Cakes By The Lake Blog

To keep or not to keep-that is the question about the top tier

Susan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:47:10 +0000

Do you keep it or just eat it? The tradition of keeping the top tier began in England and was supposed to be eaten on the Christening of the first child…a year later… It then became tradition to drag the cake out of deep freeze and share it with those closest to you for good luck. I had one bride who was going to eat it at her third month anniversary. That’s when all the females in her family became pregnant. (FYI-It’s not the cake’s fault!)

I offer a complimantary cake on your first anniversary. For those of you that will be coming from far away and may not be back soon, I offer to have the 6″ cake sent to the hotel room for the bride and groom- as you will be getting very little of it at the reception any way! (It can’t hurt to ask your baker to offer the same too.)

I did have a bride that wrapped the cake up tight and planned on taking it back home on the plane. The groom/now husband dropped the cake and stepped on it going up the escaltor and then the security guards demanded they open the box as the went through the security check point. They decided enough was enough and got some champagne and 2 forks and went at it on the ride home.

Here’s what another shared:

”Today is my 4th wedding anniversary. The top layer of my wedding cake has been in the freezer for 4 years now. We saved it for that good luck thing. So far, it’s just been in the way of the ice trays and Rocky Road ice cream.

Let me break it down for you, why that dang suggary mess is still in the freezer:

Year one - he was in the county jail. No time together.
Year two - he was in prison. Once again, no time together.
Year three - he was working out-of-town without me. No time together. Though I actually got a phone call on that anniversary.

Today will be the first anniversary we’ve actually spent together. Finally, we can thaw out that blobby mess of the top layer of our wedding cake and debate on whether or not it will kill us to eat it. ”

I don’t know of any one who has sat in divorce court and said “Damn, if we had only kept that top tier we wouldn’t be here now!

Funny stories

Susan — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:05:01 +0000

Want to laugh or add you own to this website? Go to http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=28399

Weather or not

Susan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:06:12 +0000

It’s hard to tell what is right. The old wives tale that if it rains on your wedding day, you will be lucky or great weather on your day means you picked the right location because 90% of the reception is based on the view from the deck/windows. Lakeside weddings are not a huge hit in the rain. Try this website to get the most up to date info on what your day will be like!

http://www.weather.com/activities/events/weddings

p.s. Remember, if you are getting married in New England and you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes because it will probably change.

Thank you Brides of May

Susan — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:23:40 +0000

Here’s a huge shout out to my Brides of May! A donation of $337.00 was made to the Meredith Emergency Food Fund thanks to Avidy, Amanda, Gail, and Jennifer. Here’s wishing you much love and happiness!

Susan

To Deposit or Not to Deposit

Susan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:02:25 +0000

When I am working with a bride, I require a deposit to book the date. I do not expect to get a deposit at this first consultation and the only time I show any urgency in receiving a deposit is if your wedding date is becoming popular one. Beware the vendors who want your money that instant. Make sure you understand what the refund policy is before you give anyone even a nickel.

Any money you give me is 100% refundable, for any reason, up until 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.

Every little detail

Susan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:48:04 +0000

I am always humbled when I meet with my brides for the first time. Each one of them brings their own sense of energy and excitement, and are always going way out of their way to plan the “most memorable wedding ever” for their guests. So the next time you attend a wedding and then the reception, notice the napkins, the place settings, the floral arrangements, the lighting, the little baskets in the bathrooms! Each one of these things has been done, with you in mind, so you will share in their special day.

Cake Toppers

Susan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:32:28 +0000

I was talking with a friend about what all the brides choose to put on the top of their cakes. I was telling her of all the options from floral to bride and groom to monograms to polymer clay people. She had gotten a plastic bride and groom from the bakery. I had butter cream flowers on mine. I have this plastic bride and groom that was on the bride-to-be grandmother’s cake. The plastic is all yellowed and the crinoline of the wedding dress is all out of shape, but the history of the topper makes it one of the most beautiful ones I have seen yet.

For a good laugh, go to www.weddingcrap.com to see one person’s ideas on what is truely hideous out there in the world of wedding!

Color Samples

Susan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:52 +0000

When working on discussing a color with your baker, words such as Latte, Butter Rum and Chocolate are flavors, not colors. I urge my brides to bring paint color swatche that they can pick up from the local Sherwin Williams, Home Depot or any hardware store. I do not need a piece of the 1 inch bride’s maid dress swatch that they were given at the dress shop. Remember that sending your baker a color swatch online does not translate well. Every computer/printer reads and prints out colors differently. An important FYI if getting the exact color is of utmost importance.

Cakes with a Conscience

Susan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:39:07 +0000

I would like to thank all the brides that choose me create their wedding cake during the 2007 Wedding Season. Because of you, we (meaning you and I) were able to donate over $1800.00 to the Lakes Region United Way Food Programs and the Meredith Emergency Food Pantry. I could not have done this without your patronage and for this, I am extremely grateful.

Susan

Popular dates in 2008

Susan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:36:02 +0000

There are always seems to be dates that are more popular than other in a given wedding season. Brides are beginning to book into the month of October. The traditional “Season” slows down after September, and if you can wait a month or more, you can possibly realize significant savings!