Last month we featured the top 5 traditional wedding cake photos that displayed a unique way to personalize this kind of wedding cake. This month we’re featuring photos of some of the most brilliantly decorated, excellently made, exquisite tasting traditional wedding cakes that we’ve found. If you’re shopping for a traditional wedding cake from a local cake bakery, Wedding And Party Network offers these photos as inspiration.

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#5 Multi-Tiered Multi-Shaped Wedding Cake

Want to turn your traditional wedding cake into something remarkable and unique? Add a few tiers and change the shape of the base tier! This four tiered wedding cake features three round tiers and a square tier at the base. More than just shape, this cake also features unique icing patterns that quickly stand out to guests. Each layer is a different icing pattern which means you quadruple the level of fun! And is it just my imagination or do I spot a unique cake platter at the bottom? *wink*

This multiple style wedding cake was submitted by Toria Dolce Fine Desserts & Wedding Cakes, a wedding cake bakery in Ashaway Rhode Island.

#4 Winter Wonderland White Wedding Cake

Need a quick tip for enhancing your traditional wedding cake? Make it seasonal. You don’t have to add color or any other contemporary accent if you choose not to. Simply ask for unique icing patterns and seasonal accents like this wedding cake has. Given a winter theme by the bride, this cake features snowflake patterns in the icing as well as several shimmery silver snowflakes. If you’re going to adorn a cake with flair, use accents that play up the season of your wedding.

This Winter wedding cake was submitted by Sue’s Sweets, a wedding cake bakery in Rahway New Jersey.

#3 Buttercream Icing Cake With Decorative Fondant Accents

This cake has so many elaborate fondant decorations that it is hard to pick a place to begin describing it. The baker started with three layers of cake covered in classic white buttercream icing. White fondant accents were used to create the look of ribbons flowing from the top layer to the bottom as well as flowers and other decorations on each tier of the cake.

Adding unique decorations or elaborate and feminine decorations is a fun way to make sure that your cake is not too traditional or boring but rather full of attraction and beauty. Elegant is always best for traditional wedding cakes but personalized decorations help make it a reflection of your elegance.

This elegant wedding cake was submitted by A Social Event Caterers, creative caterers in Montgomery Alabama.

#2 Split Tier Strawberry & Buttercream Wedding Cake

Amassing tall tiers of delicious cake is a surefire way to make your traditional wedding cake stand out without adding any other decorations. If you want to liven your cake up a little more, try a split-tier wedding cake like this one featuring three square tiers atop a silver cake platter, a small split filled with strawberries, and a round tier on top with more strawberries instead of a cake topper.

Another unique feature of this cake is the ivory floral lace icing pattern which is just enough of a color contrast to stand out against the white buttercream icing covering each tier. These may be just three small ways to personalize the wedding cake but together they make one dynamite attraction at the reception!

This beautiful split tier wedding cake was submitted by Beautiful Weddings On A Budget, a wedding coordinator in Fort Campbell Kentucky.

#1 Ivory Stacked Fondant Wedding Cake

I cannot think of a cake in recent memory that dazzled me quite so much as this incredible wedding cake. This is three layers of ivory stacked fondant covered in a chantilly lace icing pattern and decorated to the hilt with green foliage decorations. The combination of ivory, white and green is beautiful. It’s homage to an elegant time when these colors were everywhere and elegance along with opulence ruled the day.

This beautiful wedding cake is a stunning reminder of the finer things in life. When shopping for your wedding cake, think “lavish decorations” even for small, traditional wedding cakes and you’ll find incredible treats like this.

This stacked fondant wedding cake was submitted by Just Ones Cakes & Catering, a unique bakery in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Last month we featured the top five photos of tall wedding reception centerpieces. Each photo displayed one unique quality that made those tall centerpieces fun for any reception. This month we’re switching it up ever so slightly by bringing you the opposite. Now it’s time to give you some ideas for short and medium floral centerpieces for your wedding reception! When you’re discussing your wedding reception centerpieces with your florist, keep these photos in mind (or take a print-out of your favorites with you!)

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#5 — Give It A Whirl: Contemporary Centerpiece

This is a beautiful centerpiece perfect for a contemporary wedding reception. It’s elegant, fun, stylish, sleek and sophisticated. In other words, the perfect decorations for the modern bride! These flowers have all of the components of a great wedding reception centerpiece. You have height with the foliage. You have color with the cool red roses. Plus, your eye is drawn to the cool angles formed by the grasses used to create width. Beautiful and intricate!

