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One of the most common messages I receive is a pho

One of the most common messages I receive is a photo of a cake followed by, "How much would this cost?"

I completely understand why people ask. A photo feels like it should be enough.

But the truth is, the photo is only one part of the story.

The number of servings, flavors, decorative details, and whether the order is picked up or delivered all play a role in creating an accurate proposal. That's why two cakes that look very similar can have different investments.

The good news is that you don't need to know all the right questions before reaching out. My job is to guide you through the process and make it simple.

If you've ever wondered why cake artists ask for more details before providing pricing, I hope this helps.

Save this post for the next time you're planning a wedding or celebration, or share it with someone who is.

If you're planning a wedding, don't forget to download my complimentary guide, 10 Wedding Dessert Truths Couples Wish They Knew Sooner.

The most beautiful cakes don't start with cake. M

The most beautiful cakes don't start with cake.

Most people think designing a custom cake starts with colors, flowers, or inspiration photos.

𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥.

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥.

From the painted portrait...
To the custom stiletto...
To the florals chosen to complement the celebration...

That's why I don't just ask about the cake.

I ask about the celebration.

💬 When you look at this cake, what's the first word that comes to mind?
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ACRYLIC TOPPER @kksdesigns_ | RHINESTONE DECOR @sweet_elevations

I heard it was very delicious! That's it! That's

I heard it was very delicious!

That's it! That's the post!

The biggest mistake isn't waiting too long to orde

The biggest mistake isn't waiting too long to order the cake.

It's waiting too long to celebrate the people you love.

We assume there will always be another birthday.
Another Father's Day.
Another retirement.
Another anniversary.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭.

These 3 cakes were created to celebrate a dad's 60th birthday because his family wanted him to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated for the life he's lived.

And that's something I don't think we do often enough.

Sometimes, the men in our lives are the first to say, "Don't make a fuss." But that doesn't mean they don't appreciate knowing the people they love took the time to celebrate them.

Not every meaningful celebration is a milestone. Sometimes it's simply a moment worth remembering—a promotion, a personal achievement, a long-awaited reunion, or a quiet "I'm proud of you."

Years pass on their own.

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧.

When we choose to celebrate someone, we're reminding them that they're seen, they're valued, and they matter.

Who in your life deserves to feel celebrated this year?
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“𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞.” -Alicia Permenter

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬?

Fifty years ago, a little girl entered the world, and with her came a lifetime of memories waiting to be made.

Over the years, she became so many things to so many people. She loved, she learned, she persevered, and she left her mark in ways both big and small.

This cake was inspired by the very beginning of her story because milestone birthdays aren't just about celebrating another year.

They're about celebrating the life that has unfolded since that very first day.

If you could honor someone's story through a celebration, what detail would you include?

If this were your wedding cake, what would be the

If this were your wedding cake, what would be the first detail you'd point out?

Is it the florals... the texture... the clean, timeless design... or something completely different?

Every couple has a unique vision, and one of my favorite parts of the design process is discovering the details that feel most like you - the details that matter most to you. Those little details are what transform a beautiful cake into something deeply personal.

The first wedding cake decision isn't the cake....

The first wedding cake decision isn't the cake.....

It's deciding the dessert experience you want to create.

Once you know how you want your desserts served, how many guests you're planning for, and the experience you want them to have, choosing the right cake becomes much more intentional.

That's one of the reasons we created our complimentary guide "10 Wedding Dessert Truths Couples Wish They Knew Sooner"—to help you make confident dessert decisions before you book.

Learn the other 9 truths through our complimentary guide—available using the LINK IN BIO.
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Planning & Design @cartergroupcreative | Photography @darllane | Venue @athenaeumnvfaa | Floral Design @thecapitalflowerfairy | Rentals @whitegloverentals @selecteventgroup @partyrentalltd @bbjlatavola | Couple @lilyarlin | Hair and Makeup @isabellavabrebeauty | Bridal Gown @zoyasatelier | Wedding Cake @sweet_elevations | Videography @lifeviewmedia | Draping @eventlightsusa | Stationery @minted @mintedweddings | Custom printing @wpe_printing

Pinterest is a great place to gather wedding inspi

Pinterest is a great place to gather wedding inspiration, but....

while beautiful photos can inspire your vision, they don't always answer the practical questions that help your wedding desserts come together seamlessly.

That's why I created 𝟏𝟎 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫.

This complimentary guide was designed to help couples feel more informed and confident as they begin planning their wedding desserts—from understanding serving sizes to knowing when a kitchen cake or dessert display might be the right fit.

My hope is that it helps you ask the right questions, make thoughtful decisions, and enjoy the planning process a little more.

Your complimentary guide is waiting for you through the link in our bio.

- Alicia

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