VENDOR HIGHLIGHT | DELICIOUS CAKES

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VENDOR HIGHLIGHT | DELICIOUS CAKES

Cake. A dessert that hardly needs any more of an actual introduction beyond just that, simply because cake quite possibly just might be the eighth wonder of the world. At the mere site of cake, our inner hungry-child reawakens and beckons for a piece of the yummy sweet and soft deliciousness! 

Delicious Cakes, located in Addison and Southlake, is hands down one of the absolute best bakeries in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. With over 25 years of experience baking the most divine tasting and beautifully crafted cakes, you are sure to love both the taste and look of your next cake, cupcake, or grooms cake! We have personally tried several different cakes from Delicious Cakes over the years and have loved and savored every single bite! Keep reading to find out more about this wonderful Dallas treat that was voted into the 50 best wedding cake bakeries in America by Daily Meal! 

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1. What are five words to describe your business? 

Fun, Creative, Delicious, Unique, Savory 

2. How did Delicious Cakes come to be?  

Ruthie (co-owner) works for Bridal Shows Inc. and in 2003 one of her clients who owned Delicious Cakes wanted to retire. At the time, Ruthie, her husband Butch, and their four beautiful girls were thinking about purchasing Delicious Cakes because of how it would be a great way for their girls to learn something about business and work ethics. In March of 2003, they sealed the deal and put Ruthie in charge and three of the four girls to work. Miranda, the oldest, took on the role of manager, Abigale, the second, had the responsibility of getting everything organized and setting up customer service policies and Katherine, the youngest and most artistic, took on the role of meeting with brides and helping them design the cake of their dreams and also started working in the kitchen decorating cakes. Butch was working for Trane air conditioning at the time and after piling up well over 2,000,000 miles on airplanes, he retired from Trane. He then realized he too had a talent for design and started sitting with brides and helping them design cakes and loved being able to spend his evenings at home with his family. Fast forward 13 years…Ruthie and Butch still own the bakery and have managed to put together an awesome staff that share the same values and commitment. 

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3. How does Delicious Cakes stand apart from other cake bakeries?

Delicious Cakes has been in business for over 25 years and has established a wonderful reputation around the metroplex. With somewhere around 600 – 700 wedding cakes a year, 8000 followers on Facebook, and a passion for their work, the team at Delicious Cakes is one of a kind! As quoted from owner Butch, “I often tell people; “What makes our bakery stand out is LOVE”.  Our staff is like family and we love each and every one of them. One of our Baker’s secret ingredients is LOVE and that’s what makes the cakes so delicious. We love all of the brides that come to us and we try to make their experience with us enjoyable. We also have some specialty flavors that set us apart. They are the amoretto and toasted almond cake, chocolate liqueur, raspberry liqueur, kalua mocha and pink champagne ...and what makes them unique is the fact we use real booze in the recipes.”

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4. What is your most popular cake? 

The Princess Cake, which is a moist vanilla cake made with the egg yolk to make it rich and creamy.  With 23 wonderful flavors to offer, this one sells twice as much as the others!  “Styles change every year.” said Butch. “Years ago, the meringue look finish was popular, last year it was horizontal spatula lines and this year the naked cake is popular.  Of course being in the Dallas market “BLING – BLING & more BLING” is always in season.”

5. What is a fun fact about your business?

“I really like to refer to us as a team. We all work and play with each other really well.  Our team is diverse and can pitch in whenever any one of us needs help.  A fun fact about our team is that we tease each other all day long and just have a good time at work!” – Butch. 

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And the cherry on top…Delicious Cakes has been voted the “Best Of” from both The Knot and Wedding Wire! They also regularly bake model cakes for Brides of North Texas photoshoots and as mentioned above, were voted one of the 50 best wedding cake bakeries in America from Daily Meal! Now that’s delicious!

A special thank you to Butch for taking the time to share the story of Delicious Cakes with us! As you all know, Celebrate Colorfully has a major crush on wedding flowers and we especially love the wedding cakes featured in this post with their attention to detail and floral inspiration! We hope that we awakened your sweet tooth and you'll think about Delicious Cakes next time you need a cake!

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All photos from Delicious Cakes

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OUR NEW STUDIO + WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!

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OUR NEW STUDIO + WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!

