A whole load of sweetness

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Cake and friends is always a great combination. The taste of the smooth mud cake melts in your mouth and you start eyeing of the persons piece next to you as you finish off the last morsels on your own plate. Ok i’m hungry are you?

Well feast your eyes on the sweet goodness that exploded onto the tables at The Gold Coast Wedding Festival. Food inspo at it’s best.

If your looking to book one of these ladies to bake, make and create your wedding cake or dessert table don’t take too long to decide. Some of them are booked months in advance!

Sweet Ruby Cakes

This lady can whip up anything. So much diversity on display…people spent a good while taking it all in at her display.

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Milk and Sugar Events

Your go to crew that will last a life time and will see you through all your occasions even after the big ‘I Do’s’.

Perfect for Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Kitchen Tea’s, Birthdays, Engagements , Weddings, Mothers Day, Christenings, Bapitisms, Graduations, Hen’s day or just an excuse to catch up the with the girls. Keep their contact number on your phones ladies.

 

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Rebel is the best of the best. We can’t get enough of this lady. She knows her craft and delivers A class creations. As you can see the sample cake at the front of her stand was goggled up and crumbs were left!

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Perfectly Sweet

The ADA crew are just flabbergasted at what Perfectly Sweet comes up with…every time they make our jaws drop…and we mean EVERY TIME!

Desert table queens hands down! Boom!

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If your trying to stay off the sugar and have a detox, i think we might have might have sent you running to the fridge or you’ve opened up your office draw to have your sugar fix! Woops!

Images by: When Elephant Met Zebra

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Introducing some more WHEELIE COOL vendors!

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Olive & Co

OLIVE & CO.

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

Olive is a travelling vintge café and bar who is endearing, delightful and sure to make your guests gush with her gorgeousness.

She is a 1950’s inspired, hand crafted, bondwood caravan and loves nothing more than to be a part of making happy memories.  I am the Co. which makes up the Olive & Co.

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

I am a hopeless romantic and believe in a happily ever after.  There is just nothing like a wedding to bring people together and the name of love and to restore our hope and faith in something that lies at the very core of every human being.

The world needs more love!

What do you do in your free time?

Give free hugs…

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WINNIE COOPER

Winnie is a limited edition Roadhaven Van. There were only 200 vans ever made and Winnie is number 197. She was originally built in 1970 and has now been restored to her full glory!  Winnie is a gorgeous girl and is available to hire for weddings, parties and fun times!

For more information on these gorgeous travelling vintage vans, check out their websites:  

www.oliveandco.com.au   |  www.facebook.com/WinnieCooperVintageCaravan

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Introducing our SWEET-TOOTHED DARLINGS!

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Perfectly Sweet

PERFECTLY SWEET

In a  nut shell, who are you and what do you do. 

Hi I’m Alicia from Perfectly Sweet and I specialise in creating a distinctively unique lolly and dessert buffet that is personalised to the theme, style and mood of your specific event.

We specialise in Weddings, Engagements, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Christenings, Kitchen Teas, Corporate Events, Product Launches or any special event. Whatever the occasion Perfectly Sweet can sugar coat your event and have your guest buzzing with excitement

What is it about weddings that you love so much 

It’s such a special feeling being able to set up a buffet for someone’s wedding and seeing there reaction when they walk into the room.  I love being able to be apart of someone’s special day and sweeting their event.

If you were a colour, which colour and why

YELLOW…… I love all things bright but yellow would best describe me. Bright, Crazy, Happy…..and a lot of fun!

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Rebellyous Cake Co

REBELLYOUS CAKE CO.

My name is Rebel, I live with my family in the hills behind Byron Bay.  I love the simple things in life, a cool breeze on a sunny day, crusty bread with freshly made soup and I LOVE to bake and decorate!

Rebellyous Cake Co was born out of a love baking and has grown into a business after many years of creating for family and friends.  I only bake from scratch and use quality ingredients, I have a passion for what I do and this is what drives me to improve my skills with every cake I create.

