Bob and Ash's Wedding September 11th 2010

 I am blessed to have so many brilliant clients who choose cakes that test my creativity and really ignite the passion I have for all things cake. Even more so than this- I get clients who are truly special people- who I will remember always.

Bob and Ash were all the above and more.

From the moment I met with them I felt really honored to be making their cake- they were so warm and friendly- like I had known them forever.

They were willing to trust in me to create a Kombi cake- my first Kombi cake! What fun!

So I had a little thought- after being snowed down earlier this year - and my blog subsequently falling buy the wayside- I had one of my sisters take over the reigns and write on my behalf- then it dawned on me- perhaps some of my super cool clients would also like to share their wedding day too!

Bob and Ash were the first ones I asked to do this for me- and almost without hesitation Ash jumped at the chance. I really appreciate the time and Effort that Ash has put into her story below and I hope you all enjoy reading it.

Congratulations Bob and Ash- you are two of a kind!

Here we go Anne ;P

Bob and i have always owned Volkswagens, and probably always will. We share a passion for these lovable hunks of metal that ooze personality, and that is what brought us together.

The theme of our wedding revolved around Volkswagens. We met at a rainy Valla Volkswagen Spectacular in 2006; a large VW event held every two years that attracts VW lovers and owners from all over Australia. I was living in Perth at the time, and my passion for Volkswagens brought me over east to meet all the VW people I had met on forums. We met on the Saturday night while having drinks around the bar as it was pouring with rain outside.

We kept in contact and did the whole long distance thing for a while until I bit the bullet and moved over here to Brisbane to be with him. Its great having someone you not only share a passion with but who is your soul mate.

We live in a wonderful area of Brisbane surrounded by rainforest, Mt Nebo. Our ceremony on the 11th September was at a gorgeous lookout near our house, Jollys Lookout, and then the reception was held in the "Fern Tree" room at Walkabout Creek, The Gap. VW's and the rainforest are what we love, and our wedding included all those aspects. 

 

Our wedding was perfect. The weather could not have been better considering it was raining on the Friday and then on the Sunday afterwards. Some how we fluked a gorgeous day with not a cloud in the sky!!!

Our celebrant was very special to us, and we knew as soon as we met her the first time, she had to be ours. A few years ago two very special friends of ours from Perth came over to Queensland to get married on the Gold Coast. Their celebrant was a bubbly, fun loving lady by the name of Anne Campbell from Anne Campbell Weddings http://www.annecampbell.com.au/. She is everything you could ask for in a celebrant, and helped us make our ceremony everything we wanted it to be.

 

A photographer is something many couples stress about, and often finding the perfect photographer doesn’t come easy. This was an easy one for me, as on one of my “Google” adventures I stumbled across her website whilst on a search. Her work was just what we wanted, gorgeous candid moments that would tell the story of our day. The photo’s that looked back at me showed real emotion, not fake posing and awkward moments from people who hate their photo taken (which is both my Mum and Bob) . 

Deborah Boots from Boots photography is extraordinary! Her work is so professional, but she really caters for her couples. She is such a fun, groovy person who knows its all about what her couples want, and will do anything to make that happen. I really can’t praise her enough. From the moment we did our engagement shoots which were incredible, we were so happy with the service Deb offers with Boots Photography http://www.bootsphotography.com.au/

I arrived in a very rare and sought after 1954 Splitscreen Kombi named “Dubbo" which is owned by good friends of ours who drove from Mullumbimby for us. Bob and the Groomsmen arrived in "El Concreto", our 1963 Single Cab Kombi Ute and another of our Groomsman drove his  1958 Beetle. The car park was filled with VW's and a gorgeous 356a Porsche also owned by a friend.

Whilst over in Perth from work and also visiting friends and family, my Bridesmaid Emily (my friend who was also married by Anne Campbell) took a trip to the Bridal Expo that was being held that weekend. This is where I found what was to be MY wedding dress. I knew what I wanted in my head, but I just needed to find it. At this stage I had hardly looked at any dresses, just in my mountain of wedding magazines I had accumulated. I couldn’t believe it when I sore it, and needless to say, it took a trip back to Brisbane with me. 

