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Kristine Aletha Weddings
Chicago, Illinois

Kristine is one of the sweetest people I know. Adorable, too.  I met her when we both attended the ISS Experience in Chicago back in October 2011.  I was excited to know we had a mutual friend, and a ton to chat about. I only wish we lived in the same city because I’m pretty sure she’d be a close friend.

She has her master’s in marriage and family therapy and a love of weddings. A perfect combo if you ask me.  And, she recently kicked off the start of her wedding planning business which also focuses on the importance of marriage preparation – a step that most couples opt to skip. I’m so excited to continue to watch her business grow, and hope you Chicago couples give her a ring.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings?
I am based in Chicago, IL and I serve clients living in the Chicagoland, Northern Indiana, and Northwestern Michigan areas. I love traveling and it’s even better when it’s for a wedding! I actually love planning weddings in California since that’s where I’m from and where all my friends and family still live.

What is your biggest inspiration when planning and / or designing a wedding?
By far my biggest inspiration is the couple—their story, backgrounds, histories, and personalities. I like to know what’s meaningful to them and their relationship and incorporate those details into the design of the wedding. I believe that a wedding should show off and celebrate the story of the bride and groom and it should be their styles and tastes that are featured. I love tradition and the idea of incorporating a family heirloom or hand-me-down but I’m also a fan of throwing tradition aside and doing something completely new and different!

What got you interested in event planning? Did you start out in weddings?
I suppose I’ve always been drawn to event planning as I am absolutely a planner by nature. Most of the positions I’ve held have had some organizing/managing component to them. But I actually got started in weddings from a completely different angle—Marriage and Family Therapy, in which I have a Master’s degree. The more I worked with couples, the more I realized that preparation for marriage should be at the forefront of every engaged couple’s mind. Starting Kristine Aletha Weddings was the perfect combination of my passions: planning and counseling. I truly believe that both the wedding and the marriage require careful planning and preparation.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
While I’d like to think it’s my incredible planning and organizing skills, I know that many planners are just as Type A as I am! I think what really sets me apart from other vendors in the industry is my background in counseling and the unique combination of wedding planning and marriage preparation I am able to offer my clients. Helping couples plan beautiful weddings is one of my top goals but it is my true desire to help them prepare for a loving, lasting, and fulfilling marriage. And, honestly, when you have that kind of mindset as a bride and groom-to-be—that the wedding is a celebration of the marriage—you’re better able to handle the stress and pressure that come with planning and truly enjoy your engagement.

What is one quirky thing about you that people don’t know?
Oh gosh, one thing? I’m actually really silly and goofy. I’ve been told people’s first impression of me is quiet and poised, which I’m actually quite flattered by, but I can also let go, be rambunctious, and act like a teenager all over again. Why not, right?!

When you’re not busy planning weddings for couples, how do you like to spend your downtime?
Actually, my husband and I really enjoy working on projects around our home—that’s been something consuming our time lately. We both love home design and finding new inspiration for our (tiny) Chicago apartment. I really love traveling and dreaming of the next place I’m going to visit but I also love just sitting at home watching a movie or reading a book. Although, chances are, if I’m not planning a wedding, I’m probably busy blogging about them!

Bloomin’
Boulder, Colorado

If you know me in real life, or well, even on Twitter, you know I have a mild obsession with sustainability and eco-friendliness. I think it stems from the compost pile I helped my Dad build as a kid. But, I digress.

Upon moving to Colorado, I stumbled on Bloomin’.  They are a Boulder, Colorado-based stationery company that designs and prints wedding invitations on seed paper (aka, your guests can take your invitations and plant them – yes, plant them).  Their designs are fresh and modern AND you can pick the type of seedling paper they are printed on. I wish I had known about them before I planned my own wedding, but the fact that I found them at all just makes it all worthwhile.

What type of services do you offer to brides and grooms?
At Bloomin, we offer brides and grooms 16 striking, fully plantable seed paper invitation suites that can be customized to perfectly match their wedding’s theme. We are also open to working with custom artwork the couple has created and would like to print on seed paper. We go through a thorough proofing process and take the time to make sure the invitations are exactly what the couple had imagined.

What is your biggest source of inspiration when designing?
Our inspiration comes from the natural beauty in mother nature. We incorporate earthy designs and colors into all of our suites in order to really emphasize the eco-friendliness of our invitations and entire production process. We also have vintage undertones in many of our letterpress printed suites. The rich texture of our signature seed paper takes letterpress printing very well, and finished product has an old world appeal with an eco chic twist.

