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Tiffany with Asheville’s wedding cake baker Tiffany’s Baking Co gave us a glimpse into her design process, from sketch to the cake displayed at the reception.

Table set, portfolios ready to go, and I remain, waiting for my new eager client to arrive while taping a colored pencil on some blank paper.  The truth on this industry is that you never know what to expect and that each and every single individual you cross paths with hopes to be directly effected by you in the most positive way.  Of course, I am here to be a small part of YOUR day, the day when you cannot seem to stop grinning no matter how hard to try to keep that ‘model pose’ for the photographer.

You enter the studio space….. hands are shook, chairs pulled out from under the table, and we begin.

The next hour or so is filled with the sounds of turning pages, sketching, giggling, and the scrumptious devouring of delicious samples. No rules, no expectations, just a brief connection with a most beautiful client preparing to celebrate the most AMAZING day in her life.

Print outs of Design Boards, opened Tablets with the latest Social media source for references, snips of fabric, lists of flowers, or even a copy of the invitation.  Decisions on round verse square, how many tiers, heigth, colorful verse moncromatic, to keep the top tier or to re-order a fresh one to be shipped to you on your anniversary, it all ends up coming out naturally……perfectly.

No matter if you are armed with tons of inspiration, or, looking for style guidance, the beginning portion of the consult will result in the creation, personalizing, and stylizing of your edible centerpiece for your Reception.  I quickly grab my faithful box of colored pencils and begin to quickly fill in the areas of the cake that will show how it will all come together.

I turn the sketch around, and smile.  “There, it is perfect, for your style, and, YOUR gorgeous reception.  What do you think?”.  Smiles.

Days prior to the consultation I ask for three flavors you wish to try. And it is now time to treat you to one of the most fun elements in planning the Wedding… tasting the food.  A platter of delectable samples arranged in a way so that you have incredibly fun choice to mix and match rich chocolatey mousses, homemade berry preserves, European Meringues, and fantastic creamy Icings. Lets create a fabulous flavor combination that will spoil your guests and have them coming back for more, with a bit of buttercream still on their lips. I guide and describe the samples as we travel around the platter.  They taste, I write notes, and we talk…. “cake talk”.

With the sketch laying next to the form for choosing the placement of your flavors the process has become complete.

From sketched design….. to the final reveal. Stamped with approval……. and then eaten by guests with a smile.  And one VERY happy bride.

tiffany

StudioWed Asheville is very excited to welcome Flora, an Asheville florist and the newest vendor to StudioWed Asheville. Flora is a full service floral boutique that specializes in floral arrangements for weddings and special events. Their style ranges from Old World European garden to innovative modern design. Their mission at Flora is to project the vision of the client with integrity, while allowing the flowers to set the stage.

Get in touch!

Flora | 828.252.8888 | floradesigns@live.com

StudioWed Asheville would like to warmly welcome Blue Ridge Bartenders and Event Staff, the newest vendor of StudioWed Asheville. Blue Ridge Bartenders and Event Staff are your go to for quality event staff, bartenders, servers, captains, porters, hostessess and more. Whatever your Asheville bartending or event staff needs, Blue Ridge Bartenders and Event Staff is there to make your event perfect.

Get in touch!

Blue Ridge Bartenders and Event Staff | 828.357.4323 | kai@blueridgebartenders.com

When it came time for us to decide what we were going to do to join in some holiday festivities…the ideas were endless!  But when it came down to it, it was very clear what we all really wanted to do.  Give back to our local community, just as we did last year.  Through some of our vendors, we discovered the Veterans Restoration Quarters.  A place where veterans can come to when they need some assistance on getting back on their feet.  Some come home to no family, some are dealing with the emotional toll from being on the front lines, some are getting their life on track and trying to find a job.  No matter what the situation… these men {and women, who are helped at a different facility}, need our help.  These are brave individuals who have gone to war, many on the front line.  The least we can do is try and help them for what they have done for us.  The Veterans Restoration Quarters serves as housing, training, counseling, and serves 3 meals a day, 365 days a year, to 200-250 veterans each day.  Wow!  We knew we had to help.

Wemade pumpkin pies, muffins, cobblers, cookies, packed lunches, and helped prepare that days lunch. Here are a few quick pics of us in the kitchen!

And then it came time to serve the food for lunch.  The guys start coming through the line, young and old.  And they were so gracious, so nice.  They all looked at us, and said thank you.  All we wanted to was look back, and say “no, thank you.  thank you for all you have done for our country.”

So yes, we could be giving you a blog filled with holiday wedding inspirations…But this was our holiday. And it couldn’t have been more perfect.

We, as a family, encourage you to give back.  It doesn’t have to cost any money, just your time.  Find a place in your local community, give them a call, and go volunteer.  In this crazy, crazy world…sharing a little love and kindness feel amazing.  Be sure to follow #26Acts and #StudioWed26 on Twitter as we do the same.

We wish you all a very Happy Holiday, and a wonderful and safe New Year!  See you all in 2013!

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