This contemporary wedding reception centerpiece was created by Ginkgo Floral Design, a flower shop in Toronto, Ontario specializing in wedding flowers.

#4 — Another Whirlwind Wedding Reception: Centerpiece of Elegance

This is a very beautiful and elegant centerpiece which is why it’s making the top 5 wedding reception centerpiece list this month. This is a picturesque centerpiece made using just three components:  a small round vase, a single orchid (similar flowers will work), and a few shoots of long grass. The way they mesh together so beautifully makes it hard to imagine the careful creation of the centerpiece. Definitely a favorite!

This beautiful photo of a contemporary centerpiece in a round vase was submitted by The Enchanted Florist, a flower shop in Mount Vernon Washington specializing in wedding flowers.

#3 — Come Together To Reflect:  Mirrored Centerpieces in Square Vases

The mirror at the bottom of these centerpieces make it perfect for a classy wedding reception. Light shimmers and bounces off of the mirrors and the square vases of the centerpieces for a beautiful and eye-catching appearance. The flowers in each centerpiece complement each other masterfully. Candles add a great touch whether lit or not. Tiny glass crystals (glass rocks will do also) add extra shimmer and sparkle. After all, what’s a girl without her accessories?

This centerpiece on a mirror base photo was submitted by Perfect Presentations, a wedding coordinator and florist in Tulsa Oklahoma.

#2 — Take A Dive: Poolside Table Centerpiece For An Outdoor Reception

Time for a dip? Not yet! First guests have to stop and enjoy the way the table centerpieces play off of the floating flower arrangements at this wedding reception. Centerpieces like these are beautiful because they really pop against a black tablecloth plus they look great with all of the other decorations. If you’re in the mood for an outdoor wedding reception, consider centerpieces like these that have stand-out and blend-in appeal.

This poolside table centerpiece photo was submitted by Apple Blossoms Floral Design & Gifts, a wedding florist in Tampa Florida.

#1 — These Two Lips Long To Kiss You: Contemporary Tulip Reception Centerpiece

When you think of contemporary centerpieces for a wedding reception, this is one that quickly comes to mind. Red tulips form the bulk of the centerpiece (or at least the most eye-catching part). Their stems are swirled around in the standing vase along with some long grass shoots. Add a little water and you have yourself the #1 table centerpiece for the month! This arrangement is great for any wedding reception because red is the color of passionate love. Red tulips? … it’s just like whispering sweet nothings in someone’s ear.

This contemporary tulip centerpiece photo was submitted by Nanz & Kraft Florists Inc., a wedding florist in Louisville Kentucky.

Traditional is the name of the game for September. For those interested in traditional wedding cakes with a hint of personality, these wedding cake photos are for you! I’ve included some pointers on putting a personalized spin on traditional wedding cakes so sit down, relax, let your mouth water and enjoy some wedding cake photos!

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#5 Traditional Wedding Cake With Green Ribbon

All it takes is a small touch to make a traditional wedding cake come to life. Each of the three tiers on this wedding cake is wrapped at the base with beautiful green ribbon. It’s a simple touch but it adds so much to the feel of the reception. Also, green drew out the color of the leaves used in the floral decorations.

Another great touch makes this wedding cake a favorite. The top outer edge of each tier is lined with pearl drops of buttercream icing. On top of layers of flavor, this is a beautiful look and an even better taste.

This colorful wedding cake was submitted by G. Elliot Catering, talented caterers in Tampa Florida.

#4 Wedding Cake With Red Ribbon On Unique Platter

Not only is this a stand-out cake because of the scarlet ribbon used on each tier, it’s also a favorite because of the unique platter on which it rests. Small or larger, elaborate cake platters make a world of difference to a traditional wedding cake which typically does not feature the kind of across-the-room eye-catching designs of other wedding cakes.

This beautiful wedding cake on a unique silver cake platter was submitted by Krazy Ladies Catering, fun-spirited caterers in Meridian Mississippi.

#3 Four Tiers Fondant Wedding Cake

Many tiers are always a helpful way to personalize the wedding cake because the sheer height of the cake grabs attention quickly. This four tiered round wedding cake is completely covered in white rolled fondant. Each tier has pearl icing accents for an extra touch. Another stand-out feature are the edible wedding cake flowers used as a cake topper. What a neat addition!

