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Q: Mossy oak camoflage wedding invitations and supplies?
I am getting married october 2010. It is not a very Traditional type wedding, obviously if im looking for camouflage wedding supplies. I am on a very tight budget but still want to have a nice wedding. Really looking for invitations that are not military camo, but hunting camo. Also any help finding camo wedding cake toppers would be a great help. Also any other help planning a camo wedding would be helpful, due to this is my one and only wedding.

A: here are some websites that you can go to. i hope they help you out!! good luck!

http://www.thisnext.com/ti/camouflage/camouflage-wedding/

http://www.askginka.com/themes/hunting-theme-wedding-party.htm

this is a good one!http://www.coloradocarla.com/CamouflageHunterWeddings.htm

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=camo+wedding+&order=date_desc&ship_to=

Q: How to create this wedding cake myself. Plus what baking supplies I’ll need.?
Specifically…How do I get the frosting so perfect? How do I make that perfect cherry blossom branch and the blossoms? Where do I get the big huge cake baking pans I’m going to need? Do I make the cake recipe from scratch?

http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/double-happiness-wedding-cake-2008-02-19.htm

A: You need to practice first. Make at least one tiered cake so you know you can do the supports in it, and practice covering with fondant. It’s not that easy to get a smooth bottom edge on fondant and that particular design doesn’t have a lot of detail to cover up mistakes.

About the pans, you can get them at the craft store or Walmart. You need two sizes with a 4″ difference in diameter…for example, a 14″ and a 10″ or if you’re having less people, a 12″ and a 8″. You’ll need to bake at least two layers for each tier.

To make the flowers, buy gumpaste and tint it red. You’re going to have to get blossom cutters, either the plunger type or the Wilton kit that you can find at the craft store, along with a ball tool and a package of tiny pearl stamens (also at the craft store). Make a bunch of flowers with different sizes of 5 petal cutters. Insert one stamen in the small ones and several in the larger ones. Dry them on crumpled foil or in flower formers or in an artist’s palette that has never been used for paint. The idea is to dry them with a curved shape so they stand out and add dimension to your design. When the flowers are dry, you can dust them with petal dust or paint them with red gel color mixed with vodka, if they’re not a dark enough red. Store the dried flowers in a covered box until you need them.

I would make the bottom board out of three thicknesses of foamcore board, covered with fondant. It should be four inches bigger than your largest tier. Finish the edge with a satin ribbon glued on with tacky glue. You could use a black ribbon around the edge and white fondant on the board, for a nice contrast and to bring out the color of the tree.

After you have the bottom board done, set it aside to dry. Cut a foamcore circle the same size as each of your tiers and cover it with press and seal wrap. It needs to be the same size as the cake, which is usually a bit smaller than the pan, so if you trace the pan to make the circle, cut inside your outline. If you’re doing a 14″ tier for the bottom, you need two thicknesses of foamcore so it doesn’t bend under the weight. Make a hole in the exact center of the board for the top tier, not a big hole.

Bake your cakes, cool them, level them, then fill. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to settle overnight. The next day, crumbcoat them and put them in the fridge if they’ll fit. Let them firm up, then set the cake on something with a smaller diameter…for a 14″ layer, a regular plastic turntable will be smaller than the layer, for a 10″ layer you’ll want to use a smaller pan turned upside down, set on top of your turntable. The reason for this is that the fondant has to stretch to cover the cake without wrinkles. Usually wrinkles will form around the base, but if the fondant can hang past the bottom of the cake, the wrinkles will form below, in the part that you can cut off. Smooth the fondant with your hands or a smoother until it looks perfectly smooth, then use kitchen shears to trim the fondant just below the cake board so you have a perfect bottom edge. Transfer the bottom tier to the decorated board, keeping it on the board that it’s already on. Measure the height of your tier and cut the dowels to the right height. The dowels all have to be exactly the same height. The number of dowels will depend on the size of the cake. I use hollow plastic dowels and I use 6 of them in a 14″ cake. Arrange them in a circle where they will support the upper tier. Don’t push them all the way into the cake. Cut a center dowel to be two inches shorter than the height of your two cakes together and sharpen one end with a new pencil sharpener. Push the sharpened end into the center of the bottom tier until you feel it go through the cake board at the bottom. You can use a hammer if you need to. Next, cover the top tier with fondant and lower it onto the bottom tier, making sure the center dowel goes through the hole you made in the cake board before you put the cake on it. The weight of the upper tier will push the dowels the rest of the way into the cake and you’ll have time to get your hands out from underneath it.

Next, pipe a bead border with a medium round tip, maybe a 7, around the base of both tiers. Roll black fondant or gumpaste into snake shapes, tapering at the ends, and attach them to the cake using some gum glue (tylose mixed with water). Then use gum glue to attach the red flowers.

Paint the character on the top tier with red gel food coloring…don’t use Americolor super red because it darkens a lot, I would use Wilton’s no-taste red because it doesn’t darken much as it dries.

