Wednesday, February 12, 2014

WEDDING CAKE ICING : FONDANT and BUTTERCREAM

When a bride asks me which is better, fondant or buttercream cake, I usually respond to them with a list of pros and cons of both.  And I have a feeling that after reading this list, you will be able to decide for yourself which of the two is truly the perfect icing for your wedding cake!
PROS
CONS
FONDANT
Smooth finish
Costs more than butter cream

Infinite possibilities of decoration
Play dough like texture

Can be sculpted in to unlimited shapes and travels well
Extremely sweet



PROS
CONS
BUTTERCREAM
Budget friendly
Doesn’t hold up well in sun or heat (humidity).

Creamy and Delectable
Finishing is not as smooth as fondant

Traditional
Colors can be slightly different than expected












Tuesday, February 4, 2014

5 UNIQUE WEDDING CAKE FLAVORS




5 UNIQUE WEDDING CAKE FLAVORS

You will be working very hard until your wedding day to make your wedding unique.  So why serve a run-of-the mill red velvet cake when you can entice your guests with following 5 flavors: 

Rose Petal cake

 Lavender spiced cake 
(with hint of lemon)

Creame Brulee Cake

Toffee Cake with dates

Coconut Butter cream filled with layer of blueberry preserve and orange custard


When you meet your cake connoisseur ask them to create one of these unique flavors; something unexpected and unusual

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Monday, February 3, 2014

TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK A DJ



How to find out if the DJ you are considering is right for your event; by asking these TOP 10 QUESTIONS:
 
1.  Who will be the DJ and Emcee for our event?


2.  How do you motivate crowd to join the floor?


3.  Can we see the DJ and Emcee perform live?


4.  What type of lighting package do you recommend for our event within our budget?


5.  What sets you apart from other DJ / Emcee in the industry?


6.  Can you assist with music selections for entrances / parents dances etc?


7.  What backup equipment do you bring with you to the venue?


8.  Are you familiar with our music choice?


9.  How do you handle music requests from guests?


10.  What is your alcohol consumption policy?

In addition to the above DJ should be approachable via phone or emails, professional, dependable as well as willing to work with your event itinerary and requirements.  

Finally, they should be able and experienced to handle changes on wedding day, work well under pressure and come prepared to deal with any weather related issues that may arise - especially if you are planning an outdoor ceremony or reception. 
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