This fondant wedding cake with edible flowers was submitted by Designs In Sugar, creater of gumpaste flowers for wedding cakes in Collierville Tennessee.

#2 Wedding Cake With Pearl Icing Accents

“Beautiful” is the only way to describe this fantastic traditional wedding cake. It’s not color or height that draws the eye to this cake. It’s not a unique platter or cake topper. It’s the design all of it’s own and that’s why it is a favorite traditional wedding cake for September. Each of the three tiers is covered in a delicious buttercream icing and given extra appeal with pearl icing designs up and down the sides of each tier. How beautiful!

This buttercream wedding cake featuring pearl icing style was submitted by Toria Dolce Fine Desserts & Wedding Cakes, a wedding cake bakery in Ashaway Rhode Island.

#1 Precious Moments Wedding Cake

If ever there were a moment for fanfare, this would be it. This traditional wedding cake veers a bit from the most traditional and uses a few classic accents to give it a personal touch. For starters, there are four tiers of wedding cake covered in buttercream icing. Yum! Next a different icing pattern is used on each layer.

To top it all off and make this cake #1 on the list, this cake has a Precious Moments cake topper. Talk about a fun way to personalize any wedding cake! Brides marrying now are very familiar with Precious Moments and other unique licensed characters. Adding their likeness to the wedding cake topper is a great way to make the cake truly feel like it belongs to you..

This sweet wedding cake was submitted by A Social Event Caterers, brilliant caterers in Montgomery Alabama.

Sit back and relax. All you have to do is say what you want and Weddings By Custom Creations in Bossier City Louisiana makes it happen. Whether you’re in the mood for a formal wedding or an intimate affair, you can find practically everything you need in their expansive bridal store measuring over 19,000 square feet.

What could they possibly have in their bridal shop? You’d be surprised, rather, awed by the impressive selection of wedding supplies, wedding gowns and other things necessary for throwing the perfect wedding. (Heads up:  they do parties as well.)

Beverly is a sweetheart who is all about making your day special. The pride of her heart is her wedding gown selection which fills a huge space in the bridal shop. If you have a beautiful wedding dress in mind, she’ll help you find it.  You won’t have to look far because it’s probably already inside the Weddings By Custom Creations bridal shop.

Steve is the eyes behind the wedding photographs. His talent is unmatched by most. Magazine quality photos so rich and beautiful that you’d swear they were for royalty are the only kinds of wedding photos that he knows how to take. If you want to look a-m-a-z-i-n-g, call Steve.

The really fun thing about Weddings By Custom Creations is that they recently acquired a HUGE ballroom that they rent for wedding receptions, proms and other special events.

Wow! They literally go above and beyond to make sure that you’re not stressed about the wedding day but rather enjoying the wedding planning process. Why? Because you’re in the most capable hands in Bossier City, Louisiana. Relax. Your dream wedding is just a chat with Beverly away.

The best photographer in “the gateway to leisure living” is On Time Photos. Everyone in Cumming, Georgia falls under the talented eye of this wedding and party photographer. Whether photographing a birthday party, wedding, or taking senior photos, Jerry cannot escape his talent. But this is easy to see as his photos speak for themselves.

One thing Jerry knows best is that photographers aren’t just for weddings. Every special moment in life deserves to be captured on film to cherish for years and years.

Birthday party photos are hugely important in a child’s life as each year becomes a more special mark. Who would want to celebrate a 40th birthday without photos of the embarassing party their loved ones threw to remind them about their milestone birthday?

Jerry is Cumming, Georgia’s answer to the need for fantastic photos of life’s special events. Of course, he does weddings as well and the quality of his wedding photos are indisputable.

Some of the photos that you’ll find at On Time Photos are senior photos with standout appeal. His senior photos make sure that the young high school student’s personality, talents and interests are shown off in the way that they should be. Senior pictures are all about the senior, so there’s nothing more important to Jerry than showcasing the young man or young lady.

Birthday parties are always a treat because everyone is extra celebratory. As if no birthday had been celebrated before or would come after, birthday parties in Cummings GA are a treat for everyone in attendance. The party photographer isn’t excluded from the upbeat feelings and has just as much fun photographing the entertainment as the guests do.

Jerry is an endearing man and a very talented wedding and party photographer. If you’re in the area of Cummings, Georgia and need above-board photographs of your event, contact Jerry at On Time Photos today.

