I really didn’t mean to tease you all with part one and lead you to think that I was leaving you hanging and waiting for part two. There are no excuses. Really, there is none. And yet, somehow I was working up a good one in my head. But I shall not bore you with what I’ve been doing or how getting a good internet connection can sometimes feel like you’ve won the lottery.
OK, let’s talk about this wedding cake. The theme was vintage classic. So I went with the classic. When I think about vintage, almost immediately if not automatically, my mind wonders off to something lacey and something with pearls. The design of this cake is nothing too elaborate. I wanted to keep it clean and simple and went with a three tier cake in an all-white fondant and then adorn these babies with some gum paste lace design and a pearl border.
I must say that the picture here doesn’t do much justice to the cake. I have myself to blame for that really. The weather was seriously hot and humid that day and between carrying the cake out to the beach (yes, it was a beach wedding) and putting on the finishing touches and also between sweating in my spanx, I was so overwhelm with everything that was going on around me, I just wasn’t thinking anymore.
I didn’t use a topper for this cake; I really didn’t see the need for that. I wanted to highlight all that lace and pearls with a bouquet of all-white gum paste peonies. It made sense to do that. The peonies sort of made everything popped! And after spending two whole weeks making those peonies, I am glad it all worked out.
Be sure to come back for part three 🙂 and thank you for stopping by.
Splendid! the peonies are so realistic.
Cheers,
Rosa
Holy WOW! This is the most gorgeously stunning cake I have EVER seen. O.M.G!!! The peonies are breathtaking, pearls perfect, soft vanilla color palet—just right. You are incredibly gifted. How old are you?
STUNNING! The photos are so gorgeous that I can only imagine what it is like in real life!
Fantastic! What a stunning cake! Spanx at the beach? You poor thing!
Looking forward to part 3 🙂
What a gorgeous cake! Such a tremendous feat! This gives me ideas on what to do with my leftover fondant I have.
What a beautiful cake! My daughter was married almost four years ago (June 16) and had real peonies on her wedding cake. Your gum paste peonies look so real! I can’t even imagine toting a wedding cake to beach wedding. Yikes!
It is honestly perfect 🙂
This cake is absolutely stunning…love the gorgeous details in the lace, pearls, and flowers!
Absolutely stunning and your peonies are too amazing…you have an amazing talent my dear!!! Sorry about the heat but I think the photo is lovely and I can see all the glorious details when I click/blow it up 🙂
Nothing too elaborate? My goodness…I’d really like to see it when you DO do something intricate! This cake is fabulous, so professionally done and I love the beautiful peonies topping. They’re my favorite flowers! Btw, I’m so glad to read of your spanx confession because I was starting to think that I’m the only one wearing them (and sweating in them!) in hot weather…LOL.
Many thanks also for your blogoversary wishes.
Bravo! You did such a beautiful job! And a beach wedding too? Wow that is a challenge and a half isn’t it? You certainly rose to the occasion 😀
So very very talented! This is simply stunning. I just love it – very classic and elegant.
beautiful well planned cake love the setting
Wow…that’s beautiful…. I always admire people that can produce something that elaborated.
My cake decorating skills are zero. Well done girl.
Beautiful cake!
I wish I knew someone who was getting married…heck I would do it again, just for this cake…so talented my dear…
Wow! Incredible cake from top to bottom. I especially love the flowers.
omg! You did such a wonderful job in making this wedding cake. Thumbs up for you.
WOW the cake looks super beautiful and elegant! I love pearls and peonies at the top -very pretty!
absolute showstopper! the peonies are exquisite. such talent! brava!
I was reading and then suddenly you broke me out it laughter about your spanx…. they need to make those things more light an airy. You’ll have to share your step by step process with the cake = )
I didn’t have a big wedding and didn’t have a wedding cake, something I have never regretted. But if I did have a cake this is exactly how I would like it to look. The peonies are exquisite and the lacy panels on the sides are beautiful. What an incredible talent you have. Looking forward to part 3!
