Dessert Meets Design: Modern Man

Just check out these truffles! Last Fall, I designed this modern yellow, grey, and white dessert table for Zoe and Josh. It was my first experience working with a really involved groom, and Josh was great. In fact, he made every selection, and the dessert table was really a surprise for his bride. He knew what he wanted, and I think the table's overall design reflects a more masculine, modern vibe than some of my other work. My girl Kirsten of Fab Events designed the rest of the event and photog Emma Freeman took these lovely pics.

The design included graphic truffles, macarons, S'mores cupcakes, cake pops, and a custom cupcake tower that I designed to house the mini varieties.

I love when a guy backs stereotype and actually cares about the wedding details. So sweet!

pics by Emma Freeman

Dessert Table: I've Got The Blues

Ombre doesn't have to be busy. This simple, crisp design features only a subtle grey backdrop. Azar Jazestani styled these ombre blue sweets by Gimme Some Sugar include a modern dot cake, oversized cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops.

pics by Monique Simone Photography

Dessert Table: Have a Ball (of Yarn)!

Nothing is better than a creative backdrop for a dessert table. This event designed by Talia Events and photographed by Keri Doolittle Photography features a fab black fireplace. And, it's a great, graphic addition to the display, but the yarn mobiles hovering over the reception tables are an even cooler decor accent.

It wasn't until I saw the cake pops here that I realized how much they resemble little balls of yarn. I just love the warmth radiating from this table simply because there are so many different fabrics and textures incorporated into the design.

What do you think of this cozy mix of candy and cotton?


via Style Me Pretty

Dessert Table: New Vintage

 

Green Wedding Shoes featured a glimpse of a sweet little dessert table yesterday. Check out the entire post to see how this modern, yet vintage table fit with the couple's event.

Dessert Table: Mpls/St. Paul Weddings Magazine Bridal Party II

Yeah! They're here! Pictures from the dessert table I designed for the Mpls/St. Paul Weddings Magazine Bridal Party were just hand-delivered by my fave photog, Tricia Little of Sweet Shibui Photography. The table was designed based on this inspiration board.

 

 

I had so much fun designing this table and participating in my first bridal expo event. I met so many energetic brides and talented bridal industry insiders. The table featured custom macaron towers, a chic grey cake that echoed the gown's floral bodice, custom shortbread cookies, and grey hand-painted truffles.

I have to thank some of the amazing vendors who helped bring my design to life. Karen of Sugar and Flour, Patrick and Amy of Patrick's Bakery, Lynn of Franklin Street Bakery, and Krista and Ly of Sweets Bakeshop.

I want to say a special, heart-felt "Thank you" to my friend Calie of Love Barklee who stood in heels for six hours touting my skills to any and every bride willing to listen.

Dessert Table: Mpls/St. Paul Weddings Magazine Bridal Party

Some pictures from last month's 2010 Bridal Party at The Depot are finally here! I was so excited to view my proofs last night. To refresh your memory, here's the inspiration board that inspired the table's design.

 

The bride's bodice is beaded with sparkly cherry blossoms, which are echoed in various ways throughout the table. As promised, Trish Little's pics put my hurried shots to shame. 

It's going to be so hard to narrow down all of the beautiful images, but I'll have more for you Friday. I'll also fill you in on some of the great vendors who helped bring my design to life.

Images: Sweet Shibui Photography

Inspiration Board: Grey, Lilac, & Plum

I mentioned earlier this week that I'd be displaying a table at the Mpls/St. Paul Bridal Party this Sunday. I thought I'd share the inspiration board I created a few months ago to help focus the design for the table. Hope you enjoy a peek into my designing process.

I love the idea of the rebellious bride bucking tradition and choosing a grey dress (even if it makes  granny faint from the very thought of it).