Monday, August 16, 2010

Kathleen & Trevor-Mackinac Island Wedding

Kathleen and Trevor were married July 30, 2010 on Mackinac Island.  For those of you not familiar with the island, it is in Northern Michigan.  There are no cars on the island, only horses and bicycles!  It is a popular vacation destination and a place that every Michigander has visited at least once.  It is a great escape from reality.  You arrive to the island by ferry from the mainland and suddenly you are in another world!  A trip to Mackinac is not complete without the purchase of fudge and a bicycle trip around the island.  If you have the chance to visit you really should, it is a truly unique place!

Kathleen and I grew up across the street from each other.  It was so special for us to be able to make the cupcakes for her wedding, as well as be there to see her marry Trevor.  Their wedding was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.  Thank you Kathleen and Trevor for including us in your wedding!

We expected the delivery of over 100 cupcakes to be a challenge, and actually, it was a piece o' cake!  :-) Here are the pictures to prove it!  We had a wonderful time at their wedding and enjoying the island.
Saint Anne's Catholic Church.  A view of the church where Kathleen and Trevor were married from the water.
Our flag and our beautiful lake!
The ferry.  Our mode of transportation to the island.
Mom and Dad with the precious cargo!  Cupcakes!
  
My date for the weekend and best guy friend, Pat.  Coincidentally he was also my prom date senior year of high school!  Always a good date, and good friend!
 
Taking the cupcakes to The Inn at Stonecliffe via horse and buggy.
 
Mom and Dad with the cupcakes again.  They didn't trust Pat and me!
 
The Inn at Stonecliffe.  So beautiful.
A beautiful view of the bridge from the reception.  Michigan is truly such an incredible state!
 
Inside the tent for the reception.
Bright flowers.  The candles were made by the bride as favors to her guests.
 
The cupcakes made it!
 
    
With my awesome Mom!
 
 My awesome friend and date!  Or as he called himself, my knight in shining armor!

 
My wonderful parents.
With the bride and groom and their cupcakes!
  
Daddy-Daughter Dance.
 
Kathleen and Trevor listening to her father's toast.
  
First dance.
Kathleen, her Mom and me.
 
Kathleen's brother Kevin and his baby girl Stella.  Kevin and his wife own a great boutique in Santa Barbara, K. Frank.
  
With Laura, a friend from middle and high school.
Dad wanted a photo with Kathleen.  For years Dad drove the neighborhood carpool.  :-)
 
Emma enjoying her chocolate raspberry cupcake!
And finally, everyone has to have a tambourine at a wedding!  :-)  Thankfully Kathleen's Aunt brought hers along!

CONGRATULATIONS KATHLEEN & TREVOR!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Brian & Jolene's Wedding

Brian and Jolene are a sweet couple!  I first met them last August and I just knew their wedding was going to be something so special.  I love when couples are as enthusiastic about their cake as I am!  I'm delighted to share the process of designing and creating their gorgeous wedding cake.  But first, their rehearsal dinner golf themed cake and cupcakes!  Golf balls, divots, tees and flags.
 
A blank canvas.
Beginning the sugar paste draping.
Piping triple swiss dots onto ivory fondant.
Sugar paste orchids.
Sugar paste roses and hydrangeas.
Sugar paste flowers and draping.
Voila!
Some photos of their beautiful decor by Events to Rent.
I especially love the roses at each place setting.
Congratulations Brian and Jolene!  Thank you so very much for including me in your wedding.  Everything was absolutely stunning!