WOOLLAHRA BEHIND THE SCENES

It is a crazy month of wedding mayhem at SugarLove & White which has most of our crew working all over Australia every weekend. We finally had a chance to cut together a behind the scenes sneak peek at our opening party, brings back some great memories.

Come inside and take a peek, Leigh x

WOOLLAHRA SHOWROOM PARTY

After months of dreaming of our Grand Opening Showroom Party we finally broke open the champagne and celebrated in style with 60 guests on Tuesday 24th November in Woollahra.

Rouba & her wonderful team from The Style Salon decorated our exterior with seagrass matting, wooden hurricane lanterns and white rose bushes.

The amber crystal door handle on our front door is one of the original features we kept prior to our shop design. Olive trees regularly sit outside the door to greet guests & soften the entrance.

Photographer/Director Bradley Patrick enjoys a pre-party champagne with our studio manager Prue and Photographer, Lauren on Moncur Street. Taittinger were our main sponsor for the evening - a favorite of the SugarLove family.

Our window photography features the country wedding of clients Ros & Blake who stopped by for a viewing. Their wedding was featured in Bride to Be Magazine. We wish you the very best for the arrival of your first baby x

SugarLove/White clients Libby & Luke Trickett and Brianna Koch with husband CJ Jayasinghe join us in Woollahra to celebrate and toast together.

Candlelight softens the front window display and our main showroom chandelier provides a delicate ambient light for guests inside. The team from Wedding List Co enjoy their visit.

Charles McKean & Susan Avery (Susan Avery Flowers) with Phoebe Gazal & Pine Baran (Papier D'amour)

Bradley catches up with some dear friends & SugarLove clients - Megan Drummond with husband Michael.

Candlelight continued throughout the 2nd floor waiting area and directors office which also holds a large sample of Bradley Patrick's framed celebrity portraits with such clients as Uma Thurman, Michael Caine and Jodie Foster.

Interior Designer Nellie Tilley who worked on both our Palm Beach and Woollahra showrooms enjoys a champagne with partner Simon and guests Terry Schwamberg-Kaljo (Contemporary Hotels) & friend Guillaume Sadourny.

Photographer Lindy Goodwin with husband Barry (Art Director/Mens Style) and Costume Designer, Leonie Grace with colleague, Jennifer Grace.

Our talented & very patient web designers, Haline & Kevin from Symple

A favorite shelf in our directors office that inspires the romantic and timeless approach that drives the SugarLove & White wedding team

Another favorite SugarLove/White bride Shen-Tel Lee who flew in from Malaysia just a few days before the party catches up with her SugarLove Photographer, Saffrine. Our favorite celebrity wedding planner/stylist, Anthony Del Col enjoys the celebrations (with me of course)

The delicious menu was designed and served on elegant platters throughout the night

A perfect spring evening offered the option of celebrating both inside & out

Some of our special SugarLove/White clients join Bradley & I on the night. On the left Actress, Christie Hayes with Husband/Actor, Greg Hatton and on the right Actress Ada Nicodemou with Husband/Restaurateur, Chrys Xipolitas

SugarLove clients Ilana & Benjamin enjoy the celebrations. Their wedding will feature on our blog in 2010 after being published in Real Weddings

Leigh enjoys a champagne with dress designer, Lisa Gowing.

Under the moonlight and inside the party has a lovely energy and is perfectly designed for celebrations. We are looking forward to many more in 2010.

SugarLove girls - Photographer/Lauren, Designer/Jessie and Account Mgr/Amber (left). Another adorable SugarLove couple David & Melanie Simpson enjoy the evening (right).

The rockstars return from Japan. Perhaps the most well known SugarLove clients over the past few years - Glen & Amee Allsop as featured in many of our advertisements. Multi talented Glen (also SugarLove Photographer) and architect/wife Amee literally just flew in hours before the party from shooting Issey Miyake's home in Japan.

Annabelle & Emilie flew in from South Australia representing one of our favorite bridal magazines Wedding Style Guide

Bradley & I share a moment to reflect on the journey so far whilst studio manager, Prue enjoys a toast with Christie Hayes in the showroom.

