By Lisa Beth Miller Sponsored by Cakes by Happy Eatery The wedding cake is an incredibly important part of a couple’s celebration. In addition to providing a sweet finish to the reception meal, it also adds a beautiful visual display for guests to admire. Traditionally, the delicious treat is not only enjoyed at the wedding, but the top tier is often saved and frozen for the couple to enjoy on their first anniversary. We talked to Victoria Wu, general manager of Cakes by Happy Eatery, about the evolution of this tradition. “Many of the modern wedding traditions are attributed from the Victorian era, the period when Queen Victoria reigned. When Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, she wore a non-traditional color for a wedding dress – white – and had an extremely tall and oversized, tiered wedding cake. The gigantic cake had …
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Employment Opportunities at Cakes by Happy Eatery
Provided by Cakes by Happy Eatery Cakes by Happy Eatery is a retail storefront desserts bakery. Whether one needs a sweet treat for the day or a cake to celebrate a milestone, they are ready to bake and design a creation that will bring a smile. The bakery is always creating eye-popping designs or baking enticing aromas of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Cakes by Happy Eatery is looking for additional members for our A-team. Pastry Assistant The role of the Pastry Assistant is to facilitate the baking and production of the daily cakes and pastries plus coordinate with the sales team on what products are available. The ideal candidate is an organized and precise individual that enjoys baking and experimenting with new flavors and designs, in addition to the following: Worked in a kitchen producing and finishing final products. …
Read More »Wedding Cakes with Style
By Emily Yu Wedding cakes are a centerpiece for the reception — they balance a bridal couple’s style, palette, theme and creativity. And couples are now mixing tradition with contemporary elements to create unique designs. Here are some helpful tips when choosing your wedding cake. Find your comfort zone: It’s important to be comfortable with your wedding cake vendor, whether it’s a full service bakery or dedicated wedding cake specialist. You should be offered a consultation where you are able to taste various flavor combinations, browse through a portfolio of their work and begin to create your cake. Celebrate with style: Gone are the days in which wedding cakes had to be round and covered with a thick white icing with tons of piping. Brides and grooms are now incorporating color, shapes, sugar flowers, height and even cupcakes. Consider having …
Read More »A hidden gem – Middleburg Community Center
Tucked away at the end of Washington Street in the country chic village of Middleburg, is an historic property with a secret garden for wedding ceremonies, patio for cocktail hour, grand ballroom with a stage and soaring ceiling - even a place for your youngest guests to enjoy the day.
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