My Bridesmaid dresses were purchased on eBay, and they were exactly what I wanted. The seller had sent out swatches of fabric at no charge to make sure I was happy with the colour. Shoes were lovely white Satin heels from from Zu Shoes. Hair and Makeup was done by Kayla Wilson courtesy of My Little Rockabilly http://mylittlerockabilly.com.au/

The boys were relatively easy to get together. They purchased white shirts with a light pinstripe from Myer, Trousers from Target and also very cool tan and white Dunlop Volleys which went perfectly with their outfits and fitted their personalities to a tee. Fun and casual was what we wanted the day to be about, I really think we succeeded in this. Many couples can lose sight with all the stress of planning a wedding on what the day is really about. It should be fun and about you!

We chose to put our rings in cute Velvet VW Beetle Ring boxes i had found whilst on one of my many online shopping adventures, eBay was my biggest friend while planning our wedding. Volkswagen/VW probably had the most searches ever on eBay and Google while preparing our wedding :) 

My beautiful Flowers were created by Winnie Kwon from feelsogood flowers http://www.feelsogoodflower.com.au/. I absolutely love Orchids and chose a flowing bouquet of Pink Orchids and Fresh green leaves. My bridesmaid had White Orchid wrist corsages, my flower girl had a lovely pink and white orchid display woven in the basket, and the boys all received Orchid buttons holes in white with Bobs matching my pink flower. Her creativity with flowers is just amazing. 

 

To say our cake was just perfect is an understatement, a big caramel mud cake in the shape of a kombi hand crafter by the gorgeous Sarah Jane at Cake That. It was the highlight and centrepiece that everyone commented on. Accompanying our perfect Cake was Custom made Bobble heads created by Wowminime in Hong Kong. These things are seriously cool. All created from full body and face photo’s, front and side. They looked just like us and we had them wearing the clothes we wore when we met at Valla = )

Gifts for the guests were gorgeous kombi candle holders which I had also sourced off eBay from a lovely guy in Thailand who I had bought funky VW things from before. He was even kind enough to send us a Wedding gift of Pink Beetle Salt and Pepper shakers as he knew our colours were green and pink. We filled these with lollies and a lovely smelling tea light candle. Ryan Warb from esigns  http://www.esigns.com.au created the wedding date stickers for the side of our kombi’s which came up a treat. 

  

The reception at Walkabout Creek was just what we wanted, casual and fun. We opted for a Cocktail option rather than a sit down buffet. Everyone loved this, the food was fantastic, and it gave everyone that chance to mingle. As we had friend and family coming from as far as Perth, everyone got the chance to meet and spend some time enjoying the night. We had so many comments from our guest on how fun, lovely and relaxing the night was and that the food was delicious, everyone loved the Fish and Chip Cones!

Deb from Boots Photography set up a photo booth with props in the corner of our reception room. As the night went on, and everyone started to let their hair down, they had the chance to get in front of the camera all dressed up and give us some hilarious photos. She went above and beyond to make our day what we wanted, and her hard work has given us what we wanted.

 A few years ago at a VW show up the Sunshine Coast, Bob had bought the front face clip of a Splitscreen Kombi with the intentions of doing “something” with it one day. Instead of the standard guest book, we used that front clip of the Splitscreen kombi and everyone signed it, Bob had even set it up so the headlights lit up and flashed. We will now clear coat it and hang it on our wall in our home. 

I found some awesome metallic kombi confetti off a store called Dubmonkeys World in the UK that has some very cool Merchandise for VW lovers. We sprinkled those on the tables, but with many of the guests being VW enthusiasts also, I have my suspicions that some confetti may have made it into handbags, pockets, and even washing machines at home.

 Everything was VW related, right down to our choice of Wine called "The Farm" which has a kombi on the label, both the red and white are a lovely drop. 