And finally great crew is our greatest asset at SugarLove & White. Above from left (Camera Operator/Dean, Film Producer/Anna, Camera Operator/Yuji and photographers Lauren & Phil

From left - Camera Operator/Dean, Photographer/Saffrine, Studio Manager/Prue, Founder/Photographer & Director, Bradley and Photographer/Phil celebrate together.

Thank you to everyone who came to our opening party to help celebrate the space and journey within SugarLove Weddings & White Designs to date. Your ongoing support means so much to us and we look forward to continued success and happiness together. Leigh & Bradley xx

REAL WEDDING - JODI & JONATHAN

Sometimes choosing just one location for your ceremony & reception celebrations provides the best of both worlds for the big day. SugarLove clients, Jodi & Jonathan found the perfect Palm Beach cottage for both their "i-do" and their ongoing celebrations. Bride to Be Magazine featured a lovely 4 page story on their day in their current November issue.


After meeting in the Greek Islands, Jodi & Jonathan wanted to capture the same feeling with gorgeous water views on their big day. Adding white & silver details and delicate ivory/pink roses for the ceremony & bridal bouquet, the styling touches at Bay Cottage, Palm Beach were both subtle & personal on the wedding day.

The girls got ready at the private residence on the day & Jodi surprised her bridesmaids with crystal earrings to wear with their grecian inspired apricot dresses from Bardot.

The bride wore a stunning Lisa Gowing gown in ivory silk with a moulded sequined bodice.

Jodi hand made most of the thoughtful decorations for the day which included cute letters that hung above their bridal table and turkish delight favors wrapped in fuchsia coloured cellophane. Hidden inside was a baby-pink coloured guitar pick with the words "Jodi picked Jon" - a homage to Jon's love of guitar.

The couples flower girls Lily & Sabrina showered the way with petals to the gorgeous Pittwater ceremony.

Soft pink & ivory flowers adorned the ceremony decking, a perfect backdrop for their "i do".

The couples vintage vespa was a nicely decorated mode of transport for the photo shoot.

The bride with her bridesmaid strike a pose into the sunset for our photographer Saffrine.

The Palm Beach jetty and beach were the chosen locations for the couples photo shoot.

Jodi enjoys a splash in the water at Palm Beach before enjoying the party with family & friends.

The boathouse had just the right amount of character to frame the perfect bridal party shot.

Jodi purchased the vibrant fuchsia & tangerine dahlias for each table which were named with Greek Islands such as Paros, Ios and Milos. The couple chose a casual buffet table for dinner.

A relaxed, summery beach party vibe was enjoyed by the couples 50 guests. The two tiered chocolate mudcake with white chocolate ganache and marzipan icing was made by Batch Patisserie.

Thank you for choosing SugarLove to cover your day J & J, we wish you all the very best for many more summery moments ahead together, kindest regards Leigh & the SugarLove Team x

FELICITY & TOM SAY I DO

We were so excited to be working with our dear friend, Felicity Percival this weekend on her wedding to Geelong AFL Captain, Tom Harley.

The gorgeous wedding took place at the Elandra Resort in Mission Beach, QLD surrounded by the couples nearest & dearest. We look forward to featuring more of their wedding images on our blog in the near future, congrats Fliss & Tom xx

REAL WEDDING - SHEN-TEL & BOBBY

In December 2008 we were thrilled to be working with the amazingly talented, Shen-Tel Lee on her wedding to childhood sweetheart Bobby Ting. Malaysian Tatler featured Shen-Tel on their 2009 Annual Society Cover followed by an extensive 14 page fashion shoot & interview. We are thrilled that Shen-Tel & Bobby are returning from their home in Malaysia to help us celebrate our new Woollahra Showroom Opening in Nov.

Real Weddings Magazine have just featured our photographs in a stunning 6page editorial feature in their 2009 Style issue on sale now. Our very own Saffrine & Glen photographed the special event which took place at the Westin Hotel surrounded by a magical silver & gold theme.

