Toronto Elegant Wedding Cakes by The Caketress

Golden Pastels style shoot with Vicky Starz

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:43:32 +0000

So much talent came together to make this style shoot. Check them out!

Photography: Vicky Starz Photography / Venue: Mrs. Bridal Boutique in Toronto, Ontario / Floral + Event Design: Lisa Collins of Sweet Woodruff / Wedding Cake, Cupcakes + Cake Pops: Lori Hutchinson of The Caketress / Dresses + Accessories: Mrs. Bridal Boutique / Hair + Makeup: Lauren Williams & Emily Hartzman of Lift Beauty Boutique

Sneak Peek: Deco Nights Wedding Cake – Raffles Hotel Dubai

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:21 +0000

I recently went back to Dubai, U.A.E to design a lush and decadent wedding cake for another beautiful wedding with Carousel Girls. The wedding took place at the reputable Raffles Hotel and I’m thankful that they were so nice enough to welcome me into their kitchen to create the towering cake. This is just a peek for now and I can’t wait to share more soon.

Purple Peony Wedding Cake and Cupcake Favours

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:24:23 +0000

Peonies are one of my favorite spring flowers and look gorgeous on wedding cakes and in this case cupcakes. Dragon and Samantha said their vows at the Old Mill in Toronto. For their cake we designed a five tier cake with traditional elements like piped lace and sugar flower topper with anemones and peonies. The beaded ivory belt matched the brides gowns. For wedding favors for the guests I designed these purple peony cupcakes. Congrats to Samantha and Dragon!

“Spanish Hacienda” feature on Wedluxe

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:49:50 +0000

























Photographer: Alex Albojer, lifeimages. Creative Producer: Kasia Juras-Azcurra, Prelude to a Kiss Tabletop & Florals: Walter Galvao, Decor With Grandeur Inc. Stationery: Patricia Figueira, Cre8ive Invitations Shoes: Ron White Cake: Lori Hutchinson, The Caketress Lori Hutchinson Designs Jewellery: Karolina Keeler Location: Hacienda Sarria Featured on Wedluxe.com

Isabelle and Jimmy – Featured on the Wedluxe Blog

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:34:14 +0000

Photography: Rhythm Photography
Reception Venue: The Capitol Event Theatre
Bride’s gown: Kim Ironmonger (Valencienne)
Hair Styling: Amour Wedding Studio Ltd.
Makeup: Amour Wedding Studio Ltd.
Groom’s Formal Wear: Mode Tuxedo
Floral: Fuscia Designs (Tamara Mutter-Slagter & Kevin Slagter)
Cake: The Caketress (Lori Hutchinson)
Stationery: Palettera Custom Correspondences (Deborah Lau)
Catering: The Capitol Event Theatre In House Catering

Winter Bloom Dubai Wedding

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:25:02 +0000

As I mentioned before, back in December I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Dubai, UAE to create a wedding cake. I worked with the talented and kind ladies behind one of Dubai’s top wedding planning company, Carousel of Life . I also had the pleasure of teaming up with the fabulous cupcake bakery, Sweet Stuff Dubai , who welcomed me into their bakery and assisted in the production of this wedding cake. I’m happy to finally reveal the cake I travelled half way around the world for. For the design we had rich colors to work with , Orange, red and gold. The ladies at Carousel were so accommodating when I came to Dubai and even took me to the florist’s shop to see what was in store for the centerpieces. I tried my best to match the rich bright hues of the flowers in sugar and also created manzanita branches in sugar with a pair of sugar love birds. When delivering the cake to the outdoor reception, I knew I had done my job right because the cake fit beautifully with enchanting decor.

Photography and Cinematography : Filmatography

Planning and Design: Carousel of Life

Stationary: Studio Grace

Note: The Caketress caters to Dubai, UAE exclusively through Carousel of Life . For UAE wedding cake enquiries please contact Carousel for further details.

Filmtography did a great job documenting the wedding in both cinema and photography. I rarely get to see the couple enjoy the wedding cake so this was treat.

Shalmali & Don Highlights – 22nd December 2011 – Royal Mirage Dubai from Filmatography on Vimeo.

