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  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I vote for cake #5!

    Already picked 3 :laugh: but thanks :flowerforyou: the only reason I didnt get 5 is because I want the buttercream frosting thoug :flowerforyou:

    I read this as "...becuase I want the buttercream frosting THONG." :laugh: Whatever, Kellch, but that's a little TMI, IMO. *giggle*

    So I forgot the H for though.......although buttercream frosting thongs could be a nice touch for the honeymoon :bigsmile: :devil: :smokin:
  • mizzymiz
    mizzymiz Posts: 417 Member
    I vote for cake #5!

    Already picked 3 :laugh: but thanks :flowerforyou: the only reason I didnt get 5 is because I want the buttercream frosting thoug :flowerforyou:

    I read this as "...becuase I want the buttercream frosting THONG." :laugh: Whatever, Kellch, but that's a little TMI, IMO. *giggle*

    :laugh: :laugh: Me too!!!!

    I was thinking 'she should go with the fondant for the thong - much more structured!'
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I vote for cake #5!

    Already picked 3 :laugh: but thanks :flowerforyou: the only reason I didnt get 5 is because I want the buttercream frosting thoug :flowerforyou:

    I read this as "...becuase I want the buttercream frosting THONG." :laugh: Whatever, Kellch, but that's a little TMI, IMO. *giggle*

    :laugh: :laugh: Me too!!!!

    I was thinking 'she should go with the fondant for the thong - much more structured!'

    and would take more time to get through :devil: :bigsmile:

    On second thought, fondant may not be such a bad thing :drinker:
  • mizzymiz
    mizzymiz Posts: 417 Member
    I vote for cake #5!

    Already picked 3 :laugh: but thanks :flowerforyou: the only reason I didnt get 5 is because I want the buttercream frosting thoug :flowerforyou:

    I read this as "...becuase I want the buttercream frosting THONG." :laugh: Whatever, Kellch, but that's a little TMI, IMO. *giggle*

    :laugh: :laugh: Me too!!!!

    I was thinking 'she should go with the fondant for the thong - much more structured!'

    and would take more time to get through :devil: :bigsmile:

    On second thought, fondant may not be such a bad thing :drinker:

    fondant = foreplay required. :bigsmile:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Hmmm...perhaps i should make extra fondant just to keep on hand. :smokin:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I vote for cake #5!

    Already picked 3 :laugh: but thanks :flowerforyou: the only reason I didnt get 5 is because I want the buttercream frosting thoug :flowerforyou:

    I read this as "...becuase I want the buttercream frosting THONG." :laugh: Whatever, Kellch, but that's a little TMI, IMO. *giggle*

    :laugh: :laugh: Me too!!!!

    I was thinking 'she should go with the fondant for the thong - much more structured!'

    and would take more time to get through :devil: :bigsmile:

    On second thought, fondant may not be such a bad thing :drinker:

    fondant = foreplay required. :bigsmile:

    :drinker: :drinker:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Hmmm...perhaps i should make extra fondant just to keep on hand. :smokin:

    It would make a nice gift for the bridal shower ninja.gif
  • mizzymiz
    mizzymiz Posts: 417 Member
    Hmmm...perhaps i should make extra fondant just to keep on hand. :smokin:

    They do say to always be prepared! :laugh:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Hmmm...perhaps i should make extra fondant just to keep on hand. :smokin:

    It would make a nice gift for the bridal shower ninja.gif

    People would really wonder why you would be so excited about a rubbermaid container filled with randomly colored rolls of frosting. :laugh:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Hmmm...perhaps i should make extra fondant just to keep on hand. :smokin:

    It would make a nice gift for the bridal shower ninja.gif

    People would really wonder why you would be so excited about a rubbermaid container filled with randomly colored rolls of frosting. :laugh:

    My friends know me :devil:

    some may be confused though :bigsmile: :laugh:
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
    Dang, I missed so much when I drove to town...

    I have some fondant in my fridge right now...
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Here is the reply I got from the cake lady when I sent her an email regarding my cake pick (WTH does it mean :ohwell: :laugh: )

    Hello,

    This is going to take me some time to answer as there is lots of info.

