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 Most of the time, when you think of a wedding, you know that you can pretty much count on the fact there is going to be some kind of dessert at some point. Whether its cake, cupcakes, or cake pops, you're more than likely going to try to stuff as much of it in your face as possible, while trying to sing along with that tune you swear you know. Essence of Events would like you to sit back and indulge in the idea of going mini style.

Mini cakes, also known as petit fours, are not only cute and adorable, but are more likely to go down in one bite. Essence of Events has compiled some of our favorites. Enjoy the taste and elegance of a cake but with less mess.

These frostless, Ombre style, little bite size cakes are sure to be less messy than the traditional piece of cake covered in frosting

These adorable little cakes are just as fancy as the larger versions

Peanut butter mouse or red velvet mini cakes would be great as an alternative option.

Fondant is always a great option to make a more smooth finish and a great way of keeping it clean.

With so many options out there, don't be afraid to think out side the box and create your perfect cake into minis. For more ideas on how to make your wedding or event unique and custom, contact Essence of Events to set up your free initial consultation with one of our planners. Call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Michelle Culp

A cake is a cake is a cake, but wait, is that a cake?! Trompe l’oeil cakes are cakes that look so realistic that you think that they are that other object. Often times these optical illusions are designed as grooms cakes, so you can get your man represented in the wedding somehow.

Check out some of the stunning cakes below, and trust us, they are all cakes, even if they don’t look like it!

The detail on this cake is phenomenal, you can almost believe it is made from real wood.

I wonder how many groomsmen tried to pick up that beer thinking it was real?!

Bridging the gap between schools.

This cake is entirely edible, believe it or not!

The craftsman ship on this stained-glass cake is impressive!

Giant Reese’s peanut butter cup cake.

Intricate elephant wedding cake.

This lobster cake is an intriguing option.

Cake designed to look like cheese wheels.

Elegant stags head cake.

For information on vendors and cake designers who can provide cakes like the ones pictured above or similar, contact Essence of Events today. To set up your free, initial consultation to discuss your wedding concepts, call 253.292.1482 or email us at contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae

Putting your personal spin on the big day is important to most couples and Essence of Events, LLC can help. Signature drinks are a perfect way to invite your guests to partake of one of your favorite indulgences. To up the ante, why not make it his and her drinks? After all, it is a wedding! Many couples give their drinks cute names or dress it up with personalized tags. However you design them, your guests are sure to love the chance to try something unique.

Another great option for his and her drinks is to match them to your color scheme.

For top notch service for your guests, have a waiter ready at the entrance to your reception with a tray of your drinks.

There’s no need for your signature drinks to be alcoholic. Maybe you have a favorite flavor of lemonade or tea; you could even set up a Fresca bar with juices of all verities as mixers.

For these and other great ideas, contact Essence of Events, LLC to set up your free initial consultation at 253.292.1482 or contact@essenceofevents.com.

If you have a sweet tooth, love cake, or just generally enjoy eating, then I guarantee that choosing your wedding cake will be one of your favorite parts of wedding planning.

However, it can get tricky, from the design, to flavors, portion size, and budget there are a lot of factors to consider. Essence of Events has been through cake shops enough times though to be able to walk you through some guidelines of choosing your wedding cake and to share with you some of our tips and tricks.

Think about design. This is the fun part (beside the tasting) because it will allow you to continue your theme onto another platform. Search on Pinterest and Google for cake keywords to get some vision, and talk to your cake designer about mixing up past designs.

Be honest about your budget. There are lots of ways to translate designs (peonies and lace, anyone?) onto your cake in less expensive ways. You have to be upfront from the beginning though. However if you are on a tight budget, think about having an oversized statement sugar flower or blocks of color rather than piped lace or floral cascades.

If it's the presentation of a tiered cake but you want to cut your costs and feed the other 100+ guests, opt for a three tier with the design you want and purchase sheet cakes to be cut in the back and served to your guests. We guaranteed they will never notice the difference and will be impressed that your three tier cake was able to feed 250 guests!

Portions dictate size. It’s not the other way around, the number of people you need to serve is more important than the number of tiers you think your cake should have. If your number is on the low side you can make it up with dummy tiers, but bear in mind that they aren’t free, and a five tier cake at a wedding with 40 people will probably result in a few awkward stares.

Make sure you like their style. Cake designers have styles. If you’re looking for a modern cake, don’t go to the baker who still uses pillars and stairways. The same goes for buttercream and fondant. Some designers are happy to work with both, but you’re much better off finding someone who works with the medium you want for your cake. Most bakers are happy to work with or have experience with different frosting mediums. The best way to know is to ask.

You get what you pay for. If you want to save money, try to be flexible with your designs but as the saying goes, “cheap cake ain’t good, good cake ain’t cheap.”

For even more wedding tips for your big day, and for recommended bakers who can help create your dream cake, contact Essence of Events today. To schedule your free, initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae