Operation Marry Me Military by Michael A Anderson

After Operation Marry Me Military, Michael generously gave me some beautiful pictures of the wedding.  I had so many to select from but narrowed it down to these 3 and made this collage. I  included the invitation by Susan, owner of Sweetest Beginnings.  My favorite picture is the cake with the flag behind it.  A picture like that just happens and says it all.

One big disclaimer, my picture of the pictures is not as good as Michael's pictures.  But I hope you get the idea and can see his work through mine.  It is obvious why Michael takes pictures and I make wedding cakes.

Thank You So Much Michael for your generosity and pictures but also for being a part of Operation Marry Me Military 2012.

Pamela and Ray's 12-12-12 Wedding

Pam selected this pretty cake for her marriage to Ray.  The cake was decorated with soft pink poinsettias and cornelia lace.  The cake floated on a white drape and lights.

Congratulations, wishing you a Merry Christmas and many years together.

Hope's Bridal Shower

Hope's brides maids celebrated her up coming wedding with gifts, fun and laughter  and served this cake.  This red velvet cake with Christmas colors.

Kendal and Duane's Wedding Cake

Kendal and Duane were married at the lovely Tillery Traditions Country Club.  They selected a snow flake themed wedding cake with hearts as a topper.  The white 4 tiered cake had black bands with silver rhinestones.  Cascading from the top down were many snowflakes that glistened with pixie glitter.

Congratulations Kendal and Duane.  It was fun to see you before your wedding.  Thanks for letting me be a part of your very special day. I will always remember you as you guys were the first couple to share your sample cakes by feeding each other in practice for today. 

Sarah and Jimmy's Wedding Cake and Truffles

Childress Vineyards hosted the marriage of Sarah and Jimmy.   Sarah's December wedding featured red, white and silver.  Their 4 tier wedding cake offered a red and silver swirl design.  On either side of the cake were two truffle trees with red and silver bows.  One tree had strawberry truffles and the other tree had key lime truffles.

Congratulations!  Thank you for letting me be a part of your very special day.  We wish you many many years together full of happiness and love.

Sandra and Robert's Wedding Cake

Sandra and Robbert were married at the Eastway Baptist Church. After their wedding  all their family and friends gathered to celebrate in the fellowship hall.  This all white cake for a December wedding was their center piece.  The table was accented with red rose petals.

Congratulations and we wish you a life full of blessing and joy.

Georgia and Matt's Wedding

Georgia and Matt were married on a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend. Their family and friends were offered this rustic wedding cake for dessert.  The cake encompassed fall colors with on a wood stump.

Congratulations Georgia and Matt!  We wish you years of happiness and joy as you go through life together.

Autumn and Josh's Wedding Cake.

Autumn and Josh were our first Operation Marry Me Military Cabarrus county couple. They were married at the Hotel Concord and celebrated with their family and friends with this 5 tiered cake.  A big bow, jewels and lace work decorated their wedding cake.

Congratulations Autumn and Josh.  We wish you  many years of happiness and joy, love and laughter.

Elizabeth and Patrick's Wedding Cake

Elizabeth and Patrick welcomed their wedding guests to the Copperfield Room after their wedding.  This three tiered cake was the centerpiece for the evening.  The ivory cake had embroidery hand work in white.  Fresh flowers accented the show piece cake as well as their cake to cut.

Congratulations Elizabeth and Patrick,  We wish you all the best as you go through life together.

Christen and Michael's Wedding Cake

Christen and Michael were married at the beautiful Il Bella on a beautiful fall day.  Their wedding cake alternated between the quilted look with a swirl look.  Beautiful yellow roses and dusty miller accented the top and bottom of their cake.

Congratulation Christen and Michael.  Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day. We wish you all the best!

Jacqueline and Chris's Wedding Cake

Jacqueline and Chris were married at The Big Chill and shared this four tiered wedding cake with all.  Five large flowers accented the top and each tier.  Purple rhinestone and pretty white ribbon went around the base of each tier.

Congratulations!  We wish you all the best in the years to come.

Jenna and Adam's Wedding Cake

Jenna and Adam were married at Saratoga Springs on a beautiful day.  They selected this off set square three tiered wedding cake with yellow and orange maple leaves.  An arrangement of flowers accented the top to match the flowers the attendants carried.

Congratulations Jenna and Adam.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your day.  We wish you all the best in your new live together.

