Cakes! Part V

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First of all, thank you all for following me on Facebook. I'm happy to say that I've reached 100 followers (which may not sound like a lot, but is a big accomplishment for me!). I'll be hosting a giveaway soon (probably this weekend) for my Facebook fans. There will be multiple prizes and multiple winners, and it will be easy to enter – no jumping through hoops. I know we all get sick of those. Check back this weekend for the giveaway. THANK YOU again!

On another note, here is another lovely collection of cakes. I decided to make a cake post because, the fiancé and I have FINALLY decided on a design for ours! Now we're in the process of finding someone to make it. Brandt's family has always had a tradition of coming together and making cakes for special occassions – for birthday parties and reunions, all of the aunts and some of the cousins each make a dessert. Then one gets set in the middle of each table, acting as a delicious centerpiece. People then get up and go around to all the different tables, trying whichever desserts they like. Sounds fun, right? It is!

I decided to use this tradition in Brandt and I's wedding – but with a twist. We will have about 15 people making cakes, but all of them are going to be white. On white cake stands. And placed all together on one table. How gorgeous will that be? I imagine this gorgeous table full of white cakes and it just makes me so happy. For this reason, Brandt and I decided that our cake should be small. We will be the only ones eating it! So here's what we've decided on:

I love this 1.) because it's rustic and feminine at the same time – which is pretty much Brandt and I in a nut shell. The ruffles are adorable and 2.) because our cake will be the only one with a splash of color amongst all of the other white ones. I'm not sure if we will use apples or not on top, but it will definitely be something green. I also adore that green cake plate. So there you have it, my wedding cake! Everyone I talk to says that it probably won't taste the best because it will have so much fondant on it. But, that's not what I'm concerned about. Because Brandt and I will be the only ones eating it, it doesn't have to taste great. I just want it to LOOK good! Apparently I'm very shallow when it comes to cakes...

To get you inspired, here are some other gorgeous cake ideas.

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Do you have a favorite? What is your cake going to look like? I'd love to see!

Bunting Love + Company B

Unless you've had your head under an enormous rock lately, you must have noticed that bunting has been taking the wedding world by storm! And, I must say that I totally get the appeal. It's inexpensive, cute, and has such great DIY charm. Plus, there's SO MANY different things that you can do with it, and a ton of different bunting styles. A little bunting here and there can really spice up an area and give it a little bit of personality.

Here's a few examples of my favorite uses:

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After seeing all of these beautiful pictures, I know what you're thinking: Where can I get some bunting for my wedding? My first suggestion would be to check out Etsy. In fact, one of my favorite Etsy shops is called Company B.


Company B is the most adorable Etsy shop full of beautiful bunting! Bridget, the owner and artist behind the shop, is so very sweet. She loves being creative, and bringing new life to something old. Her work is simple and pretty, rustic and feminine at the same time. I actually got a "Just Married" bunting in the mail from Company B, and I must say, I absolutely LOVE it. It look like this:

How stinking cute, right?

The burlap is absolutely to-die-for. And, I was so pleasantly surprised at the quality. It's sturdy, yet perfectly flowy and delicate at the same time. You know how sometimes you can just feel the love that went into making something? These products have that. And you know what else? All of her products are handmade – from mixing the clay to painting the letters. And, they're eco-friendly, which I love. I cannot wait to find a way to use this at my wedding.

You must, must, must check out Company B. Trust me. You'll love the products and working with Bridget is such a joy. Here are so more things that you can expect from this wonderful shop:

"Mr. & Mrs." cotton on burlap banner: $35

Red heart glitter banner – $25

"Happily Ever After" banner – $45

Polka dot "Love" banner – $30

Monogrammed Baker Banner – $15

As you can see, there's quite the variety! How cute is that last cake banner? Omg. Love. If you're looking for affordable bunting, Company B is the place to go. And an added bonus? A portion of the sales from Bridget's shop goes to humanitarian efforts here and abroad. I can't get over the generosity.

Cakes! Part IV

I just can't help but save every single awesome cake that I come across. I just can't let them disappear into nothingness where they will be forgotten forever. And that is why this is already my fourth cake post! But honesty, who gets sick of looking at beautiful, delicious, I-want-that-right-now confections?

It's about time for the finace and I to start doing some cake testing, and I suppose I should start thinking about how I want our cake to look. Although the way it tastes is so much more important. But, who says you have to sacrifice taste for beauty? I'm sure every single one of these cakes is delicious! At least that's what I'm telling myself. Here's some great inspiration if you're thinking about picking out your cake too!

So, what do you think? Do you have a favorite?

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