Buttercream.

Hi lovelies! 

You know, I really like to consider myself an expert at a few things and one of those things is eating sweets. Chocolate eclairs, red velvet cake, peanut butter cookies...you name it, I like it...along with this extreme level of talent comes the ability to spot a winning confection.

Today ladies and gents, I bring you wedding cakes that look good enough to eat! 

Gosh, who doesn't love a great cupcake?! These look amazing.

I love this sweet cake display!

Ahh! How fun is this cake?!

So classically beautiful.

This vintage cake is absolutely darling.

If it were socially acceptable, I would definitely eat this whole thing by myself.

Which cake is your favorite?! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Until next time, xo.

Too Soon?

Dearest readers, I am so wildly distraught that I can barely type.

I don't know about you and your better half...but my husband and I are in the midst of a rather intense battle...this issue has divided us for years and always pops up during this transitional season.

I can't take his wrong opinion any longer.

So, we simply need an outside opinion to solve this utterly vital issue.

Drumroll please.........

Is it too soon for stores to be putting up Christmas decorations?!

This sweater is so glorious...I can barely handle it.

I think that it is never too soon for jolliness and who doesn't love an ugly Christmas sweater?! In my opinion, why wait for such an amazing holiday?

Hahaha...who knew turkeys could be so funny?!

My darling husband thinks (falsely, I might add) that Christmas items need to be hidden until after Thanksgiving and refuses to partake in any holiday cheer until then. 

What do you think about this awkward time of year? 

Ready....set...share your thoughts! 

Until next time, you can find me putting up tinsel in hidden nooks of our home, xo.

Did You Know?! Part Two

Hi loves. Good news, we have made it to another week and it is a gorgeous day outside...like throw on a cardigan gorgeous! Fall, here we come!

As promised last week...here is Part Two of Did You Know?!

Enjoy! As always, share your sweet thoughts and opinions with us...we can't wait to hear from you.

The Image of This Awful Dress is Brought to You via Kheigl.com

-Next time you are asked to wear a heinously ugly bridesmaids dress, consider yourself a lifesaver. Back in the day (like way back in the day) the bridal party would dress just like the bride and groom so that any evil spirits who might want to attack would be confused as to who the happy couple was. So by rocking that taffeta monstrosity, you are saving one of your BFFs from evil!

Princess Diana Image by Getty Images via Weddingbee.com

-During the Middle Ages, having an obnoxiously long train meant that you were close to the King and Queen. Pretty cool? Absolutely.

Terrifying Troll Image via AdorableKidsDressedUp.com

-You certainly wouldn't want your wedding celebration to be crashed by trolls...which is why brides and bridesmaids in some areas of Sweden carry bouquets of stinky weeds! Apparently trolls dislike stink...which just seems odd because I envision them smelling.

Image via Mememaker.com

-Want to save some major cash on your wedding day? Blame tradition! According to English superstition, Wednesday is the luckiest day to tie the knot.

Glittering Gold Band via ApplesofGold.com

-Alright, this is just totally nuts...each year in the United States, seventeen tons of gold are made into wedding bands. That is a whole lot of gold.

Hysterical Image of Kid Baking via Ayushveda.com

-Umm...we need to take a page out of Egypt's book. Traditionally, family members would be in charge of cooking for the couple up to one week after their nuptials so the newlyweds could take full advantage of relaxation!

Scrumptious Cake Image via WeddingandPartyNetwork.com

-Apparently Queen Victoria's wedding cake weighed a whopping 300 pounds...that is my kind of party.

Feel Free to Make Your Own Reservation Today! Image via Jaunted.com

-Feel like eloping in Vegas? Avoid Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve if you don't want to wait in long lines...apparently Cupid and Baby New Year inspire romance!

I hope that one day you will be able to drop some of these amazing bits of history into a conversation and impress everyone by showing how stinkin' smart you are! No need to thank me, you are welcome.

Until next time, xo.

P.S.- Just like Part One of  "Did You Know?!" all of these factoids come from TheKnot.com...I just adore those wedding experts over there.

Happy Friday!

Wahoo! It is Friday AND a holiday weekend!

Have any exciting plans?! Let us know what kind of wonderfulness you will be up to!

See you Monday! xo

Let Them Eat...Fruitcake?!

            Royal napkins, royal mugs, royal faux engagement rings, royal life-size cardboard cutouts…oh my!  The frenzy surrounding the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Kate (Katherine) Middleton has descended upon us.  Speculation regarding hairstyle, make-up, the potential wedding gown, members of the bridal party, the guest list, and even reception food has seemingly popped up in every possible media outlet.  Perhaps the most odd bit of reported information is that the wedding cake chosen for the celebration will be a traditional FRUITCAKE!  A dessert that could be used as a doorstop, a gift that receives annoyed sighs, something that could nearly be considered a family heirloom!

            In an attempt to save the royal reception from being overshadowed by a terrifying cake selection, we here at Cocroft & Delbridge have decided to give our opinion on great colors for the day. 

o   Grass Green – A lovely light yet bright shade that will bring a smile to each guest’s anticipating face!  It can also aid in representing Ireland, one of the United Kingdom’s stunning territories.

o   Sky Blue – In a cool contrast to grass green, this shade will bring a calming tone to the reception décor and would look great with Kate Middleton’s complexion.

o   Daffodil Yellow – This sunny hue will go a long way in illuminating what will likely be a cavernous ballroom!

o   Diamond White – A pure tone that will certainly highlight the décor in a chic yet classic manner.