As long as you have a couple of months to make a few practice cakes, you should be able to do it with no problems. About the cake recipe, I don’t like to use straight box mixes, I use the white almond sour cream recipe that you can find posted a million different places on the web. I also make my own marshmallow fondant,

Q: I am looking for a list of wholesalers or manufacturers of wedding supplies, like garters,glasses,cake toppers
I would like to buy these type of things to sell on line and in the reseach mode right now. I have been thinking about concentrating on western weddings and other themed weddings. Looking to obtain catalogs or websites. Any information I can get is greatly appreciated.

A: here are a couple sites that are pretty nice. Good luck.

Q: What supplies do i need to buy for this wedding cake?
I will be making my brother’s wedding cake in June, and I would like to start buying the supplies asap. I have never made a wedding cake before, so i am really unsure of what i need to buy. The cake will be four tiers (8,10,12 and 14 inch squares). They want to put peonies between each layer, with wire with gems hanging off of them at the top (no idea what this is called). I will be covering each tier in fondant, and adding pearl border as well. So here are my questions:
1. Should I use the push-in pillar or separator plate and pillar method?
2. What size separator plates do i need?
3. What should i use for the wire and gems?
4. Do i put cardboard between the cake and cake drum, or do I just set it on there?

Sorry I have so many questions! I just don’t want to mess this up. Thank you so much for your time :)

A: First, these tier sized will only serve about 160, not 200+. If they save the top tier for their anniversary, thats about 140 servings. At the 200+ servings, the slices will be VERY small so that’s up to you.

Now that we have that out of the way, to answer your questions.

1. You will need to use the separator plate / pillars to have room to place peonies in between the layers. Make sure you leave about 3 to 4 inches between each tier since peonies are large flowers.

2. You want your separator plates to be the same size as your cake.

3. You can use floral wire and gems. You can find these at most craft stores or online. It is best if you have a pic to show the sales person.

4. I would use cardboard under the cake and then make sure you use a sturdy cake drum made of wood or plastic or an actual cake plate. The cardboard/foil ones you buy in the store are not sturdy enough to support the weight of this cake.

In addition, if you are going for flavor do not use Wilton fondant. Use Choco-Pan or Pettinice fondant. Also, use a silicon fondant mold and pearl dust for your pearl border. The mold and dust can be bought at www.countrykitchensa.com. The dust can also be bought at www.discountsugarflowers.com. You can also purchase gumpaste peonies here if they don’t want to use real ones.

Hope this helps…

Q: How do you build a wedding cake?
I want to try to build a wedding cake. I really want to know how to stack the cakes. What do I use to stack them. Where can I get all of the supplies needed? (I live in Nashville, TN) Also, are there any classes that I can take? Or any websites that I can go to? Thanks in Advance!!!!!!

A: you should put card board circles in between the different cakes,
that’s what my sister did!

Q: Did you have a wedding cake?
I was wondering how many of you decided not to bother with a wedding cake. If your caterer supplies a bountiful dessert table, is a cake still necessary these days? If you have been at a wedding recently I would love to have your opinion as well.

A: I honestly think a wedding cake is a must for a wedding. I have never personally been, nor heard, of a wedding not having wedding cake. That’s just weird to me. I’m definitely going to have a wedding cake. My fiance and I not having a wedding cake wasn’t even on my mind.
I’m not going to have a lot of sweets at my wedding since the cake will be enough. I’m going to have finger foods like fruit, dips, cheese, crackers, sandwiches, spinach and artichoke dip, etc. My mom and her best friend are going to probably do all of that.

Q: Real seashells on a wedding cake?
Does anyone know if there is any danger in putting real seashells on a beach themed wedding cake? Should I supply a waver to the person who is purchasing the cake that would release me from any harm, injury, etc? Thanks…

A: I would NEVER put that on a cake. EVER. your best bet is to either use a silicon shell mold and do them out of fondant or buy a shell chocolate mold and do them chocolate. inedible things should rarely be on a cake unless it is for support.

Q: Looking for professional cake supplies, where can i buy some?
My sister and I have a samll cake bussincess on the side and are looking for things like large quantities of shimmer, edible gold for painting on fondant, etc. Things that are featured on the cake challenges on the food network (Collette Peters, the wedding bake designer uses a lot of neat stuff.) Where can we get stuff like that?

A: check this

http://bakedeco.com/dept.asp?id=102

Q: Where can I find a star shaped wedding cake topper?
I am having a star themed wedding and I cannot find a simple star shaped cake topper. I am trying to find one that I can just order online. None of my local bridal supply shops carries anything like that. Can you please advise me where to find something?

A: Have you looked through Christmas or holiday clearance at stores.
Plenty of star toppers. Recently at Target’s in the home decor section, a 3-4 dimensional star with a pewter color frame, some with caprize shells, some just the form might work.

