Bridal Extravaganza

Hey Everyone... Turia here!
Just wanted to remind you all of the Bridal Shows I'll be at this weekend and next.
This Saturday I'll be at The South Towne Expo from 11:00 - 5:00
(9575 S. State Street in Sandy)
Next Saturday (April 4th) THE GRAND AMERICA from 11:00-5:00
(555 S. Main Street)

Like always.. I'll be sampling cake and offering great deals if you book a consultation at the show! Bring your moms, fiance's, friends... and your taste buds!
Brides, if you can pre-register online so you don't have to wait in any lines at the show as well as print out a for FREE ADMISSION to the show at www.utahbridalshows.com
Hope to see you there! Come and say hi!

Good Things Utah

Thanks to my dear friends at The Bridal Extravaganza, I will be appearing on Good Things Utah on Tuesday March 24th. I'm so excited for this opportunity to show off my cakes and am blown away that I was asked. It's going to be a little nerve racking to watch all the girls from the show eat my cake on live television (ahhhh). I hope they like it! Wouldn't that be awful if you were on a food segment and the hosts actually spit your food out? Man.. worst nightmare right there.
Anyway... tune in to Good Things Utah on Channel 4 at 10:00-11:00am next Tuesday morning. Thank you Bridal Extravaganza!

Ode To Summer

Special Occasion Cakes are a blast to make. A lot like grooms cakes, special occasion cakes can be fun and very customized. This is a cake I did for a wakeboard lover who was turning 30. His wife threw him a surprise party and wanted a cake that represented her hubby's love for his boat. This cake is a replica of his own boat and his cute family cheering him on from inside. Steve is an avid air chair guy so the cake wouldn't have been complete without him behind the boat in action.
If you are ever in need of a special occasion, a cake with personality like this not only will taste good, but will be a conversation piece throughout the whole night.
Steve.. I hope you had a great 30th birthday.. Now if it could only get warmer out in this Utah weather so you could get out on the lake!
Happy Birthday.

Leah & Ben

Leah and Ben.. you guys are a great couple! Your reception was beautiful and I loved seeing you both when I delivered your cake. Leah.... I LOVED your dress. You looked gorgeous!
Making a wedding cakes is always a lot of work, but it is so great when you know you are doing it with the bride and groom in mind. I love being able bring your ideas and thoughts to life in cake. The willow tree statue was the perfect cake topper. What a great idea! I have many brides ask what to do for cake toppers... I might just have to steal your idea and tell them how great yours looked.
I hope you had an awesome wedding day and honeymoon!

Whitney & Tyler

Whitney and her cute mom came and met with me a few months ago and knew exactly what they wanted. The "crooked square" cakes are growing in popularity this season. Whitney loved her cake! It is such a reward to see the smiles on the brides face when she sees her cake come to life.
Whitney... You looked beautiful, your cute little nieces were adorable in their dresses and I hope you and a wonderful wedding day! Thank you for letting me be a small part of it!

Why Not an Engagement Cake??

This cake was done for the cutest girl named Mindy. She and her fiance are getting married out of state, but wanted to celebrate with all their friends and family here in town. An engagement cake is a perfect way to add that special touch to your party. We had so much fun designing this cake. Mindy wanted the topsy turvy look which was the perfect style with the goblets on top.
Mindy.... I wish you the best of luck on your wedding!

A Elegant Cake Fit for a Princess

This is a great cake if you want a classic elegant cake that has a modern twist to it. The draped fondant on the middle tier is a great way to create the look of your wedding dress on your cake. The embossed flowers soften the look as well as adds a touch of femininity.

La Caille Bridal Show

Hey Everyone...
Just want to let you all know that I will be at the La Caille Bridal show this Saturday. You can register at TheBrideandGroom.com and get in for free! I'll have cake samples as well as some great discounts on your wedding cake if you set up a consultation or book right at the show! Come and have some cake and say hello!

