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Linar came to me with a vision: a cupcake “gift” for each of her guests! Some of the biggest fears I hear
from clients is that their creation will go unnoticed or uneaten. The two things I recommend doing to avoid
these tragedies are perfectly represented here: 1) display the creation in a prominent place, and
2) leave room in the menu for the cupcake or slice of cake. Linar and Scott’s gorgeous gifts were a tremendous success:
they were presented on each plate and guests had the delightful option of savouring it when they were ready – after dinner,
later in the evening or even the next day. Now that’s what I call “A Good Thing”!
I just love when clients know exactly what they want. It makes it so much more fun to
realize their vision and, hopefully, exceed their expectations! Melissa wanted a cake
that looked just like the centerpieces at her elegant wedding shower: peach roses in a
cream ‘porcelain’ teapot! Love it…
When Daniela came to me for her wedding shower cake, she wanted something pink, elegant
and out of the ordinary. We came up with a three-tiered cake shaped like a decadent cupcake
topped with an oversized sugar peony. The cake measured 18″ tall and was the perfect centerpiece
for her special event!
Mike and Christine wanted a simple, elegant and sparkling creation for their wedding.
Delicate sugar strings with hand-piped beads were painted in various shades of edible gold,
silver, pink and blue sparkle to create this enchanting chandelier effect.
Tara from Bliss called about a very small cake for her client’s Alice in Wonderland-themed baby
shower and gave me creative discretion (awesome). I love making small cakes that make a big
impact, so I sculpted White Rabbit popping out of a sugar tea cup, announcing the
impending arrival of the baby! Jodi was thrilled and plans on preserving the sugar sculpture. Love it…
People always ask me, “What’s your favourite type of cake to make?”
They usually expect to hear sculpted cakes, but it’s the really pretty romantic cakes that
get me excited, like Suzie’s cake. Inpsired by the gorgeous pattern on her bridesmaids’ gowns and
the breathtaking creations of Fiori Floral & Event Design. If I were to marry my husband all over
again, this is definitely the type of design I’d choose for myself.
How many times can I make this cake? MANY! But for Rita’s event, we pulled out all the stops… created a complete sugar spread with olives, crackers, nuts, cheese wedges, a bottle of wine and a bottle of olive oil. Phew! It was a sugar FEAST!
Melissa’s one of my all-time favourite clients. I’d tell you why she and Billy are so awesome,
but you can really see it for yourself in the breathtaking photography and videography captured by Stillmotion on their wedding day. Here’s a clip of the same-day-edit montage featuring a couple of
Roxycakes moments…
I know it’s been too long since I’ve updated this blog, but wedding season creeped up on me and blogging had to move down the priority list. But today I received this email and I knew I had to take a moment to give you just a few updates! Thank you, Marsha from Texas, for reminding me to do this!
I’m completely inspired this week. First, I had the opportunity to view the Vera Wang Fall
2010 Bridal Collection up-close at a cocktail party last Thursday night. Absolutely breathtaking!
Then, I was asked to bring samples and an elegant display cake for their boutique!
Since the Fall 2010 bridal collection features stunning black accents, I accessorized
this romantic peony confection with an elegant black cake stand.
Want to learn how to make these adorable cake pops for your sweet table or candy station? Read my full instructions in the Wedding Bells DIY Series by clicking here.
Want to tackle this petit four project for your engagement party or post-wedding brunch?
Read my full instructions in the Wedding Bells DIY Series by clicking here.
Want to impress your guests with these do-it-yourself cookie cake wedding favours?
Read my full instructions in the Wedding Bells DIY Series by clicking here.
These little fudge mini cakes are simple to make and perfect for wedding showers, engagement parties or a post-wedding brunch!
Read my full instructions in the Wedding Bells DIY Series by clicking here.
Now here’s a simple treat that makes a lasting impression on any table, and that anyone can whip up in no time. Read my full instructions in the Wedding Bells DIY Series by clicking here.
Olivia wanted a small cake with a peony and gold accents for an intimate gathering with her bridesmaids.
I thought I’d share this little gem with you to show that even small cakes can make a big impact!
Over the holidays, I was contacted by the daughter of a couple
celebrating their 50th anniversary. I initially refused the order as it
happened to be for the 26th of December, and Roxycakes was closed for
the holidays. She responded by telling me the story of her parents’
lives, which I found so incredibly inspiring and touching that I
immediately signed on to create a beautiful cake for these special
people. It turned out to be one of the greatest experiences I had over
the holidays. Here’s the creation, and you can read their story here.
The golden trees on this cake represent the couple’s passion for family;
the pearls, the hundreds of people they’ve reached out to over the years.
Two beautiful dragonflies represent the couple’s journey over the years,
and the cake sits atop a romantic floating organza base.
Wow, it’s been a busy start to the year!