Shen-Tel and Bobby held their ceremony & reception at the Westin Hotel in Sydney. SugarLove had a team of photographers covering both the Groom & Brides preparations which took place in separate areas of the hotel. Grooms attire was Brioni Tuxedo

With such a large bridal party the preparations took place in the largest suites at The Westin Hotel.

Shen-Tel's bridesmaids were dressed in elegant cream dresses with black waist ties from Diane von Furstenberg. The brides shoes were from Christian Louboutin and exquisite diamond necklace was a present from both her & Bobby's parents. Two heirloom pieces were put together to represent both families.

Shen-Tel's glamorous gown from Monique Lhuillier/Helen Rodrigues features a strapless embroidered bodice with a full tufted skirt and matching embroidered bolero.

Each bridesmaid carried a metallic silver balloon instead of floral bouquet to walk down the aisle.

The hotel provided the perfect backdrop for a pre ceremony photo shoot with the bride & her bridesmaids.

All ballrooms were used to cater for the ceremony & reception on the day. Delicate bells say atop the order of service booklets. White Tiffany chairs await the guest arrival.

The ceremony room was transformed into a white fairyland with hundreds of lights twinkling behind the white sheer curtains.

Birdcages with crystal birds were suspended with white ribbon from the ceiling. Grandiflora looked after the flowers on the purpose built stage inside the Westin Hotel ballrooms for the wedding ceremony. From the big white urn arrangements to all the table centrepieces large green & white flowers suited the brief and design for Shen-Tel & Bobby's perfect day.

Two junior bridesmaids, three flower girls and a page boy accompanied the bridal party down the aisle.

All hair styling was done by Styles by Susan, simple & elegant.

Both bride & groom were overjoyed with happiness throughout the ceremony. Family & friends shared in the emotional and heartfelt sentiments.

A spectacular celebration for the bride walking down the aisle was captured in photography & film by SugarLove & White on the day.

The room was styled like a fairytale with a gold & ivory colour palette including gold Tiffany chairs, a hand picked selection of gold trees trimmed with glass, crystal, gold & silver trinkets and an arrangements of parasols hanging from the ceiling. Fairylights shone from behind black curtains representing the stars.

As a graphic designer, Shen-Tel relished the job of putting her own style forward on the big day. Personal monogrammed cream canvas bags were added to each guest chair - perfect for taking home the couples place card framed gifts on the day. Not long after the wedding Shen-Tel popped into our SugarLove showroom with some hand picked scented candles & soaps hidden inside her gorgeous gift bags for every member of our SugarLove and White team who had helped work on her photography and video. What a sweet gesture!!

Having the wedding so close to Christmas, guests were invited to take home a selection of gold, silver, glass & crystal trinkets as favours to hang on their own Christmas trees.

A simple elegantly designed cake was created by Unique Cakes. The Sydney Metro Big Band entered the guests throughout the night.

Shen-Tel and Bobby had their first dance to the Big Band which was a highlight of the evening.

We wish you the greatest moments of happiness and joy throughout your lives Shen-Tel & Bobby and look forward to toasting with you again back home in Sydney in November 2009.

HONEYMOON DREAMS

Couples often ask us about any suggestions we have for amazing honeymoon locations, the worlds best hidden hotels or the most dreamy locations for a gorgeous couple photo....then they joke about taking us along for the trip to document their stay. We thought it was about time we shared some of our favorite hotels, islands and honeymoon locations with you..... all experienced first hand and all suitable for your own camera or video coverage after the big day!!

Nusa Lembongan is a small island off the southeast coast of the main island of Bali. The aqua blue water is some of the clearest you will find. The diving & snorkelling is filled with abundant marine life and live coral. Nusa Lembongan Resort is a 5 star boutique resort with stunning restaurant, bar, day spa, 25 metre lap pool, pool bar, 9 x 9 metre infinity edge pool, steam room, gymnasium, day lounge and wedding pavilion.

