We had a very special occasion on Saturday night - our engagement party! We celebrated the night at Manx restaurant at Portside. It was a wonderful night with family and friends and fabulous food and drinks. My only complaint was that it went way too fast.
We couldn't have had such a special occasion without a cake of course. The colour theme was a little introduction to the wedding colours. The cake was a chocolate mudcake with butter cream icing.
I attempted to replicate the hydrangea cake for the top cake and roses for the cupcakes.
I ate way too much cake but it was enjoyed by all. What about you? Have you made any special cakes lately?
celia says
Sounds like a fabulous party! Such an exciting time, being engaged! All the best to you and Will! :)
Claire says
Thanks so much Celia!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Just gorgeous Claire! And if you think your engagement party went fast, wait til the wedding day! It felt like it went by in about 15 minutes for us! :D
Claire says
That's what everyone is saying. It's made my decision on having a videographer though... definite yes or we might not believe it all happened.
Nic@diningwithastud says
Well done on making your own cake :) it looks delicious!
Claire says
Thanks Nic!
Clarkie @ Beloved Green says
What a great cake. (I have to say i LOVE the color you choose) It turned out lovely. No special cakes for me lately, I'll just have to admire yours.
Claire says
Thank you! It took quite a bit of green gel to get it to that colour but I loved the end result.
Lisa says
Wow. Love the cakes. The rose piping on the cupcakes is fabulous!
The colours are great. I was going to go with greens for my wedding but ended up with blue and grey.
Claire says
Ooh blue and grey look lovely together! Thank you. It took me quite a few to get it right but I loved them once I got the hang of it.