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FEATURES

WEDDING HELP

17 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

35 PHOTO GALLERY

21 YOU'RE ENGAGED... NOW WHAT?

Local Bakers

How to Find the Right Cake

VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS

25 ASK THE EXPERTS

97 THE LOVE LIST

Local Vendor Directory

REAL COUPLES 45 IN LUCK, IN LOVE

Kristina and Eric 65 SIMPLE ELEGANCE

Melanie and Dean

Sweet C Bakery 57 Laugh Love Cakes 61 High Tea Bakery 53

Cakes 101 29 BUDGET PLANNING

How Much to Spend on a Cake 75 TAKES THE CAKE

2014 Cake Trends with Laugh Love Cakes

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Today's wedding cakes are a far cry from the white pillared tiers that seem to be in every movie. The options are endless, from edible metallic finishes to sugar flowers so real looking you'd hate to eat them. Spending some time planning with a talented and experienced baker is an eye opening experience that will alert you to all of the options you have at your disposal.

Whether you choose a towering three tiered cake that takes the spotlight, or opt for a cupcake tower instead, you're sure to find something pretty, unique, and sweet to finish the night off with.

Happy Planning!

Maria Kenney, Editorial Director

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YOU'RE ENGAGED...

NOW WHAT? HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BAKER FOR YOU

All you need is a talented baker in your price range, and you’ll find the perfect cake to suit your wedding (without breaking the bank)!

Text by Maria Kenney, Photo by This Sweet Love Photography

DETAILS, DETAILS

FEEL IT OUT

Any reputable baker will have the appropriate licences

Of course, when you meet them in person,

and permits, but it always pays to double check. A lack of

you’ll also want to check out their credentials. If

paperwork won’t necessarily get you into any trouble, but

they don’t list their years of experience, licences,

it’s a surefire sign that the baker isn’t quite as prepared as

and certifications on their website, you have every

you need them to be. Kayla from Laugh Love Cakes says:

right to ask. If they don’t have experience with

“It is important to ask if your cake designer has their food

weddings, take caution. Michelle from High Tea

handlers permit, are licensed themselves as well as having

Bakery cautions :

a permit and license for their commercial kitchen.”

MEET THEM IN PERSON To book most reputable bakers, you will need to meet with them in person to go over the logistics, sign the papers, and make a deposit. Meeting in person is also a crucial step in the decision process, and you want to make sure you get along with your baker and that they are just as excited about your cake as you are. Cori from Sweet C Bakery says: “On paper or on a website everyone sounds like they would be a fit, but in person you get to know the baker and can see if their personality is what works for you. I believe energy and enthusiasm plays a big role and if a baker is not excited to bake for your wedding then

‟ Experience is an asset, and a baker should guide you to make smart decisions. For example, if you’re after a rustic buttercream cake, but you’re planning an outdoor tent wedding in high summer, I would direct you to some other options. Buttercream and 35+ degree weather don’t mix!”

they will not give it 110%.”

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with the decision process. Bring him to a few tastings and get his P TIP

honest opinion. It’s his big day, too!

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ASK THE EXPERTS CAKES 101

You asked, they answered. Winnipeg’s top bakers address your biggest cake questions!

Text by Maria Kenney Photos by Sightlines Phootgraphy

HIGH TEA BAKERY

Q What are our options for flavours?

We start with a list of seven base cake flavours, and then allow our clients to customize their cake by mixing and matching an almost endless list of possible fillings.

Our butter cream (made with real butter and absolutely NO trace of margarine or artificial ingredients) can be flavoured with everything from fruits to liqueurs, or you may opt for a rich chocolate ganache, creamy French butter cream, or fruit compote. We can even do a fruit cake for all those old-school vanguards out there!

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Q How much cake do we need?

This is all dependant on whether or not a plated dessert comes with the meal from your venue. If there is a plated dessert served after dinner I generally tell my couples to make sure the cake feeds at least 60-70% of your guests. If a dessert is not included and the cake will be the main dessert for the evening, at very least make sure you have enough cake for each guest to have at least one serving. If you know you have a lot of sweet tooths in the crowd or will be having a brunch the next day you can always increase that number by a bit.

HIGH TEA BAKERY SWEET C BAKERY

Q We're thinking of doing cupcakes instead of a cake. How should we present them?

