ARTISTA CAKES INTERVIEW

Artista Cakes is one of the best new finds in Asheville, North Carolina. Serena Owen, owner of Artista Cakes has placed her remarkable stamp on creating fascinating 3-D cakes. Whether it's your wedding, birthday, anniversary or any special occasion Artista Cakes can design a masterpiece for your event. We are thrilled to share with you her thoughts on serving up the best looking cakes around. Thank you for providing us with a great interview!!!

A Mac-Book Pro Laptop cake, (3-D Groom's cake)

Exquisite Events & Consulting: What influenced you to design and create 3-D cakes?

Serena: As the popularity and demand began to grow in this genre of cake design, we grew interested as well. We felt as a team that with our combined training that 3-D cakes would be an exciting challenge. We are creatively driven by each new idea, and love the one-of-a kind nature of each cake. Combining the skills of a master sculptor, and life-long baker... well the possibilities are endless, as well as delicious.

"Blue Willow" inspired wedding cupcakes with hand-painted toppers.

Exquisite Events & Consulting: What do you enjoy most about your job?

Serena: The thing I most enjoy about my job is the diversity. Each design is completely unique and customized to the ideas and dreams of the client. My job is always exciting. I love the "wow' factor at the presentation of a cake, and the joy I feel when I have captured exactly what my client was thinking. I love my customers!

A Vera Bradley inspired wedding cake with hand crafted detail.

Exquisite Events & Consulting: Which wedding cake was the most difficult to create and deliver?

Serena: The most difficult cake I ever delivered was actually not a sculpted one. It was only difficult because it was four tiers of butter cream, a 60 mile delivery and a balmy 80 degrees outside. It made it there safe and sound and in pristine condition, thanks to a VERY cold delivery vehicle. We will do whatever it takes for a perfect cake!

Exquisite Events & Consulting: What advice would you give to brides who are looking for the perfect wedding cake?

Serena: Something that will help your cake designer will be pictures of cakes that you like. This will give them a good idea of your style and personal taste. I advise brides not to fear breaking tradition, and to allow the cake to display their personality, through color and theme. Remember that "original" cakes and even sculpted cakes are in!

At your tasting, it helps to have a friend along, someone who you feel comfortable with and who will support you in your decisions, (like your event coordinator). Also, ask your cake designer to provide a sketch of your cake. They may charge an additional fee, but being certain of your final design is worth it. Last of all, make sure your cake provider is aware of any important details, (such as the placement of your cake topper, or any special arrangements to be made on the cake table.)

For more information on Artista Cakes visit their website at http://artistacakes.com/

Visitors: Show us some of your 3-D cake designs, we would love to see them!