What type of couples do you like to work with (traditional, modern, etc.)?
We love working with any couples who are looking to add an eco-friendly message to their wedding. Whether it’s a modern couple looking say their vows with the least impact possible or a traditional couple who would like to give the gift of flowers to their guests, we are happy to help them plan their special day.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
We really pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our handmade product and the fact that we have the highest germination rate in the industry. Once planted, the diverse mix of annual and perennial seeds in all of our suites will bloom into a vibrant wildflower garden, ensuring that your guests will be reminded of your special day year after year. We also believe our commitment to making gorgeous invitations in the most environmentally way possible sets us apart. Our paper is made entirely from post-industrial waste, embedded with wildflower seeds, printed with water soluble and soy-based inks, and produced in our solar-powered facilities in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.

What advice would you give to a bride and/or groom who is on the hunt for their perfect invitation suite?
Really try to incorporate your personal styles into your wedding invites. These are not simply a piece of paper telling people about your wedding, but are the first glimpse your guests are given about your wedding day. We also urge bride and grooms to consider the environment when hunting for their perfect invitations. Instead of choosing products that harm the environment, try something that shows your commitment to the planet as well as your commitment to each other.

Kelli Hunt Environments
Fort Collins, Colorado

Over the last year, event rental companies have been making a name for themselves by finding unique items to add to their inventory. As someone who has been in the industry, Kelli saw a void in the Northern Rocky Mountain region to provide couples with those specialty pieces for their big day. Combined with her photography eye and down to earth personality, she works to bring new life to furniture and accessories, perfect for any party or event.

I admire anyone who takes on a business like this. It becomes a hobby and labor of love to find fun pieces to add to your collection. Lets just say I’m glad we live in a condo in the city, or I’d be off at the flea markets and antique shops hunting for fun items of my own.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings?
Fort Collins, CO. Yes, I will travel pretty much anywhere for weddings.

What is your biggest inspiration when collaborating with couples to style their wedding?
I get inspiration everywhere. People, nature, design, architecture, and of course pinterest to name a few. But I mostly feel inspired by a coupleʼs personalities, their story, and overall vision for their wedding. Iʼm inspired when people dream big, because it makes me dream even bigger.

What got you interested in event rentals? Did you start in weddings?
Iʼm a photographer as well, so when I photograph weddings, I find myself naturally styling and pulling in objects to make photographs unique. Since Iʼm at a wedding pretty much every weekend, I realized how much potential a wedding or event could have if unique pieces were used in replace of traditional or predictable wedding decor. Iʼve been a long-time lover of unique found and made vintage pieces, so the idea of rentals naturally developed. I started in weddings and have expanded to events, retail spaces and commissioned projects.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
Because Iʼm a wedding photographer, I have to know what looks good in a photograph as well as to the natural eye. Combining my background knowledge of design, light, color and overall style, I can see where to place pieces in order to have a pleasing aesthetic. Simply put, Iʼm passionate about style, creativity and seeing a vision come to life.

Where do you search for your inventory?
My typical searches include Craigʼs list, Goodwill, antique stores, garage sales, and random people that know I love collecting pieces. Itʼs addicting. I canʼt go anywhere without stopping because I see something unique that would fit perfectly with my inventory, even if I have to give it a little love.

What is one quirky thing about you that people don’t know?
I accidentally swallow my gum within the first 5 minutes of chewing it. I donʼt know why, but it never fails. Then I put in another piece and swallow it again .

When you’re not busy with weddings, how do you like to spend your downtime?
I love to be outside in nature, hiking, running, etc. Iʼm a lover of coffee, adventure and vegan food. But mostly I find myself always creating. I am an artist, so even though photography and vintage rentals are what I do for a living, itʼs not unusual for me to be painting, reupholstering, or coming up with another new idea.

Studio Fleurette
Twin Cities, Minnesota

Now, I know I have said this about paper before, but honestly, I have a true weakness for flowers. When styling and designing weddings, I always look forward to the florals. While my own wedding contained minimal flowers, do not let that trick you into thinking I don’t like flowers. Because I do. My heart flutters at the site of a gorgeous dahlia, peony or ranuncula. They always add the perfect touch of softness and color.

