We are so excited to share the images from the Grand Rapids Wedding Affair 2009 held at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Hopefully you were able to join us and stop by the A Modern Event booth. We had had samples of our latest cake shooters and a few wedding cake displays including a croquembouche, a...
October 16th can’t get here any sooner because Sweet Cakes Design is so excited to unveil their newest creation. We have been busy creating new and fantastic recipes for everyone to try at the Grand Rapids Wedding Affair. The event will be held from 5pm to 9pm at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Register in...
We had the pleasure of working with Chasity and Andy this summer for their June wedding. This couple had fantastic ideas and wanted each guest to have a special and unique treat. Jenn Marie from Jenn Marie Photography sent over a few fabulous photos of the couples two tiered mini cakes. Guests received their own wedding...
Over the past few weeks we have had the opportunity to create special treats for many special days. Bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, you name it, we’ll bake it! One of my favorite cake displays was a collect of purses for a bridal shower. A bridal shower it a great time to break-away from your...
Who said you can only have one wedding cake? Why not have 30 cakes, one for each table! Centerpiece cakes are becoming a trend we see more and more at Sweet Cakes. Couples use centerpiece cakes to create a focal point for their table design, a place for a fun caketopper floral design, a new...
Grooms cakes have been a long standing tradition in the Southern States however; we have been asked a time or two to create some and for good reason! They are fun, creative and my favorite part…usually a surprise for the groom! Grooms cakes are meant to be a gift from the bride to the groom...
It was an amazing turnout last Thursday evening for AME”s first education series! A big thanks to all who attended. And an event BIGGER thanks to Ben & Laura for capturing the evening with wonderful pictures. Sweet Cakes Design created two cake designs to reflect two out of the four styles chosen for the evening....
Since the start of A Modern Event we have had quite a few inquires about the Modern Event cookies. And yes, we would love to create a personalized cookie for you! These cookies can be used as business cards, place cards, invites, wherever! As fantastic as these treats are they aren’t that hard to make....
Many times we get asked “how long does it take to create a wedding cake?” So, I thought it would be interesting to walk through a typical cake order scenario with you.
First Step: Consultation/Cake Tasting: This is where we get to meet you! Typically, it is the bride and groom, but sometimes we do have additional guests...
Phew…….what a ride we had last week! The open house for our Grand Opening was a wonderful success and exceeded my expectations. Ben & Laura did a wonderful job in their last post thanking each one who helped to bring our vision together for Thursday evening. But, I personally want to shout out a big ”Thank You” to...
