On our wedding day, I had no idea what the cake was going to look like. Anyone remember the cake conundrums I described here? Well, all’s well that ends well. Mum and I baked the cake like we had planned, then gave it to a lady from church to decorate. I told her “as long as it is white and pretty, I don’t care.” Because at that point I really didn’t care anymore. There were more important things (like my dress not fitting and the weather) to worry about. And I think it turned out just perfect.
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It was much more traditional than I had ever envisioned our wedding cake would be but, on the day, it seemed to fit just right into the scheme of things. The vintage cake topper we were going to use was accidentally left behind in the States, so instead the finishing touch on top was an arrangement of roses and lavender put together by Bluebell Florist in an antique teacup.
We kicked off the Tea and Cupcake hour by cutting the cake, so that we could be free to mingle during the hour.
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Can anyone spot what doesn’t belong in the above photo? I may have been the only one who cared at the wedding—but who puts a heinous sunflower-splattered plastic tablecloth on the cake table—the table that is going to get the most photographed at the wedding?! Yes, I am silly to get annoyed over a tablecloth of all things, and on the day I just brushed it off…but seeing it in the photos does peeve me a bit. Ah well, if that is the worst thing that happened at our wedding, then that ends my complaining!
On with the cake-cutting. The cake was hard to cut. I blame the fondant and the very dense chocolate insides. Totally worth the effort it took to cut it.
We’ve cut it…now what? Oh, yeah…eat it!
You might also notice my small wardrobe change in these photos. I donned my shrug from maryandangelika for the reception, not because it was cold, but because I could feel the sun blistering my very white back. It was great fun to wear though, and so comfortable.
With the cake cutting over, it was cupcake time! The kids were first on the scene…
The little girl above is my flower girl’s sister, and my namesake. And obviously she has the same philosophy as I do when it comes to cupcakes—eat the sugar rose first!
Did you, or are you planning to, cut the cake before the main part of the reception?
*All photos courtesy of Jane Sanders, unless otherwise noted
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So far in our midsummer dream….
Beautiful! You, the cake, the pictures, everything. Beautiful!
I love the bolero! SO cute! And the cake is gorgeous!
Love the cake, love the flowers, love the teacup!! So stunning. That’s lame about the table cloth; I’m sorry you were disappointed. Honestly, i didn’t even notice until you pointed it out 
I have a huge crush on your wedding! Love the tea cup cake topper!
The cake turned out gorgeous and I love the cake topper! I do agree with you about that tablecloth, but I honestly didn’t notice it until you pointed it out.
love the cake, love the teacup!!!
and i love the bolero!!! i already noticed the bolero in you previous post … sooo lovely!
do you mind sharing where you got it from? or.. should you consider to sell it… just let me now
The teacup of flowers is such a lovely topper! I adore it!
That cake is STUNNING! Love the teacup, it just added that “it” factor. I have no idea when we will cut the cake, timeline is next on my agenda.
In that shot where you’re worried about the table cloth – I was just noticing how nicely everything else matched and went together 
Also since I don’t think I’ve commented on your recaps yet, I’ll add that you are a gorgeous bride and I’ve been loving your recaps
I love the teacup topper, such a cute addition!
I didn’t notice the tablecloth at all, but I understand why you’d be irritated with it.
Earrings, there has not been one aspect of your wedding that hasn’t made me swoon. I love it all!
Mrs. E, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I want to steal your wedding! Everything about it is so perfect! (except that tablecloth…lol) I’ve been drawing so much inspiration from your wedding, and Mr. Roux even knows you as ‘that earring lady’. Can’t wait for more recaps!
Your cake and topper are perfection. I love how delicate the decorations are! I honestly didn’t notice the tablecloth until I scrolled down and read what you wrote. I was too busy looking at everything else! 
I’m dying over the flower and tea cup cake topper! So prefect for your wedding!
Your cake is simply BEAUTIFUL! So dainty and cute! And your shrug is BEAUTIFUL as well! :]
I think the cake topper situ worked out for the better. What you ended up with suits the event very well. And, man, are you two are beautiful together! (You could always photoshop the offending tablecloth pattern.)
@Beatrice: Im keeping my bolero, but I bought it off maryandangelika on Etsy and they make them in all different colours- just gorgeous!
@Roux: Ha! Your comment made me smile
And thanks everyone for the comments, and Im glad most of you didnt notice the tablecloth too much!
Wow, that last-minute cake topper couldn’t have turned out more perfect!
Also, I’m totally with you on the sugar rose first. Is there any other way?
Mrs. Earrings, Fresno, CA/ Nelson, New Zealand Age and Occupation: 20, Student, Wannabe Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 19, Photography Student Engagement Date: February 14, 2010 Wedding Date: January 2011 Venue: Gardens of the World About Me: I'm a girl from down under who grew up in Indonesia and I'm marrying a California boy. I'm addicted to all things sweet, have never met a chocolate silk pie than can get the better of me, and have dreams of one day being a fulltime novelist. I go weak in the knees for lace, tea cups, and a beautifully crafted sentence. When I get excited about something (whether it is historical linguistics or the Beatles) I tend to go overboard in research, and planning this wedding is no different. Mr. Earrings is my high school sweetheart, my best friend, and somehow we combine all our quirks into one big happy mess.
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