OUR NEW STUDIO!

We couldn't be more exited to share the big news that we will be moving in to a brand new studio in the Bishop Arts District in August! The Coterie will be a creative and colorful space full of the coolest wedding vendors in DFW! Hop over to the new website to stay updated with our progress and get an invite to our grand opening party later this fall!

WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!
 
We've been waiting on this one for so long but finally workshops are here! Whether you're a DIY bride, a #girlgang out on the town, or an aspiring florist, we want you to come hang out with us! You'll learn techniques to make flower crowns, centerpieces, and bouquets and have the time of your life in the process! Hop over here to see open dates!

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TIPS | REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

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TIPS | REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

Most girls have a Pinterest, whether it's for DIY home ideas, clothing, or our personal favorite, weddings! On the other hand, most girls have also found that the pictures they quickly fell in love with on Pinterest, are often out of their wedding budget. 

This week, we have some tips and tricks to educate brides on the price tag of a pinterest wedding and how to have realistic expectations for your budget, because really... who doesn't have at least some sort of budget for their wedding!? People all around the world see the same images and fall in love with the same ideas, without any knowledge of where that venue is or how much that gown truly costs. Here are a few things to keep in mind! 

That venue doesn't always look that perfect at your budget.

Those drapes with twinkle lights are not always so perfectly placed, and in fact, the cost of the venue might not even include them. Having a venue add drapes and lighting can cost up to thousands of dollars extra! The additional costs at a wedding venue, for example, upgrading the color of the reception chairs from a black chair to a nicer white chair, can quickly add up and surpass your budget, so make sure you know what you want and if the venue includes those little details in their rental price. 

Photo courtesy of Nessa K Photography found on Pinterest.

Photo courtesy of Nessa K Photography found on Pinterest.

That "discount bridal dresses" caption might be paired with a designer dress picture.

Pinterest can be deceiving at times... you can't always trust the caption that goes with the picture! Personally, I have about a million (okay, maybe not quite THAT many) dresses pinned for ideas when my time comes around, many of which have "cheap wedding dresses" as the caption. After doing some digging, I've found that most of the dresses, which I have imagined myself walking down the aisle in, are accompanied by a not-so-cheap top dollar price tag! Take those pictures and use them as inspiration for your own wedding gown, shop around, and find similar styles at local shops that are within your budget. 

Sometimes, we have to go to the professionals for help.

DIY this, DIY that. Yes! Don't get me wrong, you can save quite a bit of money doing things yourself, but if you're anything like me, there are just some things you gotta know when to turn to the pros. One of the most common examples this wedding season is calligraphy.  Welcome signs, menus, invitations, you name it and it's being done this season! I know my handwriting isn't the best, let alone trying my hand at calligraphy! So if your budget allows, find a professional from your area and spend the extra change to get that sign so perfectly written everyone will think it's printed! We highly recommend Ellie and Ace, and you can learn more about them here!

Photo courtesy of Ellie and Ace.

Photo courtesy of Ellie and Ace.

All in all, some of the best advice I have, is pick what is most important to you, and splurge on those things. For some brides it will be florals, for others it will be the photographer, and for me personally, the cake! Pinterest should be used for ideas to help get those creative juices flowing. Make your wedding your very own at a budget that won't break the bank! 

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VICTORIA + MITCHELL | THE MOPAC CENTER

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VICTORIA + MITCHELL | THE MOPAC CENTER

Yay! It's #MarriedFaceMonday!

Today, we are so excited to share the fiesta-inspired love fest of Victoria + Mitchell! These two tied the knot at The Mopac Center in Fort Worth and we helped turn it into a colorful celebration with lots of bright, saturated florals!

There are so many fun details to choose from, but if we had to pick our absolute faves it would be the traditional mexican dresses the girls got ready in and the awesome-ness that is a bridal party all dressed in white! Victoria's maids were so stunning in bright white and made our bouquets of giant peonies really pop!

Plus, how gorgeous is this bride?! And this couple?!! It just doesn't get more colorful than this!

Be sure to see the full gallery below shot by the amazing Avery Earl!

