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Etsy has always been my favorite source for unique, handmade goodies but now that they have an actual wedding section, I am more in love than ever. There are so many talented designers creating original items for all of us to find. Etsy has offered my couples the ability to source original pieces that speak to them and share their story with all of their friends and family.
As you know, there is no possible way one could feature ALL favorite Etsy Shops in one post. That would be nearly impossible! So, today I am sticking with three. Check them out below.
The classic charm and modern style of Belle and the Beau captured my interest with their bold patterns in their Beau accessories! There is also a fantastically romantic and whimsical Belle section of their shop which offers “shoe pretties,” and other adorable accouterments for the ladies.
Sometimes a name says it all and that is certainly true in this case! A Southern Bucket has taken their passion for burlap and metal to create customized and functional buckets and vases. They will not only be a conversation piece at the wedding but they will also find a permanent place in your home.
Let be be the first to tell you if you already didn’t know… Once you get married, the line between mine and yours becomes very thin. The least we can do is identify our own silverware! Beach House Living creates these charming silverware and cake cutting sets that will not only compliment your day but will also eliminate any confusion when setting the table in the years to come!
Do you LOVE Etsy too? We would love to hear from you. Please let us know what your favorite shops are…
Looking for a sweet keepsake from your wedding day that will be a family heirloom for years to come? Well, of course you are!
Jeanette Zeis Ceramics creates custom 10″ cake stands to personalize your sweets and treats. These charming handmade ceramic cake stands will be a perfect accent to set along side a larger wedding cake or even a groom’s cake. Take a look at Jeanette Zeis Ceramics store on easy to find other great mix and match options for a complete dessert spread.
Long after the wedding, these cake stands will be the foundation for many celebratory treats!
Congratulations to our friends at Sweet Cheeks Baking Company for their VICTORY on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars!!! Krista and Katrina baked their hearts out and we are so proud of them!
The Challenges were all based around one of my favorite Southern California events, Pageant of the Masters.
In case you have not had the opportunity to meet this all girl team, here is their Cheeky Photo…
Way to go Team Cheeks!
Sometimes I come across things that are a little outside the box and today is no exception. I was doing a little research on American made craft beers for an event and came across a brilliant article on the Craft Beer blog. This site is chock full of info for the beer enthusiast from pairings to recipes. Speaking of pairings… have you selected the craft beer to compliment your cake? Well if you haven’t, don’t worry! The research has been done for you.
Andy Sparhawk, a Certified Cicerone, enlisted the help of custom cakery Tea & Cakes as he paired some of our favorite cake flavors with an enticing craft beer. I can’t say that the thought of pairing a beer with cake ever crossed my mind but I am loving the results!
Passion – Red Velvet & Legendary Red
If your zeal for your bride or groom is as fiery as the fans of this cake then you’re set. Red velvet aficionados seem to argue over the perfect recipe more than beer geeks grapple with Black IPAs. Tee & Cake’s red velvet has a pleasant corn bread character; likely from the buttermilk, which is a generally accepted ingredient in red velvet camps. We think that makes the bready flavors of Golden City Brewery’s (Golden, CO) LegendaryRed Ale a match made in heaven… with or without coconut and pecans.
Tee & Cakes: This pairing gave new meaning to the word comfort food. The beer made the whole cake taste like butter. Totally rich and decadent. Red velvet cake is the ultimate in comfort food desserts, and is a staple in the south.
Riding the Wave of Love – Coconut & Currieux
Coconut helps cool hot, spicy foods like Southeast Asian cuisines; Indian or Indonesian. It also quells American heat, like bourbon. Currieux is Allagash Brewing Company’s (Portland, ME) original barrel-aged beer, a Belgian-style Triple that is aged in bourbon barrels for eight weeks. While resting, the beer takes on some of the previous resident’s character; vanilla, coconut and residual whiskey flavors, that blend perfectly with the Triple’s fruitiness. Candy sweetness matches the cake to magnify a long wave of vanilla and warm sugar.
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing brought out the sweetness and cakeyness of the cake. It made the cake taste like the comfort food we know it to be. This is a simple and traditional cake, but one of the harder ones to pair. It seems like a heartier beer brings out the lightness in this cake.
Spicing Things Up – Carrot Cake & Maricaibo Especial
People get married because they are much better and stronger together than if they were apart—also, for the tax break. The same is true with carrot cake andJolly Pumpkin’s (Dexter, MI) Maricaibo Especial, a sour Brown Ale brewed with cacao, cinnamon and sweet orange peel. Both are amazing alone, but together, they really spice it up. The sugary sweetness of the cake is balanced by it’s more earthy ingredients of carrot and cinnamon, which helps cut the tart acidity of the beer. Meanwhile, the spices in the beer intensify the flavors of the cake. And, if the wild Maricaibo gets too out of hand, the carrot cake’s cream cheese frosting and cooling carrot calms things down before the police get called.
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing made the spiciness of the cake come out. We never would have imagined a sour beer could pair so well with something rich and creamy like a carrot cake and cream cheese icing. This was one of our faves.
