When Justin DeMutiis, a good friend of mine and very talented wedding photographer, called me and asked if I'd be interested in making the cake for a wedding inspiration shoot, I felt incredibly honored. Not only would I have a reason to bake a cake, but I would be working alongside my other dear friend, Eileen Pandolfo from Twine Bindery. Justin explained that this wasn't just an ordinary shoot, but it is organic in every sense of the word. The theme was to consist of green and white colors, and to take place at a venue where you could completely get lost in nature.
If you follow me on instagram, you may remember some photos I posted from that day, the above being one of them. Bok Tower Gardens was so beautiful, even under the rain that graced the leaves and flowers for most of the afternoon. Ultimately, we felt the rain actually added to the shoot. Mother Nature presented herself in many forms that day, fitting the theme almost perfectly.
I was able to quickly snap just a few photos of the cake before Justin stepped in. If you travel over to his blog, you'll be able to view many more photos from the wedding inspiration shoot. They are stunning! You can also check out Ruffled Blog, where the shoot was featured.
Inspiration for the cake not only stemmed from the earthiness of the theme, but from Florida's state flower as well, the Orange Blossom. Although a slightly uncommon combination, the hint of rosemary against the delicate floral taste of the orange blossom water worked seamlessly, as if they belonged together all along.
