Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Doug & Althea's Nautical & Gatsby-Inspired 30th Anniversary Cake & Renewal of Vows

Cake-styling is our first love. 
But now and again, we dabble into a bit of event styling -
but only for exceptional circumstances.
This time, we have been so privileged to have had such creative fun in both aspects.
Doug & Althea were amazing to work with! 
Their laid-back and trusting nature was a perfect match for our working style,
as it maximized our creative freedom. Win!
 Stationery design & concept by our very own Jane:

For centrepieces and decorative accents,  for a more personal touch,
we used Doug & Althea's well-loved sailing mementos... 


More nautical touch:

 Pew markers:
 From Doug & Althea's collection of model ships & boats:
This vintage lamp also came from Doug & Althea's home:
 A little touch of feather...
 Stage accents:
 The table-scape:

 The photo booth: Doug & Althea's own dinghy boat.
 Their cake: was HUGE!
The bottom tier was 2x12" brandied fruit cake.
The middle tier was 2x8" chocolate mud cake.
The top tier was 2x6" brandied fruit cake.
 Handmade sugar topper: edible gold anchor, symbolic of their faith:
 And do not doubt, those edible pearl beads? 
All individually hand-made by us! How many? We didn't dare count. 
But let us say this: probably still not as many as the people Doug & Althea 
have influenced, touched, helped, or inspired - one way or another.
The couple chose this Bible text for inspiration on the design of the cake:
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. " Matt. 13:45-46
Both bottom and middle tiers were served at their party. 
The top tier was saved for maturing and to enjoy at a much later date.
 Word was that some guests thought the cake was a 'display' only,
and of course we proved them wrong when Doug & Althea finally cut it!
 All the guests came dressed in their best roaring 20's style.
It was such a fun evening, one we'll remember for a very very long time.
Thank you, Doug & Althea, for joining us in this sugary-sweet journey!
 

   

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

wow! that's one beautiful cake! and the decors look fantastic! you ladies are wonderful... you must love what you do very much. more event styling please!