Romantic Wedding Cakes

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Summary: Piece of cake!
Review: I've been a decorator and instructor for approximately 16 years. I have had opportunity to purchase and use many books during that time and I've had the chance to take additional classes for myself as well.
Kerry Vincent's book is like being in class with a wonderful teacher. The designs are beautifully executed and her instructions are detailed, yet easy to read and understand. The pictures of the cakes are well presented and clear (unlike some books I have seen) and there is an abundance of "how-to" pictures for those of us who grasp a concept better by seeing it than by reading about it. Her tips on transporting and setting up the finished product are great as well.
I would recommend this book without hesitation to anyone, beginner or professional, who is interested in working with rolled fondant or is simply looking for some inspiration to improve their own work in the area.

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Summary: definitely a class act
Review: It may be biased of me to review this book since I was one of the fortunate "guest artists" to be featured, but I knew from the beginning that Kerry would pull this off with flying colors. I have known Kerry for years, and she personally sparked my resurgance into the world of quality sugar craft. I know Kerry fought hard to have other sugar artists included in her book, and we all had to submit proposals and show previous works to the publisher before the approval was granted. Thank you Kerry for going to bat for us. I know the selection of only four of us was a difficult task.

The execution of only one project in this book was a great deal of work, but a labor of love. My project was very involved and used a lot of techniques relatively new to the sugar art community. Editing the text to fit into the book was quite a challenge, but every effort was made in all projects to list specific equipment and show step- by-step proceedures. I have received numerous corresponcance from others trying to duplicate my project. What an honor!

I was so delighted to see the final book in print and was not the least bit dissapointed. Kerry has a definite style to her work that is so injoyable. Her attention to detail, no matter how simple the project, is a trait I so admire. This book appeals to many levels of readers- I know from personal contacts with them. This was definitely not a beginner's book, nor was it intended to be. It is full of exquisite workmanship we can all only strive to achieve. I am so proud to have been part of this publication.

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Summary: ... Review
Review: It was a pleasant surprise to be asked to be one of the 'guest decorators' in Kerry Vincent's book, "Romantic Wedding Cakes". Until I saw the book in print, I didn't fully realize what an honor it was for my work to be included with Kerry's innovative sugar art that was planned and decorated with such precision.
While at the photographers studio during the shooting of some of the works, I was impressed with the attention given to every aspect of the display and it's presentation. The exactness demanded by Kerry was maintained throughout the entire project resulting in a truly first class book.
This book has certainly opened my mind to look beyond the traditional techniques of decorating.
Thank you Kerry for including me in this circle of sugar artists.

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Summary: A First Class Book
Review: It was a pleasant surprise to be asked to be one of the 'guest decorators' in Kerry Vincent's book, "Romantic Wedding Cakes". Until I saw the book in print, I didn't fully realize what an honor it was for my work to be included with Kerry's innovative sugar art that was planned and decorated with such precision.
While at the photographers studio during the shooting of some of the works, I was impressed with the attention given to every aspect of the display and it's presentation. The exactness demanded by Kerry was maintained throughout the entire project resulting in a truly first class book.
This book has certainly opened my mind to look beyond the traditional techniques of decorating.
Thank you Kerry for including me in this circle of sugar artists.

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Summary: WOW!
Review: Kerry Vincent is one classy lady, and it definitely shows in her cakes. While I doubt I'll ever be asked to recreate a cake from this book, the instructions are INVALUABLE. This is a definate MUST HAVE for the serious cake decorator. Tons of hints and tips and ideas to help you create your own masterpieces. Plus, there's a section with instructions for dressing up the table and an extensive list of suppliers from around the world. I highly recommend this book . . . great job Kerry!!

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Summary: Elegant All The Way
Review: Kerry Vincent opens my eyes on design possibilities of wedding cakes, and how fine a work could be. To all wedding cake decorating lovers, this is a must have! The useful step by step illustrations and full colour diagrams give a clear instruction of how skills and techniques could be performed. Recipes, method of setting up a wedding cake even cake table arrangement is included.

For brides who want something special, than ordinary wedding cakes decorated with flowers only, this is a book that you could get inspired. Perhaps not a complete duplicate of any wonderful cakes in the book, you could definitely find something you will like and you wish to have on your dream cake!

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Summary: Pure Inspiration
Review: Prepare to be amazed. Prepare to gawk and stare. Prepare to savor cakes beyond your wildest imagination. Who knew cakes could be like this? Who knew cakes could transcend the palate and fill the eyes as well? Kerry Vincent will surprise and astonish you in her book "Romantic Wedding Cakes."

Vincent is an accomplished sugar designer and cake stylist. She is the co-founder of the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show. This book is for cake enthusiasts, and brides looking for a couture cake design. From the baroque tiara cake, to the innovative shoes made entirely out of sugar, Vincent will earn her title as cake stylist. Each of these cakes is entirely unique; the styles have not been copied or borrowed from other sources. The originality and sparkle of the designs will strike you from the very first page.

"Romantic Wedding Cakes" also features designs primarily done in fondant.

Vincent succeeds in awing the reader of "Romantic Wedding Cakes" with her haute couture wedding cake designs. This is the ideal book for brides who are seeking an original and show-stopping wedding cake. It is also a source of inspiration for cake decorators and cake stylists looking for something new. It is a book that will spark the imagination, and engage the visual senses. Kerry Vincent has succeeded in creating a stunning book of wedding cakes.

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Summary: A waste of money!
Review: The reviews we read encouraged us to purchase this book. When it arrived, it turned out to be a huge disappointment. We were expecting beautiful pictures of wonderful cakes but instead we were inundated by tacky wedding cakes which are hardly "romantic". The two reasons why we decided to give this book a two-star rating is, firstly, that it has some how-to techniques and secondly, we did it out of pity.

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Summary: Creative and unusual designs from Kerry and her guests.
Review: These cakes bring a breath of fresh air to the world of wedding cake designs. A visual feast. Excellent directions make these cakes within the reach of most decorators/bakers. I keep this book on display in my bakery for prospective brides to peruse. I would have to disagree with the reviewer who stated the tools description was lacking. The tools listed under each design are coded. These codes are then listed on the Suppliers page next to each company represented, with addresses, phone numbers, etc.

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Summary: A little over the top
Review: This book tries too hard to come up with new ideas. Some of the cakes in this book have so much stuff on them that they dont even look like food. There are a few new and interesting techniques, but over all I think they are all over done.