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sugar realm rococo wedding cake cincinnati feature on Cake Central magazine

3/13/2015

 

rococo wedding cake - wedding cakes cincinnati

We were thrilled to receive an invitation by Cake Central Magazine to design a "Purple Rococo Wedding Cake" for an upcoming issue, and now we are beyond thrilled to see one of our cakes featured on their pretty pages:). This issue is filled with gorgeous cakes designed by some of the most creative and talented Pastry Chefs in this Industry. It's a true honor to be in company of such amazing professionals!
I have to extend a huge thank you to my dear friend and super talented photographer Sherri Barber owner at Sherri Barber Photography, for taking the time to photograph this cake, and to Jennifer Noll from All Occasions Rentals and Events for allowing me to use there fabulous pieces!
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Cake Central Magazine January/February 2015 Issue
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It's so regarding to see these images on the pretty pages of this magazine:)
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This image was one of the inspiration images provided by the magazine to the ones invited to submit images of their designs.
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On this creative challenge, we followed the same process that we follow for all our custom designs, specially on our custom wedding cakes. Inspiration, Design, design Revision and Execution.
1. Inspiration:
The initial phase of this process is collecting all the imagery that will help us define the direction of an order. I create a collage of images that accompany my sketch designs!

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Reference imagery to support cake design
2. Design:
Once all reference images are collected; then proceed to Sketch!. The many years in the world of Architecture play an important role in this phase of the process...I basically do the same that I would have to to present architecture designs to clients, contractors or to a design team.
Often times and depending on the order and budget,  I draw variations of a theme, different cake configurations and even opposite ideas, with the goal of providing material for brainstorming!. For real orders, these variations offer different price points for chose from. I know for sure that this is my client's favorite part of the process!
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Our sketches are always annotated and are part of our agreement and contract.
It's always fun to see the finished cakes alongside the original design...for some reason, our cakes are always taller and grander!
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Images captured by the insanely talented Sherri Barber, owner at Sherri Barber Photography. Rentals from All Occasions Rental and Event
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3. Execution:
I had in mind a watercolor, hand painted look for this cake...but didn't have the time to commit hours and hours of work! So I decided to keep all the hand painting blurred, but clear enough so that you could identify shapes. 
I loved the color hue we used on this cake...this blue-purple combination reminded me of so many French paintings and decorative artifacts!
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I painted this cake with powdered edible paint diluted with ever clear. The alcohol evaporates really fast, keeping your sugar paste smooth. It is lots of fun to pretend that I'm a real paintor!
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We submitted different looks and settings for the feature, these two where my favorite two!

Thank you for taking the time to read these lines, and for following our work.
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    Since opening in 2010 in Cincinnati, Ileana Saldivia’s studio, Sugar Realm has become a preeminent wedding and celebration cake design boutique. In 2018, due to her husband's job, Ileana and her family relocated to Philadelphia, and so did her Sugar Kingdom. Sugar Realm’s cakes and confections are known for their sophisticated flavors, unique designs, artistic sugar flowers, innovative techniques, and architectural compositions. The studio’s wedding cakes are regularly featured in leading bridal, lifestyle, and cake decorating magazines. In the December 2015 issue of “Cincinnati Magazine,” Sugar Realm was named “Best of the City” and featured on the cover. Saldivia’s blog “Sugar Realm Academy” is regularly visited by hundreds of cake enthusiasts and lovers of all things pretty and delicious!

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    Desde su apertura en 2010 en Cincinnati, el estudio de Ileana Saldivia, Sugar Realm se ha convertido en una destacada boutique de diseño de pasteles para bodas y celebraciones. En 2018, debido al trabajo de su esposo, Ileana y su familia se mudaron a Filadelfia, al igual que su Reino de Azúcar o "Sugar Realm". Los pasteles y dulces de Sugar Realm son conocidos por sus sabores sofisticados, diseños únicos, flores de azúcar artísticas, técnicas innovadoras y composiciones arquitectónicas. Los pasteles de boda del estudio aparecen con regularidad en las principales revistas de bodas, estilo de vida y decoración de pasteles. En la edición de diciembre de 2015 de "Cincinnati Magazine", Sugar Realm fue nombrada "Mejor de la ciudad" y apareció en la portada. El blog de Saldivia "Sugar Realm Academy" es visitado regularmente por cientos de entusiastas de los pasteles y amantes de todas las cosas bonitas y deliciosas.

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