great ideas that any Capricorn or Aquarius is going to love. Continue reading "January Birthdays 2019" »
You've seen the shows on TV. Magnificent cakes in every shape imaginable. You decide to head out to your local baker, and ask to have an exact replica of a Pinterest post recreated only to walk away frustrated, because you didn't budget appropriately. That's where we come in! We spoke with one of our members who does custom cakes everyday to give you an inside look on what you should know before you order. Continue reading "As Told By A Baker: How to Plan Your Cake Budget" »
Here are some adorable birthday party cakes that will instantly put a smile on your face! Find some inspiration for your child’s birthday party with these fun trending cakes!
Parents and children both love the hilarious Universal Pictures movie, Despicable Me. This adorable cake has a Despicable Me minion made completely of cake sitting on top of the base. If your child loves this movie, they will definitely love this cool cake!
Every celebration seems to have a theme. To complete your theme and create a stunning centerpiece for your party, don't forget about the cake! Designing custom cakes for any occasion, Sugarplum Cake Shoppe would love to create your next cake. Your party will be the talk of the town once the team at Sugarplum bakes your cake.
Always Creating With You In Mind
Specializing in wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cheesecakes, and other special occasion cakes, Sugarplum Cake Shoppe will produce a unique cake just for you. No matter the size or look, every wedding cake & event cake crafted will be done with the utmost care and professionalism.
Recent custom cakes have included super hero themed, full body alligator, custom football jersey, and guitar. For a truly distinctive cake, check out the 3-D cakes. Nothing is as exciting or memorable as a young boy who has an Xbox cake or your little princess who has a 3-D castle cake! If you can dream it, they can create it!
Creating Your Mouthwatering Cake
Don't forget about the variety of flavors you have at your fingertips. Choose anything from classic white to almond poppyseed and everything in between. They also feature a variety of fillings such as chocolate, pineapple or raspberry. Every cake has quality ingredients and cooked to moist perfection.
More Than Cakes
Not only does Sugarplum fulfill custom cake orders, but also their bakery features sweet treats and luscious desserts. Come in to indulge in one of their many treats. These include cupcakes, muffins, sticky buns, linzer tarts, pies of all flavors and even gluten-free options!
The most trusted cake bakery in Colorado Springs, Colorado is Sugarplum Cake Shoppe. Let them take your next celebration to a whole new level with a custom cake.
Birthday cakes are such a huge part of any birthday party. It's honestly one of the main highlights at a party. Guests walk in wondering what type of cake they'll see, since there are some very detailed cakes designed today. The most important thing to remember when figuring out what type of cake the birthday recipient will have is that it reflects them. Still need ideas? This weeks Inspirational Friday is all about birthday cakes.
Don't forget to talk with your bakery. They'll have great ideas if you tell them what you have in mind and even if you don't. Don't forget to share your pictures with us at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com.
Your baby is 6 months old, and we know what you’re already thinking: first birthday party. Your mind starts to wander to blow up toys, goody bags, smash cake and decorations. All you see are dollar signs. Never fear, we’ve got your how to’s on doing a ONE-derful party that won’t break the bank.
Birthday Party Location
Do it at home! Why rent a big party space when you can open your home to friends and family for free? Homes make everyone feel more welcome and “part of the family.” Your house will be the perfect quaint atmosphere.
What Food To Serve
Also a DIY. Buying food at your local bulk store or cost saver grocery is the way to go. For this little girl’s first birthday, we commissioned grandmas to make a few sides to help bear the burden, because let’s face it, EVERYONE wants to come to this first birthday. The theme was Look Whooo’s Turning one, and momma made most of the food to look like owls.
A Party Isn't Complete Without Decorations
This little girl in particular had her bedroom done in an owl theme, with bright pops of color. So to save money, Mom went ahead and carried that theme to the party and used decorations she already had. Tissue paper flowers (see our tutorial) made for cute table decorations, and the only money spent was on these glittered O-N-E letters. These were cardboard letters found at the local craft store. We dipped in Modge Podge and rolled in gold glitter. Easy!
Don't Forget The Cake
The infamous smash cake. Baking a homemade cake seemed like the best idea for this budget-savvy mom. She bought a cake, and baked two layers in a small 6” round cake. Then we iced with a pink buttercream icing and rose tip. Total cost for the cake was about $4, which was much easier on the pocket book. For the rest of the family, she did a regular sheet cake.
Capture Those Special Moments
This could easily be the biggest bulk of the expense for your child’s first birthday. No doubt, we want to get photos of them smashing that cake, and quite often, photographers can do a separate shoot for that special event. For the party, get a friend to take photos throughout the day of your little one to document the occasion. Even a simple point and shoot camera will do the job.
There you have it. Simple and easy, and right on the money steps for planning a first birthday party. Decide your budget, and use these simple tips to help plan your child’s first birthday party. Also, don't forget to talk with party vendors as well. They have such amazing ideas and a variety of packages that may work within your budget as well.