All rooms have air-conditioning, internet, safe, 220 thread cotton sheets, king size double beds, mini bars and turn down service. The outdoor bathrooms and toilets have spectacular views over the surf breaks and across to Mt Agung in Bali.

Nusa Lembongan will forever hold special memories as our engagement island. As the clock struck midnight on New Years Eve 2001 we celebrated poolside with champagne and a little surprise visitor hidden inside a little blue Tiffanys box just waiting to be found.
The resort is perfect..... "In harmony with nature and the gods. It combines the seclusion of an island retreat with style and personalized service". One day we have promised to return for an anniversary celebration.

The Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran Bay, Bali is like visiting a world all of its own. An expansive and elegant private Balinese villa awaits you and it is hard not to find yourselves so immersed in the separate sleeping, bathing and living pavilions that there is really no need to leave. This is before you fall in love with the ocean views from your private plunge pool.

When we finally did escape from our new home 3 days later to walk around the dramatic hilltop setting, experience some sandy oceanside dining and choose from the extensive range of books & dvds in the hotel library our trip was by private golf buggy delivered within seconds of the request to our front door. The Four Seasons staff are incredible and are best described as "intuitive, catering to every moment and every detail in the mystique of this spiritual land".

Bedarra Island Villa is situated on the Great Barrier Reef, QLD. Both the villa and adjoining studio are situated on 2 acres of private land which wraps around a palm fringed white sandy beach. It was an unforgettable moment arriving by private charter boat on the island. Our guide escorted us to the villa and unpacked all of our pre-ordered food & beverage before saying goodbye for our 5 night/6 day Robinson Crusoe adventure.

Total seclusion led to hours of swimming & snorkelling in the clear turquoise waters of the coral sea. Interiors were relaxed yet modern designed by renowned interior architect, Ian Moore.

No day trippers are allowed on the island which means you are assured complete privacy. Bedarra Island Villa was the perfect place for our honeymoon in November 2001.

A Conde Nast favorite from year to year, Perivolas infinity pool was the most magical place to watch the sunset of Oia. Preservation of the original stone 300 year old caves has ensured each suite has its own stone terrace overlooking the caldera.

Furnished with rustic island antiques the boutique hotel has just 17 houses providing a unique blend of elegant simplicity. The infinity pool was simply the best we have seen in the world.

Perivolas, the clifftop retreat that we visited in 2003 enroute to Paris wins 1st place for the most incredible view. Vowing to return to the Island we could not resist documenting a last minute toe dipping into the pool.

In 2003 we stayed at the delightful Old Sea Captains House in Oia, Santorini for the first time as well. After being assigned to cover a clients wedding on the island this year (6 years later) we could not go past another visit to Tony Mosiman’s private three suite hotel.

The Kapetanospito (meaning sea captain's house in Greek) is one of a very few historic-preservation houses in Oia. By village standards, this is a very grand place, with its double-terraced front with false pillars of volcanic red rock, courtyard, and wide-plank floors; yet it's also typically Santorinian, with high vaulted ceilings and an interior partially carved into the cliffs. The hotel is split into two villas and three suites, although it's possible to rent the whole place to yourself, perfect for small wedding celebrations.

This is the venetian suite, home for our 7 night stay just 2months ago. All suites have canopy beds, antiques and local artwork. The breakfasts at the Old Sea Captains House are legendary and one of the key reasons we chose to return six years later. The new Caldera Massages Studio run by Antonio is worth a regular visit. Inspired by the natural beauty of the caldera the new Aromatherapy based cosmetic line smells divine and has made a welcome addition back home in Sydney. The deck and relaxing hot tub on the roof top terrace made relaxing with a good book, afternoon siestas and champagne sunset toasts a daily ritual during our visit.

This year we also stayed at stylish new find, the luxurious 5 star Lord Byron Hotel in Rome. Carefully tucked away in the exclusive Parioli quarter of Rome, but just a few steps from Villa Borghese, the “Dolce Vita” of Via Veneto and a stroll in the park away from Piazza di Spagna.

