Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Never Enough Cupcakes!

There's no such thing as too many cupcakes, right? :)









Friday, April 1, 2011

Edible Books!! :)

This weekend, the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is participating
in the Edible Book Festival, an international event that takes place
around April 1 and features food items themed around pieces of
literature. For our first Edible Book display, we have a Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory cake from culinary students at Florence High
School, a Cinderella cake from Sugar on Top, and Peter Pan cupcakes
from The Sweet Magnolia Cafe.

These Edible Books will be on display from Friday, April 1 through
Sunday, April 3, near the Circulation desk of the library. If you
can't stop by, check out the cakes on our Facebook page at this link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?fbid=216314881716005&id=120241827989978&aid=64807

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Cookie Favors

Looking for a great wedding, shower or party favor? Why not personalized sugar cookies? We can match themes, colors, and monograms. We can even package them for you!


More birthday cakes!









Thursday, January 27, 2011

Monday, January 24, 2011

More Wedding Cakes

Here are some of the wedding cakes we had displayed at the Spring Bridal Show!





Sunday, January 9, 2011

January 9.. Bad Weather

Hey everyone! Just a note to let you know that if the weather is bad tomorrow, January 10, then we will not be able to make it into the shop. Therefore there will be no orders for pickup tomorrow. Orders may be rescheduled or refunded at your request!

We already have 2" and it's only 10:00pm. Thank you for understanding!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Top Wedding Trends in 2011!

New year, new trends in weddings! OneWed has released their list of the newest, hottest ideas for bridal bliss.

1. Sophisticated Elegance Returns
It's back to basics with elegant, sophisticated style in 2011. Wedding decor will be simple and understated, with modern design elements trumping DIY touches. Scripted calligraphy, custom monograms, and classic wedding cakes embody this trend. Brides will wear pearls, and grooms will ditch the Converse in favor of more tasteful wedding day kicks.

2. Outdoor Venues- Where It’s At
Couples tying the knot in 2011 will gravitate toward outdoor ceremony and reception venues. The raw, minimal backdrop of an outdoor setting leaves room for personalization and customization, a major perk for creative, hands-on nearlyweds. Lakeside venues, vineyard locations and spaces situated alongside sprawling mountains will dominate, and they’ll be spruced up with personalized touches that represent the bride and groom. You'll find some serious outdoor weddings inspiration in OneWed's real weddings blog category!

3. Grey is the New Black, Crazy for Navy
Gloomy no more, grey is the neutral IT color for 2011 weddings. Organic and natural, shades of charcoal, dove, stone, oyster and shell will be incorporated liberally into wedding color palettes and paired with vibrant hues to make the colors pop! And while grey remains the talk of the town for 2011, navy blue (and other deep blues) are definitely on-trend for the coming year. Wonder if Prince Will's royal wedding has anything to do with the crazy for navy trend... what do you think??

4. Mad for Metallics & Bold Color Palettes
Whether it’s two bright hues with a metallic accent, or several metallic shades used together, brights and metallics will be popular choices for wedding color palettes in 2011. Gilded gold, shimmery silver, and sparkling champagne will used alone or with accents of yellow, purple or teal. And since metallics make such a bold statement on their own, couples will scale back over-the-top decor in favor of a more restrained style aesthetic.

5. Big Ball Gowns are Back
Dramatiball gowwns floated down 2011 bridal catwalks in droves. Wedding dress designers draped, ruched, and layered clouds of tulle, power netting, and chiffon to fashion wedding dresses with limitless volume. The outcome? Fairytale-inspired bridal style and whimsical wedding dresses for 2011 I Dos.

6. Grooms Take a Walk on the Stylish Side
Grooms are taking a stand in the name of fashion Their tux choices will no longer be dictated by some “rent 5, get 1 free” deal. Instead, they’ll chose formal looks that represent their unique style. Bow ties will replace classic long neck ties, and embroidered dress shirts, engraved cufflinks, stylish lapel pins and the color of the season- grey- will grace the white aisles.

7. Wedding Invitations Go Green
The green weddings movement continues full speed ahead in 2011. From totally paperless wedding invitations and save-the-dates, to stationery printed on 100% recycled paper, invitations have truly gone green. Couples can find all they need with sites like WeddingPreParty (enabling online RSVP and party planning) and Nearlyweds.com (offering coordinating stationery and wedding websites).

8. Luxurious Textures-- from the Dress to the Tablescape
Luxe textured fabrics will bring a sumptuous, opulent vibe to 2011 weddings. Wedding dresses will feature 3D applique, layered light fabrics (tulle, lace, chiffon), romantic ruffles, oversized florals, and illusion fabric with eye-catching beading. Textured linens will be layered to dress up reception tables, chair covers may be embroidered or beaded, and branch-y centerpieces and floral arrangements will captivate wedding guests.

9. Ethnic Influences, Cultural Wedding Details
At long last, brides and grooms are embracing and showcasing their unique cultural traditions and ethnicity. Whether it’s a religious wedding ceremony ritual, traditional wedding day garb, cultural cuisine infused throughout the reception dinner, or wedding decor with bold, ethnic prints, you can’t help but embrace the unique cultures and ethnicities of couples in 2011.

10. Revved-Up Wedding Receptions
Who wants the best day of their lives to end? Not couples and guests in 2011, that’s for sure! Couples will plan a post-reception after party lasting into the wee hours of the night with drinks, entertainment, dancing, and snacks so that wedding guests can party all night long!

*Special thanks to OneWed.com for this list.

So what do you think of these trends? What is wedding-worthy and what just doesn't make your list? :)

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Happily Ever After!

It's that time again! Time for the 2011 Times Daily/Faye Mann Spring Happily Ever After Bridal Show here in Florence.

This event is a great way for anyone planning a wedding to get loads of information in one place. You can meet with all kinds of vendors from florists, photographers, DJs, caterers, and much more. There will be lots of prizes given away, and one bride will even win a complete wedding!

The event will be held at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center on Sunday, January 23rd from 10:00am - 4:00pm. A fashion show will take place at 3:00pm.

Tickets are just $5.00 and can be purchased at the door or at participating vendors. We still have a couple left for sale at the shop!

So if you come to the Bridal Show, come see us! We'll be there with *cupcakes* on :)