Visit a year round christmas store in your area and get some ideas.

Good luck.

Q: Where can I buy edible rhinestones for my wedding cake?
I’ve seen edible rhinestones used on wedding cakes. Does anyone know where I can buy these and supply to my baker? He’s never heard of it.

A: I think they are tiny drops of hard crack sugar syrup as in lollipops.

Try a specialty candy store.

Q: What is the grooms mothers responsibilities in a very small wedding?
My son has decided to get married and is only giving me a month to prepare. It is informal, just vows exchanged in a very small church with immediate family, around 25 people combined. This is my first time, my only son. We haven’t any money to spend so the budget is small. I was told I am to supply the food for the wedding rehearsal and the reception. Also clean-up. Is there anything else? I don’t want to look foolish, I haven’t met her parents and won’t until the day of the wedding, they live out of town. Do I also supply the wedding cake? I understand her parents are more broke than I am, what are their responsibilities? The kids ( they are 21) already have a dress, a suit and rings. Do I also supply the decorations for the reception? Oh, dear. I know I just can’t afford this! Please help!

A: What about dividing the total cost by 3…you, the kids, and his parents. You can have the small wedding at the church, and have cake and punch outside (if the church doesn’t have a room or hall). Is there a park near the church? Minimal decorations will be needed, as you can set the cake and punch on one picnic table, with a small centerpiece. Add some balloons and a money tree to be added to by the guests. A portable CD player can be used if music is wanted.

The day isn’t about how much money is spent, but how much love is shared.

Q: Does anyone know any shops in Ohio that you can purchase wedding supplies?
I am looking for shops that sell everything from cake toppers, to favors, to things to make favors. I just don’t want to buy over the internet because I want to see the items I am buying first. Any suggestions would help out tremendously. Thank you

A: Although you don’t want to shop over the intnernet, I still suggest looking at www.customweddingsolutions.com They have a huge selection. We used them for our stuff and everything was wonderful. They have a pretty flexible return ploicy if you are not happy with an item.

Q: average cost of a wedding cake?
I’m making a wedding cake for my friend in August. She is asking me for a price but I have no idea. I figured I would definitely add up all of the supplies and then add more for labor. Considering it’s at the shore so I’m going to have to drive a half an hour plus putting the cake together there. Anyone have a price range?

A: If it’s a friend I would adjust the price a tad to be nice.

Most cakes around here cost between $300 and $700 depending on how big and elaborate. I’m paying 500 for a 3 layer square, swiss curl, Red velvet cake!

Hope it turns out gorgeous.

Q: How much for my wedding cake?
My aunts friend is doing my wedding cake for me… she does it as a “side job” and is very good. She only asks for money to cover the cost of supplies, but I feel bad not giving her any more than that.

I am having a 5 tier cake (three in the center on columns, one on each side elevated, connecting by stairs)… two tiers are chocolate with vanilla and the others are vanilla on vanilla…

She asked for $200 for the supplies… what would be appropriate to give her for her time?
I hadnt ever met her before my aunt suggested me using her… she wont be able to be at the ceremony because she will be setting up at the reception site.

Shes a stranger to me, so I would feel bad not giving her anything else
When I shopped around at local bakers, for a cake like I am having, it would cost around $800
For the record, I didnt give details about my cake so that people could give their own opinions… I’ve decided what I wanted, so no need for extra comments… Thanks

A: If she asked you to only pay $200 for supplies, you should respect what she asked. Paying someone, especially a family member, for doing a favor for you is a bit crass. As an additional thank you, you should write her a card and take her out to dinner or send flowers.

Q: Cost of makeing your own wedding cake?
my wedding was last week and one of my bridesmaids made the cake.. she went to pastry and baking school so i figured she had it handled.. i gave her a pic of a regular 3 tiered wedding cake to feed about 250 people… she was only charging me for supplies… when she brought the cake to the reception it was a mess… unequal parts, lopsided, undecorated (my other bridesmaids had to decorate it) and my maid of honor said she iced it in the car on the way there so clearly she put no work into it at all… the whole time leading up to the wedding the cost was 150 then on the day of the wedding it was 250 ??? im not willing to pay this but i dint know how much ingredients are either…could it really have cost that much? it was only about a 1 1/2 feet long and 1 1/2 feet tall??

A: You can go to Walmart and buy a three tierd cake for $140!! That includes ingredients and decoration time and work!

I’m having someone make my cake from and reputable cake business that uses the fondont icing! What great detailed decoration and it’s feeding 150 people and it’s three tierd! For $200-$250!! The cake you got (since she did pretty much NO work) just baking it and stacking it and buying the stuff (which she probably bought pilsbury cake mix since she OBVIOUSLY didn’t care) should cost you AT MOST $50!!!!

DON’T PAY HER $250!!!!!!! YOU ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF!!!
Stand ur ground girl!!!

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