Our Sweetie Pie
September 4th, 2008 @ 1:18 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Even though Mr. PN and I are bypassing the traditional wedding cake, we didn’t want to miss out on the cake cutting tradition. While we were in Napa this past spring checking out our wedding vendors, we began thinking about a wedding cake substitute. Our florist recommended a wonderful bakery called Sweetie Pies. Sweetie Pies is a cafe and bakery in downtown Napa. They were founded 10 years ago and are active members of the community. They make lots of beautiful wedding cakes and specialty cakes. In order to stay within budget we will have a simple 6″ lemon cake with citrus butter cream frosting.
The cake will be pretty small, so I purchased a cake plate on eBay. I found this great plate for $10 (including shipping). When it arrived, it was very tarnished and I wondered if it would clean up enough to be presentable.
Before polish
I purchased a Cape Cod polishing cloth at a local hardware store and went to work. Soon enough, it was sparkly and looked brand new!
When we discussed what we were going to use cut the cake, we hoped to borrow something from a family member. We asked my parents, but they didn’t have anything from their wedding, and they were pretty sure that my grandmother’s cake set went to one of my cousins. Darn! I figured we would have to start our own tradition, and we added a cake serving set to our registry. Then, out of the blue, my mom called to tell us that she had found my great-grandmother’s cake knife. It was made of handcrafted silver, and had an “R” imprinted on the handle (for my great-grandparents last name). She said that it didn’t have a matching knife but she thought we still might want it! We were thrilled, and happily accepted the cake server! Now we will be able to incorporate another piece of history into our wedding day.
Before polish
After polish
The monogram
What will you use to cut your cake?
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12 Responses to “Our Sweetie Pie”
Awww…that’s so sweet. My dad gave me the knife that my mom and he used for their cake so we’ll be using that. I didn’t think of the server though…maybe I can ask my FH family if they have something. I love the incorporation of these special little things. 
I completely forgot about a cake cutter. The hotel which held our reception planned to offer a regular knife. Which of course wouldn’t do.
Instead my mom offered the cake cutter she and my dad used at their wedding.
Our photographer was able to capture a great detail pic of our hands and the cutter. You can read my parents names and their wedding date, which is inscribed on the cutter. Really sweet moment.
My grandma just found one in an antique store the other day. It was so sweet of her to get it for me.
We used the same set my parents used on their wedding day over 30 years ago. It was nice to be able to include a little piece of their day in ours.
How wonderful! Maybe you should have your new polished plate engraved with your initial, and you can pass it down someday…
We are borrowing one from Mr. Dumpling’s brother and SIL. I have no idea what it looks like, but thats ok….one less thing to spend money on!
We will be using my FI’s sword. (Military) And that polished plate sure cleaned up well!!
Your cake sounds wonderful!! Who is your florist I am getting married in Sonoma, any recommendations?
Vic004: I just got married in Napa Valley and suggest Huckleberry Karen for flowers, and Laurie Lucov for cake (I actually liked her a bit better than sweetie pies). If you’d like more info you can PM me on project wedding (I use “griffen” there as well). Good Luck!
I grew up in Napa …. and honestly I think Butter Cream is SO much better. I wish I could figure out a way to get a Champagne cake flown down to Arizona for my wedding next year.
Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley
Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher
Engagement Date: November 10, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 25, 2008
Venue: Auberge du Soleil
About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
Plain white toothpaste works great as a silver polisher. I got my grandmothers silver jewelry box and it worked like a charm. Can’t be mint so colgate original works. Just a tip.