Today: Let them eat cake.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]And cookies. And whoopie pies. And cake pops.
When Nick and I got to the wedding cake part of wedding planning, we knew the traditional route wasn’t for us. Wanting to maximize time on the dance floor, and minimize time spent cutting a giant cake. We came up with a plan: a dessert bar featuring mostly minis that can be consumed while doing your best Michael Jackson crotch grab relevé.
I reached out to Kelly at Mix Bakery, having spent nearly two years day dreaming of her peanut butter cup cupcakes. We discussed our vision (and shared Pinterest boards, obviously), and immediately I knew Kelly would be a dream to work with. She saw where I was going with Champagne sequined mini dresses for my bridesmaids, and answered with a color-coordinated cake pop. It was meant to be.
While we could have tasted samples in Kelly’s kitchen, she had an even better suggestion. Why not have a few friends over and make it a party? Last night, a few of our favorite people joined us for some very important research.
We sampled:
- MixFetti and red velvet cake pops
- A trio of mini cupcakes: peanut butter cup, chocolate and salted caramel, and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
- Traditional and strawberry whoopie pies
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Interviewing at Clark’s therapy dog placement
- Barn doors + outdoor grill = Okay, let’s move to the suburbs!
- Happy Friday! 🙂
Comments (11)
Megan@ The Running Doc
June 15, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Serving cake pops are your wedding is such a genius idea! Cake pops are so much tastier than the traditional layered cake!
Elizabeth
June 16, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I agree! Must be all that frosting. 🙂
Elizabeth
June 15, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I love that you’re doing a dessert bar and LOVE that Kelly is doing it. Her cupcakes are the best. I’ve never tried her whoopie pies, I’ve always wanted to. What a fun tasting
Elizabeth
June 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Isn’t Kelly wonderful? The whoopie pies were a huge hit– especially the strawberry ones.
Molly Galler
June 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm
What a fun idea! I love all the bright colors in these desserts. They match your new kicks 🙂
Elizabeth
June 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I am definitely feeling colorful lately… not sure what’s gotten into me. 😉
Diana Marks
June 18, 2012 at 2:09 am
Looks delicious! Great post!
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funandfearlessinbeantown
June 18, 2012 at 9:47 am
We’re going the traditional route for the wedding cake but I adore Kelly and Mix Bakery! I think my bridesmaids are reaching out to her for the bridal shower. 🙂
Elizabeth
June 18, 2012 at 9:49 am
Smart bridesmaids! 😉 We are doing so much in the way of tradition, that this felt like a fun way to go a bit off course.
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Erin @ Big Girl Feats
June 19, 2012 at 10:59 pm
We want to do a dessert bar too, with our favorite RI treats! Pass the canolis, please. I’ve never heard of Mix Bakery. I will demand my sister take me there!!