Alyssa and Mike's Wedding Cake

This fall cake was designed by the bride and groom.  Two pumpkins sat on top and falling leaves start from the top to gather down at the bottom.  Tucked underneath is a figurine of batman as a surprise for Mike.  They served their family and friends pumpkin cake with cream cheese filling and chocolate kahlua cake with chocolate butter cream.

Congratulations and we wish you over flowing blessings  as you journey through life together.

Samantha and Tae's Wedding Cake

Samantha and Tae celebrated their marriage with family and friends at Room with a View.  Samantha selected a beautiful fall wedding cake that was perfect for her vision and the decor that was on every table.  There were three styles and colors of bows that sat on three different colors of cake...  ivory to gold to bronze.

Congratulations Samantha and Tae.  We wish you years of joy and happiness as you go through life together.

Tac's Surprise

Samantha surprised her groom with this Packer Football cake.  His last name is Berg and they were married on the 20th.  What would a Packer cake be with out a cheese head and football? It is all about making your day personal and special for you as a couple and to let your groom know you are thinking of him.

Faith and Kyle's Wedding Cake

Faith and Kyle were married at Dennis Vineyards on a beautiful fall day.  Their rustic 4 tiered wedding cake was iced in butter cream and features large sunflowers.  The cake sat on a large log round.

Congratulations Faith and Kyle.  We wish you blessings as you start your life together.

Lisa and Dustin's Wedding Cake

Lisa and Dustin selected their wedding cake based on what they like to do the most... ride.... On top of the cake is a bike along with a bride and groom. I made it so it can be saved for many years.  Lisa sent me a picture of them so I could model the bride and groom to look like them.  The cake was kept simple with silver dragees and cranberry bands.

Congratulations!  It was fun creating you guys.  We wish you all the best!

Ashley and Austin's Wedding Cake

Ashley and Austin welcomed their family and friends to their reception at Childress Vineyard.  This 4 tiered wedding cake was full of falling leaves.  All the leaves were either maple or oak.  Their guest had a selection of 3 flavors of cake.

Congratulations Ashley and Austin.  We hope you had a beautiful wedding full of lasting memories. We pray you have years of happiness together.

Stephanie and Josh's Wedding Cake

Stephanie and Josh were married at the Birkdale Golf Club.  The cake was decorated with purple rhinestones in off setting angles, making the cake very contemporary and unique.  The "P" monogram on top finished off the cake.  The purple rhinestones matched perfectly with the linens Stephanie selected.

Congratulations Stephanie and Josh.  We wish you all the best full of life and love and happiness and joy.

Winter and Chris' Wedding Cake

Winter and Chris were married on a beautiful fall day and their wedding cake showed off  beautiful fall leaves surrounding on all sides.  Their cake rested on a wood tree stump to give it a fall rustic feel.

Congratulations Winter and Chris.  We wish you many many years of happiness and blessings.

Brianna and Thomas's Wedding Cake

Brianna and Thomas were married at the beautiful Saratoga Springs.  The cake was designed with 3 different looks. The top tier has the lace pattern,  The second and fourth tier have a petal pattern and the third tier has a rough texture.  All the different patterns made the cake unique and special.  To tie the cake into the colors Brianna was using, we added two purple bands.  The last touch was a pretty bow with a soft purple broach and long tails.

Congratulations Brianna and Thomas.  We pray you are blessed and have years of happiness as you go through life together.

Emily and Levi's Wedding Cake

Emily and Levi celebrated their wedding with this four tiered traditional wedding cake.  The cake was covered in several designs of lace and shell work. The borders were bands of lace work and shells also.  Beautiful roses,  gerber daisies and hydrangeas accented the cake.

Congratulations!  Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding.  We wish you years of happiness and blessings.

Tarisha and Warren's Wedding Cake

Tarisha and Warren wedding was held at The Birkdale Country Club on a perfectly beautiful fall day.  This four tiered wedding cake was designed with three different shades of ivory.  Starting with the base fondant is was a light ivory, next the lace work was a little darker ivory and then the bow, band and bead work was the darkest ivory. Tarisha's vision for their wedding cake turned out beautiful.

Congratulations!  We wish you a life full of fun and love and blessings.

Yvonne and Mark Celebrate

Mark and Yvonne celebrated their marriage of 25 years on a beautiful fall day.  The couple have so much to be thankful for as they renew their vows with their family and friends.  At their wedding they didn't have a wedding cake like Yvonne dreamed of.  When she saw this cake she teared up, thinking I had made a mistake with her cake, I asked her what was wrong... she just said... I didn't have a real wedding cake the first time and now I do.

