Sunday, October 7, 2012

Westlake Village Inn Wedding

Beautiful Applique Wedding Delivered to the
Lakeside Room at Westlake Village Inn

 
Come inside the Lakeside Room and check out the beautiful wedding reception

 
Beautiful Applique Wedding Cake, complete with bows that matched the brides wedding dress.
 
 
Note from the bride!
Thank u for my cake!!! this was a gorgeous cake and the ribbons exactly matched my gown!! thank u Lori for contributing to a most exciting, fun, elegant wedding; the guests loved the cake!
 
 
Sugar Bows with Silver Broach.
 
 
Beautiful florals by  "Hint of Chic"
 
 
Cute box of chocolates for each guest!
 
 
 
Menus slipped into folded napkins at each place setting!
 
Congratulations Nadia & James,
It was an honor to create your wedding cake!
 
Pastries By Vreeke
award winning cakes
 
 
 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Biltmore - Four Seasons Santa Barbara Wedding

Santa Barbara Biltmore
Over looking the Pacific Ocean and the Islands of Santa Barbara is the beautiful
Four Seasons Hotel
 
Truly an amazing place to have a wedding.
 
 
Note from Mother of the Bride:
I truly cannot express to you how beautiful we feel the cake was. I'm sure you hear this all of the time ---but, it was a shame to cut into it. It was absolutely, positively, perfectly gorgeous and we appreciate your artistry.
 I hope you don't mind but when I see you I am going to give you the biggest hug.
   Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
 
Two toned cake with custom molded appliques
 
 
Sugar appliques and pearls covered the cake along with a custom sugar monogram.
 
 
 The reception was held in the El Mar room with views of the Pacific Ocean. 
The chandeliers were adorned with greenery to add to the festivities.
 
 
 
The place settings were so sparkly with the clear chargers and silver accents.
 
 
One of the outside sitting areas of the Biltmore.
 
Cute little wooden boxes were customized with the couples initials,
So cute and creative.
 
Congratulations to J + J
 
 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Beautiful Violet Themed Wedding at Spanish Hills Country Club

Spanish Hills Country Club
August 11, 2012

Beautiful violet themed wedding for a beautiful couple!
Loved this family!  It is always such a pleasure to create a wedding cake when the family is so friendly and appreciative.  Thank you to the entire Farrah family!


Created this cake around one of my favorite crystal cake stand and spacer. 
To keep with the crystal theme, some tiers were covered in edible crystal flakes and edible silver balls. 

Note from the bride:
Hi Lori!
I just wanted to say THANK YOUUUUUU SOOOOOO much for my amazing wedding cake...OMG it was gorgeous...I still can't get over it! The candy buffet was also so sweet and adorable. I loved the guest cards with the rock candy (cutest idea, which went perfectly with the theme of the wedding). You were a HUGE part in why my wedding was so special and Jake and I are so grateful for all the work you put in. So happy I made it to your blog!! Can't wait to get MANY MANY more cakes from you in the future! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! 

Thank you,
Danielle and Jake

Even the grooms men enjoyed relaxing and watching as we set up the cake.

The florist did an amazing job on all the floral decorations. 
The ceremony site at Spanish Hills Country Club was beautiful.


The tables were decked out with more crystals on the menu cards and napkin rings.
 
 
 
The candy buffet supplied by Pastries By Vreeke in shades of violet, pink and blue to coordinate with the colors of the reception.


The escort cards were tied with Rock Candy Swizzle Sticks for each guest.


Congratulations to the newlyweds,

Danielle & Jake!






Monday, July 30, 2012

Calamigos Miami Dolphins Fan!

Yet another Calamigos Wedding.  Love that place!!!

This was a fun couple. They came up with a bunch of wording that had to do with their lives together and we piped it all onto the cake. Three hours of piping gets to your wrist after a while, but the final product was worth it.




The groom is a big Miami Dolphins fan so the bride surprised him with a Helmet grooms cake.



Love the remodeled main dining room at Calamigos.
It's so nice and open and no more dark wood walls behind the cake :)



Sparkly crystal topper!



The floral centerpieces really brightened up the tables.  Love all the song titles at each table


Homemade bottled cashews and hot sauce for the guests.
Love how each couple personalize their wedding.





Congrats to the newlyweds!

Liz & Dave



Special thanks go out to Amanda for a delivery well done!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

The Oaks at Calamigos

Congratulations to Jenna & Lorne

July 22, 2012
The Oaks, Calamigos Ranch


Elegant white cake displayed on
Crystal Cake Stand and Crystal spacer


Note from the bride:
There are tons of people who can make a cake for your wedding - believe me, I went to so many cake tastings that I must have gained a few pounds. I had a vision of an extravagant cake that would be the talk of the town... It was hard to feel completely confident in the bakers I met with until I found my gem in Westlake, and that gem is Lori Vreeke... After viewing her website I knew I found the wonderful lady who I gave the privilege of designing my dream wedding cake. Everything was perfect from the delicious flavor of the cake to the elegant design. Lori makes cake dreams come true... Mrs.  Nesbitt (gotta get used to that one....   :)  


Loved the sugar bow on top of the sugar crystal tier.


Sweetheart table xoxoox

Love the Rustic Charm of the Oaks!


In leu of floral centerpieces, the tables had wonderful iron candle holders.
Each one a bit different.


The outdoor ceremony site with waterfall backdrop


The Harpest was all set up and ready to go!



I love how everytime I deliver a cake to Calamigos Ranch, the sites always look different and bring out the personalities of each bride and groom.


Congrats to the Happy Couple and their families!

Lori Vreeke
Pastries By Vreeke











Thursday, July 12, 2012

Wedding Dresses of Germany

One of my favorite things is checking out the different styles of wedding dresses around the world.
I'm always in search for the wedding shops while on vacation in other countries.

This year it was Germany!

All the styles of dresses were similar to the dresses found in the United States.

 

What was great were the men's suits!


 Very European Looking! Would love to see the men in suits like this!

 Average Dress and suit for men.


Here's a fun one!



Though these are not brides, I love the umbrella girls at the motorcycle races!

Happy Summertime Friends!

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Saddle Peak Lodge Wedding

Nestled deep in Malibu Canyon is Saddle Peak Lodge.  For over 100 years, Saddle Peak Lodge got it's start as a way-stop and general store along a rugged mountain trail.  Today the Lodge is home to a world class restaurant hosting many weddings and special occasions.


Ken and Kim had a wonderful reception at the lodge surrounded with friends and family.



The beautiful cake was piped in filigree and Swiss dots with a custom sugar monogram.
(This picture is hard to see all the details, but hopefully the photographer will send me some good shots)


The lodge if filled with taxidermy deer and animals and the florist dressed them for the occasion.


The grounds of Saddle Peak Lodge is filled with old items from the past.


All the details of the wedding were designed specifically for the venue.  So much fun!



The flowers were Oh So Beautiful, just like the bride!


Congratulations Ken & Kim
So happy for you both!