The Cake Boutique

12/31/2020

What a year! The number of tiers might of went down for couples but the amount of love never did. I applaud the couples who still chose to have their wedding even though they were only allowed to have minimal guests. I also commend the couples who made the tough decision to move their wedding to 2021. These times weren’t easy on the couples or us vendors. Although there were a lot of unknowns for my couples, I had so many of them reach out to see how I was holding up through it all. I may not have all the couples, but I truly have the best ones! Here’s to proceeding with caution, but to an optimistic 2021! 🍾

12/24/2020

🌲O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
How lovely are thy branches! 🌲

12/02/2020

Excited for 2021! 🥂

Hello, from one of our top notch cake bakers, The Cake Boutique! Hence their name, they are a true boutique-style wedding cake bakery. They take great pleasure in showcasing their style and delicious flavors in the making of their butter cream specialty cakes. Look at these amazing final products! Wowza! #wincbridalexpo #thecakeboutique #michellesmainevent #weddingcake

11/24/2020

Behind on posting, obviously! Had so much fun creating this one! Love that I get to play and have fun with work. All buttercream skin patches with handmade sugar teeth and eyeball flowers.

11/23/2020

What a magical day yesterday!

Jade & Ryan’s Sneak Peek 🤍

Historic Rosemont Springs

11/14/2020

There is just something special about elopements to me. Needless to say, I was so excited when I heard from Matt on Monday that he wanted to surprise his bride with a small cake for their elopement today. They had their 5 person reception at a hidden gem in the Shenandoah Valley. Once there and after researching it, I quickly understood why it’s listed as one of the top things to do in Virginia. Be sure to check out Glen Gordon Manor!
💕Congrats to the Martins! 💕

11/11/2020

🇺🇸 Red, White and Blue...Berries. 🇺🇸
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave. Thank you, Vets!

11/03/2020

Happy 1st Anniversary to the Palletts!
Love all the variables that tie this cake together...the golds, the delicate lace design over the light pink and the bold florals.
📸 Stephanie Leigh Photography & Design
💐 Carper's Weddings and Events
💒 The George Washington Hotel

11/02/2020

🕸 Trapped inside the Web of Love 🕸

10/29/2020

To celebrate National Chocolate Day, throwing it back to this larger than life, Reese’s Groom’s Cake.🍫

10/22/2020

This couple found the purr-fect way to add their feline children into their big day!
*Buttercream rosettes with modeled fondant cats*

10/19/2020

MiramehFilms

When couples ask me what’s 1 thing I highly recommend for a wedding, my answer is always a videographer. My wedding day was such a blur that it’s so good to be able to sit down and relive those moments.
Loving this video of one of my fabulous couples! Check out that cake smash!! 😆

Had the honor to film this beautiful couples wedding, what a wonderful day it was!

THE DREAM TEAM (Vendors)

Venue: Blue Mountain Lodge
Cake: The Cake Boutique

Photographers: Jason & Katie Photography
DJ: Wright Live

Flowers: Winchester Floral

The Dress: The Barn Bridal and Formal Wear
The Tux: Menswearhouse

10/16/2020

So much love and happiness!

“And I get to kiss you, baby, just because I can. Whatever comes our way, oh, we'll see it through. And you know that's what our love can do.”
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Emilia & Rick are MARRIED!! Saturday was amazing and I don’t even know where to start. It was a really lovely wedding with such style, but that’s not even what WOWed me. It’s Emilia & Rick, the way they melt a little each time they look at each other. The way they laugh genuinely and whole-heartedly with each other. And how just being around them you can feel the love radiating. I see such amazing things in their future and am so excited to have captured this chapter of their love story.... what’s in store next? I hear there a fur baby joining the family soon!!
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High-five to an awesome vendor team:
Venue: Historic Rosemont Manor
Catering: @celebrationshospitalityinc
Flowers: Carper's Weddings and Events
Cake: The Cake Boutique
Video: @harrisonfilms
Dj: @repeatable_dj
Dress: Jennyjoo
@birdygrey @befittedtailoringco
Tux: @theblacktux
Makeup: Blush Away Makeup, LLC

10/16/2020

So much fun captured! ❤️

Viki and Stephen snagged THE most popular wedding day of the year. I think I personally had 15-20 inquiries for it! Viki's heritage is Greek so I got to experience my first reception with Greek dancing (one tradition is to throw money at the couple as they dance), a dessert table full of homemade Greek desserts prepared by Viki's mom and a very close-knit (very large, very welcoming) family celebration.

