VENDOR FRIENDOR FRIDAY: Wicked Cakes

I begin this post by saying I can barely move right now and may have just gained 50 pounds and I have a mild case of a sugar high. So if my gibberish starts to make no sense at all that may be why. But you know what I am completely and utterly okay with all of the above because these cupcakes were so worth it. So today I am here to talk about a new cake vendor in town: Wicked Cakes. We met Abby, the owner, last week at a vendor networking event and she invited us to come try out the cakes for ourselves before referring to our clients. And of course we aren't going to say no to free cake. I mean obviously that would be the stupidest thing anybody could ever do. So today we went down to Wicked Cakes, which is in an adorable little shop off of Broughton Street downtown and is decorated wickedly of course in bold black, white and red. The shop smells amazing upon entering and some tourists were perusing the display case trying to pick out which dessert to get. We sat down with Abby to talk some fun cakes and see some of her cakes she has made. Afterwards she gifted us with the most amazing treats so we did what any 3 girls would do... had an afternoon cupcake break tasting time on the floor while ranking each cupcake and taking detailed notes on them all to prepare for this blog post. Of course we did this for you guys so now you know the amazingness that we experienced and now you can be jealous of course.

So in order here you have it... in order from top left.

COCONUT: Nic (the Australian's) favorite, my (Nicole's) 2nd favorite + Adrienna's 2nd to last favorite. We (Nic & Nicole) loved that it was coconutty but not too overly coconutty. The cake itself is moist with bits of real coconut in it that is just divine. The frosting is a cream cheese frosting with more coconut. Very nice all around.

S'MORES: Umm hello who doesn't love s'mores?! This was the first time I've ever tried a S'mores cupcake and I was pleasantly surprised although it wasn't my top favorite, it was Adrienna's #1 pick. The best part about it is that in the bottom is a little surprise we never saw coming... graham cracker crust. The marshmallow gelatin topping is a real treat. This came in 4th for myself and 5th for the kangaroo.

STRAWBERRY: While strawberries are my absolute favorite fruit this was my (and everybody else's) least favorite cupcake. However, that does not mean it wasn't delicious but this is definitely the cupcake for someone who loves sugar and a whole lot of sweetness. The frosting was a buttercream and sweeter than can be.

LEMON: Hands down best one. I absolutely love lemon and key lime anything and this was just perfect. The lemon-y frosting was amazing... not too tart, not not enough tart, but just right tartness. Plus we all agreed we love how these cupcakes have a crispy outer layer while the inside is very moist. While I could eat this everyday, the wombat ranked this #2 (a close call though with the coconutty) and Adrienna ranked it #3 (only because she loves chocolate though.)

BANANA: The cake part of this we all absolutely loved. Maybe the best banana bread we have ever tried. However, poor banana got 5th for me, 4th for Adrienna and the quokka but only because we felt that the banana bread part was too good for the frosting and would have been perfect without the extra sweetness. Still delicious though don't get me wrong.

CHOCOLATE: I have tried a lot of bad chocolate cake and this was not one of them. Not too sweet but seriously just right. This came in 3rd for me and the koala and 2nd for Adrienna. But again for Adrienna she was stuck between the chocolate and the s'mores.

That being said... these were all oh so delicious and we did work. All 3 of us have gained an inch or 2 around our waists and have no regrets because every bit was amazing, scrumptious and yummy. We all would highly recommend Wicked Cakes for your wedding desserts. To check out their wedding cakes head on over to their facebook page!! And thank you Abby for the delicious treats!!

Happy Friday ya'll!!!

{Photo Credits} Nicole's iPhone

SIMPLY PLANNING: The Dessert Table

So you want a really pretty dessert table but aren't a huge fan of being wasteful and spending money when you don't have to slash don't want to be left with tons of sweet treats to take home after the wedding because let's face it, you aren't prepared to be on a sugar high for the next month straight. Or you're like me who is one of those brides on a neverending diet because your wedding is in a really hot place + includes lots of pool time and therefore there is no way you want to take all those sweets home with you because if you're also like me then you know that means that you'll end up eating every single last treat. You think I'm kidding? I'm not. It happens all the time. Chris buys oreos. Chris eats 5 oreos. Nicole eats 25. Chris buys chocolate poptarts. Chris eats 1. Nicole eats 9. I'm not even kidding... but back to the lovely dessert table. Here's some ideas for how to have a really pretty spread with lots of different desserts without having way too much!

1. One and a half per person. Not all guests feel the need to try one of everything, or three of everything like me.. so it's important to remember that your dessert table does not by any means have to be filled with enough of each treat for everyone to enjoy a portion of every single thing. That being said, how do you best determine how much of each treat to provide for guests?? Well, I think a good rule of thumb is that there should be enough of every treat so that everyone can have one a half desserts. Because like I said some people might not eat any dessert where as others will have four or five so it works out nicely.

2. Smaller stands/dishes/etc.: I love the dessert tables that have mini cake stands with just a few treats on them. Or even those tall stemmed stands with lids + one cupcake? Adorable right?! Delicious? Of course. So then you get the pretty dessert spread without having an abundance of treats that don't get eaten!

3. Smaller cakes: If you want to have an assortment of desserts then there is no reason why your cake needs to feed every single person. Plus not everyone even likes cake. Crazy I know but it's actually true. So why not spend less money on your cake and more money on a gorgeous cake stand?! I have had my eyes on that jadeite one for quite a while now... Hmm...