 

A special mention has to go out to our wonderful friend Raquel Taylor, who without her creative mind those special touches wouldn’t have been there. She made a fantastic wedding planner, created our “oh so cool” rustic Bob & Ash wedding signs, our “Morrow” sign for the Bridal Table, other flower arrangements, helped put together the wedding gifts, the ceremony and the list goes on…

What better way to spend the next day after partying hard at your own wedding than attending VW Action Day at Wynnum, we couldn’t keep away from the shows!

 

It took me a while to write this blog as Bob and I have finally come back from our U.S Honeymoon. We flew into L.A and picked up our fully self contained R.V which we affectionately called “haRVey”. It is our tradition to name everything! We headed up to Vegas. While in Vegas we experienced two VW shows. After Vegas we headed over to San Francisco and down the Coast line back to L.A for the Pomona Swap meet which has a huge amount of gorgeous cars and parts for sale, we were in heaven!!! We picked up many VW related souvenirs on our journey! We met at a VW show, so what better way to spend a honeymoon than at a VW show ; )

Our day reflected everything that makes us who we are, and what we share a passion about. Never lose sight of what it is you want, never lose sight of what your wedding day is about, and overall, ensure you can enjoy every moment of your special day. You don’t have to spend a crazy amount to have the perfect day, and more often than not, unless you tell them, your guests don’t know. Have fun, get creative, and enjoy! 

 

Bob n Ash Morrow x

All the Fives...

 The last weekend in October had me delivering cakes on the Friday. Saturday and Sunday once again.

My first stop on the Friday was to Hillstone- to deliver, what evolved to be, a delicate pretty and whimsical cupcake tower.

This particular cake was a family affair. With the Bride and Groom residing in London- It was up to the Bride's sister and parents to organise the cake ( and the wedding too)

With emails between all of us checking back and forth with the design- the final design was decided!

There was two finishes/designs for the cupcakes.

One Butter iced with a small sugar blossom- the other Fondant iced with a piping and applique detail to match in with the top tier.

The whole cake was finished with fresh blooms (from the beautiful Jennine from Florabella). Jennine had sourced some stunning David Austin Roses as well as the prettiest Sweet peas too!

With Jennine's helpful eye- I placed the flowers in amongst the cakes to create this soft romantic tower of cupcakes.

 The first image is one from my camera- then next two- well what can I say- just WOW! Kindly sent through from the Bride and Groom! Images like these describe how badly I need a new camera. 

Thank you to Leigh for sending in not only a very kind message of Thanks- but some gorgeous images too!

After leaving Hillstone- it was over to Rydges to deliver the Legal Aid QLD (LAQ) 30th Anniversary cake. 

 

Iced in the colours of the LAQ Logo- this cake was allot bigger than it seems.

With over 200 mouths to serve it needed to be enough to both see in the room and cut into enough pieces.

A kitchen cake to cover the additional numbers was also ordered- meaning 4 different flavours to go around.

A little boutonniere with the LAQ logo sat in the middle of the sugar bow. The bow etc..... was a last minute design addition- a nod to the event- rather than the stock standard writing on the board.

With Friday done and dusted- it was all systems go on the Saturday.

I think this was one of the first Saturdays without rain for October- which was not only fabulous for my couples- but made my long distance deliveries that much easier.

I headed north to Sails on Suttons to deliver a two tier Luggage stack design.

This cake was wholly ordered over the net- with the Bride and groom based overseas.

 Incorporating the deep red theme with tiny petals and thin ribbon- this cake was fun with wedding elegance all rolled into one.

When I arrived a the venue the Bride had organised some toppers for the cake- too cute. A Bride and Groom on a Motorbike!  

 

I deal allot with clients via email- so it is always very special to recive such winderful Thank you's after the big day.

I recently recieved this Thanks from Adam and Lorraine 

"Dear Sarah-Jane

We have now returned to London from our wedding and honeymoon and wanted to say a big thank you!
We were so happy with the luggage cake you did for us it was everything and more than we expected.
Everyone commented on the design and how wonderful the cake tasted, there was very little left to take home at end of the night :)
Thank you again for a wonderful cake and all your assistance by email.

Lorraine and Adam"

The pleasure was all mine.

After Suttons beach- it was off to Willow vale- for the second time in a month- to the glorious Ruffle Lodge.

