Sweet Idea: Two Cakes & A Tower

A rainbow-hued macaron tower, three-tone cake, and simple flower-topped cake make for a small, but impactful dessert table. Add a pretty little vase for flowers, and you're set.

image by onelove photography via SMP

Dessert Table: Let Them Eat Cake!

This Marie Antoinette-inspired photo shoot by photog Judy Pak is just about perfect. Style Me Pretty featured this shoot, which has lots of desserts, lots of soft, beautiful light, and lots of pretty petals. There's even a few sweets on a seat. What more could you ask for? If macaron towers, pastel meringues, and a chocolate truffle cake don't do it for you, then you've come to the wrong place.

By the way, I would totally pick those macs up off the floor and chow down after the shoot was over. I have no shame when it comes to a quality mac.

Dessert Table: French Flair

Style Me Pretty featured this gorgeous, French-inspired bridal shower shot by Jasmine Star. I'm a big fan of mirrored desks and trays. And as many of you know, I'm a huge fan of macaron towers, so this display is right up my alley.

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