Big Day Cakes Bakery

The Birthday Boy

admin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:45:55 +0000

Almost a year ago, our little guy, Zeke, turned one! We think he is the cutest, so we wanted to show him off

After sharing lunch with family and friends, we indulged in yummy nautical themed dessert bar and whale-0f-a-birthday-cake all from the bakery…

Of course, Zeke enjoyed his own organic carrot cake making sure to get his veggies in for the day

Happy Birthday Zeke! We love you <3

All The Birthday Boy photos are courtesy of Katie McGee Photography. Thanks Katie for chronicling Zeke’s first whole year of life and making the extra special effort to come out and celebrate his first birthday!

Mehndi and Pearls

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:04:29 +0000

Oh, the Richmond on Greene, how I love you! This venue will always be special since this is where my groom and I celebrated our marriage. Just like this cake was an instant favorite. So simple yet so detailed.

Julie & Alex, here’s to many years of simple bliss and full lives! Let me know when you need more anniversary cake

Photos Courtesy of Tauran Woo

Millions of Roses

admin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:19:08 +0000

What a gorgeous and smart couple…starting their marriage journey on St. Pat’s! See more of their big day at (Once Like A Spark) Photography to make you smile

Buttercream Beauty

admin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:11:42 +0000

For those of you who are buttercream purists and abstain from all things fondant, this cake’s for you.

…and what was left…

Thanks to Jeff Roffman Photography!

An Ocean of Ruffles

admin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:59:41 +0000

There is often no better inspiration for the wedding cake than the bride’s dress and this skirt was no exception.

Thanks to Yellow Umbrella Photography for the pro shots, and congratulations to Brandy and Andrew!

Charm and Treasures

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:26:07 +0000

The Ivins’ wedding was one of the weddings you’ll remember and reference for years to come. The colors, the flowers, the stunning bride…so many things just stick with you! When sketching the cakes for their wedding with bride Alex and mom Susie, they bounced ideas easily off each other, and we developed a charming vintage feel for the wedding cake. And for the groom Curt (which Alex is clearly smitten with!), bride and mom together schemed secret details for his alma mater Virginia Military Institute. In the end, I was entrusted with two irreplaceable items…the bride’s grandmother’s 1950s original wedding topper (which I was commissioned to restore!), and the VMI shako to help in replicating for the groom’s cake. Thanks to Jessica V Photography for the images!

The lovebirds

Pics of the VMI shako coming soon to a Big Day Cakes blog near you!

Baby to Bee!

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:26:15 +0000

This baby is arriving in style if the shower is any indication! Every last detail was adorable! Thanks Rustic White Photography for sharing your pro shots!

Love the onsies!

Sweet Romance

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:29:18 +0000

This dessert reception was tons of fun to put together! Both bride and groom are sugar enthusiasts so we concocted every delectable treat you could think of from the wedding cake to croquembouche to milk & cookie shots! And of course, the guests were delighted because who doesn’t love dessert?!?

(ps. The very awesome pouf of baby’s breath from Charleston Street set the tone for a romantic night. Also, note the croquembouche in the back left of the cake. This is the traditional French wedding cake…talk about romantic!)

Dessert Tables

French Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

Cookies & Milk Shots

and just in case your sweet tooth was failing you, a delicious assortment of fruits and cheeses!

His Faithfulness Continues

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:02 +0000

Through all generations. A very sweet baptism cake for a very sweet little girl!

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Little Miss Sunshine

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:39:47 +0000

Cake…

…and cookies…

…and goodies galore!
We supplied only the cakes and the sunshine cookies, but the whole table was so sunny cute!

Little Miss Sunshine herself smashing away!