our cake inspiration

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i found the image on ProjectWedding.com and immediately "knew" that this was what I wanted at our wedding. I am using my parents' cake topper from their 1970 wedding cake. One of the cakes will feature a pink and orange LOVE cake topper that I found on ebay, which is dated 1973. Since my sweet fiance is a hunter, I looked on etsy for an Elmer Fudd cake topper and I found one that I scored for less than $10 including shipping. I am not quite sure what sort of toppers the other cakes will have but variety is definitely the spice of life with regard to cake.

I found it on eBay

I made an offer and it was accepted. This beautiful teal cake stand just might be the center of attention on the cake table at our late August wedding.





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he is all mine

*grin*  This evening when I got home from work, my super fantastic fiance handed me a folded up piece of paper.  On it was pictured two clear pink glass cake stands.  He told me that they are mine.  Hehehehe... He won the pair on ebay earlier today for me.  YAY!!!

My collection of cake stands is up to six.  I purchased one at Pier 1 Imports, another at the local antique mall, then two from two separate sellers on etsy, and now these two from ebay.

My sweet discovered an awesome teal glass cake stand on ebay and now, we're waiting for our offer to be accepted so that we might own that one as well.

I sent my love the rustic cake stand link that I posted earlier today and he has graciously consented to make one or more of these amazing items so that we can use them for his groom's cake.

I am so very happy that everything is coming together.

Vintage black cake stand

I have the best fiancé.

Remember how he gave me the go ahead to purchase the pretty pink cake stand earlier this afternoon... Well, this evening I was telling him about a nifty black number that I also saw on etsy and he asked me "how much?".

Hehehe... I couldn't remember and so he was giving me a hard time about how expensive it must be. Needless to say I found it on etsy and the price was very reasonable. He told me to get it before someone else does. So I did. :)

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pretty pink vintage cake stand

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is mine! My sweet fiance said I could buy it and so I did.  :)

I found this pretty pink cake stand on etsy a few minutes ago and immediately fell in love with it.  I emailed my fiance a link (THANK YOU ETSY FOR OFFERING THAT LOVELY FEATURE!!) and sent him a text to check his email.  He sent me a text to "go ahead" so I clicked BUY and the rest is history.  :)  I can't wait to receive this lovely in the mail.

found a cake knife

I was searching etsy today for wedding related stuffs and discovered the perfect cake knife for us.  The price was just too good to pass up!!!

The knife I purchased looks just the one pictured.  Wish I could purchase the little cake stand too but alas the one in the photo isn't for sale.  Need to scour the local antique shops.

Cake

Another decision made. We met with Regina of http://www.cakedesignsbyregina.com this evening and have decided that she will do my cake. My super hero fiancé declared that he is going to make his cake.

My wedding cake inspiration...

Found the above image on Project Wedding website.

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sweet deal

A crafty bride (or anyone in need of a tasty treat) can score a great deal on a cake at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club.

In August 2008 while in McDonough, Georgia, I took this picture of a sign I saw at Wal-Mart advertising the low prices for their Filled Sheet Cakes.

Now, I haven't purchased a filled sheet cake from this particular Wal-Mart though I have bought their cupcakes, which were quite delicious. I have purchased cakes from Sam's Club at various locations in both Texas and Georgia with equally fantastic results.

My past experience with cakes and cupcakes from both Wal-Mart and Sam's Club enable me to highly recommend these deliciously inexpensive items without pause. Additionally, I have only ordered/purchased/eaten their cakes and cupcakes with buttercream icing and have not tried the whipped cream frosting selections.

Whether you choose to purchase from Wal-Mart (or Sam's Club) for your wedding cake or groom's cake, I am sure that you and your guests will be happy with your choice.

If you prefer to go with a bit fancier concoction, both Wal-Mart and Sam's Club might be able to accommodate as well. Stop by their bakery/dessert counter the next time you go in to pick up groceries or a last minute birthday gift or just to walk around and people watch. ;-)

By the way, I do not gain anything from Wal-Mart or Sam's Club for posting this information.

With regard to the seemingly Southern tradition of the groom's cake, you might consider Wal-Mart or Sam's Club for the personalized groom's cake - if you've already purchased your fancy white wedding cake elsewhere.

Provided with an acceptable picture and 24 hours notice, Wal-Mart or Sam's Club will put your edible image on a deliciously customized cake chosen from a wide selection of filled and non-filled cakes, several different icings, and numerous shapes and sizes.

You might also consider additional sheet cakes from Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to accommodate your many guests.