Trends- 2013 Wedding Cakes

Every bride wants the perfect wedding, and whether or not she wants to design her wedding using all the latest trends in weddings and fashion is up to her. But I think it important for people to be aware of those things that are trending, so they have more options for their big event! Here are some of the new trends that I have observed for 2013. 

·         Lace- Delicate lace adorning wedding cakes is very popular. Both piped and formed lace will be seen in designs this year. Lace will be seen in vintage and modern designs. This simple accent can make the most basic cake into a breathtaking masterpiece. 


·         Vintage- Anything considered heirloom or vintage is popular this season. Muted pastel colors, lace, jewels, pearls and more will adorn these vintage cakes. Glamour associated with the 30’s and 40’s will be seen as well as romantic accents and china patterns.  


·         Hand-painted- Fondant cakes provide the perfect canvas for beautiful hand painted images. Florals, birds, geometric patterns, and even portraits will be popping up on the sides of wedding cakes this season. These beautiful works of art are very custom and tailored to each bride and groom.


·         Color- Couples who want a modern emphasis to their wedding add color. We will be seeing a lot of color in wedding cakes in 2013. It doesn’t have to be tacky or loud; accents of color can be fun. These accents will be seen throughout the weddings and will flow over into the wedding cake. Some specific color trends are mint and emerald green, both of these colors being called the colors of the year. 


·         Cake stands- Cake stands of all sorts are becoming very popular. Colors, patterns, and other interesting textures make these stands the perfect accent to a wedding cake. Not only does a cake stand add height to a cake, but it can also be incorporated into the overall design.

Feeling Stressed?

Are you feeling stressed? Well maybe it is time for some DESSERTS!

As far as I'm concerned, something sugary and delicious makes everything better! And don't even think about mentioning all those calories I'm eating! When I'm stressed, calories disappear and everything I eat is healthy!

Is your event just a meeting?

According to Julia Child, "A party without cake is just a meeting!" Have you been having meetings instead of parties? Well stop it already!

Order a cake for your next party and skip out on the meeting part! Make sure your next shindig is truly a PARTY!!

Smash Cakes Galore!

It must be smash cake season here at Paisley Cakes! We have done so many cute smash cakes lately!

Topping the trend list for birthday parties is a first birthday smash cake. A smash cake is a small cake that is made specifically for the birthday baby to smash, eat, destroy, and enjoy! And when you add the trend of boutique photographers, you get a smash cake photo session! So fun. I mean, what mom doesn’t want an adorable photo of their 1 year old hanging on the wall, all covered in cake and frosting! 

There are so many cute designs out there for the smash cake. Mostly done in buttercream, as it makes for messier photos (which is what they are going for), these cakes are the epitome of fun! 

The design for these cute little cakes is pretty much wide open. Whether is matches the full size custom birthday cake or theme for the party, or if it is just a simple frosted cake with a cute topper, these first birthday cakes are all the rage. 

Your child only gets one first birthday, so don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to splurge a little and spoil your child with the best birthday cake ever! And don’t forget those photos. You are going to want to remember this! 

Here are some of the smash cakes I’ve done recently!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Wow. I am so excited to start this blog! I love to share what I do with others and this is a great opportunity!

I figured that I would start out by letting my readers and clients know my story, and why I love decorating cakes so much! 

It all started when I was 12 years old. I was in charge of an activity night for my church group. I had always been interested in cooking, baking, and other creative outlets, so I figured that having someone teach us about cake decorating would be fun! 

I still remember the cake! It was a white (cause that was my favorite) cake that I iced in buttercream and piped a super messy shell boarder around. Then the teacher added a few beautiful buttercream roses on top and I wrote “Happy Mother’s Day” on top! 

I took the cake home. I was so proud of myself. The teacher had even let me take home a piping bag and a rose nail. I was going to master the roses! I remember sitting at the dinner table for hours that night, trying to get it right. I never did get it right that night, but I remember my dad coming in and proclaiming that he could do it! I doubted that he could and what he produced looked a whole lot more like a rose than what I had been making did! I was upset and I vowed to never let my dad out do me at icing roses ever again! 

I was hooked! I knew that I needed to learn all I could about this wonderful edible art! I begged my mom to let me buy some tips and bags I had found on eBay, and it even came with a book to help me! I practiced and practiced and practiced. I made cakes for everything! I gave cakes to my neighbors, to my friends at school, and to my family. I just kept baking. I even entered some cakes in our State Fair. 

I did my first wedding cake at age 15 (pictured above). It was my first stacked cake and I was TERRIFIED that it would fall over! It was still standing at the end of the night, and I was so proud. 

The path to where I am now was not an easy one! I have made hundreds of cakes and I am still learning! Believe me when I say that I am actually quite embarrassed to show you any early cakes of mine! I have gotten so much better! 

As I progress, learn more, and get better. I still remember some of those early cakes. Here are a few of the very first cakes I ever made.

 

A true trip down memory lane!