Who doesn’t love a table full of candy!! Give your guests the gift of feeling like a kid again at your wedding reception by laying out a table full of everyone’s favorite candy! Glass apothecary jars of all sizes are the perfect way to elegantly display the candies. Let your guests scoop up the goods into little bags with a signature stamp of your new monogram. Or perhaps mini Chinese take-out boxes would give the table display a funkier vibe. Is your event going to be a formal chocolate bon bon kind of event or a more whimsical candy dots type of affair? Whether it be a table filled with every chocolate imaginable or a color coordinated vintage candy road trip, a candy buffet is the way to spoil your guests!

Images by: Cocktails Details // Sweet Designs 

Looking for something sweet to add to your wedding or even replace the cake? Look no further than the Sugar Wagon, right here in Nashville, TN. Tracy & Jane have a super cute retro cart that they can fill with all kinds of high quality ice cream sandwiches and confections. I love that they use organic ingredients from local Tennessee producers and are also able to provide gluten-free & vegan options if needed. Visit Sugar Wagon for more info!

Images by Sugar Wagon

There are so many different aspects to planning a wedding. One of the most fun and delicious parts of planning a wedding is choosing your cake. From the design to the tasting, this is one thing on your “to do” list that you should look forward to! There are several things to think about when planning your cake’s design. Start by thinking about the shape of your cake. Do you prefer round, square, or something unique like a spiral or starburst design? Colors are an important aspect of your cake’s design. Simply using your chosen wedding colors is not your only option! Is there a pattern or design that inspired these colors in the first place? Will you choose a delicate white cake with little flowers or a bold patterned cake that would rival the craziest of Missoni prints?

Cake sources – Martha Stewart Weddings // Maggie Austin Cake  // Susan Stripling Photography // Pink Cake Box

Looking for something unique to place on top of your wedding cake? Look no further than these super fun custom wedding cake toppers, made to look just like you! Every time I see these, I am amazed at how much likeness they have for the couple. I also love that the artists are usually open to including your pets & hobbies. Really, you can add anything you can think of. Make sure to check out fun vendors like MudCard on Etsy to order your very own mini-me.

Images by Phindy Studios

For those of you planning a summer wedding, especially an outdoor affair, consider a nice cool treat for your guests! One of the best things we’ve seen are gourmet popsicles. They come in a huge variety of flavors, so you can even take it as far as to match them to your colors. One of our favorite companies is Las Paletas…they taste amazing!  However, if you live outside of Nashville, I’m sure that you can find some fun, cool (as in the temp!) treat to serve your guests.  If you are not able to find a company like Las Paletas, consider your closest ice cream or sorbet company.  A nice cold treat is perfect touch on those humid, hot evenings…your guests will appreciate it!

Image by Tennessee Home and Farm

Left image by So, How’s it Taste? // Right image by Phindy Studios

Images by Phindy Studios

Las Paletas is located at 2907 12th Avenue S # B Nashville, TN 37204-2545 - (615) 386-2101

Beautiful wedding, beautiful couple. Enjoy these images from Camille and Jesse’s wedding right here in Nashville.

WedCandy: What was the inspiration for your lovely wedding?

Camille: Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette….the mix of vintage decadence with a little bit of punk rock – perfect.

WC: How did you pick your colors?

C: The reception site was an event space that was a renovated car factory from the early 1900′s. There were dark wooden beams, industrial windows, a lot of dark, rich browns and dark steel; so I knew that I wanted to contrast it with light colors. I used every shade between pure white and light coral/pink. Ivories, beiges, faded vintage floral prints, etc… My maid of honor wore a vintage dress from the 40′s that was champagne (which looked beautiful on her brown skin).

WC: Is there anything you would change?

C: I would have had more flowers…but knowing me, there could never be enough fresh flowers. Haha.

WC: Who helped you pull it all off?

C: The Pink Monkey. They are the best kept secret in Nashville. I wanted my wedding to be completely unique, and I could not have done it without their creativity.

WC: What was your favorite detail?

C: The canvas bags that hung on every chair as gifts for our guests…and the place-cards, there were thirty different versions and they were HUGE! It’s hard to pick one detail when there were so many….

WC: Were you able to really enjoy the day?

C: Oh, yes! I’ll never forget it!

WC: Any advice for brides?

C: Nothing is worth distracting you from enjoying the day. I even kicked my high heels off at the alter because they were starting to distract me – it ended up being everyones favorite part of the ceremony! In fact, the right attitude can make the things that go “wrong” become some of your favorite memories.

Amazing photos by the incredibly talented Jen McDonald of jenm. photography

Can a cake be couture? Once we saw these beautiful creations we sure thought so. Jay Qualls, owner and cake designer at Maples Wedding Cakes, creates one-of-a-kind works of art for brides. We’ve seen these cakes at several weddings around town and they are always a show stopper. Not only do the cakes created by Maples look amazing, they also taste incredible!

Jay was recently invited to collaborate with Martha Stewart Weddings to design a cake for their 15th Anniversary issue (WOW!).  The resulting masterpiece is the beautiful pale pink, heart themed cake pictured below.

We can’t say enough good things about Maples. Jay is a true professional in love with his craft. If you are out there looking for a wedding cake, do yourself a favor and schedule a tasting with Maples Wedding Cakes, you won’t be disappointed.

Beautiful images by Whitney Carlson at Dove Wedding Photography

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of stopping by one of our all-time favorite Nashville sweet spots, Dulce Desserts! Dulce Desserts offers cakes, sweets, fillings and finishes made from the finest ingredients:  butter, flour, eggs, sugar – no additives, artificial ingredients or shortenings.   All products are made from scratch, in-house, to order. Juanita is a master. Don’t believe us? Stop by and grab a cupcake or cookie for an instant addiction. Not only are Dulce wedding cakes gorgeous, they also taste ah-maze-ing! Call to schedule your tasting today!

Details:
Dulce Desserts
1207 Villa Place
Nashville,TN 37212
615 321-8700

Photos shot on location by Nashville wedding photographers – Phindy Studios