This week, I’m busy preparing for the The Wedding Co.’s 2010 Wedding Show at the Carlu.
You won’t want to miss this fabulous event! I hope to see you all there!
Roxycakes Blog posts will resume in the next two weeks…
The Wedding Show Date: January 15-17, 2010 Where: The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, 7th floor Map & Directions Times: Friday, January 15, 5-9pm Saturday, January 16, 10am-6pm Sunday, January 17, 10am-5pm Cost: $17.00/$20.00
… just like the ones in the latest issue of WedLuxe!
If you think the cover of the latest WedLuxe Magazine is breathtakingly beautiful,
just wait until you see inside! The special designer issue hits newstands this December.
What will you be dreaming of this holiday season?
… And you’ll find a Roxycakes creation on page 103.
Weddingbells Magazine is celebrating their 25th anniversary!
You must pick-up a copy of their special anniversary issue, on newstands this December.
In it, you’ll find loads of inspiration for your wedding, including a couple of Roxycakes creations, which I’ve posted below for your viewing pleasure…
A lovely bed of hand-crafted sugar flowers for an invitation feature on page 29. Chic, hand-painted miniature wedding cakes for a luxurious table setting on page 108.
Nestled in the historic Distillery District are some of the city’s most romantic wedding venues. Meaghan chose Balzac’s Coffee House for her intimate wedding, as well as individually frosted and decorated wedding cakes for each of her guests. I love Balzac’s, and I love minis and special touches – so this one tops my list!
When everyone starts mourning the end of summer, I’m looking forward to the fall season. I can’t help it – Fall is my favorite season! I love the warm clothes, the colors, and of course, the wedding cakes! Amanda’s fall wedding theme included a mix of burnt orange orchids, cinnamon, ivory and gold accents. Based on this, we came up with a final idea, which finally came to life this weekend.
Amanda - Roxy, what a fantastic job you did on our wedding cake! It was simply breathtaking. You were able to capture the essence of Miguel and I through this beautiful creation. You are a true artist!
Thank you!
Amanda & Miguel
Many brides are looking for something completely different for their wedding cake. In this case, Lyndsay wanted to skip traditional wedding cake in lieu of cupcakes – but she took it a step further by asking me to arrange the cupcakes into gorgeous “bouquets”, complete with vases and ribbon. The result was outstanding! Each bouquet held 40 miniature cupcakes – for a total of 160 little treats, and each vase was topped with dozens of hand-sculpted sugar roses and leaves.
Great food, great wine, great music – for a great cause? Sign me up! This evening, Roxycakes participated in the 14th edition of Eat to the Beat. The event is a dazzling evening of sampling the gourmet creations of some of the city’s most talented chefs. Eat to the Beat has raised more than $2.7 million to provide immediate support to anyone affected by breast cancer. Tonight, Roxycakes served over 450 gourmet cake samples and received heart warming feedback. Also met dozens upon dozens of incredibly talented female chefs. Needless to say, I’m definitely coming back next year! To learn more about Eat to the Beat, please visit Eattothebeat.ca.
Stephanie came to me a year ago with a vision, and that vision came to life this past weekend. The flower dome top-tier cake, inspired by a similar cake in the Roxycakes gallery at roxycakes.ca, was the perfect addition to this cupcake tower. I scattered fresh rose petals, ordered from the florist, in between cupcakes to fill in gaps and add a little je-ne-sais-quoi to the tower. Love, love, love it.
I’m excited to be preparing for an upcoming event called Eat to the Beat : an evening of culinary delights benefiting Willow Breast Cancer Support. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 6 2009. I’ll be displaying an extravagant cake while handing out delicious cake samples. For tickets and more information on this event, visit Eattothebeat.ca.
As a cake and cupcake designer, I’m handed many color themes and I have to say – some aren’t easy! So when Jennifer revealed her color palette (ivory, pink, green, white), I breathed a sigh of relief! How can you go wrong with these colors? I make a lot of wedding cupcakes, but I still catch myself stopping as I’m packaging them up to admire their simple, delicate beauty!
What a surprise! I always browse the Weddingbells magazine website to keep up with trends. The last time I checked, I was curious when I saw a thumbnail of my cake on main page! I clicked and found I’d been picked as one of Rosie’s top three wedding cake designers in the country. Thanks, Rosie!
Some cakes make me squeal of joy. This was one of them. Arna commissioned this cake for her 60th birthday celebration. Based on our consultations, I knew she loved the topsy-turvy look, but that she also loved her favorite baby blue coffee mug – which I carefully replicated in sugar for this creation. It felt only natural to incorporate sugar flowers, butterflies and three-dimensional swirls on this piece. The finished product made me smile from ear to ear, and the family’s reaction to this whimsical creation made it one I’ll never forget!
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