The Lord Byron is the choice of distinguished travellers wishing to escape the hustle & bustle of Rome but experience the best of both worlds: the vicinity to the bustling Eternal City’s main attractions and the opportunity to relax in a most placid private atmosphere.

The charming rooms and suites were recently restored in the Thirties art-déco style. The service is impeccable, the staff stylish and the vibe private & discreet. It is no surprise that the hotel is a favorite of celebrity clients, George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

We have saved what is I believe is truly one of the most incredible properties in the world to last.....Le Sirenuse in Positano is located on the spectacular Amalfi Coast in Italy and is a glamous 18th century villa with white-washed walls and colourful tiled floors. Opening in 1951 when the Sersale family turned their summer house into a charming hotel, today there are 63 rooms furnished with all the comforts of a luxury hotel, while maintaining the atmosphere of a private home.

The champagne & oyster bar is located on the hotel terrace overlooking the bay of Positano. Our dinner below at La Sponda was extraordinary.

Since opening our Woollahra showroom in May 2009 we are proud to say that we are often told a visit evokes similar feelings. Described as a chic stylish showroom with a warm and homely atmosphere was exactly the effect we dreamed of creating and is such a joy to share.

John Steinbeck wrote "Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone". Not a more perfect word has been spoken about this magical place.

The pool is surrounded by lemon trees and is the perfect backdrop to a candlelit dinner. You may recall the scene from Only You starring Billy Zane & Marisa Tomei. Yes this is the pool and the location of several scenes filmed by the lead cast which included Robert Downey Jnr. The Sant' Antonio is a magnificent old wooden boat, just one of 2 available for charter at the hotel.

Finally some hotels we dream about visiting – well there are many but here is just 10 of them from all areas of the globe that you may love too..

Lizard Island, North Queensland – http://www.lizardisland.com.au/
Turtle Island, Fiji – http://www.turtlefiji.com/
Hibiscus Hill, Bahamas – http://www.hibiscushillharbourisland.com/
Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand – http://www.kauricliffs.com/
Four Seasons Hotel, King Georges V, Paris – www.fourseasons.com/paris
The Grove, England – http://www.thegrove.co.uk/
Villa Marie, St Tropez, France – http://www.villamarie.fr/
Molori Lodge, South Africa – http://www.molori.com/
Blanket Bay, New Zealand – http://www.blanketbay.com/
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, USA – http://www.postranchinn.com/

We hope you have enjoyed hearing our stories & experiences from around the globe, we would love to hear what your most memorable discoveries have been too....happy travels x

SANTORINI BEHIND THE SCENES

Take a sneak peek at our behind the scenes footage from a fabulous wedding in Santorini/Greek Islands.... Thank you to Vicky & Peter for inviting us to share your special day!

MADISON MAGAZINE AUGUST 2009

Madison Magazine have featured our new Hamptons Style showroom in their August 2009 edition. Thank you to Editor, Paula Joye and Art Director, Lindy Goodwin for such a sweet inclusion. Having worked with Cameron Diaz a few years ago in Los Angeles we could not have chose a more fitting issue for us to appear in!!

We are finally ready to unveil our new Woollahra showroom pics for you below, we hope to see you for a visit sometime in the future or hear your comments online.

Driving down Moncur street on a gorgeous summer day in February we noticed the building that was home to wedding designers Baccini & Hill for over 7 years was now available. Within 48hrs it was officially our new home. SugarLove Weddings & White Designs were moving in on May 1st!!

We spent 2months undertaking extensive renovations to turn the building into our dream showroom complete with an exterior bottle green paint finish with cream trim and custom black canvas capola awning. The gorgeous green aged trees on John Street and addition of 2 Olive trees in rattan baskets finished off the entrance just perfectly.

An endless line of "Thank You's must go to our incredible Interior Designer & Stylist, Nellie Tilley. Nellie designed our Palm Beach showroom in 2007 and was the perfect choice to carry our clean, simple Hampton's inspired theme through the main showroom in Woollahra.