VENDOR TEAM

FLORALS | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY
PHOTOGRAPHY | AVERY EARL
VIDEOGRAPHY | INFINITY PICTURES
VENUE | THE MOPAC CENTER
ENTERTAINMENT | ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
DONUTS | FUNKY TOWN DONUTS

 

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Top 5 | Local Bridal Boutiques

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Top 5 | Local Bridal Boutiques

Ladies, let’s face it...your wedding dress is literally a magical dream in itself! You begin envisioning this gorgeous creation when you're a little girl and fantasize about it all of your life. Lusting over your dress from the time of your fairy princess days to the years of marriage with your spouse whilst you revisit the gown through old photos and memories, a wedding dress should truly be a garment that effortlessly and perfectly makes you feel like the most stunning and breath taking bride imaginable.

Luckily for you, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a mecca for all things beauty and shopping related and this of course includes some of the nations best bridal boutiques. From extravagant top dollar gown designers to sample sale markdowns, DFW has an array of options available for the bride on the perfect dress hunt!

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a & bé bridal shop
Located in only three cities around the nation, a and bé bridal caters to the modern and creative bride who is looking for something extra unique and divinely special. Whether it's a dress from an emerging designer or something sweetly bohemian and romantic, this team of stylish gown experts aim to ensure that you receive the full enjoyment that all brides crave when dress shopping, without any extra chaos.  Think fresh, chill, and whimsical! We absolutely love this bridal shop and we know that you will feel the same!

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Stanley Korshak Bride
For the haute couture bride interested in designer gowns and crème de la crème pampering, Dallas’ very own Stanley Korshak is an exceptional choice. From Vera Wang and Romona Keveza to Michael Medina and Ines Di Santo, nothing will make you feel more like bridal royalty than the gowns and bridal accessories lining the walls and filling the space of this iconic and family owned Dallas luxury retailer. After receiving countless awards throughout the years for their service and selection, you are bound to fall in love here with everything that screams opulent elegance!

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The Blushing Bride Boutique
For the bride who wants to browse an assortment of affordable to mid-range dresses within a gorgeously decorated intimate space, The Blushing Bride Boutique located in Frisco is surely a winner! From classic to more casual designs, you will feel as though you are spending the day in a wedding wonderland filled with lace, jewels, chandeliers, mirrors, and artwork everywhere you turn! Awarded Hall of Fame after four consecutive years of Best of Weddings from The Knot, The Blushing Bride will not disappoint your wedding shopping endeavors!

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Warren Barron Bridal
Described by one of the owner’s, Elle Warren Harman, as “so much more than a beautiful store with beautiful gowns”, Warren Barron Bridal was established in 2006 and has without a doubt become a local must-visit for the bride who is looking to wow herself and her wedding guests! Located in Snider Plaza shopping center, Warren Barron Bridal offers seasonal trunk shows and oftentimes hosts sample sales with unbeatable markdowns on designers such as Monique Lhuillier, Austin Scarlett, Marchesa, and more! Schedule a private appointment and prepare yourself to be dazzled and delighted.

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Bridal Boutique of Lewisville
Family owned and operated since 1990, this bridal boutique focuses not only on ensuring that the bride feels her best but also that her mother and bridesmaids are able to personally join in on the shopping experience and find dresses that best suit their styles and needs. Adjacent to the main bridal salon is a 5000 square foot space filled to the brim with dresses for the mother and bridal party! Credited as providing the “best selection anywhere,” you must visit this boutique… So, what are you waiting for? Go now!

**Wedding Dress Happy Hour Alert: A Bridal Closet is an outlet boutique located in the Willow Bend mall and sells discounted dresses from three of Dallas’ most well-known bridal shops: Stardust Celebrations, Lulu’s, and A Curvy Bride.  All three of these shops are well-known top bridal spots! Add them to your list as well and be sure to call in advance before visiting any bridal shop to book an appointment or verify that walk-ins are welcome.

We hope that you will enjoy visiting these places as much as we enjoyed writing about them! Nearly every single bridal gown requires multiple fittings and alterations so be sure to give yourself ample time before your wedding date to explore all of your options and shop with joy instead of crunch-time cram mode!

Celebrate Colorfully wishes you the best of luck on your dress search and the sweetest of tears when you finally slip into “the one’ of your dreams! Thank you for reading and until next time, happy wedding planning!

All photos from bridal boutiques' website or Instagram

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