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Sweet Ruby Cakes 

SWEET RUBY ARTISAN CAKES

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

I am a cake artist who makes wondrous edible centrepieces from the most delicious of ingredients. I transform the sweetest unexpected ideas into gorgeous, romantic, whimsical visions in cake.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

A marquee built over the swimming pool so it was transformed into a large bridge.

(Unfortunately the weight of the bridal table caused it to collapse.)

What do you do in your free time?

Dream up creative ideas; share them with my friends and family, play with recipes to create unusual edible art.

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Milk & Sugar 

MILK AND SUGAR HIGH TEA EVENTS

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

The anticipation of the future. Families. Friends. Champagne and dancing. All polished off with the most delicious cup of tea you’ve ever tasted of course!

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

Arial artists suspended from the ceiling on silks pouring champagne into the guest’s glasses. It was AMAZING!

What do you do in your free time?

When we aren’t busy with our high tea events we love searching for treasures in any place we can find them. We love op shops, garage sales, fetes, bazaars and salvage yards; there is no end of magical things you can find. Of course we also have to partake in “market research” so you might also find us sipping tea or coffee (yes, we also drink coffee) and sampling delicious sweet treats in our favourite little cafes or coffee houses.

 

For more information on these sweet-toothed vendors, check out their websites:  

www.perfectlysweet.com.au   |   www.rebellyouscakeco.com.au   |   www.sweetrubycakes.com.au   |   www.milkandsugarevents.com

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Small Creations

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Jemma from Cupcaix Cakes is here to chat about her delightful small creations, CUPCAKES!

“I’m the cake artist/designer/everything girl behind Cupcaix Cakes!

One of the big focal points of your wedding reception is the cake. It sits proudly on its own table all night while guest ooh and ahh over it, take photos and lick their lips in anticipation!

If you haven’t already decided on your cake, let me help you. Think of cupcakes and cakes like you think of fashion. There are trends that come and go and there are your classics. I like to take inspiration from fashion and fabrics when designing what I like to call “cupcake collections”

peach cupcaixThese days we have so many tools, moulds, impression mats, and cutters that we can virtually copy anything and incorporate it into your big day. Beautiful aspects of your dress such as lace, pearls, ruffles and bows can be matched to your cake and the best part is it’s all edible! You pay thousands for a gorgeous dress, but can you eat it? (ha!)

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There are so many reasons why cupcakes are a great choice:

  • Guests can serve themselves – meaning there is no plating up at the venue which can cost around $2 per head, then no wastage from the uneaten or half eaten plates.
  • They’re neat, clean and easy to take home. You can even use cupcakes as your bonboniere in cute little boxes personalised for each guest.
  • Every guest gets an even portion – no fighting over the big piece!
  • You can order exact numbers for the number of guests attending – no leftovers to have to take home at the end of the night
  • You can still have a small cutting cake atop your tower of cupcakes, for those couples who still want the traditional ‘cutting of the cake’
  • You can mix and match designs to create your own cupcake collection.
  • We can supply you with a number of different flavours, and stuff your cupcakes with yummy treats like berries, lemon curd or whatever takes your fancy!
  • It makes it easier to cater to the dietary needs of guests as we can do a gluten/ dairy free batch for you at no extra cost
  • Super easy to transport and set up for those out of the way type weddings. I did a wedding cake to go to Stradbroke Island a few weeks back and the bride told me it was a nerve wracking bumpy ferry ride over, with a 3 tier cake on her lap! Cupcakes can be boxed up and securely transported without worry.
  • You can match your cupcakes to a tiered cake, macarons, cookies, cake pops and make a lovely dessert buffet that will wow your guests!

black and white cupcaixOur small creations from Cupcaix are guaranteed to wow your guests and we deliver from Byron Bay to Brisbane and out to Toowoomba. Not only will they look amazing, but the flavour will wow them all!

