Yup. He did. My little brother gone and tied the knot...
We had the traditional "Rehearsal Dinner" at Texas Roadhouse with the families the night before.
These pictures are in no way professional, when I get those I am sure I will post some of them too.
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| I love how Peter is checking out his belly button... |
Okay...the cake...
1. SO much work.
2. did I mention lots of work?
What I learned:
- When placing fondant on the tiers, start on the bottom. This was the first time I have EVER made a square cake and I wasn't sure about the seams. I had it down by the middle of the second tier. Sadly, I was an idiot and decided to do the top one first thinking "its the smallest". Ya, that and the TOP. The one EVERYONE sees. The seams were a little rough and the fondant started tearing when I was placing it.
- Buy GOOD pans. I tried to go cheap because I wasn't going to transport them back to the 'burgh. Big mistake. The smaller layers were okay, but the bottom layer kept breaking in half when I took it out of the pan. It kept sticking and it was AWFUL. I had to make it 3 times before it came out okay. Next time I will buy high quality pans.
- It takes more time than you think. It took me 8 hours total time.
- I make the cake from scratch. Good call. It tasted awesome. Chocolate cake with white fondant was tricky. I had chocolate frosting too (from scatch). Note: next time, do NOT refrigerate the frosted cake. The flaws in the frosting WILL show through the fondant.
It was in no way perfect, but I feel like the camera really shows all the flaws in the cake. It looked a little better in real life. I had a blast making it and hope to practice more so I can get an even better cake next time!
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| My brother was so sweet, he wrote and sang a song for Emily |
4 comments:
Jamie, your cake looks awesome! You are very talented! Cute pics. Ryan is brave, I would rather die than sing a song for somebody!
Gorgeous, both your family and your cake! One day I'll take a cake decorating class, but until then I'll just idolize you and your talent. Good job, Jamie!
I didn't realize how much I had to catch up on. They are a cute couple. That's sweet that he sang to Emily. I think your cake turned out great. I still would be scared making one for someone's wedding. I bet it will be fun to have another married couple to relate with and joke with now.
jamie
you cake looks awesome! I have taken decorating classes too. So heres a tip for you next cake. Cheap pans are fine. Just put some wax paper on the pan and grease the paper. it comes out great!!
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