gimme dem cupcakes

It’s decided: Hayley Curilla and Mike Smith are the sweetest couple to ever be my first wedding order!

In July, Hayley contacted me through my ordering system and we set to work to put together a tasting for their big day.  A week or so later, they biked here to have bunch and sample five of the 6 flavors they picked out.  After a big plate full of hash browns and scrambled tofu, we set to work tasting some of GDC’s finest: Banaramadingdong, Pistachio Rosewater, Don’t be too Blueberry, Lemon, Dreamsicle, and Jamaicanmecrazy.  Eyes rolled, mouths curled into smiles, no crumbs were left… We parted ways happy and full!

After the tasting we tweaked her order to include Chocomint instead of Dreamsicle and then put together plans to meet for a dinner and to assemble a cake stand using foam core, ribbon, a little paint, soda cans, ribbon, and some beautiful Marimekko printed fabrics.  It’s amazing what you can do with a hot glue gun! 

I’m so grateful we had the time to share meals and work together on the cake planning.  Hayley and Mike are an amazing couple and spending time getting to know each other really set the tone for the relaxed and creative relationship we share.   They have been so gracious and appreciative, inviting us to stay for reception and meet their family.  I have been so happily surprised by how included and appreciated they make me feel.

The night before the wedding, I got home from work and made my way through 16 batches of cupcakes as well as her miniature centerpiece cake.  I took my time, wanting each little cake to be full of love and blessings for the happy couple.

The next day, I dropped off another customer’s order and then Lars and I made our way to Sauca where the reception was held.  We quickly set-up and chatted with the owner about the benefits of working with such amazing customers, “Real Huggers” as we call them.  Hayley and Mike made their adorable entrance as we saw them biking toward the restaurant and then walking in hand in hand.

All evening, we mingled and enjoyed and laughed and ate.

Hayley found me on Etsy two years ago and said she knew I’d be her baker, and now the dream is realized and I think we’ve become good friends.  Thank you both so much, Hayley and Mike.  Also, big ups for my man, Lars, for his constant moral support, help schlepping, and his constant endorsement for the cakes!