Featured in Wedluxe Magazine : Viceroy Inspired

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:45:50 +0000

Inspiration for design can come from so many different places. For this shoot (featured in the newest issue of Wedluxe) we were inspired by The Viceroy hotel designed by interior designer Kelly Wearstler. It’s always great to works with a great team of vendors and to see your work featured in print of an amazing magazine like Wedluxe.
Photographer: Dave and Charlotte Biesse, Dave & Charlotte Lifestyle Photographers
Planner and Stylist: Crystal Adair-Benning, Distinct Occasions
Decor and Stylist: Paras Mehta, Design2Decor Inc
Floral: Lisa De Rose, De Rose Designs & Floral Boutique
Cake: Lori Hutchinson, The Caketress
Sweets Table Desserts: Christina Wong, Truffle Toronto
Stationery: Heather Sauer, Paper & Poste
Location: Oliver & Bonacini’s Malaparte, Toronto

Featured in Wedluxe Magazine: Champagne, Carats and Crystal

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:09:07 +0000

On stands now, you’ll find a few of my cakes I designed for the Glitteriti style files in Wedluxe Magazine. For this shoot,” Champagne, Carats, and Crystal”, I created a set of 5 sparkling pink, white and silver cakes with literally hundreds of little sugar beads added to them one by one. The whole look of the entire shoot turned out beautifully with such a great team of wedding professionals. Check it out.
Photographer: Corina Van Sluytman, Corina V. Photography
Producer: Cindy Johnson, Platinum Events Group
Photo Shoot Assistance: Jen Hsu and Kyle Iannuzzi, Platinum Events Group
Floral and Decor Design: Tamara and Kevin Slagter, Fuscia Designs
Cake & Mini-cakes: Lori Hutchinson, The Caketress
Stationery/Invitations: PALETTERA Custom Correspondences
Hair Stylist: Ming Justin Cheung, Puzzle Creations
Photographed on location: Le Meridien King Edward, Toronto

Urban Sweet Table with Montreal’s Principal Planner.

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:37:52 +0000

Wow 2012 has already been shaping up as another year of new opportunities. I thought it would die down for a bit to process 2011 but this year is keeping me on my feet. This is partially why I’ve been getting behind on blogging but I hope to be back in the routine soon. I’m very grateful that my job allows me to travel and be creative with other industry rock stars or even that I get to teach in other countries and meet other passionate cakers (stay tuned for class updates) . It simply inspires me to be surrounded by driven people like myself. If you remember the Laduree inspired sweet table with Montreal’s talented Azar from Principal planner and Monique Simone Photography, well while I was in Montreal I actually designed cakes for another stunning sweet table. Azar is not only an amazing planner, she also started up Montreal’s first cake stand rental / sweet table stylist company, Principal Planner Rents . I created a trio of cakes with lattice and spray painted patterns with rich green, blue and silver sugar flowers for this sweet table. I am in love with how this sweet table turned out and I think the painted backdrop is to die for.

Sweet Regards – L

Photo Credits: Monique Simone Photography

Dessert Table Design + Styling: Principal Planner {Azar Jazestani Events}

Cake Stands/Props: Principal Planner {Azar Jazestani Events}

Paper Pom Pom Mural: Margherita Terrone

Trio of Cakes: The Caketress

Cookies: LV Sweets

Cupcakes: Dolci Piu

Cakepops: Three C Baking and Co

Marshmallows/Pretzel Rods: Oh So Chic Sweets

Stationary Printing: Lorena Rossi

Real Wedding Feature in Weddingbells Magazine : Na and Terrence

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:52:06 +0000

I am obsessed with baby’s breath after seeing how soft and dreamy this wedding turned out. Na and terrence had a lovely intimate wedding planned by the talented Melissa Andre Events on Chinese Valentines day at the Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner Museum that is featured in the newest issue of Weddingbells magazine. Check out the swoon worthy details in their wedding captured by Mango Studios

Vendors

Planners: Melissa Andre of Melissa Andre Events

Photographer: Mango Studios

Reception location: Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner Museum

Dress: Rivini from White Toronto
Hair and makeup: Melissa Andre of Melissa Andre Events
Groom’s tux: Hugo Boss
Favours: Tea bags filled with dried rose tea from China
Bridal party attire: David’s Bridal
Cake: The Caketress
Flowers: Flower Parade
Music: Impact Entertainment

Laduree Inspired Sweet Table with Principal Planner

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:10:46 +0000

I’m really lucky to have found what I love to do as a cake designer, and even luckier to meet extremely talented people in this industry who have the same passion in creating beauty for wonderful couples. What drives me is pushing my creativity and making couples surprised and happy in their wedding cake. So when Azar from Montreal’s leading wedding planning company, Principal Planner Events , (yes, you MUST check her work out …breathtaking!) and the uber talent Monique Simone Photography asked me to create a wedding cake design for a “Laduree Inspired” sweet table, I couldn’t say no to work with such passionate and creative wedding vendors. This is a terrific example about how wedding vendors are very much a team when working together in a wedding and when we are all focused in exceeding couple’s expectation the result is perfection. There are so many beautiful little details Azar styled in this dessert table that I’m just going to let the lovely photos speak for itself. Make sure to check out the team that came together for this shoot (that btw was recently featured on the Amy Atlas blog).