Annie

I had a fabulous time making Annie's cake. She was so fun to get to know and she looked absolutely stunning in her dress! I don't often get to see the brides when I deliver cakes... usually they are still getting ready or they are taking pictures, etc. etc. But Annie took the time to come over and visit with me for a bit. It's always rewarding when you get to see the brides reaction and hear them say they love their cake. Her reception was overlooking the Salt Lake Valley and it was a gorgeous setting! I happened to get a picture of the cake with the sunset in the background.. How often do you get shots like that?
To the cute new married couple.... Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon and an even better life together.

The Hardest Cake I've Ever Had To Make

Most of the time as a cake decorator, you are making a cake to celebrate wonderful moments in people's lives. From weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or just for fun, cake has a way of drawing people in and enjoying what they are celebrating. Well, this cake was a bitter sweet celebration for me. I have never had to make such a difficult cake in my life. The cake itself was a simple one... a few daisies, some sugar clouds and balloons... but the reason for the cake was one that changed me as a person.
My sister in law had gone into her 6 month checkup and found out the little child growing inside of her had no heartbeat. It was tragic for our family as well as a great growing experience for all of us.
As I tried to figure out something I could do for them, nothing seemed enough until my brother told me they would be having a small graveside service and then a celebration of the love we all had gained for this little guy who left us before we even got the chance to get to know him. It was then that I knew what I needed to do. Most celebrations are ones that bring people together to honor those who have important events happening in their lives. In a way, this was no different. We all came together as a family to celebrate or honor the power this small little child had over us. A cake.. just like any other celebration was what would bring us together to think about this little baby who is now in heaven. It brought a sense of peace and comfort to the guests and a feeling that all is well.
It's cakes like this- that have so much emotion attached to them-- this is why I love what I do. I love to not only put my heart into my work, but the heart of my clients. If I can accomplish this, then I've done my job and I can be proud of what I do.

Birthday Cake

You would think that being a cake decorator, my kids would have fabulous cakes... well, as much as I'd like to say they are my first priority and I spend hours on them... it's just not true.
My little guy just turned 1 and he has a little blue dinosaur toy I patterned his cake after. I had been doing cakes and consultations all week, so when it came time to do his cake... well.. lets just say I was a little caked out. I think it turned out pretty cute for the hour or so I put into it. I guess I shouldn't really care... he's one for heaven's sake! He won't remember if he had a cake or not.
So for all you cake decorators out there... don't look at this one too closely.. You can tell I didn't spend much time on it!
Happy Birthday B!

Bridal Show- Grand America

The Grand America Bridal Show sponsored by TheBrideandGroom.com turned out to be an excellent show.  We had such a great time meeting with all the cute brides and their friends, moms, sisters and of course the fiance's! Hat's off to all you guys who patiently walked around to booth after booth with a smile on your face! 

With each show you do, I think you learn a little more.  This show I decided to have cake samples.  The cake samples were a huge hit! It's nice to be able to show brides that your cake will not only look fabulous but taste even better.  I will for sure do samples for now on.  

Thank you all who took the time to come and talk to me as well as those of you who booked your wedding cake through me.  If it were not for you, all this work would not be worth it! I am so lucky to have such an awesome job and be able to talk and meet with people during some of the happiest times of their lives. 

        Thank you to all those brides who made The Grand America Bridal Show a huge success!

New Cake for Bridal Show

I decided to make a new sample cake for the Bridal Show at the Grand America this past weekend.  I think it turned out pretty cool.  It was inspired by a cake I saw in Martha Stewart Weddings  (I love this website. It has great idea's)

  

Bridal Extravaganza

I'm going to participate in my first bridal show this weekend. It's been a crazy week trying to get ready for the show, but it's almost here!!! I've been working hard and designing some really fun cakes I think the brides are going to love. I'm curious to see how you all like them. Take a look and see what you think.

If you want to attend and see some of the hottest utah trends for this season, check out the Bridal Extravaganza at the South Towne Expo this Saturday.