This time the weather was divine- clear skies looking out over the Hinterland and the Gold Coast.

 Three tiers of soft iced cake- finished with fresh white seasonal blooms.

Sunday had me out delivering again- but this time a short trip to the Polo Club to deliver a white chocolate design.

The cake was originally decided to be a simple traditional design- but after seeing a cake in a magazine when the bride was collecting her wedding gown- the bride approached me with the possibility of recreating the magazine cake. A far more intricate and detailed design than before- but the one that the Bride had her heart set on. With only a few short weeks to the wedding day- it was switched!

I don't often get asked to replicate cakes- generally brides are inspired by elements of designs they see- but never really whole cakes being mimicked. But this time the Bride and groom liked the cake as it was in the picture- and that was that.

Replicating someone elses design isn't something I take lightly. I am a big believer in ordering from the original designer- and not just finding someone to do it. Whatever the reason- albeit " finding someone to do it cheaper" or the designer is simply not available to you- it still will never be as satisfying as finishing your own design. Although I make cakes week in week out, and can mostly pick the dimensions etc.. from a photo - no matter how talented you are in decorating recreating someone elses design is like trying to copy their handwriting.You want to do the design justice- but no matter what the cake still is not yours. 

Please don't be reading this wrong- I am flattered when I see fellow decorators creating my cakes- but when I get asked (and so close to the wedding date) to recreate  another local designers cake,  the sense of achievement in the finished product can feel marred by the fact that this wasn't my cake. 

Had the couple approached me to make this cake in the beginning- I would have suggested contacting the original designer (Julie Whitehead)- after all it was all her effort in creating the design :)) But being merely a few weeks out from the wedding date- I took on the task of recreating a cake from a designer that I truly admire.

With a few sizing changes to suit the couples numbers- the cake itself presented well- but all in all was never the genuine article.

So  that was the last week in October.

Holey Moley- I cannot believe it is already December.

I have some Xmas giveaways on my Facebook Page - so if you are on Facebook- become a fan and keep up to date with the latest Cake That! cakes.

Attention Past Clients- Who LOVE Xmas Cake!

As a part of my Facebook Fan page I am running a series of Christmas giveaways- after all it is the season of Giving!

An exclusive giveaway for past Cake That! Clients is listed on my facebook page. You MUST be a member of Facebook, a Fan of the Cake That! page and a Previous client to be eligible.

This comp will run up until the 16th December- with a Full sized Decorated Christmas Fruit cake being the Prize!
Simply upload a picture of your cake (or you and your cake) to the Cake that! Facebook Page -  and which ever cake in the "Photo's uploaded by others" gets the most "Likes" then that client is the winner!
Easy as! If you are no longer in Brisbane- but have a family member or friend who can collect your prize on your behalf- you too can be in it!
So get your friends and family to "like" your image- and you could be munching on a delicious Cake That! Xmas cake this Christmas!

The cake will need to be able to be Collected from my home studio on the Morning of  the 18th December.

Good Luck- and Thank YOU! For choosing Cake That!

Jolly Season :))

With Christmas Fast approaching I am excited to announce Cake That!'s Christmas Selection- available for Purchase and Collection this December.

Treat your Family and Friends to some gorgeous cakes this Christmas Season.

Whether you need Boxed cupcakes for corporate gifts, or just a box to share with  your family- I can supply you with Modern Fun and Beautiful cakes for your Christmas Occasion

Mixed selection of Christmas Themed Cupcakes in festive flavours 

Hazelnut Brandy

Ginger bread

Rum and Raisin 

Chocolate Fruit cake

$80 per Dozen- boxed and ready to share.

Create a stunning cake centerpiece for your family this year with a Custom Christmas tree cupcake

30 cupcakes and top tier- including a disposable stand $330

Traditional and Novelty Christmas cakes also available- From $150.

Chocolate Fruitcakes and Traditional Fruit cakes available

Limited Numbers available

To order please call Sarah-Jane on 

0404 388 219

Cakes and Cupcakes can be collected on selected dates in December up until 23rd December.

