Kiss and Tell Weddings

We all want a super fabulous wedding ceremony and reception, right? But we have to remember that we need to continue to live the day after the wedding! We have bills to pay and lifestyles to maintain. We want a fabulous wedding but we don't want to break the bank to have it. Here are some ways you can save money on food and drinks for your big day. 1) Cut champagne out of your budget; let guests toast with whatever they’re already drinking. 2) Offer a duet plate (a combo of two items, such as filet mignon and lobster tail) instead of offering a choice of entrees; which is more expensive. 3) Choose a three-course meal instead of a five-course meal. 4)  An afternoon tea or dessert reception can be a great personal touch and a money-saver. 5) Fondant on cakes is expensive because it requires extra labor. Choose butter cream or cream cheese frosting. 6) Instead of a cake, serve mini cupcakes. They save money because they don’t require much product or d...

Sensational Sweets by Shea Allow me to introduce you to Shea Wilson. She is the "cake boss" of Sensational Sweets by Shea ! Shea has always loved designing and decorating cakes. It started out as a hobby and developed into a wonderful business venture. Is there any common style to most of the cakes you have done? I do a huge variety of cakes, but mostly I specialize in fondant covered cakes. What makes you stand out among other cake designers? To my knowledge there aren't many "fondant" decorators in this area. My business has definitely increased because of this! I really appreciate all of the referrals that I get.   How do you come up with some of your cake designs? I listen to my client as they explain their vision...then I put my spin on their vision (with their permission, of course), and then I execute! I will whip up anything the client requests, just look at some of my work! I would love to see more photos of your work! You...