Dani’s work is always beautiful. I stalk her blog regularly for photos of her latest work. And, she’s received quite the press lately with features on Wedding Chicks and in the latest issue of Southern Weddings Magazine.

How did you get started?
I have been around plants and flowers since I was young. My father had a nursery, garden center and was a professional horticulturalist and I always knew I would be happy if I could have some of the same in my life as a career. I had to try a few other things after college and worked in the medical field for a few years before going back to school for a Horticulture degree. From there I was hired as a garden designer and manager in Minneapolis for a landscape architect firm. Over time I just felt a bit restrained with our cold temperatures and limited plant palette and wanted instant color and something more year round. Floral designing for weddings and events really filled a void for me and I now do this exclusively.

Where do you find your inspiration?
I love color! When someone tells me about the colors for their wedding or event I immediately start to envision a palette based on what they have told me. My eyes will pick out that color or color combination wherever I am – a certain blue I am thinking about for a wedding will surface when I am in a furniture store or that golden yellow I can’t quite settle on will be on some pretty packaging somewhere. And then after that, I start to think about flowers, their style by themselves and then the overall style combined they make coming together as design piece.

I am inspired by nature as well, and pick up on the more subtle colors and textures that exist in the fields, the woods and in the garden. I definitely love my designs to have some movement and a bit of carefree flower placement if possible, that’s what looks best to my eye. I try to get a sense of the history and feeling of a wedding venue in order to create something that looks like it belongs…take inspiration from the outside and bring it in if possible. I love a cohesive feel to an event or wedding.

Photos courtesy of: Kristina Lynn Photography

Ten Four Paper by Julie Goette

St. Louis, Missouri

Over the years I have been introduced to some of the most awesome people. I met Julie back when we worked together at an advertising agency. She a designer, and I an account executive. Who would have thought that we would somehow end up as good friends and working in the wedding industry?

Just as I was leaving that agency to work for another, I started wedding planning and styling. Nearly two years after starting my business, she became a client of mine, as I helped with her wedding. It was somewhere within that time frame she started using her design background to create truly custom and beautiful wedding stationery. And, trust me, girl can design.

So, I couldn’t help but get excited when she told me she was going to be launching her site soon. I knew she needed to get her name out there, and was rooting her on to pull the trigger. I’m so thrilled to be featuring her on the blog today. A day after she launched her website. She’s one of the sweetest and most down-to-earth people I know, and if you haven’t heard of her already, you should absolutely check out her work!

How did you get started in the world of paper and stationery?
I knew I wanted to design paper products almost from the get-go. Even in high school, I loved going to stationery shops and making cards for my family and friends. When I got to college, majoring in Graphic Design was a no-brainer. My classmates teased me for getting so excited about paper and print design. All in good fun, of course.

After college I worked for a series of advertising firms and in-house design departments for larger companies. I gained valuable experience and I still work full time, but I knew I had to eventually take a leap and start my own business. I began designing invitations for my friends’ weddings, and after my own wedding I decided to really give it a go and launch Ten Four Paper. I truly believe this is what I was meant to do!

What is your biggest source of inspiration when designing?
My biggest inspirations are the couples I work with. I love a good love story, and everyone’s story is unique. I really try to hone in on what makes each couple tick, and what is special about them. My design inspiration comes from them… what they like, where they met and their personal style as a couple.

I also obsessively read graphic design and wedding blogs. I aim to stay current with wedding and design trends. I have a lot of great friends in the wedding and event industry as well, and they continually inspire me to think outside of the box and push myself out of my comfort zone.

What would you classify your stationery / invitation style as?
I like designing invitations that are a bit out of the ordinary, and truly unique to the people that send them. I tailor my designs to fit the design style of my clients, but in general I would say I am a fan of fun color and font combinations and unexpected details. I want people to open an envelope that is both fancy and cool, and say to themselves, “Wow! That’s a really neat invitation!”

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
I am a very open and approachable person, and I love getting to know my clients. I like forming relationships with them and I am genuinely EXCITED when I get to design invitations for a couple. I think that enthusiasm is a bit contagious, and I think brides can count on me as a friend along their wedding planning journey. Clients aren’t just clients to me. They are people who trust me to tell their love story, and that’s a pretty important job!