A cool Surprise

 

The 4th Weekend in October bought me yet again an eclectic mix of cake designs- as well as cakes traveling all over SEQ.

It certainly was (as always) a mixed bunch this particular week. I often get asked by potential clients questions like:

"what is the craziest cake you have ever done?"

or

"What is your favourite cake"

or my all time favourite

"Did you make your own cake??- and would you choose the same again?"

The last question is the easiest to answer- Yes I made my own cake- and given my much further and greater experience since then- I would definitely have something much grander- however the cake I made was a very classic style (albeit pink) ;)

I have so many Favourites- being blessed with awesome clients who choose cakes that really ignite your creativity and design skills- choosing a dead set all time favourite is very hard.

And for Crazy- each to there own I say. 

Having a novelty wedding cake is something very personal- and so often I have clients who choose these designs and it is "so" them. It makes the reception that bit more special- and all of the guests can relate to why it was chosen. I admire clients who go out of the norm and choose a really unique design that reflects themselves.

This week in October I had allot of cakes that had very personal touches- and for that every week I am grateful!

The first to leave the "cake room" was a three tier with Brush embroidered mid tier cake.

Classic and elegant. This cake headed north to Scarborough, where it was later topped with fresh flowers from the couples florist. 

The next cake to go on it merry way was a three tier cake with a hand painted monogram plaque.

This cake was taken over to Stradbroke Island by the Brides Family.

I don't often get to make Birthday cakes- this Single tier cake was for a past bride. She loves pink and Pearls- so this sharply iced extended height pink cake- with strung pearls wrapped around the base- a variegated pink "30" and a white open blossom- complete with a disco pink centre! 

Clean and simple = classy with a touch of fun!

The next cake went to Brett's Wharf.

A variation of the "Heidi's Dream" cake on my website- the flower centers were made yellow to match in with the Bright yellow Black and white theme.

This room had a gorgeous set up- including stunning table centerpieces by Karen @ Bliss Floral.

  

I love the natural feel of this next cake. A twist on the "normal" cherry blossom effect- incorporating white flowers and some forest green leaves. 

With the Ivory iced cake- the green and chocolate brown really came together to  give a warm earthy feel.

The next design is a version of the "All Class" cake on my site.

I first made this cake a few years back and it has been super popular ever since.

Just like its name- it is just simply classy.

Smooth finished icing- and a simple double flat bow around the base of each tier.

As I have mentioned in previous blogs- there was no Sunday rest for me during wedding season.

I headed to The beautiful Topairies at Beaumont House to set up this three tier cake- complete with a cartoon family on top!

 I am a huge fan of the Navy and Ivory together.

It seems that lately there has been allot of family cake love. To be honest I swear my friend sand family are sick of my cake- we see it- smell it , and eat it ALL the time. So when my Cousin's birthday came around I thought- lets do something a bit different.

So Whilst doing my household shop in Woolies- I had a brainwave- about cool cake for my cousin! And before you go thinking I went down the "Betty Crocker" path- think again

What is more iconic in your childhood birthday memories than your actual birthday cake???????

 

If my sister had her way her answer would be Fairy Bread- and although I can see a cool layer "cake" with thin bread layered with 100's and 1000's- it wasn't to be.

Instead I created a giant Chocolate Crackle!

A double batch of chocolate crackle recipe- straight from the rice bubbles/copha pack- set into an 8" round tin- then turned out and iced in ganache and finished with chocolate chards and scrolls- to form the facade.

Whilst it was mega tasty- it was bloody hard to cut- I seemed to have compacted it too much in the tin that you kind of needed a circular saw to cut it- but it tasted amazing!

And BTW Chocolate crackles are gluten free- yeah!

So that was the 4th weekend in October- where is the year going??

I will have a small Xmas selection available for order soon- with Christmas cakes and Christmas themed treats for you to share with your friends and family. Details to come.

Don't forget you can see my latest cakes and what I get up to during the week on my Facebook page

Thanks for reading

SJ

Bows and Bling!

 This year October had 5 Friday's- 5 Saturday's and 5 Sunday's- this little phenomenon only happens every 83 years, and it seemed that I was destined to have a wedding on each and every one of these days this year!