Sweet Regards – L

The team who made this all happen: {photos: Monique Simone Photography}

Dessert Table Design + Styling: Principal Planner

Prop/Stands: Principal Planner + Monique Simone Photography

Cookies: L&V Sweets

Cake: The Caketress

Cupcakes and Macarons: Dolci Piu

Cake balls: Three C Baking & Co

Turkish Delights, Marshmallow, Nougat Cookies: Oh So Chic Sweets

“Too Cute” Cakes: Featured in Weddingbells Magazine

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:25:51 +0000

I’m going through a stage where I’m obsessed with all things cutesy and pretty. I’m even loving pink, glitter, and even started taking ballet lessons. This is coming from a past tomboy who wore overalls and plaid (usually covered in mud). I guess you can my style has evolved and the little princess in me likes to come out when I least suspected it. So when Weddingbells Magazine asked me to do a very “Cute + Playful” cake adorned with multiple shades of pastels, I couldn’t resist having fun with this cake.

For the design I was inspired by letterpress (thank you to the talented Deb from Palettera for lending me the templates for embossing and then painting), and felt flowers flowers (made in sugar paste of course.) When you put all these pastels together with a golden heart in a design, you can’t help but think of the sweetness of young hearts.

Sweet Regards – L

Weddingbells Magazine is now on stands nationwide. Look out for Part 2 & 3 next week to see two other cakes I designed that were featured in the Magazine.

Sneak peek of the Dubai Wedding Cake

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:58:29 +0000

Well I’m back from an amazing journey to Dubai to create a beautiful (and colorful) wedding cake. Yes I travelled all way to the U.A.E. to work exclusively with the talented and passionate ladies behind Carousel of Life and teamed up with the yummiest cupcake bakery in Dubai, Sweet Stuff . The cupcake shop was so very nice to assist and lend me their bakery. I may had also had too many yummy cupcakes in that time (hint .. their sweet and salty caramel cupcake is diet ruiner but well worth the indulgence.)

It’s always tricky when wrapping your mind around how to make a luxury wedding cake across the world, so instead of attempting shipping it, I made it there. I was mostly excited to work with with Zainab and Leena from Carousel and after seeing how gorgeous the wedding came together I am so very grateful I got to be apart of such a talented team of venders in Dubai. Thanks again ladies and I so look forward to coming back to such an amazing city. Here’s a small peak of the wedding cake I created. You can also check out the Carousel Girls facebook page for some behind the scene snap shots here.

*The Caketress works exclusively with Carousel of Life for United Arab Emirates. For wedding cake inquiries please contact Carousel of Life in regards to your wedding.

Carried away in feathers {Owl Inspired Wedding Shoot}

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:08:42 +0000

Today I have a treat for you all! Back in the early fall my dear friend (who is also one of the most talented and sweetest people I know), Elizabeth Kaye asked me if I could create an owl inspired cake for a outdoor rustic shoot. I was immediately inspired thinking about the multicolored feathers that Owls have and with Fall being my favorite season I could wait to have her shoot my cakes in such a beautiful season.

I also got to work with wedding stylist and coordinator Lynzie Kent for Electric Blonde Entertainment and Events . She gave a very fresh and fun approach to styling this shoot and I’m so happy I was apart of this rock-star team. The shoot also included gorgeous vintage inspired gowns from the fashion designer Sarah Houston. Check it out and I would love to hear your feedback or even leave some love.

Make sure to check all the amazing vendors that put this look together!!!

Styling and Coordination: Lynzie Kent for Electric Blonde Entertainment and Events
Photography: Elizabeth Kaye
Wedding Gowns: Sarah Houston
Floral Design: Roots Floral and Event Design
Invitations and Paper Goods: Kendall Kent at Beet&Path Design
Hair: Kathleen Sou
Make-Up: Sarah Smith
Accessory Styling: Alysha Greco for Stella & Dot
Cake: Lori Hutchinson, The Caketress
Brides Headpiece/Favours: Lynzie Kent for Electric Blonde Entertainment and Events

{Inspired} by Ruffles

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:09:26 +0000

I’ve had a design relationship with ruffles for half of my life now, starting with my obsession of fabric before cake. It’s funny about four years ago I was practically begging couples to trust me and design a ruffle wedding cake and now there’s a cake ruffle craze. Here’s a few of my favorite ruffle wedding cakes over the years I wanted to share.

Photography by Isis Photography

Photography By Jennifer Klemmentti

Photography by Mimmo & Naz

Photography by ROWELL Photography