In her words; Woollahra has very strong, individual look. Palm Beach is casual and relaxed yet polished and classic. Woollahra is sophisticated elegance, that is neither intimidating or OTT, but rather inviting and eye-catching. The “grown up” version of Palm Beach!

This is our Moncur Street window featuring the SugarLove & White signage. Inside several framed prints are surrounded by an elegant blend of antique artifacts displayed on a gorgeous French Avignon Oak Table.

Our custom designed hand made joinery finished in China White is the main focus of the SugarLove showroom. Filled with hand woven cane baskets, antique porcelain and a variety of sterling silver frames with stunning SugarLove photography, the overall feeling is warm and homely...reminiscent of SugarLove's renowned client approach. Styled with white shells & coral, black linen album boxes, wooden bowls and the hand chosen signature coffee table books of Preston Bailey, Martha Stewart and Colin Cowie, inspiration is everywhere.

Natural light from two large windows on Moncur & John street warms the space. A visual display of SugarLove photography also appears in vintage frames throughout the showroom.

Antique oriental porcelain ginger jars, sterling silver frames, a variety of shells & the karmic serenity of a buddha on black plinth complete a window display. Other showroom design choices included sheer french pleated linen curtains, parquetry floors stained japan black and the soft treatment of sisal herringbone seagrass matting. Two black Louis XV parlour chairs with rattan back were upholstered in "Bohemia Eclipse" and sit proudly beside the oak table.

The main showroom from upstairs shows our custom made Hamptons Style armchairs in black luxembourg linen finished with contrast ivory piping, diamond buttoned ottomon with piping & valance in black/white ticking and our selection of stunning wedding albums, books and photos.

Other key features include a Empire Crystal Chandelier and Provence Desk in Antique Black. Our 2nd level White Designs viewing floor has a Crystal Column Lamp with white linen shade and high backed desk chair with black/white ticking slip cover with ties. Our flowers are updated weekly by the wonderfully talented Fleur at Summers Floral

Some of our favorite pieces that truly capture the essence of SugarLove & White style...simple, elegant and classic timeless pieces that last forever.

Nautilus Shells & black fan coral add a touch of contrast and colour in burnt orange. Some favorite SugarLove moments sit proudly underneath.

Vintage antique black double sided frame with gold gilt detail surround floating images between glass panels displaying two of our favorite weddings. Authentic Chinese Porcelain stools make the perfect guest side tables. Nearby the cynopsis orchid sits in bloom and our custom made bergere chairs with antique black finish are upholstered in a black/white grape & pomegranate print called "Batik Noir".

We hope you are have enjoyed looking through our new Woollahra showroom in Sydney. It has been a 10year journey imagining what this space would look like, we would love to know what you think. Thank you to everyone who has designed, built, painted, drawn, photographed or filmed anything that has formed part of the final shop. You are the best, Leigh x

REAL WEDDING - HAYLEY & DAVID

Hard to believe that just over a year ago we were in the rainforest in Port Douglas to photograph and film the wedding of a very special couple - Hayley & David. Congratulations on your 1st wedding anniversary and thank you for choosing SugarLove Weddings & White Designs to cover your spectacular day in Queensland.



Real Weddings Magazine ran a stunning 6 page story on Hayley & David's wedding in their 2008 edition. We are delighted to share the story of their day in further detail on our SugarLove blog.


Hayley wore a dress by Helen Rodrigues. Handmade from the same material, an elegant floral hairpiece was designed to match.


Hayley prepares for the ceremony with her Mum and Dad at the Peppers Bale Resort located in the beautiful town of Port Douglas.


The couple were married at the picturesque St Mary's Church by the Sea. White roses adorned the pews, altar and aisle. A perfect winter day included sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows throughout the service.


David and his groomsmen anxiously await the arrival of the bride.


Hundreds of white petals were sewn together to make one large floral bouquet for the bride and each bridesmaid from Flowers 'n Lace. Bridemaid dresses were from The Oh Yes Shop.



A light hearted moment is shared by the girls before Hayley & David lit a marriage candle to signify their coming together as a new family.