I recently detailed a wedding flower trend that we are seeing all across the country. Budget savvy brides are opting for a more hands-on experience when visiting their wedding florist. In the southwest, Sparks Florist has very creatively turned this trend to their advantage.

A florist in Sparks Nevada, Mike Fiannaca knows his way around the wonderful world of wedding flowers. His latest renovation is one that has caused a flood of brides to come his way and there’s an excellent reason for it.

Sparks Florist has found a way to turn a trend that wedding florists are apprehensive about into an opportunity by reaching out to DIY brides in a way that helps them see the value of leveraging the expertise of a wedding florist to their advantage.

Here’s his setup. Mike is a wedding florist who set up a network inside his large flower shop specifically for brides. With a 10,000+ feet warehouse to showcase his fresh flowers, brides are encouraged to come in and pick out exactly which flowers they want at their wedding. He even provides design assistance so the process is that much smoother!

In this way, Mike has addressed the needs of budget-savvy brides. They want to take a hands-on approach to their wedding planning but also require the unique expertise of a professional. Sparks Florist allows brides to choose their own flowers from his bulk selection and then creates the flowers that they want based on their needs and desires.

Premium flowers like calla lilies and stargazer lilies are there. Standards like carnations and roses abound. He even has greenery. Literally every fresh cut flower that you need for wedding bouquets, altar flowers, reception arrangements and the rest of the wedding flowers is there at his location waiting to be chosen by brides for their wedding flowers. Once the selections are made, professional florists are standing by to gather information on how to create the perfect wedding flowers for that bride.

Mike knows how important it is to provide high quality wedding flowers at a reasonable price. That’s why he enhanced his skills as a talented wedding florist and created this haven for budget savvy brides.

Remember, Sparks Nevada brides, that you can watch the other parts of your wedding budget grow. When you’re elbow deep in the wedding planning, consider Sparks Florist for your wedding flowers. You’ll be glad you did and the rest of your budget will thank you.

Picture a caterer in Abbotsford, British Columbia that rocks. They make wedding cakes. They make birthday cakes. They cater breakfast, lunch and dinner with a round of tasty desserts. From the hor d’oeuvres to the dessert, they continue to arrive with the most scrumptious food you’ve ever tasted at an event.

That catering service is Klassic Catering.

Taking a look at the menu from Klassic Catering is a mouthwatering experience. There is something tasty for even the pickiest of eaters. There’s something gourmet for the refined tastes. Best thing about it though–it’s all delicious.

Klassic Catering works hard to make sure that your event catering is so special and unique that you’ll never even think about another caterer. If you’re ever planning a party or wedding in Abbotsford, BC, you’ll gladly choose Klassic Catering and be on pins and needles until you’re able to taste the savory morsels they call “catering” though “ambrosia” would be a more appropriate term.

Breakfast is a great time to host a gathering for your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Klassic Catering definitely knows how to do breakfast. They provide fruit trays for the sweet treats and some less-than-fruity offerings as well.

Next is lunch. Whether dining at a corporate event or sitting down with the wedding attendants, Klassic Catering knows exactly what will make your palate quiver with delight. Sandwiches and wraps are a simple touch but there is nothing simple about the same foods from Klassic Catering. They put a unique spin on each food that they create, giving them a “must-have appeal” that you will not be able to pass up. It’s simply too fun to see what they’ll do next.

Don’t even get me started on dinner. Wow. Yum. Mmm. There is no sound so pleasant as the gutteral, satisfied moans that fill the air after a bite of dinner from Klassic Catering. One bite is never enough. No one would even expect it to be. It’s that good.

Whether planning a party, wedding or special event, call Klassic Catering and get the best Abbotsford BC caterer on your team.

Though I’m an October baby, I felt like September deserved some love too. So, I’ve put together this list of the  top 5 birthday cake photos for the month of September. If you have a birthday coming up or know someone getting ready to celebrate another year, consider styles of birthday cakes like these when visiting your local bakery.

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#5  Carly’s Delightfully Pink 16th Birthday Cake

Young ladies of a certain age (16) are on the verge of something great. They deserve a sweet sixteen birthday cake that lives up to their “grown up but still play young” attitude. This cake does all of that and more! It is hot pink with pink beaded icing accents. It has crazy, colorful stripes on top and a fun cake topper that announces to the guests just how old but young at heart the guest of honor is.

This fun 16th birthday cake photo is provided by Bake My Day, a cake bakery in Louisville Kentucky.