What advice would you give to a bride and/or groom who is on the hunt for their perfect invitation suite?
My strongest advice is to stay true to your personal style. If you are traditional and feel comfortable with elegant scripts and fine linen paper, your invitations should reflect that. If you are a bit edgy and like crazy colors, the same rule applies. I am a firm believer that there is no “wrong” way to do anything for a wedding. If you express your love in a way that is true to you as a couple, that is what is most important.

Outside of the world of paper, what do you enjoy doing?
I love doing anything creative, and I’m constantly redecorating my house or taking a new art class. I adore spending time with my husband, Matt, (the inspiration behind my business name) and our little dog, Pogo. Together, we love taking walks in Forest Park, listening to live music and traveling the world. I also love eating ice cream (probably too much) and a secret mission of mine is to learn how to bake the best chocolate chip cookie!

Photography by L Photographie

Courtney Callahan Paper
Chicago, Illinois

If I weren’t a blogger or wedding planner, I’m pretty sure paper would be my thing. I don’t know what it is about those natural fibers and a beautiful design, but I know I love it. Courtney’s designs, besides being just that (beautiful), are custom and unique. She takes the time to know her clients and understand their style, a quality I recommend couples look for when seeking out a custom stationery designer. Plus, the girl look a leap of faith to start her business – one that truly paid off.

How did you get started in the world of paper and stationery?
While I studied advertising in college and learned the fundamentals of design, I have always had a passion to create. After years of designing stationery and invitations for friends and family, I decided to take the leap and sent out an email to 200 people launching Courtney Callahan Paper. I had 5 clients in the first day and haven’t stopped since offering brides custom invitation suites in a variety of printing styles – letterpress, thermography and flat – to match all budgets.

What is your biggest source of inspiration when designing?
Since I personally meet with almost every couple, I draw inspiration from them, their overall vision for their wedding and the venues they have selected. The invitation (or Save the Date) is the first glimpse your guests receive regarding your big day, so I try to imagine them opening up the invitation to see what is in store – a romantic affair, beach side casual evening or black-tie soiree.

What would you classify your stationery/invitation style as?
My style is fresh and modern in the sense that each suite I create is completely customized to the couple to perfectly represent them and their big day.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
The personal attention I provide each and every client is something that is very important to me and what sets me apart from “big-book” vendors. My process begins with a face-to-face consultation (or phone call) where I want to know everything – wedding colors, venues, flowers, personal style, how the couple met. In combination with your style and vision, I will create an invitation suite that is one-of-a-kind and can include everything you will need for your big day from Save the Dates to wedding programs to thank you cards.

What advice would you give to a bride and/or groom who on the hunt for the perfect invitation suite?
To think about the little details that make you and your wedding unique – whether it be how you met, your favorite spot in the city or the signature cocktail you will be serving – because these touches can play a role in your invitation suite. Also, to be open-minded when starting your hunt and to have fun! I have enjoyed each and every couple I have worked with and cannot wait to meet the next couple and hear their story.

Outside of the world of paper, what do you enjoy doing?
If you could see my agenda…it’s the planner in me! My free-time is almost as packed as my work-time. I enjoy spending time with family, especially my niece Ellie and nephew John, friends, running, and enjoying all that Chicago has to offer. From fabulous restaurants to shopping to concerts, there is always something to look forward to. Plus, I am moving into a new home and can’t wait to decorate.

Photos courtesy of: Jennifer Kathryn Photography

Cori Cook Floral Design

Denver, Colorado

Y’all. I’m beyond excited for today’s vendor. While I truly love every vendor I feature on this site, Cori’s work is just magical. I am a sucker for a stunning bouquet, and I cannot help but swoon over her beautiful floral creations. Her work is one of the reasons I really love working in this industry. It’s just inspiring.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings and events?
We are located in Denver, CO. We do travel for weddings and service the Rocky Mountains (Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek, etc) as well the Fort Collins and Colorado Springs areas. We also do several weddings in Orange County, California every year as that is where we began our business.