Q What should I expect to do or have ready for the consultation?

Some people have no idea what their options are when it comes to desserts, and that’s ok. But, if you

I believe there are two ways to display the cupcakes

know you’re after a certain style of cake or a certain type

in a beautiful dramatic way. One is a cupcake tower.

of look, bring in as many pictures and colour samples as

Using a clear acrylic cupcake stand it almost makes the

you might have. Don’t be ashamed of that overflowing

cupcakes look like they are floating. Another way is a

Pinterest page! I want to see it! Any images of what you

cupcake bar. This includes variety of stands, plates, etc.

like or even what you hate will help me to discern what’s

placed randomly on a table creating different

going to work best for you.

heights and depths.

SWEET C BAKERY LAUGH LOVE CAKES

Q We want our cake to really stand out.

How should we go about presenting it?

Q What kind of favours do you supply?

Can you package them too?

As for favors, an easy way for us to say it, is we do

I am a big believer in your cake seamlessly fitting in the

anything and everything with sugar. Yeah sure we have

rest of the décor at your venue so I think it is important

a select list that we advertise (cookies, jam, cake pops,

to give the cake table a little bit of love. Pretty linens,

chocolates, etc.) however we do many custom favors.

adding under lighting to the table to give it a subtle

So I always tell a couple that if they find something online

glow, and the addition of small floral arrangements and

send us a the link and we will look into it and see what it

little votive candles are all great ways to dress up the

will cost and create a custom favor for that. For packaging

cake table. The position of the cake in your venue is also

we go to all lengths and visit all suppliers to find what the

important. If you want the cake to be one of the focal

couple ones. Someone might want a plain cellophane bag

points of your room, make sure on the floor plan it gets

and another might want a berry basket. Whatever it is we

a place where it will shine!

find it and customize it to what the couple wants.

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BUDGET PLANNING: HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON YOUR CAKE

When it comes to cakes, where do you spend? Where do you save?

It’s Love has you covered!

Text by Maria Kenney

Set Your Budget Before you start planning or pinning anything, sit down and figure out a realistic budget for your entire wedding and assess where your cake and other sweets fit in. You’ll need to know a pretty specific number before you meet with your cake baker and set the wheels in motion. Kayla of Laugh Love Cakes says this: “I think the most important thing is being realistic and upfront with your cake designer about your budget you are hoping to stay within. There are so many beautiful techniques in the cake world, some you may not of been aware of, so being open to suggestions and design alterations from a trusted cake designer will help you get your dream cake, all while staying within budget!”

Know the Numbers There’s a great saying in the cake world: Good cake ain’t cheap, and cheap cake ain’t good. This mantra applies to looks, texture, colour, and flavour, among other things, and unless your best friend happens to be a professional cake baker, your cake will cost you. Michelle from High Tea Bakery gives a great range: “A cake might cost $300 or $2000. A professional bakery will work with your budget to get as close to your dream dessert as possible.”

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THE BUDGET

Forgo Cake If you’re looking to save a buck, you might forgo the cake altogether and opt for a sweets table instead. There are lots of creative ways to create a sweets table, and if you purchase cookies or hard candies, or better yet, elect a few close relatives to bake pies and homestyle desserts, you’ll really cut down on costs. Michelle from High Tea Bakery says: “The spectrum of possibilities is pretty endless. You might opt for a dessert buffet or just cookie favours instead.”

Save Some $$$ If you need to cut back but you still want a cake, you can ask your baker to provide a very small cake for display purposes only. That way, you’ll still get the classic photo of the cake cutting, and maybe even a shot of you and your groom food fighting. You can always ask your baker to include a sheet cake in the same colour and flavour as the display cake for serving purposes, or you can see what options your venue or caterer offer for plated desserts, which can sometimes be less expensive.

Spend Some $$$ If you’d rather splurge than save, you’re in luck—cakes and sweets are a great place to do so! Cori from Sweet C Bakery recommends choosing items that span across a variety of desserts: “Cheesecakes, truffles, macaroons and meringues are elegant and classy. They can be found in a wide variety of flavors. Another splurge would be to spend the extra on table décor. Cake stands add height and dimension, mirrors add depth and a very dramatic touch, don’t forget about signage and any extra details (flowers, backdrops, banner) that will make the dessert table pop.”