Affinities – Grey Lady & Lemon Curd
Some flavors just go together; lemon goes with a lot. Maybe that is because it enhances the flavors it’s paired with. In Grey Lady, a Witbier brewed by Cisco Brewers Inc. (Nantucket, MA), the piquant esters (fruitiness) liven the tangy wheat flavors and sharpen the spice. When paired with lemon curd (a smooth lemon filling or topping) you flip the switch on a laser light show in your mouth!
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing really brought out the lemonyness of the lemon curd. It was bright and fresh.
There is nothing quite like the sweet treat of Ice Cream… 
Adding this cool and creamy dessert is a must for all of our upcoming summer soirees.
- Once your cake has been cut, invite your guests to enjoy their very own custom creation made right in front of them on a Marble Slab!
- If your party is hopping and you don’t want guests to slow down or stop dancing for their sweet treat, try tray passing… Mini cones with sorbet is sure to please!
- As guests enter cocktail hour, have an ice cream truck or cart full of your favorite ice cream treats.
- Love the old school Hoodsie Cups? Create you own and get personalized wooden spoons as an added touch!
Of course, you could always serve an Ice Cream Wedding Cake…
Cheers!
Loving the vintage Cake Flags from Baumbirdy. They are custom designed and hand made to adorn your sweet treats. They are pretty cute on cupcakes as well. Go beyond the wedding cake and use them for the shower, engagement party or rehearsal dinner.
Happy September! With Autumn right around the corner it has us thinking about all things warm and cozy. If you’re having an Autumn wedding how about having a yummy pie table with all of your favorite flavors? There is a pie for everyone and every style: fruit filled, cream, meringue, crumb, silk, chocolate…the possibilities are endlessly delicious! Have a baking party with your family and friends and be sure to incorporate family recipes.
If you like the traditional wedding cake but have a special place in your heart for pie, provide mini pies as favors. Mini pies are simply adorable in customized or twine-wrapped boxes on the go!
In our quest to find cake perfection, we have found Sweet Cheeks Baking Company. Oh how we love thee… Not only do they create edible art that is beyond yummy, but it is made with all sorts of wholesome ingredients. Have an idea? Go ahead and throw it past Team Sweet Cheeks. They love a challenge and always surpass expectations!
We are smitten with Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
What is your favorite part of the industry?
Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. is all about service and hospitality, catering to the custom interests & needs of our clients, so we LOVE when people bring us super cool or unique themes/ideas/requests. We love a challenge as a team and find that challenge is what keeps us improving in this industry all the time!
If you weren’t in the event industry, what would you be doing?
I would be studying whales and marine mammals or learning to train at Sea World…until I had to get a paying job again.
Where do you draw your inspiration? Are their specific resources?
Are you kidding? Inspiration is ALL OVER THE PLACE for cake! The more you open your eyes, the more you see as opportunity. Today I was wearing this totally rad pair of leggings with crazy colorful paisley and giant floral patterns all over a sky-design background. I looked in the mirror in the middle of the luncheon I was attending and cracked up…these would be the most beautiful cake design for someone with the right imagination like mine.
What is one piece of advice you would give a bride?
Come with ideas and with a vision as best you can. This is the most special dessert of your life. You and the cake are the two art pieces at the wedding that everyone wants to see. If it’s super cool, everyone has tons of fun photographing it. If it’s boring or tasteless, you may as well opt instead for a dessert buffet and make them delicious.
What are some of the trends you see for 2011?
We’ve been doing lots of dessert buffets. Also, dietary restrictions are all the rage…gluten-free cakes, etc. There are issues with too many combinations: our most restrictive was a gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan who wanted a gorgeous wedding cake. Hmm, we do love a challenge…did I say that?
Team Sweet Cheeks
Right Cheek = Elaine
Left Cheek = Donna
Master Sugar Shaker = Krista
Design Goddess = Charity
Snack Maven & Detailer = Misty
High Gear Shaker = Katrina
Super Butter Creamer = Kristin
Eagle 1 Commander = Kristy
Eagle Chaser = Kristie
We’re a big fan of all things sweet here at LBE so of course we are loving the macaroon trend we are seeing this season.
Not only do these small treats tastes delicious but they can add a pop of bright color to any event. Bake them up for a bridal shower, a scrumptious take home favor, or add them to your wedding cake!
Martha Stewart has a delectable recipe for you to make French Macarons at home. If you love baking (like me) then this will be a fun and slightly challenging recipe to try out! If you are a DIY Bride, bake up your macarons with you and your fiances favorite flavors in mind. Happy Baking!
If you love Macaroons as much as we do grab i HEART macarons for lots of inspiration!
It was an Etsy sort of Sunday at my house. While shopping around for all things wedding these adorable cake toppers caught my eye!
I love the miniature couture wedding dresses and suits on these. Designed by Samyii.
For the love birds. Designed by RedLightStudio.
These remind me just a bit me of the J. Crew wedding catalog. So Cute! Designed by goosegrease.
Feeling crafty? You can paint your very own!
Bustle Blog By Liz Beck 