Second Shooter: Marek K Photography
Venue: Stoneyman Valley Ranch
Catering: Hank's Grille & Catering
Music: Dominion Wedding Entertainment
Florist: Vivian's Flower Shop -www.viviansflowershop.net
Wedding Cake: The Cake Boutique
Makeup: Les bourgeois artistry

10/09/2020

Love celebrating love; whether it’s the beginning of a life together or 50 years in!

10/06/2020

Loving this clean, crisp, intimate wedding cake. Definitely don’t need a large cake to make a statement!

💐: @carpersweddings
⛪️: @rosemontmanor

09/29/2020

Glam and Elegance all rolled into 1!
The 2nd tier is 8” tall and covered in sanding sugar for the glisten and the glam. The bottom tier is cake lace for the elegance. Finished off with a large, gold statement flower to tie it all together!

09/10/2020

I love you from my head to my teals.
Corny? Maybe! But it’s the best I got. 😉

09/01/2020

C’mon Baby, Let’s Do The Twist!

An elegant twist was the perfect design with the gorgeous Rosemont Springs barn as the setting.

08/23/2020

🐾 If you have a 4-legged child, of course you should include them into your big day! 🐾
💐: @carpersweddings
💒: @lakefrederickweddings

08/19/2020

❤️ You make my heart swirl! ❤️
A ‘C’ technique added to the ever popular spatula design.
💐 @bluebellsva
💒 @shenandoahvalleygolfclub

08/14/2020

“You are gold, baby. Solid gold.”

08/09/2020

Loved this chic cake with lots of gold accents. A before and after with flowers. Can’t wait to see the professional photos as my phone didn’t do this one justice. Amazing floristry again by @smj1122! Also, thanks to the gals at @michellesmainevent for all their planning! @ Winchester, Virginia

08/01/2020

Here’s to all the 2020 couples who either had to reschedule or change up their day not according to plan. 🥂
Thinking about all 4 of my couples who were supposed to get married this weekend and unfortunately had to reschedule because of Covid.

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#boocovid #covidweddingplanning #becausecovid19 #over2020 #covidbakery

07/27/2020

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to my girl/assistant Maddie and her husband, Noah! They each wanted a part in designing this cake. Maddie designed the traditional side while Noah designed the fun side. He wanted it to explain his love for Maddie with everything he’s into!... Guitars, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Avengers. So romantic!
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#4tierweddingcake #halfandhalfweddingcake #themedweddingcake #virginiabakery #buttercreambakery #thecakeboutiqueva #shenandoahvalleyweddings #winchesterva #floralweddingcake #sparkleweddingcake #countryclubweddings @ Bowling Green Country Club

07/27/2020

This tall beauty had it’s work cut out for it last weekend with the heat index of 106. Even after sitting out for hours, it was still picture perfect at cake cutting time!
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07/16/2020

When E inquired with me a few weeks ago, before I knew any of the details, I had to inform him that I was fully booked. He pleaded with me that this cake meant the world to him as it could be his Grandma’s last birthday. After I heard the details, how could I say no? The extra hours in the shop this week were definitely worth it. My dream cake has always been to make a 100th birthday cake. I just happened to miss it by 4 years 😉 Happy 104th Birthday, Grandma Hazel!
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#buttercreamfloralcake #buttercreambakery #virginiabakery #winchesterva #100birthdaycake #goldbirthdaycake

07/10/2020

Back at it and it feels so good! Lemon/Raspberry is the perfect flavor combo on this hot, summer day! 🍋
💐- @winchesterfloral
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06/28/2020

Colorful ribbon helps brighten the day of a quarantine wedding. This amazing couple was planning a wedding of over 200 guests when Covid knocked them down to 10. They didn’t let Covid ruin their day of love and laughter. ❤️
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06/21/2020

A wedding cake with a view... Cascading flowers are always a showstopper; but when you add the gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains behind it, it couldn’t be more picture perfect.
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📸: @jasonandkatiephotography
💐: @winchesterfloral
💒: Blue Mountain Lodge, Linden

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05/25/2020

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. 🦅
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#memorialday #memorialdayweekend #larimersquare #america #usa

03/27/2020

Throwing it back to when we could spare a square! 🧻
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#winchesterva #winchestervabakery #toiletpapercrisis #toiletpapercake #thecakeboutiqueva #50thbirthday #50thbirthdaycake #oldtownwinchesterva #oldtownwinchester

03/21/2020

Apprehensive about moving forward with your wedding planning because of social distancing? We are doing virtual tastings. You pick the tasting day, pick up your flavors to take home and we’ll do the tasting via FaceTime, Skype or Zoom just like we would do if you came to our shop.
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03/18/2020

🍀🍀🍀 Loving the mint green! It adds a touch of vintage to complement the elegance of the lace. 🍀🍀🍀
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03/09/2020

Nothing attracts attention like a red dress... or in this case, a red velvet cake. 🍰
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