I must say... I surprisingly am not craving any sweets right now. Maybe because I had my fair share of whoopie pies, cake pops, cupcakes + key lime tartlets from Delectable Designs at Lindsey + Leigh's wedding this past Saturday. No but really... delissssssh.

{Photo Credits} [Mini Treats] Cupcakes via Simply Savannah Events, photography by Alimond Photography // Coconut Bon Bons via Simply Savannah Events, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Coconut Macaroons via Simply Savannah Events, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Dessert Shooters via Simply Savannah Events, by Small Bites, photography by Andi Mans // Cookies via Simply Savannah Events, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Shortbread Cookies via Simply Savannah Events, by Sweet n Flour photography by Andi Mans // Cake Pops via Izzy Hudgins // Mini Pies via Simply Savannah Events, by Small Bites, photography by Andi Mans [Cakes] Cake with Bride, Groom + Dog Topper via Izzy Hudgins // Peach and White Cake via Simply Savannah Events, by Sweet n Flour, photography by Andi Mans // Rustic Chocolate Cake via Ruffled, photography by Danielle Capito // Cake with Cupcake + Feathers via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Katie Pritchard // Pink Cake via Ruffled, photography by EE Photo // Valentine's Day Cake via Simply Savannah Events, by Tier Luxury Cakes, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Little Dessert Table via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Firm Anchor [Cake Stands] Modern Vintage Catalina Blue Square Cake Stand via Macy's // French Pearl Pistachio Cake Stand via Macy's // Jadeite Plain Cake Stand via Bellacor // Godinger Florentine Dessert Bowls via Macy's // Martha Stewart Collection Pink Fluted Cake Stand with Dome via Macy's // Arbour Cake Stand via A+R // Swizzle Footed Cake Stand via One King's Lane // Martha Stewart Gold Ruffled Cake Stand via Macy's

SIMPLY PIN: Dessert Tables

I am a sucker for an amazing dessert/cake table. I also am a sucker for sweets and anything chocolate. And so at a wedding there is not much I love more than a gorgeously styled dessert table. Here are some of my favorites:

{Photo Credits} Bohemian Beach Dessert Table pin via 100 Layer Cake // Clay Pots Cupcake Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Dessert Table with Peaches pin via Style Me Pretty // Glamorous Dessert Table pin via Belle the Magazine // Ribbons Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // 'La Dolce Vita' Dessert Table pin via Wedding Chicks // Bohemian Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Olde Pink House Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Pink Dessert Table pin // Vintage Rustic Chic Dessert Table pin via Found Vintage Rentals //

{Bright Idea Thursday} SIMPLY DIY: Cake Stands

I wanted to continue on with some of the weekly features Layla kept up with every week. I love her Bright Idea Thursday posts because I think they give some good ideas for the everyday bride! One thing I have been wanting to try lately is the DIY cake stand! I think this is a great idea because you can save costs rather than splurging on that $150 cake stand, but also you can personalize the cake stand and make it match perfectly with the vision of your wedding. Here are some of my favorites! I have been scouring thrift stores lately to find the perfect pieces... it will happen soon...

Also, make sure you check out more of her previous Bright Idea Thursday posts here! And also check out Layla's new blog here!

DIY Cake Stands

{Photo Credits} Cupcake Stand via Kidswall Creations // Wooden Cake Stands via Bee in our Bonnet // Stand with Lemons via Jennifer's Mentionables // Cupcake Display Using Ceramic Pots via Style Me Pretty, photography by Steve Steindhardt // Sparkly Cupcake Stand via Brooklyn Bride // Turquoise Cake Stand via A Typical Type A // Pink Cake Stand via Hi Sugarplum!

SIMPLY DECOR: Chalkboards

{Photo Credits} Table Number via Style Me Pretty, photography by Jose Villa // Ringbearers via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Hollin Brodeur // Bar Area via Style Me Pretty, photography by Chewing the Cud // Bride Chalkboard Sign via Style Me Pretty, photography by Hazelnut Photography // DIY Cupcake Bar via Style Me Pretty, photography by Jen Huang // Drink Signs via Style Me Pretty, photography by KLK // Chalkboard Glasses via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Sun & Sparrow //"I Do" sign via Style Me Pretty, photography by Amy & Stuart // Chalkboard Backdrop via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Max Wanger

{Vendor Spotlight} Gigi's Cupcakes

If you haven't had a cupcake from Gigi's yet-You are missing out!!

Every handmade little cake is baked using the freshest ingredients. Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla, farm fresh creamy butter, hand selected fruits and nuts, along with the smoothest cream cheese. Many of her recipes date back to her great-great-aunts, who owned bakeries in Oklahoma. Gigi learned to cook standing on a stool watching and measuring ingredients beside her mother and grandmother. Each cupcake is baked with loving care.

For years, Gigi’s friends have asked her and her mother what makes their sweets so delicious and the answer will always be the same...They are truly baked with love. That's what makes Gigi's Cupcakes so remarkable! Gigi's Cupcakes is committed to designing your cupcake event to your specifications. Their mission is to touch each person with that special kind of love and hoping you will live life to the fullest 

one cupcake at a time!

Gigi’s Savannah

Bethany the owner of the Savannah location is just as sweet as all of her delicious cupcakes. She is a new resident of Savannah, but she and her husband have a rich family history in Savannah, they spent many wonderful summers at their family home on Wilmington Island enjoying the beautiful scenery and all that Savannah has to offer, dreaming that one day they would live here and finally their dream has come true!