Wednesday, April 11, 2012
It's a fact, Crumb de la Crumb provides delectable culinary artistry. If you aren't familar with their wedding cake designs and are still searching for your perfect wedding cake, make sure that you put Crumb de la Crumb on your top list of contenders. Not only are their cakes beautiful, but they have the experience of working with brides... and celebrities! That's right, think Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and more.
Check out some of our favorite photos of their work and see for yourself!
Simple can still be gorgeous and impressive!
You can think outside of the fondant box and still get a cake that all of your guests will talk about!
Photo: Jonathon Campbell Photography
Modern or classic, they can do it all!
Crumb de la Crumb offers all of the standard cake flavors: vanilla, chocolate, marble, red velvet. But, they take their cakes to the next level with their Infusions! You can choose from cream of coconut to dulce de leche, lemon, pina colada, southern peach, and so much more. But that's just the start.... They also offer Top Shelf filling flavors which they can create from your favorite liqueur or choose from some of their options such as American honey, Bailey's Irish Cream, or vanilla rum.
But wait, there's more! Add extra personality to the standard cake flavor options with a filling! Mocha truffle, banana cream, cannoli, blueberry, peanut butter - just to name a few. To top it all off, their cakes are made from all natural ingredients - yum!
Photo: Mahalo Photography
Their cakes can be fun too! Which would be great for a bridal shower, grooms cake, or engagement party cake!
Photo right: Jonathon Campbell Photography
Contact Crumb de la Crumb for a tasting and let them know that you heard of them on AshleysBrideGuide. And enjoy the tasty treat!
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Spring is here! We all know that when flowers bloom and the sun comes out, the wedding world thrives, bringing a warm joy amongst your guests as they look forward to your special day. I spoke with Rita from Down South Delights regarding reception menus to go along with this glorious weather. In our lovely conversation, she let me in on some trends and fun tips for brides to embrace with the sunshine!
Enjoy a southern-style brunch board! Yum! Perfect for a mid-morning wedding or late night snack.
What are fun menu ideas for a spring/summer wedding?
Rita of Down South Delights: People incorporate more fresh items for their spring/summer wedding receptions than they typically would during the colder months. We see a lot of fresh vegetables, fruits, and salads as opposed to heavier selections. There’s also a trend of bright, colorful foods, as well!
Go Italian with tomatoes, cheese, and vinaigrette.
Are there ways a bride should incorporate her theme into her reception menu for spring/summer?
We usually avoid encouraging a bride to color coordinate her menu; it’s complicated to match food, and it’s not as big of a deal as other details, but bright colors for spring/summer are always a hit, along with lighter portion options. For instance, if you’re doing an outdoor reception, many people enjoy a modern, tea inspired vibe with selections like finger sandwiches and fruit.
Not your typical fruit skewers...Mix it up with strawberries and cheese or watermelon and scallop ceviche.
How is a menu for a spring/summer wedding influenced by the location?
If the wedding is outside, people typically stay away from heavy meals and choose light hors d'oeuvres instead, possibly as a brunch. We see things like colored lemonade and grilled meats—upscale picnic food that can fall under a backyard or garden theme. Indoor receptions, however, still maintain full meals as they do throughout the rest of the year.
Lots of drink choices: standard lemonade with fresh fruit (color it for more fun!), DSD's popular fruit tea, and more.
What do guests love to see on the menu for a spring/summer wedding?
People love homey foods that taste like a picnic—fried chicken, gourmet BBQ, pasta salad, fruits, fresh vegetables—things like that; people go for anything that makes them want to be outside!
Who can pass up corn on the cob?! It's the perfect picnic-style food choice.
Is there a difference in price of food during this season compared to the fall or winter months?
People usually spend a little more money in the spring because wedding dates are in the premium. They’re willing to pay more in order to claim what they want as soon as possible, since more people get married during the spring and summer.
Tea time smoked salmon canapes - you can be that fancy.
How can a bride have fun with her spring/summer reception menu?
I love to see people use selections from the Farmer’s Market that look fresh and pretty. The brightly colored food is always a hit with us because we’re able to embellish them in the table design more creativity. Also, we offer fun options like a watermelon bar, a create your own soda bar, and an ice cream sundae buffet—all perfect for a sunshine wedding reception!
All images courtesy of Down South Delights.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Vicki will be an expert speaker at tonight's workshop, The Smart Bride. Join us and learn about hiring your cake designer and get a taste for yourself. Here is a bit of eye cake until you can taste for yourself tonight...
Pound, crumble, butter, chocolate, ganache, round, tiered, square, hexagonal... with so many terms and types, it's a wonder a girl is able to make a decision about her wedding cake! Sometimes all we want is a pretty cake that tastes good, one that people will enjoy looking at and that they'll enjoy eating, slice after slice. Signature Cakes by Vicki is one of our favorite bakers who creates beautiful, delicious cake with their years of experience and expertise.
Vicki and Signature Cakes have been baking gorgeous wedding and special event cakes for people in Nashville since 2007 after a stint in catering. Hailing from a family who ran a restaurant, she learned from a young age to bake delicious sweets and cakes, carrying on the practice of wedding coordination and wedding cake making through college. We can be grateful for her long-term passion because now we have her experience, skill, and work as an option for our own weddings.
Cakes of Many Styles
From simple cakes to cakes covered in realistic sugar flowers, to the most beautiful, embellished towering masterpieces, Signature Cakes by Vicki bakes and prepares everything from scratch using quality ingredients. Her Italian meringue buttercream is made from scratch and not from a giant tub of Crisco, and everything right down to the gold paint she uses for the detailing is applied by hand. With Signature Cakes, you get edible works of art that look and taste great.
