Wednesday, March 26, 2008

I reached out to Nashville’s hottest wedding cake designers to find out what’s hot in wedding trends, locally and nationally.

Here’s what hot according to our Nashville wedding cake experts:

1) Cupcake Cuties

Cupcakes are still the biggest little tastes of heaven around. According to Cakes by Shara, “Cupcakes are great for many reasons. There is no cake cutting fee, you can pick them up from the baker and display them using a wonderful cupcake tree that you can cover with wrapping paper.”

 

 

2) Cake with Flava!

Brides are taking advantage of truly talented cake designer, able to create amazing fun flavors in every layer! Maples Wedding Cakes suggests orange dreamsicle or almond sour cream, his popular flavors this year.

3) Over-the-Top Groom’s Cake

No longer is the wedding cake the center of attention. Jo’s Custom Cakes and Catering notes that more and more brides are giving the groom his cake as a to-do and a to-buy and grooms are taking the task and rolling with it. With money to spend and ideas galore, amazing groom’s cake are becoming the ultimate expression of his faves. Think sports teams, fishing, alma mater…

 

 

4) The Look for Less

Brides on a budget can have their cake and can eat it too! In addition to her couture line of cakes, Cakes by Shara now has an option for brides on a budget - rent-a-cakes. These “faux” cakes keep you fabulous for less. It’s an amazing new concept so contact Cakes by Shara to learn more.

Jo’s Cakes offers “presentation cakes”, which are smaller but still amazing cakes that you display for pictures.

In both cases, your guests will “oh and ah” over the glam cake, while they eat a still-tasty but non-designer cake from the kitchen (aka Publix).

 

5) Cake Jewelry

According to Maples Wedding Cakes, cake jewelry adds an unexpected bling.

6) Monograms Still Rule!

7) Sweet Send-offs

“Cookie favors are hot “thank-you” gifts and come in all sizes and price ranges” says Shara.

8.) Cake Fabric

Your cake should express you and all of your awesomeness. If you’re not loving your cake design, find a great local cake designer who is capable of making your wedding cake dreams come true! Check out one of the cake designers I’ve mentioned above or find more options in our cake vendor directory.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Meet Kat of Selah Style and Events, a Nashville wedding planner. I would characterize Kat as the “ultimate design girl”. She makes everything super-fab.

How did you get started in weddings?

Photoshoots! I began working as a set and clothing stylist for a modeling agency in Texas. After a few of my bridal shoots were published in some local mags, brides would call and ask, who created that tablescape!? Not long after that I began doing event design and coordination!

What do you like most about weddings?

The Joy! Everyone involved is always happy; from the bride and groom to the vendors- everyone wants to share in the joy of such a wonderful occasion!

What’s your favorite wedding picture/video and why?

I love using branches! There are lots of branch options (Birch, Manzanita, etc.) and they give any centerpiece that extra touch of elegance.

I love the branches too! So, what is your service philosophy?

Treat every wedding like its my own…

What are your strengths compared to other wedding planners? Why should a bride hire you?

I take an out of the box approach to wedding planning. I look for interesting and unique characteristics about the couple to incorporate into their special day. Plus, I am a bridal stylist so I provide gown shopping services and can help brides find the perfect dress (for their body) and the dress style that would fit most of their bridesmaids.

Who are your 5 favorite wedding vendors?

Well first and foremost, you! You’re not exactly a wedding vendor, but the best resource any vendor could ask for, so that counts, right?!

Turning Point Videography - Not only are they super friendly, they film each wedding with 3 cameras standard… that’s a rarity in the videography industry. Not to mention they have a great package rate.

Designs in Paper - They really can do ANYTHING.

Chef’s Market - They have so many options and the all the food is DELISH!

Cozette Winters Photography - Her work is stunning.

Who do you recommend when you’re not available/not a fit?

A Magical Affair!

Well, thanks for the compliment:). What do you read/watch regularly to stay on top of wedding/event trends?

Everything! I subscribe to just about every magazine on the planet, I take inspiration from everything!

Let’s discuss wedding trends… Which trend do you love?

Green Weddings- There are hundreds of way to have a beautiful, romantic wedding thats also eco-friendly… Hopefully this trend will become a staple!

(Photos from portovert.com)

Which trend do you hate?

Colored wedding dresses, bleh!

(Photo from David’s Bridal)

Which trend are you glad to see go bye-bye?

Poofy sleeves!

(Photos from bridalwave.tv)

Trend I’m sad is gone?

hmmmmm, can’t think of any off hand!

What are your favorite wedding websites? / Neatest wedding find?

Ashleysbrideguide.com - Obviously!

Polkadot bride

Glamour This

Mindy Weiss

Advice for brides?

Be realistic about what you have time to tackle and don’t be afraid to enlist the help of others when you know you’ve hit your limit.

Oh - before you go, share a fabulous aspect of a wedding you are planning now.

One of my brides is has a large guest list that consists of 60+ kids. We are doing a special kids room with a Candyland theme. It will be really fun so I’ll share more details about the room later but for now, here’s the general inspiration board.

 

 

Contact Kat of Selah Style and Events to learn more.