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| Cake by the King of Southern Wedding Cakes Mr. Jim Smeal (sighhhhhhhh, how gorgeous) These are one of the bakers that you have to book over a year in advance just to get the date you want! Brown Sugar isn't on that level yet since I am new, but I hope to be soon!!!!!! |
Sunday, February 27, 2011
When to book a Cake Baker
I wanted to post a quick guideline of a schedule on when to book your cake baker. According to The Knot, you should start shopping for a cake baker 6 to 8 months before your wedding. Because I also attend school full time in addition to running Brown Sugar, I'm one of those cake bakers that tend to book closer to the wedding date, versus cake bakers that do this full time and can book up to a year in advance. I personally tend to book all September dates. October, April and May are also pretty popular months. For all those 2012 brides out there that I met yesterday, that should give you an idea on when to start looking for a cake baker ( preferably Brown Sugar Custom Cakes :) I'm going to be working on new cake flavors and cake fillings, so you late 2011 and 2012 brides are in for a special treat.
Beaufort Bridal Show
Hello Everyone,
I would like to first thank everyone that came to the 2nd Annual Beaufort Bridal Show. That was probably one of the best bridal shows I've been in. I had a great time meeting all the brides and also all the great vendors. Alot of the businesses I didn't know existed in Beaufort, and alot of people didn't know about Brown Sugar, so the exposure was great for everyone. Here are some pictures from the show:
I would like to first thank everyone that came to the 2nd Annual Beaufort Bridal Show. That was probably one of the best bridal shows I've been in. I had a great time meeting all the brides and also all the great vendors. Alot of the businesses I didn't know existed in Beaufort, and alot of people didn't know about Brown Sugar, so the exposure was great for everyone. Here are some pictures from the show:
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| One part of my table. I had to make both of those cake stands and I think they came out pretty good if you ask me :) |
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| Other part of my table. I ended up moving from my previous table assignment because I had soo much stuff! That was ok, because I ended up between two of my favorite vendors in the Beaufort/Bluffton area, Amanda Rose Weddings/My Purely Decor, and Amazing Event Rentals. Amazing Event Rentals provided the wavy silver platters for my cupcakes and the table for my candy buffet. |
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| I am so proud of my candy display, and the kids loved it also. I just wanted to showcase other options, because believe is or not, not everyone likes cake, so it's nice to give your guests options at your wedding. |
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| Magnolia Cake |
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| Tiffany Cake |
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| Seashell cake with Brown Sugar Sand |
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| White Chocolate Cupcakes! |
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| Red Velvet Cupcakes! |
 Cake Pops!!! |
| I honestly didn't know that people would like Cake Pops. It was something new I was trying. I ran out towards the end of the show, so I wish I made a few more. I'm glad my new product was so well received. |
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| So I ended up raffling off a free groom's cake if you book your wedding cake with me in 2011. I only had a few brides that were eligible, since everyone is getting married in 2012. Lo and Behold, the prize went to Ms. Dominque, from Amazing Event Rentals, who is also a bride! |
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| My assistant ( AKA Mother Glover ) and I in our t shirts made by New South Shirts, who were also a vendor at the show. |
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Beaufort Bridal Show 2011
I want to again invite everyone out to the 2nd annual Beaufort Bridal Show on Saturday, February 26th, from 12pm-4pm at the Holiday inn Beaufort. Brown Sugar Custom Cakes will be there, with cake samples, cake pops, display cakes, and a candy buffet. More than 40 wedding professionals will be showcasing their products and services. The event is free and open to anyone planning on getting married, their families and wedding attendants. Prizes will be given away. The event is co-sponsored by 104.9 The Surf. The Holiday Inn Beaufort is located at 2225 Boundary Street in Beaufort on Highway 21. Call (843) 379-3100 for more information.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Non Traditional Wedding Dresses
Lately, I've seen alot of weddings in which the bride does not choose the typical white or ivory wedding dress. Not that there's anything wrong with the classic white wedding dress, but it's always nice to see brides break out of the mold.
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| Modal Cynthia Bailey ( Real Housewives of Atlanta) in her custom metallic silver couture wedding dress by designer Ruben Singer |
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Jennifer Williams ( Basketball Wives) in a custom made pink Ines Di Santo Wedding Dress
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