What a blessing to be a part of something so memorable and special for this couple.  We wish you and your family a life full of blessings and good health.

Kendal and Duane Consultation/Tasting Cake

Kendal and Duane shared their sample cakes with each other as a preview for their upcoming wedding. In all of my 33 years of consultations, this was a first and so much fun.  We had a great time designing their wedding cake.  They are getting married Dec 8th.  We designed a very pretty cake but you will have to wait to see it. Check back on Dec 9th for their wedding cake.

Thanks Kim Mcllwaine/ Brides Choice for sending them my way.

Wedding transport system

For those of brides that are concerned about the safety of transporting your wedding cake, I wanted to show you how I transport your wedding cake to your venue. This company is called the Cake Safe and have built this wonderful, secure and safe transport system. A long steel rod secures the cake cake which insures the cake will not move while being transported. The cake safe is totally enclosed which insulates the cake from the hot summer days.

Katie and Zack's Wedding Cake

Katie and Zack were married at Saratoga Springs venue.  The reception was decorated in black, white and silver and the wedding cake was the final touch.  The cake was decorated in lace with bands of black fondant with a large bow.  Each tier was accented with a row of pearls.

Congratulations Katie and Zack!
We wish you a beautiful long life together full of joy and love.

Chermean and Jonavin's Wedding Cake

Chermean and Jonavin were married at the beautiful Brakefield at River Walk.  They selected a tiffany blue wedding cake with silver rhinestones bands. A brown bow on top finished off the cake.  The couple decided to off set each tier like stacked presents.

Congratulations Chermean and Jonavin.  It was fun working with you on your wedding cake. Thanks for letting me be a part of your day. Wishing you years of blessings and love.

Nevaeh Estates

 I was a part of the Open House at Nevaeh Estates.  It is on Coddle Creek Reservoir in a very secluded setting.   The first picture features where the wedding ceremony takes place. The second picture is of the tented space for the reception.

Denyelle and Ryan's Wedding Cake

Denyelle and Ryan received their family and friends at the Pine Island Country Club.  This three tier wedding cake was decorated with navy bands and beautiful yellow roses.  Yellow rose petals floated around the cake.

Congratulation Denyelle and Ryan!  We wish you all the best and years of happiness and joy as you go through life together.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13

Ana's Wedding Cake at the Charles Mack Center

Ana selected a simple wedding cale with a pretty white bow, purple rhinestones and an arrangement of purple flowers.

Congratulations!  Thank you for letting be a part of your very special day.

Marla and Chase's Wedding

Marla and Chase welcomed their family and friends with this 5 tier wedding cake at Childress Vineyards. Each tier was decorated differently with the middle tier holding their monogram.  A fresh flower arrangement of calla lilies and roes topped off their cake.

Congratulations Marla and Chase.  We wish you much love and happiness and journey through life together.

Beth Ann's Wedding

Beth Ann selected The Arbors for her wedding.  This 4 tier all white wedding cake repeated the patterns of dots and petals.  At the top of the cake we put their monogram.  All their guests received pound cake with cream cheese filling.

Congratulations! We wish you guys lots of love and happiness has you go through life together.

Elizabeth and Spencer's Wedding Cake

Elizabeth selected a six tier wedding cake.  Each tier has silver  rhinestone bands. Starting at the base eggplant disc shaded up to a very light shade.  Eggplant calla lilies, hydrangeas and lilies were gathered together and tied with a pretty white bow. The guests had their choice of strawberry, funfetti,  white or red velvet.

Congratulations Elizabeth and Spencer.  Wishing you all the best as you go through life together.

Emily and Matt's Wedding Cake

Emily and Matt selected a very rustic wedding cake. It was casually iced with 3 burlap gum paste flowers.  They served almond butter, marble and strawberry cake to their family and guest.

Congratulations Emily and Matt!  We pray you have a wonderful marriage full of love and laughter.

Veronica Wedding

Veronica selected an array of desserts for their wedding reception held at the Galway Hooker Irish Pub.  A chocolate decadent cake was theirs to cut and share with each other.  Then strawberry and lemon truffles along with carrot cake and an over the top chocolate push ups were there for everyone to enjoy.

Congratulations!  Thanks for letting me be a part of your very special day.

