Some divine cakes I found with the theme of Black and white night at the Ritz and a Tiffany blue theme.  With all the accessories to go with it. Cakes made by Waheeda - From Sugar and Spice in Windermere Centre in The Bridal Shop.

 Also when ordering cake - its good to know

Cake-speak
It helps to learn the lingo. These are the most-frequently-thrown-around terms in wedding cakes.  Buttercream: The creamy (and more delicious) kind of icing that stays smooth. It can be coloured or flavoured, and is used for decorating and as a filling. Fondant: A sweet, elastic icing made of sugar, corn syrup and gelatine. It’s rolled out and “draped” over the cake and has a porcelain finish. A fondant cake shouldn’t be refrigerated. Marzipan: A paste made of ground almonds, sugar and egg whites. It’s used to mould decorations onto the cake. It can also be rolled into sheets and used as icing. Ganache: A sweet, rich chocolate – denser than mousse but not as dense as fudge, used as an icing or filling. Because it’s made of chocolate and heavy cream, it’s not ideal for hot weather. Torte: A dense cake that doesn’t use leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda Dragees: Round, edible sugar balls coated in silver or gold and used for decorative purposes Piping: Method of making decorative details such as borders, leaves, flowers, etc, using a pastry bag and various metal tips. 

Anyone need any help on invitations?

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Hello again Bloggers.  My apologies for being so out of touch. We at Starlicious Lifestyle Events have been moving studio to Kensington ,Johannesburg closer to our Salon - Colours Hair Grafix. We are in the process of renovations to create a small and intimate studio from which to work where we can serve you a glorious glass of champagne or tea, aherrm, whilst we sit back and talk about every little detail pertaining to your wedding.

One particular detail we wish to emphasise is the decor. This studio will offer all our brides to be a full resource of goodies and ideas for a wedding and or a special event party. From your invitations to the details of your flowers, tablesettings and more. This brings me to a discussion I had recently with a  bride about the stresses of creating a table setting that works.

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Hi there ladies, sorry for not blogging for so long, but things have just been so hectic… But Im back now and ready to start posting again.

First up, thank you so much to Mizz Honey suckle for posting that link to Andrea Carlyle’s wedding blog…. I think I have just found a great inspiration for my table seating plan.

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I found these gorgeous lollipop invites online (don’t ask me where I found it, I was just so excited that I saved the image and forgot to credit it).  I want to create my programs from this design, I think they tie in perfectly with my black and white 40’s theme and they also fit in with my candy bar and all sorts wedding.

I don’t know how much info I could fit on this program, but all I really want to include is the bridal party and one of the hymns we will be singing.  I really like the monogrammed initial on the back of this lollipop design, but if we’re doing the hymn, then I think I’ll have to lose the monogram :(

Im doubling my Liquorice Ice theme decor with the wedding favours, which Im making myself with my two best friends and bridesmaids.  I want a candy bar for my wedding and was thinking of having different coloured liquorice in various sized jars.

I have never been to a wedding with a candy table or candy buffet, but I’ve read about during on of my many all-day sessions behind my mac.  Instead of favours, you give the guests little bags so that they can fill them with what ever sweeties they want.  I think this is a great idea, and the candy buffet looks so good, as part of the decor.

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Last time I posted on my black and white wedding theme.  The day is growing nearer and I need to get finalised ASAP.  I want to spunk up the plain old black and white theme and add some pizzazz.  Im thinking out with the vintage and drama and in with my new passion, liquorice Ice.  Yep, still sticking to the boldness on the black, but Im going to pair it with ”ice” in the form of crystals, lace and all things nice. 

Im thinking of going for a candy table at the reception, with… you guessed it, liquorice and have lots of ideas.  Right now Im still browsing for more ideas - any suggestions?

Ill keep you posted, my little head is spinning with ideas!