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!

Top 5 – Tips for Ordering a Wedding Cake

There are a lot of things that go into planning a wedding! Here are a few of our top tips to remember when looking for a wedding cake. 

1.      Do research. Look at lots and lots of pictures. Determine your style. Don’t be afraid to do something different. Be true to yourself. Take the pictures of the cake(s) you like to your baker. Pinterest is a great resource for this. Not only can you look at lots of pictures, but you can save them in one convenient place. Check out Pinterest!

2.      Look for a baker with a similar style as you. Do you like the style of other cakes the baker has done? Make sure to have the baker show you what he/she has done in the past. Look for someone whose style matches yours. Most cake decorators have a specific overall style, even if each individual cake is different. Find a baker who you like, and then go from there. 

3.      Do NOT wait until the last minute (or the last couple weeks) to order a cake. Make sure that you give the baker plenty of time! Custom cakes are not something that your baker can just throw together, especially if you want something fancy or different. The baker may have to order special supplies for your custom cake, and if there is not enough time, you will be out of luck. Most bakeries also book up fast. Especially during the summer, when there are so many weddings. Get your date booked as soon as you can, so that you don’t get left without a cake. 

4.      Remember your budget! What is your budget? Does the cake you want fit in your budget? Wedding cakes can range from $300 to more than $3000. Don’t be afraid to let the baker know what your budget is. It will not only save time, but it is also respectful to them. Most bakers can fit ALMOST any cake into your budget. But you might have to make some concessions. Knowing your budget will help the baker to help you plan a cake you can actually afford. It’s like test driving Lamborghinis when really all you can afford is a used Honda. Don’t waste their time or yours. 

5.      Be open to change. Remember that your baker is a wealth of knowledge and is a resource for you. They will have great suggestions, be willing to listen. Let them add to your design, make suggestions and help you create the very best cake possible. If you don’t like their suggestions, let them know, but remember. They are there to help you!