Missy and Michael's Wedding Cake

Missy and Michael were married at Dennis Vineyard and had this sweet cake for their dessert.  A zig zag lace pattern went on each tier with white and purple hydrangeas accented several corners.  In addition to the cake,  12 dozen cake truffles in chocolate and white were added to the dessert menue.

Congratulations Missy and Michael.  We wish all the best as you go through life together.

Francesca and Josiah Wedding Cake

Francesca and Josiah were married at Saratoga Springs.  Their wedding cake was accented with white roses, white lilies and peacock feathers.  Each tier had a blue satin ribbon.

Congratulations.
We wish you a life of fun, love and joy.

Celia and Oz's Wedding Cake

Celia selected this lovely four tiered wedding cake.  An antique fondant covered the cake and the wedding white fondant accented the cake with pretty lace randomly placed all over the cake.  Wedding white pearls adorned the bottom of each tier.

Congratulations! I love the final changes we made, Celia. Thanks for letting me be a part of your very special day.

Nneka and Idris Wedding Dessert Display

Nneka and Patrick were married at the new Brakefield at Riverockin Rock Hill.  They selected had a two tiered rossette wedding cake in shades of pink.  Next is our new cake shots.  Featured layers of cake and filling in a small shot glass.  She selected and almond butter and a pineapple shots.  The third treat were cake truffles. Those were either strawberry or lemon or almond butter.  The table was accented with votives, flowers and a crystal tree.

Congratulations.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding.  We wish you years and years of happiness.

Amanda and Matt's Wedding Cake

Amanda and Matt welcomed their family and friends at the Hotel Concord.  Amanda selected this 4 tier wedding cake full of ruffles and pearls.  We transformed the picture she brought to me that included fondant pearls but together we came up with the same look only using butter cream icing.  We finished off the cake with pink roses and rose petals.

Congratulations Amanda and Matt.  We wish you all the best full of love and laughter and joy.

Matt's Grooms Cake

Amanda surprised her husband to be with this New England Patriots cake at their rehearsal dinner.

Hope you were surprised and enjoyed your cake!

Brittany and Anthony Wedding Cake

Brittany and Anthony had their wedding reception at the Havana Club in Cornelius.  The room was decorated in white, silver, and white and so was the cake.  Royal blue bands with silver rhinestones accented the bottom of each tier.  A variety of royal blue swirls surrounded all the sides and top of each tier.

Congratulations!  We wish you lots of love, life and fun as you go through this journey together.

Dedria and Phillip Wedding

Dedria and Phillip held their wedding reception at the Mint Museum downtown.  They had a small cake to cut and also offered 4 flavors of cake truffles.  The truffle flavors were key lime, almond, lemon and chocolate.  Placed all around the deserts were white hydrangeas and votives.

Congratulations! It was a pleasure being a part of your wedding day.  We wish you all the best.

Britnie and Jennings Wedding Cake

Britnie and Jennings served their family and friends this 3 tiered wedding cake after being married.  Jennings is serving in the military so for their topper they selected a silver high heel and dog tags. One of the tags had their wedding date and the other tag had a special saying that was special to them.  Green, pink and silver accented the cake.

Congratulations!  May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Mallory and Will's Wedding Cake

This lovely 6 tiered wedding cake was the center piece of their wedding reception.  The cake had alternating patterns of petals and patch work topped off with a pretty white bow and beading.  Silver rhinestones alternated with three gum paste flowers accented with silver broaches.

Congratulations Mall and Will!  Hope you had a wonderful honeymoon.  Thank you for letting me have a small part in one of your most special days.  We wish you many blessings and love and you go through life together.

Mallory and Will's Push Ups

Along with the truffles Mallory and Will served cake push ups. To keep with the colors of their wedding and designating each push up flavor the push ups were wrapped in three different wraps.  They served carrot cake with cream cheese filling; chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream, oreos, gauche and mini chocolate chips; white cake with pineapple and coconut.

Mallory and Will's Wedding Truffles

Mallory selected 3 flavors of truffles for their wedding guests.  Each truffle cone contained one flavor; strawberry, key lime, and lemon.  The cones were marked accordingly.  Each cone had a small bow on top.  Almonds and pretzels were also placed on the table.

William's Grooms Cake

Will's father surprised Will at his rehearsal dinner the night before his marriage to Mallory with this grooms cake. Will and Mallory were headed for Jamaica for their honeymoon.  I made the lounge chairs and beach towels, the frisbee and cooler  all in their college (ECU) colors of purple and gold.

The chocolate cake was filled with chocolate butter cream and oreos.