Sailboat Cookies & Two Weddings!

These sailboat cookies were made for a baby shower of the same theme. We matched the sailboats to the invitations and cupcake wrappers! The first photo was prior to adding the "birds".

The first cake was for a couple who came to me after moving up their wedding at the last minute due to military obligations. I love the "fishing" topper they chose! The groom was gracious enough to share the following recently on our Facebook page:

"Our anniversary cake was still amazing a year later. Thanks again for making such a amazing cake for our wedding."

This wedding cake was for a couple getting married and having their reception at the amazingly beautiful Botanical Gardens. We did a 3-tier, offset (tiers are not aligned), with fresh roses and a his & hers ring topper. The bride gave me a small ring for the "hers" and I used photos of the groom's ring to replicate and intertwine "his" ring.

Jennifer & Tom's Wedding!!

I had the absolute pleasure of making the journey down to Charlotte, North Carolina last May to watch one of my best friends marry her soul mate! Traveling with a wedding cake is no easy feat, so the entire thing was assembled and decorated there. I had a blast at her wedding and am so thankful to her photographer, Tracy Brewer Photography for these fantastic photos of the cake & the couple! Enjoy!

Just so you can see how amazing professional photos are, here is the photo I took with my camera. I think it's safe to say, I am no professional.. LOL

Anchors, Stripes, and a Cupcake Tower!

It has been longer than I hoped to put these photos on the blog, but I have finally found a moment to do so! Here are the cakes that have kept me so busy lately!

First Birthday cake designed to match the Sailor theme party decor.

My husband's ship requested this cake for this year's Chief Selectees. I decided at the last minute to put chocolate Navy emblems on the top corners to fill in space and later found out that the chocolate mold that is being sold as a "Navy Emblem" is in fact an Officer's Emblem. I should have know this, being Navy myself, however, the details of the mold are so small and hard to see, that I didn't realize this. The chiefs who received the cake sure did! I feel terrible that I put an officer's emblem on an enlisted service member's cake! But now that I am aware, I will not make that mistake again!

The Foster-McCammon wedding had to be postponed because of Hurricane Irene, and happened to be rescheduled for the weekend of our kids' birthday party (photos of that to come next!). I was able to do a lot ahead of time so after the party was over I finished them up and delivered them to their wedding at the Virginia Beach Contemporary Arts Center. I am waiting on some professional photos from the wedding photographers, so more to come!

This was for a Baby's 1st Birthday party. The mother took a few different photos she liked and combined them into this cake. I love the way the zebra print turned out and I would love to do another one!

This Tea Set cake was for a bridal shower that had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene. The tea set is edible and hand painted. Tea pot made of rice cereal treats and rest of pieces made entirely from fondant except for flower, which was a gumpaste fantasy orchid. The bride-to-be's name was on the tea pot, her mother and soon to be mother-in-law's names were on the sugar and cream, and the bridesmaids names were on the tea cups.

A very special soon to be 15 year old contacted me about a zebra birthday cake. She chose every detail on her own and I was very impressed with her knowledge of cake! Not many 15 year old girls even know what fondant is! She wanted a purse on top so we personalized it to say "Caitlyn Couture".

Open Wedding Dates!

We have most weekends available this summer including the very popular 9-10-11 and 11-11-11 this Fall!

If you are in the midst of planning your wedding, shoot us an email, give us a call, or visit the Contact Us page to schedule your consultation.

Don't forget that every couple who orders their wedding cake from Storybook Bakery will receive:

- Free delivery and assembly to Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Portsmouth, with low out of area rates.

- Up to 3 cake flavors with no charge.

- Complimentary Honeymoon Cake to enjoy on your first night together.

Take a look around the website for more information at storybookbakery.com

We look forward to hearing from you!