    1. I am sorry but the cakes you want have to be done in fondant. That design will not work on butter cream.

    2. The fondant you do not like is Wilton brand. I would bet your wedding cake on it. I do not use it. It has to be the worse tasting tough to work with icing I have ever seen. It leaves a almost bitter, after taste - I refer to it as plaster of paris. I use a brand called Satin Ice. My 5 year old loves it. We have you (your family) taste it here. There is no bitter after taste. Now you may not care for the texture (we are not use to chewing our cake) but we do not serve it to you guests. I cannot pull it off the top, the frosting will come with it, but we do not serve the "sides" of the cake. I will show your family at the tasting - but do not worry about this - in fact I can send you a sample of the fondant so you do not have to worry.

    3. Those are pattern designs, there is a special technique that is used. Some are custom made and not available to purchase so that is something to talk to you about.

    4. We use butter cream frosting - it is not really sweet, but since we make it fresh we can make it as sweet as you want!

    5. I would not recommend plain white cake - no one eats it. We have a Cassata - a traditional white Italian wedding cake. We recommend something different for your guests to try something they won't make at home. They tend to enjoy the cake more if they do not have to compare it to someone else's. We will make it if you want but it has been our experience that people will pass on "plain" flavors.

    6. What about a chocolate fondant cake with a light brown an ivory ribbon? Yes I got the layered ribbon! I know somethings are hard to explain!! The dark cake in a ivory room is breathtaking! The chocolate fondant is like a "fudge" flavor - again I can send you a sample.

    7. As for the tiers - we do not freeze our cakes, and we do not want you to freeze yours. We give you a certificate for a free anniversary cake - I will explain that to your family, anyway to make the serving about even for your guests the top tier and 2 tier are usually the same, - the total servings of the top 2 are about equal to the next layer down. Do you want Swiss chocolate for your cake to cut?

    8. I will explain everything to your mom, then we can go over anything that was not clear. Or if you have any questions. She is welcome to bring someone with her. We want her to relax and enjoy herself, planning your own wedding is stressfull, making choices for someone else has to be over the edge!

    Ok I hope this helps a little, I know I have not "answered" your questions but once I speak to your mom, things will be easier.

    Good luck! See you soon
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    cake 2 and 3 are my favs but all very pretty!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    the fonadant is the slick smooth icing style
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Kellch, it sounds (to me) like she is trying to get you to go with a cake completely different than what you have shown her you want. :angry:

    Don't let her push you around!!! Are there other bakeries you can go to in the area?
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Kellch, it sounds (to me) like she is trying to get you to go with a cake completely different than what you have shown her you want. :angry:

    Don't let her push you around!!! Are there other bakeries you can go to in the area?

    That's what I was thinking :angry: I will check CrossedArms.gif



    I also PM'd PMB for her expertise...I know nothing about cakes :embarassed:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    except for how to eat them :smokin:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    except for how to eat them :smokin:

    :laugh: :laugh: Yea, I can help you with that part! :blushing:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    except for how to eat them :smokin:

    :laugh: :laugh: Yea, I can help you with that part! :blushing:

    I keep telling u guys to send me your addresses...tantrum.gif


    AWTY's the only one that has pouty.gif



    :laugh:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    except for how to eat them :smokin:

    :laugh: :laugh: Yea, I can help you with that part! :blushing:

    I keep telling u guys to send me your addresses...tantrum.gif


    AWTY's the only one that has pouty.gif



    :laugh:

    Not that you're not enough for me AWTY :love: :smooched: :flowerforyou:

    But I want all my friends to come :angry: :laugh:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    the fonadant is the slick smooth icing style

    I want buttercream tantrum.gif

    I like sugary old fashioned icing tantrum.gif

    I want cake 3 with buttercream frosting and melted chocolate for designs tantrum.gif


    The designs could simulate #3 dont have to be the exact design :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

    I feel better now :smokin: I want I want I want :bigsmile:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    the fonadant is the slick smooth icing style

    I want buttercream tantrum.gif

    I like sugary old fashioned ice cream tantrum.gif

    I want cake 3 with buttercream frosting and melted chocolate for desings tantrum.gif


    The designs could simulate #3 dont have to be the exact design :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

    I feel better now :smokin: I want I want I want :bigsmile:

    You tell 'em, kellch!!! :angry:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    the fonadant is the slick smooth icing style

    I want buttercream tantrum.gif

    I like sugary old fashioned icing tantrum.gif

    I want cake 3 with buttercream frosting and melted chocolate for designs tantrum.gif


    The designs could simulate #3 dont have to be the exact design :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

    I feel better now :smokin: I want I want I want :bigsmile:

    You tell 'em, kellch!!! :angry:

    I will nunu.gif
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I was gonna send the link to this thread to her...I probably shouldn't do that now embarrassed.gif









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  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    I was gonna send the link to this thread to her...I probably shouldn't do that now embarrassed.gif









    snickeringg.gif

    :laugh: :laugh:

    We can "edit" :drinker:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    MMMMM! Buttercream!! *Sigh*
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I was gonna send the link to this thread to her...I probably shouldn't do that now embarrassed.gif









    snickeringg.gif

    :laugh: :laugh:

    We can "edit" :drinker:

    :laugh:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    MMMMM! Buttercream!! *Sigh*

    :love: :smooched:

    We share a love for rolls, buttercream, cold beer (O'douls for u missy :angry: actually, no make that water :angry: ...until Sept:drinker: ), and we love to say exacccccery :drinker: :smokin:

    We are the perfect match :smooched: :blushing: :love: :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Ok here is her reply when I asked her why she couldn't do what I asked her:

    Hello,

    I think there is some confusion. The cakes have butter cream frosting under fondant. The reason you cannot do that kind of work on butter cream is you will dent it. That fondant is put on the cake a day or two before to "dry" so it is stable to put the decoration on it. On butter cream you will just stick your fingers in it and will not get that look. Just won't happen. Then you will have what chocolate will stay fall off as you try to move it. If you want that kind of cake it has to be fondant. Also, the warm chocolate will melt the butter cream. So you will not see that on any butter cream cake. I am sorry - real cakes. You can put it on dummy cakes because the frosting is not real.

    As for the pattern of the cake, I am not sure I can get the same pattern. I will show your family when they come over - it is a little hard to explain in an e-mail. There are many, many different kinds and patterns that can be done. The small "c" we have on hand, but the "larger" scroll was done with a stencil. I will relook at it again. It would not be hard to do, and yes I can do that pattern. You just sent different cakes with different techniques and that is where we had a communication break down.

    I have the "c" part not a problem. If you like the other part I have to search for the design.

    Most ribbons have to be made by you. I have taken different ribbons and made my own designs. So that is not a real problem - getting the colors are. I have a chocolate brown ribbon - not the lighter one on hand.

    As for decoration - in general your cake table should be different than you other tables. You may decorate it anyway you like. That is why I suggested the opposite, dark cake - light table. But please remember these are only suggestions so I understand what it is you are looking for. It is very important to tell me what you like and do not like so I can narrow it down to you cake. I was just a little confused on which cake you really liked. Don't worry you are not the first bride LOL :) who likes different cake designs.

    Just relax and take a deep breath, we can do this!!! Let me meet with your mom and get some of that out of the way. Then she can tell you yes or no on some of your ideas, I think it will be a little easier for you.
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
    Yes, the cakes have buttercream under the fondant, but she's telling you to cut the fondant off the sides, therefore the buttercream will be off the sides too... And you'll still have the fondant on the top of the cake...

    Why is she sticking her fingers in the buttercream? I pipe my decorations onto mine... I'll have to try melting some chocolate and putting designs on the buttercream... I'll let you know if it falls off or not! I have transported the chocolate wrapped cakes and never had a problem with it... so I don't know why the melted chocolate piped designs would have a problem. The chocolate will need to cool a bit before being piped on or wrapped, but it's not hot enough to melt the buttercream into running off the cake! Here's a picture of one that I've done. You can't see the frosting, but trust me, the whole cake is covered in buttercream underneath the chocolate!

    69567_6635.jpg

    I have also done this with white chocolate (my personal favorite).

    I'm not sure what the "c" part is that she's talking about. It sounds though, as if she won't do freehand piping on your cake. The benefit of using stencils, each design will look absolutely the same on your cake, and be perfect... the drawback, she may not do the design you want. Personally, I would just freehand them... But if I take my time, I can do pretty intricate work... like this one (although I painted with a brush onto fondant). I copied the pages from The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

    69567_4772.jpg

    I'm not sure why she's saying the cake table should look different than the other tables... Maybe it's just where I live, but I've never seen that. It already stands out, because it's the table with the big *kitten* cake on it! Go with whatever colors you want on your cake, don't let her push your decision.

    Acckkkk! Like you need this stress, hey? Luckily you've got your mom to help you. And no, you're not the first bride that likes different designs... I went in with 3 or 4 pictures for mine... And we took a little bit from each one. That's something to remember too, if you like a design on one, and the ribbons on another, they could be combined.
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