Friday weddings are very popular- like an extended long weekend- where you can sit back and enjoy the rest of the weekend with your guests after the Wedding and Reception is all done and dusted.... or simply keep partying through and have a three day event!

This particular Friday had me driving form one side of Brisbane to the other to deliver two Wedding cakes.

My first stop was out to Walkabout Creek at The Gap.

The Wonderful Miranda Greer was Photographing this wedding ( and one of my Sunday weddings too)- so I look forward to seeing her pro pics !!!!

A three tier present stack cake- on the wedding colour theme.

The base tier was iced in a lilac colour with the box "lid" piped with a pattern that mimicked the invitations.  A string of tiny diamantes around the base for a bit of sparkle and Pearl finish sugar bows over the cake gave the design a "wrapped up" feel.

 The bows on this cake were the first of many sugar bows that I made for this weekend.

Unfortunately it was yet another wet week in Brisbane. With soft drizzly rain- the sort of rain you want to simply lie in bed and have a little snooze in kind of weather. This time- Luckily- the rain was not so bad as to interfere with the cake decorations and icing though.

After Walkabout Creek- I headed East to Sirromet- right over the other side of Brisbane. Being a Friday I didn't have any delivery helpers- so it was just me in the car- with the cakes-  crossing my fingers that the traffic would be not so bad- and it was OK.

When I got to Sirromet the wedding was beginning to be set up in Restaurant Lurleens. I LOVE This restaurant- the food is simply amazing.

These clients had chosen a three tier cake- with the top and base tiers quilted, with tiny crystals at each cross point. It was sweet and delicate- so pretty.

I think I found a new sugar flower which I love to make- Carnations!  So frilly  and oh so pretty! With the increasing renewed interest and popularity of this flower in Bouquets, it has made my head spin with display cake ideas....... so come December- January when I replace all of my display cakes- I am certain to include a carnation inspired design.

This next cake was all about bows and Carnations.

 

 A three tier cake with twisted tiers, sugar ribbons and bows all across the cake.

This cake was set up at the Pavilion at Albion.  I received such a lovely thank you from the bride the very next day! It is always so wonderful to hear back from my clients!

Saturday had me tripping all over Brisbane delivering.

The next cake is one that I have been waiting to make ever since I met the beautiful Bride and her family way back last year at the Royal on the Park Wedding Expo.

 

A bride who knew exactly what she wanted, and chose a stunning cake too! The Bride and Groom were not Brisbane Based- so everything was organised via phone and email.

Organising a cake without a personal consultation is something I get to do on a regular basis. Being able to help out couples who cannot physically come into meet with me is no worries at all. I appreciate the trust they put into me and my product- to create a beautiful cake for their special day. 

Set onto short pillars- with magnificent creams and pink coloured roses in between the layers and on top. A piped "bubble" effect rose up from the base of each tier. Pretty Delicate and elegant!

I saw the always smiling and super friendly Linda from The Party Girls setting up. I love running into fellow vendors when delivering- working on your own really makes you cherish the fabulous rapport you can build with other wedding specialists.

Next stop was Victoria Park- where I did a slightly different version of my Mummy cake.

This cake was Two double height tiers- with a soft coffee/pearl bow at the base.  

 This design had evolved over the years- with this extended tier version adding to the possibilities for this style of design.

Another beautiful sugar bow at the base.

From Victoria Park Golf course to McLeod's Country Golf Club.

I had the pleasure of working with Jennine from Florabella design on this cake. Jennine provided the fresh flower topper and pretty blue Delphiniums that were scattered in amongst the stand.

 

Unfortunately I missed Jennine at the venue but she was so kind as to send me through an image of the completed cake.

A slight variation on the Creative Bride design off my website- incorporating the colour theme of the wedding. A Candy pink colour and ivory, with little hunts of blue.

I Zig-Zagged back across town to The Landing at Dockside to set up another cupcake tower- this time a smaller replica of one I did back in 2008 for Cherie and Dan.  

Greens and cream icing, and a cute little personalised couple standing on top!