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Laugh Love Cakes was born and is rooted in the same principles I have always loved about creating in the kitchen: every cake that leaves the kitchen is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. No detail is left untouched and a lot of heart and soul goes into every cake from concept to finished product.

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Welcome to High Tea Bakery, where Winnipeg's favourite one-of-a-kind custom cookies, cakes, and cupcakes (along with all things wedding!) are created with the utmost attention to detail.

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Text by Maria Kenney Photos by Rygiel Photography and Video

Kristina and Eric met in H I G H S C H O O L and they knew they would be married some day.

Kristina described her perfect engagement ring, Eric teased her saying it didn’t exist.

On the night he proposed, Eric took Kristina through the Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens, where they would say their “I dos” only a couple months later. He stopped her, got down on one knee, and pulled out a box.

Inside was the exact ring she had described.

“The photos were so much fun, especially for a groom who does not like photos! We both enjoyed getting ready the morning of the wedding with our family and friends. Dancing to music and laughing all morning was a great way to keep us relaxed.”

Kristina, the bride

W I T H O N LY T W O M O N T H S T O P L A N , you’d think Kristina and Eric would be out of luck in pulling together a wedding. Everything seemed to go their way, however, and every vendor they worked with was able to give them exactly what they wanted.

This page: Rygiel Photo and Video took Kristina and Eric to the Manitoba Hydro Building for a photo opportunity. Opposite, left to right: 2 Chicks & a Bag of Makeup made Kristina look her very best; Kristina found her wedding gown on her first try at Stella's Bridal; One of Kristina's bridesmaids made the couple's stationery, including these day-of programs; An adorable flower girl led the way down the aisle; Fluffy hydrangeas made the perfect centrepieces; Loose leaf tea from Cornelia Bean made excellent favours; The Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Fort Garry made for a stunning reception.

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Ceremony Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Reception the Crystal Ballroom at the Fort Garry Hotel Groom’s tux Vera Wang, Moores Cake Cake Studio Favours loose leaf tea, Cornelia Bean

Music Sensational Sound Hair Raechal, Edward Carriere

LOV E L I S T V E N D O R S P H OTO G R A P H Y A N D V I D EO G R A P H Y RYG I E L P H OTO G R A P H Y A N D V I D EO D R E S S J U S T I N A L E X A N D E R, S T E L L A’S B R I DA L B R I D E S M A I D D R E S S E S B2, S T E L L A’S B R I DA L M A K E U P 2 C H I C K S & A B AG O F M A K E U P F LOW E R S F LO R A L E L E M E N T S

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT SWEET C BAKERY If you’re looking for something sweet on your wedding day, look no further than sweet C bakery!

Text by Maria Kenney Cupcake Photo by Sightlines Photography Cake Photo by Keyhole Photography

Cori, owner and head baker at sweet C bakery, truly has the magic touch when it comes to making a custom cake, sweets table, or favours come to life. Just scroll through the gallery on her website and dare yourself not to drool. Cori says, “We specialize is all things custom to ensure that each and every couple gets what they want. It’s about them and their dreams and their visions and we will do what it takes to give them that but with our sweet C bakery touch!”

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT LAUGH LOVE CAKES Laugh Love Cakes makes some of the prettiest cakes in the city, and once you sit down with the owner, Kayla, you’ll know their secret: sheer passion.

Text by Maria Kenney Cake Photos by Brittany Mahood Photography Cookie Photo by Pearl Angellini Photography

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every cake she makes, from conception to finished product. She is just brimming with love for her work. Each cake that leaves the Laugh Love Cakes’ kitchen is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. They are custom creations and are perfectly suited to reflect the personalities of the couples they were made for. “There is something magical about seeing a cake go from a concept in a sketchbook to a gorgeous, full-scale wedding cake.

Getting to take an intangible description and emotion from my clients and turn it into something delicious and beautiful is definitely the most gratifying part of being a cake designer!” says Kayla.

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"Mokada hopes to dispel the myth that custom is a code word for expensive. Custom is a synonym for unique, exclusive, one of a kind...but it need not break the bank.

Mokada can meet any budget and our state of the art design program can find ways to reduce price; not glamour. The ability to hand select your stone and pair it with a mount that YOU designed often represents the highest value. Jewelry is expected to be worn (sometimes everyday) and it should be distinct...just like you!"

