Posts by pursuing_perfection

If you are "flooding" a sugar cookie, I would suggest a Wilton #4 Round. If you are doing detail work, then use a Wilton #2 Round. Hope that helps. I have done some sugar cookies, including several hundred for wedding favors, but...

If you use fondant, I would mix it half-and-half with gumpaste to speed drying time and add stability.

Hi Ursula:Sorry you are having problems with your magazine subscription. You can still look at the cover on this site. I know you want to see more than the cover...but right now, the cover picture is what I am interested in.

Me again. There is an awesome pumpkin in the galleries that may give you some inspiration: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1748423&done=2

Something "different" could be a cake with a giant pumpkin on top (use the Wilton Sports Ball pan) - not a Jack-O-Lantern, but a pumpkin (like in Cinderella). If they have flowers that are fall colors, you could easily work it in.

It might be an idea to ask them how they define a "typical wedding cake". Perhaps they just mean nothing that looks 1980's! Once you nail down what they don't want, then it will be easier to explore the options.

I hear you. Cake decorating and sleep deprivation seem to go hand in hand! Hopefully the conference went just as good (or even better) than the cakes. Did you manage to stay awake during the sessions?!

Hi VickeyC. I just noticed your post, and as I read through the responses, I realized I am too late. I would have suggested a tree with lots of blossoms on it...but using the logo was a great idea too. Good job.

The "new chapter in life" sounds pretty safe...and generic enough to cover the wedding, the move, and whatever other changes.

I had thought of luggage right away as well. 3lilmunchkins's idea of the "life map" sounds great. However, it may not be as applicable if this is a second or third marriage, or if they are older. Find out what you can about the...