What is you biggest inspiration when working on floral design for a wedding?
Our brides. Our goal is happy brides. We design in a variety of styles (classic, modern, rustic, funky, etc) and our goal is to determine the style/vibe of our brides and design flowers that perfectly suit and compliment her style of wedding. We are also always very inspired fashion and interior design. Anything from a fabric pattern to a lampshade to the color palate at Crate and Barrel inspires us with new ideas for design. For this reason, we think it is very important to stay “up” on what is in style in these industries. Plus, it’s a great excuse to go shopping (:

What got you interested in flowers?
I have always been interested in nature. My mother is a nature-lover and always made my family stop to notice and thank God for the beauty and intricacies of nature. We used to plant flowers together every Spring and she often bought herself weekly flowers to decorate the house with. I have always, always appreciated flowers. After graduating college, I had a strong urge to work with flowers. So I went to a floral design school and started doing friends’ weddings. Thankfully, God has given me great favor in this industry and I realized I had a natural knack for design.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
Passion! I am very passionate about what I do. I think it is always, always important to be learning, growing, and maturing in my ability to design and run a business. So I am always trying to better myself and my business model. We work very hard to make our brides extremely happy with our services. And because we specialize in only weddings, we have time to invest!

What are your favorite flowers / plants to work with?
This is always hard question as a florist to answer. I really can appreciate just about any flower for it’s unique qualities. But what makes me squeal with delight when I have it in my cooler are peonies and lily of the valley. I have expensive taste (:


What keeps you busy outside of floral design; what are your hobbies?
I think it is important to have a BIG life outside of my career! First of all, I have an amazing husband who I love living life beside. I also have a great family and circle of friendships. Those are my priorities. Besides spending time with those people, my other hobbies include cooking, running, reading, singing, gardening (a brand NEW hobby), DIY home décor, volunteering in the youth ministry at my church, camping, etc. I want to do it all!!

Colorado Occasions

Denver, Colorado

Erica is a fabulous Denver-based Colorado whose work I was introduced to thanks to a dear friend.  She recently re-located back to her home state of Colorado after living and planning weddings in Florida. Her love for life and planning unique and personal events is infectious. Plus, she really encourages her clients to make their event what they want it to be. Not what society tells them it should be. If that’s not a girl after my own heart right there, then I don’t know what is.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings?
We are located out of the Mile High City, or Denver, Colorado. We love it here!! And we are world travelers – ready to hit the road wherever the next event takes us. We have planned weddings in Florida, Oregon, MEXICO, and of course all over the state.

What is your biggest inspiration when planning and / or designing a wedding?
The greatest inspiration comes from my Brides and Grooms. Nothing inspires me quite the way each individual couple does; there is something special to be said about each one and I love to focus on their uniqueness so that it definitely shines through in every aspect of their big day. I really strive to make their day incomparable to any other, and I’m talking about more than color scheme, flowers and monograms!

What got you interested in event planning? Did you start out in weddings?
I have always been a planner, and super organized! No detail is too small in my eyes. Whether it was our high school groups Halloween party, a friends surprise birthday party in college, or a charity kickball tournament – I seem to gravitate toward making the impossible possible (and making it look good too!). I was offered the opportunity to work for a premier planner in Tampa, Florida and I took the opportunity with guns blazing. I fell madly in love with the wedding and event industry… and Voila! Here I am today, starting my second company here in Colorado.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
What sets me apart is my desire to help create something that is so distinctive that its unmistakable who’s wedding it is. I’ll refer back to question #2 about what inspires me – and I’m passionate about creating such an experience that not only my B&G won’t forget it, but their guests wont either. I think weddings should be catered to the B&G, and not the B&G catering to what is deemed “a wedding”… a little personality is just what I look to infuse in every wedding. I also like to think that my experience, education and expertise not only proves to be helpful, but I strive to be a resource to all my couples – giving direction, suggestion and insight (and of course FUN) into the wedding planning process!

What is one quirky thing about you that people don’t know?
I named my Boston Terrier Murphy after Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. He seems to hold himself to that!

When you’re not busy planning weddings for couples, how do you like to spend your downtime?
I would have to say (when I’m not playing with my two pups, Sadie and Murphy), you can find me cooking, or enjoying a good movie. I cherish Sunday’s during football season (Go Broncos!) and during the summer’s you will find me outdoors camping and hiking 14ner’s.

Katy Gray Photography

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Katy was one of the first photographers outside of Colorado (but in the Mountain West region) whose work I just drooled over. Her ability to capture pure moments in natural light is just beautiful. Every wedding of hers I peek at is just full of gorgeous photography. If she’s not on your Google Reader, she needs to be.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings?
I’m based in Jackson, WY and I love destination weddings!

How would you describe your photography style?
We try to stay unobtrusive during the majority of a wedding and shoot what happens as it happens. The major exception to this of course is family portraits and the half hour to an hour we get alone with the bride and groom. Even then, we try to keep our direction to a minimum and capture what naturally evolves between the couple.