We make everything from scratch with quality ingredients. Choose your cake, fill it with yummies, top it with rich chocolate ganache and fondant that actually tastes nice, and voila!”

tiered cupcaixJemma from Cupcaix cakes will have her cakes and cupcakes on display at The Gold Coast Wedding Fair and she will have plenty of time for a chat about plans for your big day!

Go ahead and buy your tickets today: https://adarlingaffair.com/tickets/

Mouth Watering Wedding Favours

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Anna from Anna’s Perfect Partie’s has our mouths watering so bad right now and here’s why:

“Creating that perfect wedding favour is such an important way to end such a magical occasion, they should compliment the theme of your wedding and leave your guests with a beautiful memory. This can be quite challenging and time consuming. You want them to be personal yet fun and unique .

I just love edible favors at weddings. Gone are the days of the almonds!

My cakes in a jar add that perfect touch to your wedding whether you include them on your dessert bar or display them separately as your guests leave. Cakes in a jar add that cute factor and create a real talking point amongst your guests.

You can choose to add a small tag to each jar with a personal message encrypted. A sweet ribbon, twine and a small wooden spoon adds that finishing touch .

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Eton Mess in a Jar

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Lemon Curd Cheesecake in a Jar

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Banoffee in a Jar

More couples are now opting for a cocktail wedding as opposed to a larger seated reception. Having a cake in a jar is a perfect accompaniment as your guest can be standing while enjoying their dessert. There is no mess and every portion is controlled so nobody misses out!

The biggest decision you will have is choosing what cake flavour to give your guests. You can choose a cheesecake to a layered sponge. I can create something gorgeous and delicious that will tie in with your wedding theme whether it be vintage or contemporary. Be original and give your guests something amazing to take away with them from your special day”.

Anna will be at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair August 10th.

We hope to see you there x

The snow fell upon our high tea…

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For the Month of May on the blog we are celebrating the “Sweet things in life”

Nakita from Jhar Binx and Zave Cake Artistry is inspired by flowers and her love of cooking to bring to the table what she knows to be “sweet”:

“Baby’s breath is known to be the cheap filler flower for old fashion bouquets, well not anymore.

Beauty can come from many places and to me this fine spray of snow inspired flakes is absolutely beautiful and should not be forgotten, in fact should be utterly embraced as a sprinkling of vintage beauty either adorning your tabletops in lavish sprays or being walked down the isle of a garden wedding or just sitting on the kitchen window sill in all its sweetness.

We have been using bunches of these white soft specs on our high tea tables and I must say it has out done the rose as one of my favourite flowers.

Baby’s breath for us has added a soft vintage touch to our High tea décor and a little bit of something unique.

Remember that sometimes the most insignificant things can be the loveliest of all.

Happy caking baking and creating!” – Kita xx

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Nakita has so kindly shared a little treat for you from her own kitchen:

INSPIRED RECIPE – SNOW WHITE MARSHMALLOW

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500grams Caster Sugar

2 Tablespoons Liquid Glucose

2 Tablespoons Gelatine Powder

2 Egg Whites

2 Teaspoons of Vanilla

2 Cups of Desiccated Coconut

Grease and line a 18cm x 25cm x 4cm lamington pan. Combine the caster sugar, liquid glucose and 200ml water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and cook over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until a sugar thermometer reaches 120°C.

Place 200ml cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the powdered gelatine, and then stand for 10 minutes. Place the bowl in a saucepan of simmering water and stir until completely clear. Stir the gelatine mixture into the sugar syrup.

Beat egg whites with electric beaters until stiff peaks form. Continue to beat while you gradually add the sugar syrup, and then beat for a further 10 minutes until mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Fold in the vanilla and pour the mixture into the pan. Chill for 1 hour until firm.

Cut the Marshmallow into Squares, the easiest way to do this is to run your knife under hot water, wipe of quickly on a tea towel and cut each line with the knife still hot but not wet.

Take each square out and roll in coconut

MMMMMMmmmmm….

Creating Waves of Flavour on The Coast – The Celebration Fair Vendor Feature

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Waves of Flavour is a family run business. A husband and wife team, Paul and Sonia with their 2 children who are their our chief ice-cream tasters! You know it’s going to taste good when it has a child’s tick of approval!