Choosing a decorator to create the cake for your special day can seem like a daunting task. You want someone who can make your cake high grade, unique, and delicious.
And it is for all those reasons that Heritage Wedding Cakes of Salt Lake City was in Brides Magazine’s top 100 cake designers in the nation for 2013.
Sweet Beginnings
Cindy Crump, owner of Heritage Wedding Cakes, grew up helping her mother bake cakes for every occasion. When she had children of her own, Crump began working for a bakery, learning the art of cake design. She then decided to pursue her own business, and 17,000 wedding cakes later, Crump still loves to create customized cakes for brides.
With her years of experience, it is no surprise she has become an expert. Crumps creations include tiers of adorned flowers, hilarious groom’s cakes, and custom originals in your favorite theme. Each creation a beautiful work of art.
Let Them Eat Cake
The combinations are limitless with the array of cake flavors and fillings available. From pumpkin chocolate chip flavor to dulce de leche filling, your cake will not only look amazing, but taste delicious too! Crump strives to go the extra mile and offer top quality for every bride’s dream creation, treating each cake as if it were her own. This dedication makes her cakes extra special.
Her creative designs are made with each bride’s personality in mind. If you are looking for a cake that is completely different and made specifically for you, check out Heritage Wedding Cakes for your wedding cake vendor.
The centerpiece of any event, party or reception is the cake. As they arrive, all guests want to see it, and when it's impressive, the host is proud to show it off. The cake is so important in our culture that we have created ceremonies around serving it. At birthday parties, the one being honored blows out the candles. At wedding receptions, there is the traditional cake cutting. If there's one thing that absolutely has to be right, it's the cake.
For those living in the Abbotsford area of British Columbia, the best choice is Reddy Made Cakes! Baked by Crystal Reddy, a culinary school graduate, these cakes are made from scratch and designed to be both delightful and delicious. Crystal is adamant not to use any pre-made or boxed mixes, and she designs each creation with the customer's desires in mind. In her words:
"I want people to get to know me as part of their family or one of their friends; I am more than willing to work with you on what you want when it comes to baked goods. I focus on ingredients and make them shine."
Make Reddy Made Cakes part of your next event. Want a cake that your one year-old can smash to bits? Crystal makes a wide variety of adorable smash cakes, and she is always prepared to make exactly what you need. Need a cake that depicts iconic characters from your son's favorite video game or TV show? Crystal has designed and created cakes which pull from multiple genres. Looking for a cake evoking a vintage style? Want an amazing wedding cake your guests will be talking about long after the reception is over? Crystal can accomplish all of that and more!
Also, if the standard cake is not your style, be sure to check out her line of giant cupcakes!
When your cake needs to be just right, Crystal Reddy is the one to call. Reddy Made Cakes is baking new and lasting memories every day. Contact her today so she can bake one for you!
There are cakes, and then there are CAKES! At Sweet Southern Ladies Designer Cakes, they are only interested in the latter. Each gorgeous creation is lovingly and meticulously crafted into a stylish, unique design made especially for you. Martha Hebert and Rebecca Guidry, the Louisiana native, sibling proprietors of Sweet Southern Ladies, have perfected their craft and are now offering their expertise to you!
In 2004, two retired school teachers found themselves a little short on cash, needing a way to earn some extra on the side. Their idea? Take a cake decorating class! The early going was a bit rough, but after a little practice the sisters discovered they possessed a real talent for the job.
A little time and a blow away win on TLC's Ultimate Cake Off turned their small cake decorating business into a full-time undertaking. Now they field calls from the likes of Nicholas Cage and Emeril Lagasse, but they haven't let that deter them from accommodating local requests as well.
Each tier of a Sweet Southern Ladies designer cake consists of three layers of moist, delicious cake and two layers of sumptuous filling. With 15 flavors of cake and 20 flavors of filling to choose from, your options are vast! Are you looking for a German Chocolate cake with banana filling, or maybe a Mandarin Orange Cake with Parisian Cream filling? Mixing and matching your options is half the fun! At Sweet Southern Ladies Designer Cakes, they guarantee taste as well as presentation.
A Sweet Southern Ladies designer cake is built to your specifications and designed with you and your event in mind. And don't be confused, these southern ladies aren't limited to traditional cake designs, oh no! If you want a cake that looks like a hunting rifle, a motorcycle, or even an alligator, they can accommodate you! This is YOUR cake and it will reflect YOUR interests.
Hebert and Guidry request that you order your cake six to eight months prior to your event, and they'd be more than pleased to provide you with a free consultation wherein they will design your cake with you. After that, the sky is quite literally the limit!
Whether you need a cake for a wedding, party, gala or special event, Sweet Southern Ladies Designer Cakes can handle your request. They have experience, passion, and the one thing you can't teach: Talent!
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