I find it funny when people recognise my cakes as mine. I felt quite flattered to hear from another fabulous local decorator- Amanda from Deliberately Delicious- to say that she had seen this very cake at the venue and "just knew it was a Sarah-Jane cake". And when I posted these pictures on the Cake that! Facebook page the talented Karen from Bliss Floral Design also mentioned that she had seen the cake at The Landing that day too!LOL!

After all the Saturday Deliveries it was off to my sister in law- Alison's- 30th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Alison! Where is her cake you ask?????????

Well Alison - being the lovely and humble person she is- didn't choose a flashy big shindig- instead opting for a small intimate and Gastronomic meal with those closest to her.

I did sneak in a small box of decorated cupcakes for her, but didn't overwhelm her with a cake masterpiece. She was more than chuffed! Happy Birthday Alison!

Sunday had me on yet another day of delivering. This time with my wonderful Mum in tow. She is such a proud mum, when I went to pick her up she was all dressed and ready in her "Cake That!" shirt- looking very corporate indeed. My poor dad was left home alone- to his own devices- as mum took the long trip down to Kirra and back with me.

Before we went to Kirra though- we had one last CBD delivery- possibly my Favourite cake of the week even :o

Firstly a huge Thank you to Bronwyn and Josh for choosing me to make their cake. Without the clients choosing the fabulous designs I would not be able to share the awesome cakes with you all!

This Mad Hatter was colour themed to match in with the invitation paper. It really makes me smile when I can colour match the icing- pretty much perfectly- if I do say so myself!

This cake also marked the last of the Sugar bows for the week! 

A giant pearl white bow on top- Gorgeous!   

  

 

The base tier with e varied thickness striped overlay- then the retro circle pattern all topped off with the solid colour top tier and big beautiful bow!

I would love to share the wonderful Thank you I received from Bronwyn 

"Hi Sarah-Jane!

Just a quick email of thanks for our SPECTACULAR wedding cake - the day was an amazing success and we had so many comments on the cake - from the design, to the detail to the flavour! Dark choc and raspberry - divine, white choc macadamia - exceptional, choc peppermint - well that remains to be tasted, but i know it will be amazing too!

Thank you so so so so so so SO much!

Looking forward to sending you some photos soon!

Bronwyn"

There was no hiding how much I loved this cake- it was fun and funky- but still was elegant.  

I delivered the cake to the Panorama room at the Urban hotel- magnificent set up and beautiful skyline views! My mum also took much pride in telling the staff all about the cake and how I had made it- so sweet of her.

Miranda Greer was on board as the Photographer for this wedding too- so I look forward to seeing some shots of Bronwyn and Josh's day from her soon.

After Urban Hotel it was straight down to Kirra. A note to those looking for Kirra on your GPS- it doesn't actually exist ( to them anyway) Kirra is an Iconic Gold Coast Suburb- but in fact it is a "satellite" suburb- so a name within a name- so after three calls to the restaurant and finally working out that the GPS liked Coolangatta as the address- we made our way down.

A Glorious blue sky day- just a little bit of wind chill off the ocean- but perfect none the less!

Kane and Denise had commissioned me to make their wedding cake, organising the wedding from their home in Canberra. I was lucky to meet with them on a trip to QLD to do some wedding planning- and was delighted to see Kane at the Restaurant when I delivered the cake.

It was lunchtime when we arrived at the restaurant to deliver the cake for the evening reception- so mum and I had a "work" lunch right there! Very nice food and a beautiful venue.

The reception was held upstairs at Le Monde Restaurant- which overlooks Kirra Beach- and is right next door to Kirra Surf.

This three tier cake was so tall with the silver willow sticks that I had to cut off some of the shot in the tent! Deep pink red sugar frangipani's and crystal detail- as well as draped icing completed this design. Denise and Kane also sent me a lovely Thank you and some stunning wedding pictures- I was blessed with client love this week for sure!

So after the long drive back home to Brisbane I dropped mum back home to dad- and then took myself home for a brief rest before waking up to start all over again on Monday.

Well that is a wrap for that weekend

Thanks for reading 

SJ