The Fake Cake

I’m not sure what way I am going to go with this blog…basically because, let’s be honest…I really like cake (okay, being even more honest…I really like all food). So, when a bride came to me last year and explained to me that she was having a “fake cake” at her wedding, I had feelings of concern, confusion, interest and curiosity. After further investigation, these fake cakes are actually quite intricate and amazing. They have a little “trap door” on the side of them that you an insert a Twinkie or a small piece of cake in there to use in the cake cutting ceremony. The point then is to have sheet cake in the back for the caterers to serve.

 So…why a fake cake, what are the pros and cons:

Pros:

• BUDGET! If you are on a budget and want a luxurious and elaborate cake for a quarter of the price…this would be a good option
• The cake doesn’t melt….Fake Cakes are used with fondant on Styrofoam which gives it very good support, this way it will stay intact in all elements of the weather.
• You can rent it…yup…just put a deposit down and they will ship it to you..it’s that easy.
• There are many different styles to choose from and if you don’t find one that you like you can always have one made.
• No wasted money on left over cake that will not be eaten.

Cons:

• You can’t eat it.  
• You can rent it…someone else had a cake just like yours.
• You may have to book well in advance to get the fake cake you want particularly if it is a popular wedding cake design
• You have to pay for any damage to the cake for repairs, or if beyond repair pay for the full cost to replace the cake.

 

There are a lot more pros and cons out there, but, for the budget conscience bride, this is definitely an option to look into!

 

Check out these pictures below…they are all fake cakes!

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Birdie's Cafe

So, maybe it is the effects of the Holiday's and all of the sugar that is around the office, but I can't stop thinking about sweets.

I am more personally, someone who likes "savory" over "sweet" but definitely will enjoy a piece of chocolate or cake. Okay, let's just be honest...I just love food, not matter what it is...I now take back my above statement of liking one type of food over the other.

One of my other loves is supporting local businesses in the Milwaukee area. There are so many hidden gems and I have found another one that definitely needs recognition. 

Birdie's Cafe

4110 W. Martin Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53208 

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm.

I was first introduced to Birdies last year when a wedding decided to go sans cake and instead let their guest feast on some amazing homemade pie.
Then my mom told me about this amazing cafe that she went to that I needed to check out. This amazing cafe happened to be the same place where the amazing pie came from: Birdies.



Delicious Heart Pie

So FINALLY  I was able to check it out. Like so many things....my mind goes straight to weddings. Not only for their amazing pastries and cakes but the space itself is absolutely adorable! I love the fact that when you walk into Birdies, you get an overwhelming feeling of being home...which you should as it is located in what once was a house. The decorations and atmosphere make it a great place to have lunch (which they serve all day, along with breakfast) or to study, or to have coffee with a friend.

  Anyways, back to the wedding mindset....many bride and grooms have their wedding here in Milwaukee because it is a neutral location. Their families may or may not be from here. Therefore, with the homey and calming atmosphere that Birdie's presents, I thought it would be such a good place for a rehearsal dinner or a bridal shower. They do their own catering and have event space for up to 75 people. 

Comfortable Living Room Style Cafe

 So, while you are in the Miller Brewery area, please check out Birdie's Cafe and I hope you fall in love with it just like I did!

Wedding Cakes

I am literally sitting at my computer, dumbfounded as to what to write. I just went this blog http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/ and can't even explain how hilarious some of these cakes that this person has found.

I think I spent close to an hour just looking at them and laughing (my co-workers now have officially pegged me as clinically insane because of this).

So...here are some wedding cakes that are on this blog, but I urge you. for some great entertainment and also to learn about being as specific as possible when ordering your wedding cake, to go to this webite.

Grooms Cake....(all you brides out there, you may NOT want to show this to your fiance)

Yes, this would be a picture of feet with corpse tags on it...you can't see it, but the words say: Till Death Do Us Part

Again, may not want to show this to fiance so he doesn't get any crazy ideas

Pretty sure, once my husband see this, he would say that this would have been more appropriate for our wedding.

Again...I have no words for this one....

Enjoy and go to http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/ to see some more HILARIOUS cakes!