Photos by Ashlea Terhune
Cleaner, simpler designs are also an option if cakes covered in hand molded ribbons and lace aren't your style.
See more from their wedding cake gallery here.
Groom and Specialty Cakes
Have a specific theme for your wedding or a favorite sports team/TV show? Take a look at the specialty cakes Signature Cakes by Vicki has made. From sneaker replicas to football team mascots to (a personal favorite) a carousel, these cakes may just blow your mind.
For the Star Wars fan, an R2D2 cake or the Millennium Falcon would be a great treat. And who doesn't love Mario Bros.?
ABG Notes: Why hasn't anyone asked Vicki to make a TN Titans cake yet? I'd like to see T-Rac in cake form!
More groom and specialty cakes by Signature Cakes here.
For a closer look at what Signature Cakes by Vicki does, read our interview with Vicki here. When you give Vicki a call about your wedding cake be sure to mention you're an ABG Bride to receive 20% off your cake order and free delivery if you're within the Nashville area.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
A few weeks ago, I was invited to sample treats from Down South Delights at their bridal tasting. It was a fun evening, a great opportunity to reconnect with wedding professionals and to meet engaged couples while...eating!
If you attended, I'm sure you had a great time too. If you were not able to attend, fret not. Thanks to Ryan Tolbert Photography, I have photos of the food, the venue and the event design along with info on the team that pulled it all together.
The Event
Designs by Margaret coordinated the event and was responsible for the table and event design. My favorite table was the fun and colorful crayon table. Liberty Party Rentals debuted their incredible ghost chairs. The event was held at the W.O. Smith Music School. It's centrally located and has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. It's a great looking space that you have to see in person to appreciate.
The Food
Down South Delights provided a full buffet of food, a hot chocolate bar and a beverage bar that included fun alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Of course, I sampled just about everything. Nashville Cake Pops also provided...cake pops! I personally loved the chicken skewers, homemade lemonade, and sangria and the hot chocolate bar. Full menu included:
*Chinois Chicken Skewers with sake Lime Sauce
*Bistro Rolls: beef tenderloin, caramelized onions, tomato chutney, and horseradish cream on butter rolls
*Cashew & Roasted Veggie Lo Mein in Mini Take Out Boxes
*Tuscan Marinated Shrimp
*Hot Buttered Seafood Dip
*Bourbon Brown Sugar Meatballs
*Mini Cheese Truffles: Pineapple Pecan & Crispy Bacon Cheddar with gourmet crackers
*Watermelon & Scallop Ceviche
*Assortment of Spring Canapes
*Chive Crepes rolled w/ Boursin & Farmer's Market Grilled Vegetables
*Southern Spiked Peach Punch & Brandied Slush
Rita of Down South Delights (left) and Margaret of Details by Margaret (right)
Fresh fruit for the beverage bar
Kids coloring table
Hot new ghost chairs from Liberty Party Rental
The hot chocolate bar with marshmallows and whipped cream!
Cake pops
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
A delicious new trend has caught on with the wedding cake world -- a cake buffet. Now, every guest can have their cake and eat it too! I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki, owner and baker of Signature Cakes, about the cake buffet’s advantages for your reception. Read on to see how layer after layer will delight your guests!
Photo by Zach and Jody - Gray Photography
Can you tell me how the cake buffet works?
Yes! Signature seeks to develop such distinct cake flavors that no other desserts are necessary at your wedding. The goal is for you to have a dessert bar simply by cutting up your cake! At Signature, we allow a 4-tiered wedding cake to have three flavors, and the top layer can be the bride and groom’s favorite to save for their anniversary.
I typically encourage the bride to ask her caterer, or whomever is cutting the cake, to cut the slices thinly and arrange them on a table with place card descriptions for each flavor.
Top and Left Photo by Anna Hedges Photography; Right Photo by McLellan Style
What about flavors? Do you offer a wide variety?
Signature offers 12 different gourmet layers for tasting. We’re always bringing in new flavors because I can customize for a particular bride. I’m a baker at heart, so I’m happy to create a flavor, try it out on friends and family, and then share it with the bride! Then, the new flavor becomes a Signature flavor option.
Our most recent creation, for instance, is a Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Cake, better known as Nutella! Look for it at the Pink Bridal Show in March. The thing to remember is that wedding cake should be the best cake you’ve ever had; yes, it’s important that it looks pretty, but you want it to taste delicious for your guests!
Photo courtesy of Signature Cakes by Vicki
Is the cake buffet option more expensive than having an entire wedding cake that’s one flavor?
No, there’s no extra charge for flavors per layer, even though oftentimes certain flavors prove to be more expensive than others. I want this option to be accessible to brides!
Do you find that the cake buffet is a hit at receptions?
Yes! I’ve always found it to be a huge hit! Who wouldn’t want a choice? Also, brides and grooms are increasingly playing the parts of host and hostess at receptions these days, so this option shows that they care about their guests’ different preferences.
Cake Flavor Photo by Ace Photography
Is there an issue with a certain cake flavor running out at receptions with the cake buffet?
This is never really a problem, and certainly not a bad thing. Guests never complain about certain flavors being extra popular; they just always enjoy talking about which one they liked best. A guest would be disappointed if one flavor was good and another wasn’t, but every layer is delicious, so problems are avoided. Rarely does a layer run out at a reception, though this may be the common misconception regarding flavors per layer.
What would you say are other advantages of the cake buffet?
Well, in addition to providing your guests with a choice, the cake gets eaten up! So often from receptions, brides and grooms spend an enormous amount of money on a cake that doesn’t taste good, so it’s barely touched. These cakes look beautiful and taste delicious!
Are you convinced now that a cake buffet is right for you?! If so, then contact Vicki at Signature Cakes by Vicki and make sure to tell her you heard about her on ABG!
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