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Have you ever looked at a wedding cake at the bakery and wondered, “How many servings can I get out of a cake like that?” If so, use our chart below as your guide to wedding cake servings! Cake Tier Size Cake Tier Shape Number of Servings 4″ Circle 5 6″ Circle 10 8″ Circle […]

Wedding Cake Tier Servings Chart

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Selecting and ordering your wedding cake requires more steps than you may realize! To assist you with the selection of the wedding cake that’s perfect for you, check out our thorough wedding cake checklist in our Wedding Day Cuisine Guidebook to collect your cake needs and preferences. Then, take the checklist with you to the […]

(Download) A Checklist for Your Wedding Cake Consultation/Tasting

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Last month, I hosted my last “Girls Only” Dessert Party. I have been hosting this annual party with my girlfriends for the last ten years — I thought it was time retire it. The talented Le’Trice Penn of LEPENN Designs created all of the party paper for us.  Everyone received an invitation with a fresh […]

My Last Girl’s Only Dessert Party

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Now that figs are in season, I cannot resist sharing one of my favorite tart recipes. I found this recipe almost 10 years ago in an Elle Magazine recipe card.

Fresh Fig Tart for a Late Summer Brunch

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Your wedding cake is another one of those places where you can trim some of the fat (pun intended) from your wedding budget.  Here are a few recommendations to help you trim the expenses without messing with the sweetness (again, pun intended) of your wedding cake. Don’t order enough wedding cake for all of your guests. […]

Don’t Eat Your Entire Budget! The Wedding Cake

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