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT HIGH TEA BAKERY High Tea Bakery is one of our favourite spots in the city to stop in for something sweet!

Text by Maria Kenney Cake Photo by Victoria Anne Photography Dessert Photo by LimeStar Photography Sugar Flower Photo by Sightlines Photography

High Tea has created some of the most jawdropping cakes on the pages of our magazines, and we’re always holding our breath to see how high their towers can soar. The girls at High Tea are just as sweet as their cakes: “Here at High Tea Bakery, we want you to be able to have your cake and eat it too! We want your dessert to be delicious, and for your experience ordering it to be easy and fun. We are talking about cake, after all!”

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This page: Melanie knew she wanted a ballgown, and after trying on about 15 different styles she fell in love with this Pronovias number. Opposite, left to right: The stunning floral border along the top of the chuppah was later repurposed as a runner along the head table; A cake from High Tea Bakery had ombre ruffles in blush pink; The dinner menu included a choice of salmon, Cornish game hen, or vegetable Napoleon; A traditional Jewish Ketubah was read during the ceremony; Melanie's dress had a sweetheart

M E L A N I E A N D D E A N M E T O N L I N E , and when they finally met in person, Dean kept insisting that they had met before. Turns out, they had, but it took them a while to figure it out. Melanie had sold Dean a pair of shoes at the store she had worked

neckline, Spanish lace appliquĂŠs, and a slim fitting bodice; Traditional escort cards helped guests find their seats; The bride carried a blush and ivory bouquet of roses with hydrangeas, eucalyptus, and wax flowers.

at, and Dean, being the pack rat that he is, had even kept the receipt.

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Opposite: Flowy chiffon bridesmaid dresses from Stella's bridal couldn't have fit the colour palette better; Black tuxes with skinny ties and bow ties made the groom and his men look like James Bond. This page: The staff at the Fort Garry served dinner while speeches were running to save time; Warm candlelight filled the room with a glowy ambience; Soft coloured linens from Planned Perfectly suited the ballroom well; Rose petals floating in orb-shaped vases created stunning centrepieces.

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Tying the knot in 2014? Make sure you follow these on-trend tips from Kayla of Laugh Love Cakes!

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1 | NAKED CAKES This style of cake is an updated version of the rustic buttercream cake. A naked cake is for a bride who is not interested in fondant but wants something a little different than a standard buttercream cake. The addition of fresh flowers and or

fruit makes this style of cake a beautiful addition to a rustic dessert table.

2 | PAINTED CAKES Painted cakes are completely on trend for this season. This technique is a soft and pretty way to add pops of colour to a wedding cake. Just as an artist would paint canvas, fondant cakes can be painted in a variety of ways such as in a watercolour technique or painted florals. A painted cake can add interest in a subtle way and is a great way to pull in your wedding colours without using monotone coloured fondant.

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3 | METALLICS Pops of silver and gold are being seen all over wedding cakes this season. Metallic elements can be added to a wedding cake in various ways such as metallic leafing, sugar pearls/ dragees, edible glitter and metallic paints.

All of these decorating materials add help to add hits of glam and drama the overall cake design. Adding metallic elements is a great way to add a hint of glimmer and interest to a cake’s colour scheme.

4 | TEXTURE The beautiful thing about adding elements of texture to a wedding cake is it gives the design dynamic dimension and plays as a lovely backdrop to accent sugar flower arrangements on the cake. Inspiration for texture elements used on a wedding cake can come from so many difference sources such as the brides wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, invites, linens etc. There are so many creative ways to add texture, such as ruffles, embossing, floral/ lace appliques and piping to name a few.

5 | SUGAR FLOWERS Sugar flowers are one of my personal favourite additions to a wedding cake design. Because each flower is made by hand, every flower is unique and custom made for each sugar flower arrangement. They are a beautiful way to bring in the wedding’s colour scheme into the cake design and can be made in a more whimsical style or more realistic to match the blooms that may already be flowing throughout the venue.

They add stunning drama and a beautiful focal point to any cake.

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Established in 1914, The Marlborough Hotel will bring charm, elegance, and a little piece of history to your special day with our collection of stunning banquet halls.

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