In our experience, not every bride and groom has the desire to ‘cut the cake’ at their wedding. So we put together some of our favorite alternative ‘wedding cakes’ to get those individuals’ creative juices flowing!
Meringue Trifle. Photo by the Cake Blogger Girls
Croquembouche. Photo courtesy Dream French Wedding
Waffle Cake. Photo by Michelle Kim Photography
Donut Tower. Photo by Heather Baird
Rice Krispy Cake. Photo by Jane Z Photography
Pie Cake. Photo by Jose Villa
Lemon ice cream cake with raspberry ripple. Photo by Helena Ljunggren
Mint Oreo Ice Cream Cake. Photo by Heather Baird
And for the grand finale, how about this fabulous ‘cheese cake?!’ Perfect for the couple who prefers savory treats over sweet ones!
This week we’re excited to introduce you to our friends Julie and Chris of Yonder. This dynamic and hardworking duo harnessed their talents and followed their dreams to form their own Custom Event Design company in 2012. Julie and Chris pour their creativity into each and every project they take on, and it just so happens they’re a couple in real life too! We felt it was only fitting for us to interview both of them together.
Name: Julie Forsberg and Chris Neubauer
Company: Yonder Design
Started Our Business in 2012
Located: San Francisco and Lake Tahoe
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Q: Which industry related tool can you not live without?
A: Julie: Hands down, my exacto knife
Chris: Pantone Swatch Book for mixing ink colors
Q: When you’re not on site at an event, what can we find you doing?
A: Skiing is a passion we both share. Our company is actually named after my favorite ski run at Vail
When all of the snow has melted, you can find us paddle boarding around Lake Tahoe where we live for much of the year
Q: At which venue are you dying to work?
A: A few of the private estates on Tahoe’s West Shore
Photo Courtesy Tahoe’s Best
Q: My go to snack is ________.
A: Julie: Baguette and Cheese
Chris: Salt and Pepper Pop Chips
Photo Courtesy Pop Chips
Q: What is/are your guilty pleasure(s)?
A: Julie: Pistachio Gelato
Chris: Haribo Gummi Bears
Photo Courtesy xknowledge
Q: TV wise, what are you watching right now?
A: Julie: Downton Abbey
Chris: Homeland
Photo Courtesy Boise Weekly
Q: I can’t stand ________.
A: Julie: Reality TV
Chris: being late
Q: What’s the last thing you purchased online?
A: Julie: An awesome pair of wood-shop goggles
Chris: Custom milled paper from Italy
Q: Music wise, I am currently listening to ______.
A: Julie: Haim
Chris: Lumineers
Q: Favorite thing I currently have hanging in my closet is ______.
A: Julie: Collection of silk scarves from around the world
Chris: Orange Quilted Hunting Style Vest from Ralph Lauren
Photo Courtesy Ralph Lauren
Q: What’s your favorite restaurant in the Bay Area?
A: Julie: We’ve been going to 1760 on Polk a lot recently for dinner
Chris: Plow in Potrero Hill is our go to breakfast spot. The potatoes are a must!
Photo Courtesy Food GPS
Q: What do you love most about working with the Stacy McCain Event Planning team?
A: Stacy and Allie are great to collaborate with. They have impeccable taste and are always open to new ideas.
This month we are getting to know the lady who’s responsible for making the real magic happen – Miss Stacy McCain! This year marks the seven year anniversary of Stacy McCain Event Planning ( aka SMEP ), during which the company has received wonderful reviews from clients and vendors alike. Stacy’s passion for her work is remarkable, as is her commitment to spending quality time with family and friends. Here’s a little insight as to how this event planner spends her day to day:
Photo By: Sasha Gulish
Q: Which industry related tool can you not live without?
A: Scissors! No matter the event, size or location we ALWAYS seem to be in need of a pair or two.
Q: When you’re not on site at an event, what can we find you doing?
A: Catching-up with friends over a glass of wine or spending quality time with my very supportive and understanding boyfriend.
Q: At which venue are you dying to work?
A: Locally, I’d love to work at Kunde Family Estate in Sonoma.
Photo of Kunde Family Estate : Photo From Snooth.com
Internationally I’ve been dying to work at Cuixmala in Mexico.
Photo of Cuixmala : Photo from Cuixmala.com
Q: My go to snack is ________.
A: I tend to snack on trail mix, grapes, goldfish crackers and mandarin oranges.
Q: What is/are your guilty pleasure(s)?
A: My guilty pleasures include US Weekly, fro-yo (twist of chocolate & peanut butter), Sour Patch Watermelon candies and shopping.
Q: What do you love most about working with the Stacy McCain Event Planning team?
A: My amazing team of assistants! Would not, could not do it without them. Their energy, drive and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done is incredible!
A brand new year means a brand new monthly blog feature! We decided to have some fun this year by getting to know some of our favorite vendors, as well as some new ones, on a fun and more personal level. We’re so excited to hear each of their responses!
We are kicking off the month of January by featuring answers from our very own team. First up is Allie!
Photo by Nirav Patel
Q: Which industry related tool can you not live without?
A: Double stick tape
Q: When you’re not on site at an event, what can we find you doing?
Q: Music wise, I am currently listening to ______.
A: Britney Spears’ “Work Bitch” and all songs on Junip’s self titled album (my favorite song is ‘Your Life Your Call’)
Q: Favorite thing I currently have hanging in my closet is ______
A: An animal print sequin vest I found at the Alameda Flea Market. I wore it this Halloween when I dressed up as Diana Ross, and can’t seem to store it away – I love it so much!
Q: What’s your favorite restaurant in the Bay Area?
Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, we thought it’d be fun to put together a gratitude list – 1 for each day of the month in November. Some of these are silly, some are serious – but each and every one of them played an integral role in the success of Stacy McCain Event Planning in 2013. In no particular order, we give you 30 Things for which We’re Thankful:
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