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5 Alternative Wedding Desserts That Take the Cake!

Friday, July 31, 2020

You’ve been there, ate that flat cookie cake. But a towering 12-layer cookie cake? That elevates the baked good for a wedding. For their version, Cute Cakes glues cookie disks together with silky buttercream frosting. Best news is it’s one of the …

How to Create Unique His and Hers Wedding Cocktails

Thursday, February 20, 2020

By Jenna Miller The reception is here and it’s time to tell some stories and get the party started. (Nope, not the speeches.) Enter: The his and hers cocktails, the drinks on your wedding day that showcase you and your spouse’s individual …

8 Things to Know About Mobile Bar Carts for Your Wedding

Friday, February 7, 2020

By Becca Jones Vintage trailers, tricked-out Terrys, and priceless piaggio apes. Cocktail hour has been kicked into overdrive, and we’re here for it! Mobile bar carts are the perfect alternative to a plain ol’ bartending table—and companies like Poured with Love …

Lisa Whelchel Crashed this Palm Springs Wedding

Monday, October 21, 2019

By Carly Shihadeh From an unexpected special guest to a brunch turned 80th birthday party, Kevin and Rich’s wedding had no shortage of surprises. But their decision to get married in Palm Springs should come as no shocker. Kevin popped the question …

Book Your Dessert Tasting with Cute Cakes Bakery & Cafe

Monday, May 6, 2019 Sponsored

Dessert is the best part of any day, and your wedding day is no different! Whether you choose a stunning four-tier wedding cake, a classic cutting cake and cupcake assortment, or a creative and varied dessert bar, it should be beautiful and …

Joe and Laura’s Casual Chic Escondido Wedding

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

After years of crushing on him since middle school, Laura mustered the courage to make the first move—she asked Joe to her high school’s winter formal. Many years later, they reunited in the Bay Area and picked up where the formal left …

Erin and Jonathan’s Tuscan-Inspired Temecula Wedding

Monday, October 15, 2018

A chance encounter at a dog park courtesy of Jon’s rescue pup, Theo, led him and Erin to strike up a conversation and discover their common interests—a love of sports (she’s an NFL Network host and he’s an avid Raiders fan), strong …

6 weddings cakes with various icings and florals

5 Defined Tastes for Your Wedding Cake

Monday, May 7, 2018

The real icing on the cake is what each coating says about you. Let the outside make a first impression but, remember, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. 1. Fondant noun With a consistency as solid as the sophistication …

4 Wedding Cake Alternatives We Love

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Got the cake blues? We don’t blame you. While wedding cake sampling seems like a great excuse to taste an infinite amount of desserts, after try number 50 with no luck of finding “the one,” red velvet doesn’t seem so tasty after …

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How to Get the Wedding Cake of Your Dreams

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Cake artist Stevi Auble is also a formally trained interior designer, so it’s no surprise that her delectable creations are known for their modern, minimalist aesthetic. Here, the San Diego–based dessert designer gives her tips for getting the wedding cake of your …

6 Cocktail Tips to Impress Your Guests

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

In our winter 2016 magazine we spoke with Laura Johnson, the rad female founder + cocktail guru + distiller behind Distillerista.com and You & Yours Distilling Co. (coming soon to East Village). If you missed that piece, check it out here. Today she is sharing with us six of her …

Fall Tablescapes: 2 Unique Designs Our Editors Love

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Design 1: Traditional Inspiration with a Rustic Twist Marisa of Seven Stems wanted this tablescape to remind you of an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner in the country. The venue is a historical home in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, surrounded by the …