Does Size Matter?

When it comes to your cake the answer is a BIG..... YES!!!!

If you are serving your cake for dessert you need to know that there is enough cake to feed ALL of your guests.

Your request to feed 150 people for dessert with a 3 tier cake is just not practical.

Take the time to speak with your cake decorator to discuss what size cake is right for you and ensure that there is enough for what you need.

If you have dessert in your package and only want a cake to serve with coffee then you can go smaller as not everyone will want cake at that time of the reception.
It is also very important to let your decorator know if you want to keep the top tier... (and my opinion on that will be a whole new post).... please also make sure you tell the venue so that they don't cut it. I have heard of this SO many times.
Make sure your decorater reminds the kitchen staff when your cake is delivered if the top is NOT to be cut!

So you have decided on your design and the size but will the size affect the look of the cake? In some cases yes it will.
I have made massive cakes, such as Fiona's pictured below that are not needed (Size wise) because a bride specifically wanted the look of a certain cake and that is the only way to achieve it.

Take for example my "Daphne" cake design. It's a very simple design but very popular last season.

This is the same cake in 3 different sizes.

Because it is such a simple design there is not a lot of difference but if you take a cake such as Fiona's 5 tier masterpiece and you don't get the proportions right the cake takes on a whole new look.

If you are not confident with your cake decorator move onto someone else.. It is YOUR special day!

For Sale - All Priced to Sell!!! Don't Miss Out

Here are the items and equipment that I have for sale.

If you are interested please email me at marakyecakedesigns@live.com.au or call 0404 127 227

Thanks Kylie

Stainless Steel Benches & Sink - $2200 for the lot

Very heavy duty Hospitality grade

* 3 x stainless steel benches

(various sizes but very heavy duty- can also be used as cafe front counters as they all have wooden backing on them)
* stainless steel double pot sink

Bench 1 - 600 x 1825cm

Wooden backing on the back & sides the same as shown in bench #2

Bench 2 - 800 x 1200cm (I used this one as a centre island bench)

It has a power point underneath and hole in the side next to the power point for a power cord

 Bench 3 - 720 x 1560cm (Bench only - Dough Break which is shown on the bench is sold seperately). This bench has 2 holes in the top for power cords. One directly under where the dough break is sitting and the other os on the left of it.

Wooden backing on the back & sides the same as shown in bench #2

240V BakBar Turbofan 31 with 4 hotplate cooktop $1500.

For item specifics please google Bakbar turbofan 31 (RRP $3000+)

Here is one link that I found http://www.completecateringequipment.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=548

* Cater Master 20L industrial mixer $1100

* Industrial Dough Break $1000

  * upright domestic freezer with 4 deep drawers Fisher & Paykel $60

** FREEZER HAS BEEN SOLD - THANKS **

they are all of my big items. I also have shop displays available if you are interested (hanging & rotating, baskets & stands) if you are interested in any of these please contact me and Ill let you know what I have.

I do... with sand between your toes

The memories of your beautiful beach wedding will linger on, long after your footprints in the sand have gone....

What ever it is that draws us to the romance of a beach wedding they never fail to impress me. Whether its a simple cermony or an elaborate affair the freshness, tranquility and sand between your toes always provides a truly wonderful wedding.

You can follow all of our great ideas on our Pinterest page by searching for Marakye

Here are some of my favourite beach themed wedding ideas.

Beach Themed Mood Board

Web Site is closing

I know I have been very quiet of late and here are loads of reasons for this but I wanted to post today to let you know that the web sites are being closed this week and this blog is going to be my online presence (apart from my Facebook page that is).

Considering my books are closed it is not really financially viable to keep running web sites when I am not generating an income.

So I have new passion... addiction... which is Pinterest... so I have decided to create some wedding mood boards to help insire the brides and grooms to be to go with a theme for your wedding.

I hope you all start following my blog as I have some awesome wedding ideas and inspiration to share with you.

I may not be making cakes any longer but I am studying Wedding Planning Styling & Design so the ideas will just keep coming.... Watch this space!