Sweet Inspiration

Image from Green Wedding Shoes

When collaborating with our vendor partners we find ourselves often saying, "I know you may not do this kind of thing often, but...."  Mike and I live in the essence of our eclectic lifestyles, often drawn to things that are slightly askew or decidedly different, while at the same time being true to classic traditions, in a sense.

Why wouldn't the same thing be true when designing our wedding cake?  (Of course it is...)

Initially we liked the idea of having a sweet table with the "cake" being cupcakes...

Then, we decided to add a cake to the top cupcake tier to have a "cut the cake", moment...

and then, we decided against it...

So, after rethinking this whole cupcake, cut the cake, dessert table idea...we finally nailed it, or at least we hope you think so!

It all started with my magazine clippings and daily blog reads, becoming obsessed with color and details in images I found, each one having an element I simply adore.  So we decided just to do them all-a layer of each- that is! 

I know that sounds awfully excessive, but we have learned through our many questions, that's just not the case.   Much to our surprise, CBC pastry chef, Chon, finds it to be quite the opposite. "It's actually easier than having them pre-stacked during the delivery or saves the time of an additional person creating the tiered cake look on-site."  So... there you have it, it's even easier.

Cake Girls

Take The Cake

Image from The Knot

The idea is to have three cakes on tiered stands of varied heights rather than the traditional stacking of the frosted layers we are accustom to.  PS. I am looking for stands to "borrow" from your kitchens-so let me know if you have something you'd be willing to lend out!  Check out the prop room at Martha Stewart's studio-in a word, amazing.

Oh, and in case you are wondering what the flavor is-I'll give you a tiny hint...it starts with creme brulee, the rest is a surprise!

That'll Leave A Mark

People are so frickin' crafty these days coming up with such original ideas-need I say, SO unique and inspirational...

This original print, filled in with guest finger prints-was featured on one of my favorite blogs Green Wedding Shoes, the other day and I swear that's not the first time I saw them get press.  Lucky for me, the savvy, artsy couple decided to make their idea commissionable on Etsy @ Bleu De Toi.

Not only do I love the idea, the name of the Etsy Store (means "crazy for you" in French), and the fact that it's an interactive guest book-I love that this could have our names on it and be hanging in our living room for years to come. 

Adorable.

The Write Stuff

Prints By: Coulson Macleod

In 1992, most young girls were falling in love with NKOTB
...and I was falling in love with my future husband. 

(Even though to him, I was just a his sister's pesky little friend that always tried to play with the boys- and inevitably ended up with a skinned knee.  Good thing he's grown up and I clean up nicely.) 

Funny, how things happen for a reason.

Validated Parking-Getting There

        
So check it out...we have will have discounted validated parking, thanks to the Newberry Library!  There are two super close parking lots that we are able to utilize.  There is a million parking lots in the neighborhood-but I guarantee that these will be your best bet.  Parking stubs can be validated through the security guard-I suggest you do this when you arrive so that you don't forget later on.  He will be on-site until midnight.


100 W. Chestnut Street (Condo Building) $7.00 for up to 8 hours

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100 E. Walton Street (Condo Building) $8.00 for up to 8 hours

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For any guests that require a special parking assignment please contact Megan via email  artgalleo5@hotmail.com or cell 312.804.9299 as soon as possible- there are a limited amount of handicap accessible spots available at the venue. Parking passes will be assigned to individuals upon request only and will be arranged for your convenience.

If you plan on walking from the hotel you are staying at don't hesitate asking the concierge to point you in the best direction...just a couple blocks from each place.

A taxi can be arranged at the front desk (if you are rockin those super high heels) or save the number in your cell, better yet.

Link to Yellow Cab Chicago

The ceremony starts @ 6:00 sharp-please arrive at 5:45....gear up for a good time folks, it's gonna be sweet.

(Images from Google and Flicker)