That cake is sooooo gorgeous! The peonies, the lace…just beautiful!
Love your blog!! I just subscribed. Your cakes are absolutely lovely too. Nice work!
Can I just say that I love that you told us you were sweating in your spanks? 🙂
Beautiful beautiful cake, and kudos to you for carrying it all the way out to the beach!
OMG this is incredible. You got so much talent!! So happy I discovered your site!!
I am SO impressed. Wow. I feel like I have made a lot of layer cakes lately (not wedding cakes, just birthday etc) and I still don’t have the knack for making them. This is inspiring!
So impressive, the detail is exquisite. You’ve really outdone yourself with this one girl 🙂
That is an elegant cake! Definitely would put it in the classic department. Your work is detailed and lovely. The flowers on top are the perfect final touch, I am so impressed!
That cake is gorgeous! I am totally impressed. I love it!
AMAAAAZING!
Two weeks to make those peonies, that’s amazing. I think this came out beautiful. I love the room the reception was in too. You have been one busy bee. I was fawning over your chicken and waffle recipe while I was at it too. Hope you have a great week.
-Gina-
wow, stunning! I love the dainty details, almost Victorian. Such an elegant cake, you are truly talented!
This cake looks amazing, you are incredibly talented!
One word–GORGEOUS! I’m so impressed. 🙂
What a truly gorgeous cake. You have real talent – me, I am all thumbs. Stunning!
wow! that cake is way too pretty to cut into!
This cake is absolutely beautiful. You are so talented! Wedding cake is one of my favorite parts about weddings 😉
Absolutely beautiful! Talent at it’s finest 🙂
Hi Sarina! First time here, and I’m stunned! You made those cakes?! WOW!!!!!!! You have a special talent! I’m just blown away by your gorgeous cakes…. so pretty so beautiful…
Hi 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog & commenting! Wow… What a fantastic blog you have here… You are so talented and creative. Wish I could make a cake like that… Gorgeous! I will be back for more 🙂 Thanks again for stopping by!
Aw, I love wedding cakes. That is some incredible craftsmanship! (Or craftswomanship!)
It’s a classic beauty! Really lovely cake, and your peonies on top are perfect.
You are seriously so very talented. It’s just stunning, I would have been honoured to have that at my wedding.
this cake looks amazing, you’re so talented. hard to believe is not done by cake professionals. Congratulations, you totally rocked it. Can’t wait for part 3
The peonies are just incredible! I have never seen anything like them. You are super talented!
WOW! I don’t care what you might think…the wedding cake looks gorgeous in that photo! I can’t imagine how great it must have been in real life. You are inspiring, my friend!
okay you are AWESOME! Those wedding cakes are gorgeous!!! I only wish I was getting married so I could have one just like it…it is perfect
Are you hiring trainees? I would love to learn to make a cake like that one!!
All my admiration,
Cristina
That is one truly gorgeous cake! I love the flowers; you did an amazing job! Can’t wait for part three. 🙂
gorgeous!! can’t wait to see part 3!
Those roses are so lifelike. You are so talented!!
Being able to make a cake like that is amazing. Being able to wear Spanx? Well you may just be my hero.
I adore the drawing on the chalk board of the wedding cake so much. The cake itself is quite a beauty and no doubt delicious. Wow!
What an incredible cake. I am so in awe of your talent. You are really an artist!
*kisses* HH
Wow, what a cake! That’s better than in $$$$ cake bakeries! You are a pro!
Wow, these are such beautiful cakes! You are seriously talented… I’m so not artistic… I’m jealous!!
Gorgeous wedding cake, congratulations;-)
Looks like a very elegant beach wedding and your cake is a perfect match.
Waow, all I can say is waow! This wedding cake is a work of art in itself and you are such a talented artist!
This cake is beyong gorgeous! I would love to spend 1 day in the kitchen with you just learning how you did these flowers!! GORGEOUS!
Your wedding cakes are true works of art…but it is nice to see a light, healthy salad among all the sweets.