#4  Wild Side 16th Birthday Cake

Again with the magic number 16 but it’s not the sweet sixteen birthday theme alone that makes this cake so impressive. The colors of this birthday cake are vibrant. Bright blue complements black and white zebra stripes. Together, the two colors with black ribbon accents at the base of each tier form three tiers of delicious birthday cake that is almost too attractive to eat!

This unique 16th birthday cake was created by The Party Place & Bakery, one of my favorite cake bakeries in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

#3 Baseball Birthday Cake

It’s worth having a son or a lady softball player if for no other reason than baseball birthday cakes like this. This birthday cake features a baseball hat, baseball bat, and a baseball with a number written in icing that lets us know how old or young the birthday child is. In this case, it’s a baseball birthday cake for a one year old! How sweet!

This baseball birthday cake photo was provided by Gourmet On The Go, talented caterers in Victorville California.

#2 Starry Night Birthday Cake

It was hard not to choose this as the number one birthday cake photo. Even if you aren’t a fan of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting, you have to admire all of the hard work and tedious detail that went into this Starry Night birthday cake. Beautiful, artistic, and a true work of art in the birthday cake world!

This “Starry Night” birthday cake was created by Sue’s Sweets, an artistic cake bakery in Rahway New Jersey.

#1 Rocking, Contemporary 21st Birthday Cake

The happy lady that received this 21st birthday cake can strut her stuff knowing she’s an in-style lady with friends who have fabulous taste. Each layer is hot pink and black, white and light pink accents. This is three tiers of fun and intricate details. No two tiers have the same style. One is striped. One is floral. One is polka dots. Who doesn’t love a polka dotted birthday cake? All of the fun styles and unique colors combined with a fabulous cake topper make this the month’s #1 birthday cake bar none.

This 21st birthday cake for girls was submitted by Just Ones Cakes & Catering, an awesome bakery in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Grab a slice for yourself! Are you planning a party for someone’s birthday or have some birthday cake photos of your own? Feel free to share them and they may become one of the top 5 photos next month on WeddingAndPartyNetwork.com!

Want to make a production out of dinner? Then you need Culinary Productions, Baton Rouge Louisiana’s most artistic and inspiring caterers.

Moms always say not to play with your food but I’m glad Culinary Productions didn’t listen because every detail about their presentation is an awe-inspiring work of art. “Wow” is all that I can say after reviewing some of their AMAZING spreads for wedding receptions and other events. Not only is their food delicious (and it is a real palate pleaser) but they are also culinary artists, as talented as a big time gourmet chef in a snooty restaurant but with the heart to please brides.

Whether you’re planning the rehearsal dinner, wedding reception menu, or just want to host a party with some delicious food, you can count on Culinary Productions to make it the best meal you’ll have until the next time you eat their food.

Hor d’oeuvres placed on silver platters? Boring! Culinary Productions make sure that the food itself is eye-catching, artistic and delicious above all else. If a tray is involved it becomes part of the artwork, seamlessly melded into the tapestry of rich and scrumptious catering.

Get a lesson in “mmmm” from caterers at Culinary Productions when you choose Baton Rouge’s finest caterers for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or other special occasion.

If you’re in the mood for a truly one-of-a-kind wedding dress, contact Linda Stills Fashion who creates custom wedding dresses specially for each bride. Beautiful and elegant, her custom made wedding dresses make the bride feel special and unique on her wedding day. For a day that’s all about you even down to the details of the dress, choose a custom wedding gown from Linda Stills Fashion in Shreveport Louisiana.

Linda makes than just custom made wedding dresses though. She also specializes in gorgeous custom bridesmaids dresses and flower girl dresses. Walk into any formal wear store or bridal dress shop and look at the dress selection then browse the items at Linda Stills Fashion. You can’t tell the difference! The quality is the same and the materials are every bit as luxurious.

However, there is one key feature that makes Linda Stills Fashion’s custom wedding dresses stand out — they are tailored to you! Want color in a certain part? Let her know! Want a long train, sleeves, a shawl, a wrap, a longer looking waistline? Done.

Every woman in your bridal party can feel like a princess with a custom made dress from Linda Stills Fashion. Each dress is fitted to the individual woman (or little girl) and crafted with a lot of love and attention. One fabulous way to personalize your wedding in a way that most overlook is with a custom wedding gown from Linda Stills Fashion.

Your dream wedding gown is waiting!