Principal Photographer, Bradley Patrick chose the beach for the first half of the couples photo shoot with their bridal party closely followed by a drive through the cane fields enroute to the reception marquee to capture some timeless sunset moments.






Guests were transported from the church to a marquee set deep in the QLD rainforest. The perfect location was situated on a green lawn bordered by a creek and surrounded by huge old trees which helped to create a magical atmosphere.

On arrival guests were handed a refreshing cocktail and the fireworks started. Music was provided by the Russell Harris Group.

After deciding on the black & white theme M.A.D Events in Port Douglas were chosen as the local event planner. Rouba Alamein from The Style Salon was hired from Sydney to help create the overall styling vision for the event which was nothing short of stunning.


The couple had the most perfect moonlit night to celebrate with their closest friends and family.


Tables were set with crisp white linen, crystal glasses and decorated with rose bowls, tea lights and candles.

Hayley chose to add some personal touches with crystal perfume bottles filled with essential oils as the bonbonniere. The bridal table was positioned in the middle of the marquee and dressed with white French antique chairs with ruffled cushions.


A chic private powder room was designed & styled by the Style Salon. White ottomans with black cushions, black drapes & gilded mirrors were just some of the accents added on the night.


Sweet Lily Cakes designed a simple 3 tiered design complimented by white roses in full bloom. Platinum Cuisine looked after the reception catering for the evening.

Hayley & David danced the night away to an eight piece band with enough memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for inviting us to share your day...
All the team @ SugarLove & White xx

CUP CAKE HEAVEN

One of our recent SugarLove Brides just picked up her wedding photos and brought us a box of cupcakes to say thank you for covering her day, how divine!! We could not help but take a few pics before we gobbled them all up, how cute are these cupcakes. Some even came with our name iced across the top and others with their own pink & white striped ribbons....

Thank you Mavournee, we can see why you are a cake designer…

What makes a memorable cake on your wedding day? Is the inside more important than the outside? Should the frosting be fluffy or firm? Should it be elegant white to match your dress or styled within the colour palette to match the flowers or table décor? Should you serve the cake for dessert, choose cupcakes or a tiered cake and should you invest in a cake stand? There are so many decisions to make when it comes to choosing the cake.

Personally I love cupcakes with fluffy frosting, croquembouche with crunchy toffee and tiered cakes with rough shavings of icing that look like they will melt in your mouth just like a Flake Chocolate bar. We celebrate some of our clients’ choices in cake design today.

Croquembouche, Fluffy Iced Cupcakes and Macaron Heaven

Living in Paris meant that our clients Gillian & Sam wanted to recreate a macaroon tower from their favorite patisserie, Laduree. Formerly from Laduree themselves, Beatrice & Oliver Laventi were commissioned from The French Gourmet Academy

The French theme continues with a truly unique cake by Sweet Art for our clients Charlotte & Warren. The brides love of French furnishings and provincial style was evident in every detail at her wedding including the cake. You can view more of their wedding images posted on our blog in December 2008

To celebrate some of our favorite choices for traditional white & cream cakes we thank Marie & Benn, Brie & CJ and Vitalba & Brent for sharing their wedding cake images.

Far Left; Faye Cahill designed this gorgeous 2 tiered cake for clients, Marie & Benn. One layer was coconut and white chocolate and the other was almond torte. With pearlised champagne icing, detailed piping and Swarovski crystal trim the result was classy and elegant, perfectly suited to the style for their wedding day.

Middle; Thick shavings of White Chocolate surround this 3 tiered cake for clients Brie & Charitha. See more of their wedding in the June issue of Real Weddings Magazine

Far Right; I love the simplicity of this cake from Vitalba & Brent’s wedding at Curzon Hall. The black XO accent was a unique touch to the top tier with black ribbon on the base of the stand

And finishing with the most divine Cup Cake design I have ever seen. Our lovely clients Elyse & Radek visited the shop last weekend to pick up their wedding photos. Here is our favorite cake image from their day. A full story on their wedding will be featured in an upcoming issue of Bride to Be

Good luck with all the delicious decisions when designing your cake x