How did you get interested in photography? Did you start out in weddings?
I think it’s safe to say I’ve always been interested in photography. I remember going on a family trip when I was about seven and my brother and I were supposed to take turns with the camera – I’m not sure he got to take even one picture that trip.

I started out doing mostly fine art work when I graduated from photo school and never really thought about photographing weddings until we had our own and I just fell in love with our images. I got a wee bit obsessed at that point – pestered our photographer until he let me tag along on a few weddings and it’s just snowballed from there.

What do you think sets you apart from other photographers in the industry?
I’ve been told that I have a calming effect on people, which is nice when it’s ten minutes before the ceremony and the bride’s hair isn’t done yet. ☺ Photographically I feel like I really connect with my clients. I generally don’t meet my brides until their wedding day – unless they do a bridal or engagement session – but by the time the bride is done getting ready it feels like we’ve known each other for years.

Stylistically I feel that I have a unique look compared to others in my immediate region – I tend towards film-like post-processing with a bit of a vintage feel to it. I like to keep my colors muted and black and whites classic with a good tonal range.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?
Other than weddings, I photograph the crap out of my kid. So much so that he really pays no attention to cameras of any kind. I also have a thing for old motel signs.

What other hobbies and activities make your heart sing? What do you do for fun?
I love to read. And sew. And snowboard. I definitely need to snowboard more.

Intricate Icings

Denver, Colorado

Rachael Teufel is a cake superstar. Literally. Not only does her cake shop, Intricate Icings Cake Design in Denver, Colorado, bake some of the most uniquely delicious cakes, but she really listens to her customer.  Plus, it helps that she has a little street cred, with a few appearances on the Food Network.  And, with delicious cake and beautiful designs, it’s not wonder brides look to her for their wedding cake.

Where are you located and do you travel for weddings and events?
Intricate Icings is located in Erie, Colorado, just north of Denver. We can safely travel about 2.5-3 hours from our studio with our cakes. Which means we can deliver to most of northern, southern and eastern Colorado and as far west as Vail. We also deliver to parts of Wyoming.

What is your biggest inspiration when designing a wedding cake?
If I had to sum up our design approach in one word it would be inspiration. I absolutely love designing cakes and what I love even more is personalizing every cake we create. It’s extremely important to bring the bride’s personal style to the design in every way possible. I enjoy using things like her bridal gown, invitation, linens, color schemes and flowers as inspiration. I really try to create an image of what the entire event will look like before sketching the cake for them so that the cake suits the feel and style of the reception. If I had to pick one item for inspiration, it would definitely be the bridal gown.

What got you interested in wedding cakes?
I have always had a passion for art since I was a little girl. I grew up baking with my family and didn’t really explore cake decorating until after I graduated College. I made my first fully decorated cake in 2001 and haven’t stopped since. Once I found my passion for cake decorating, I knew wedding cakes would be my focus. I love simple, clean lines with intricate detail and weddings suit that style very well.

What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
I think Intricate Icings is one of the few companies around that is capable of creating great tasting cake, phenomenal designs, and wonderful customer service for every one of our clients. We really pride ourselves in providing all of these elements to insure your cake is the highlight of the party.

What is your favorite cake flavor combination?
Picking my favorite cake flavor is really difficult. I enjoy so many of the flavors we offer. But I guess if I have to choose, my favorite cake flavor would be Tiramisu. It’s an espresso cake soaked with additional espresso and Kahlua, layered with a Mascarpone cream filling and cocoa powder. A very close second would be our zucchini lime cake with cream cheese filling. It’s our top seller and such a light, refreshing cake.

What tips do you have for couples in the market for their wedding cake?
Couples in search of a wedding cake really need to decide what is important to them and then find a company that is able to provide everything that they are looking for. This goes for any industry, not just cakes. It’s important to meet with a few vendors in each category for the sake of comparison because every vendor has something different to offer. Before meeting with your cake designer, collect inspiration items in order to guide the design. The client doesn’t need to know exactly what they want but it’s nice to narrow it down a little. Bring a few photos of cakes that you like as a starting place to build from. I personally want to hear all about the wedding before I even start asking about what they want their cake to look like. It’s important to pair your cake design to the venue, décor, flowers etc for the most dramatic effect. Above all, feel comfortable with the vendor you choose.