Their van fits the Sunshine Coast lifestyle perfectly. Serving delicious real fruit blended into ice cream to make a soft serve. Mango, strawberry, blueberry and banana, perfect for our tropical climate. However if you want that energy kick try the coffee ice cream with freshly ground coffee!

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Paul and Sonia also make smoothies and frappes and sell some canned drinks, water, and snacks.
They love their new business and spent a few weeks choosing a coffee bean and blend they were happy with. They settled on Vincenza coffee, a local company based in Maroochydore.

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Waves of Flavour mostly attend events and are happy to attend family celebrations, work functions, sporting events and anything else you can think of. They love their ever changing office location, meeting new people and are more than happy to chat to you about your upcoming occasion or event.

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As a fresh new business Waves of Flavours experience includes a gallery opening, a park opening for Stockland, private family parties and markets.

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They can now add The Celebration Fair to their list. Come and grab yourself a tasty treat from their van March 16th Lake Kawana Community Centre. We will be!

Vendor Feature: Jhar Binx & Zave Cakes & Sweets

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Hold on to your napkin! Yet another delectable, darling vendor for you to feast your eyes on. You won’t be able to stay away from our fair this weekend once you see what Nakita and Dani have in store for us…

Jhar Binx & Zave Cakes and Sweets was created from a passion to design and produce beautiful detailed edible artworks, We have a highly trained team of fantastic Cake decorators each with their own unique and wonderful skills which ensures we can produce the most amazing and delicious Cakes and Sweets.

It shows in all our work that we LOVE LOVE LOVE all of what we create.

Our desire to make beautiful food has encouraged us to show others how to do the same and so we run classes twice a month locally as well as making online YouTube tutorials for all to try. We are also very passionate about children learning in the kitchen and have opened a YouTube channel where parents and their children can watch videos on different fun foods and lunch box ideas that can be made together as a family.

Cakes & Sweet Treats everyone will enjoy

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Vendor Feature: Mickey’s Sweet Treats

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Oh my sweetness!!!!

Could you imagine anything that could make for a better job than being surrounded by lollies and cakes all day long??? For most of us secret and not so secret sugar-aholics out there, this seems the stuff of dreams; but for Mickey de Prinse, this sweet dream has turned into reality! And the reality now looks like a booming Sunshine Coast business that combines two of mickeys greatest passions, making beautiful cakes and cupcakes and creating amazing dessert and candy buffets for events!

Showcasing her creative talents at the launch of new events centre at the Big Pineapple earlier this year, Mickey really showed her talent at delivering a customised dessert buffet, ready for any event or occasion, and left us on a happy sugar high for the night and days to come. So while she is busy dreaming up the next master piece for our fair this weekend, and we’re dreaming about wrapping our taste buds around those decadent delights, have a little read about the very sweet business of Mickey’s Sweet Treats.

Mickey’s Sweet Treats: A little sweetness for any occasion

I have had my own cupcake and cake business on the coast for a couple of years now, but late last year I became really inspired by all the beautiful dessert and candy buffet images I was finding on wedding and event blogs.

I am a massive sentimentalist at heart and get really excited by every single event I get to do. In fact someone asked me the other day what my favourite event is to do are and I thought there’s no way I could choose.  I love them all…

Weddings really are so much fun! I adore working with Brides to come up with a design to compliment their theme and create a centre piece of conversation for the event. But, if you have ever seen the face of a child when they spy something sweet then you can probably imagine the faces I get to see when the kids spy a whole table of sweetness at a birthday party! In fact it’s not just the kids! There’s something about sugar that brings out the giant kid in all of us – even those more corporate folks. I love to create a buffet that really reflects the brand of a company for a corporate event – what better way to launch and celebrate a new business venture?

Mickey’s Sweet Treats really does cater for ANY event, and I am just waiting to dream up a tempting creation to be the centre piece of your next event. Let me leave you with some parting advice:

Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done. {Author Unknown}