You don't need a heavily decorated cake to make it special and beautiful. A simple fondant covered cake topped with an cake topper can be amazing and not to mention less expensive. Here, custom stationery designer Cheree Berry designed this gorgeous stationery. She then sent it to D. Sharp who made this unique cake topper using only pieces from Cheree's stationery suite.
You can see more of these and other cake topper artisans' work in Art of Cakes on the Style Network, airing tomorrow at 9:00PM. Check your local listings.
What a great idea!
Another great way to save and still have a beautiful cake, is to have a dessert table with a smaller cake (feeding 50-75) surrounded by homemade treats- flavored marshmallows, sugar cookies, candies, etc. Have your aunts, grandmothers and girlfriends make their best recipes- you'll find everyone is eager to help!
I've listed more great cake advice on my blog, blisslistkc.blogspot.com!
Posted by: Jenny Steffens, The Bliss List | December 15, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Thanks Jenny. Great idea and thanks for sharing your blog. At Martha Stewart Weddings we love supplementing with homemade treats. We actually have a segment about "dessert buffets" on the "Art of Cakes" on the Style Network, airing tomorrow at 9:00PM- hope youll watch. darcy
Posted by: Darcy Miller, The Bride's Guide | December 15, 2008 at 01:47 PM
My TiVO is set!
As inspiration for my Brides, I often use the "Chocolate Cakes & Sweets" article on your website (http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/chocolate-cakes-and-sweets?lnc=&page=3&rsc=articlecontent). I'm excited to see more ideas tomorrow evening.
Another dessert buffet site I love is www.amyatlas.com. I am sure you've visited Amy's site, but I thought I would share... just in case!
Posted by: Jenny Steffens, The Bliss List | December 15, 2008 at 06:11 PM
That's a fantastic idea that helps brides-to-be save costs. And it's beautiful, too. Tying the design of the invitation to that of the cake's will show guests how well-thought-out the details of your special day are.
Posted by: Henry | December 16, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Oh, just now seeing this post! Thank you so much for the opportunity Darcy! It was fun to work with Cheree again and MS Weddings.
I need to see this! The show is full of inspiring ideas, I am sure.
Best,
Denise
Posted by: d. Sharp | January 20, 2009 at 01:53 AM