The Best Cakes on the Gulf Coast

Cake: The abundance of flowers adds to the simple elegance of this cake.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope

Cake: Elaborate piping and beautiful florals make a graceful statement.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Rose Buds, Mobile

Cake: Traditional chocolate grooms cake with grapes and a monogram makes a masculine display.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile

Cake: A White cake with white flowers really says "Wedding Day!"
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope

Cake: Pink pearls on each tier add a fun flair.
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Rose Buds, Mobile
Table setting: Marybelle's

Cake: The cascading bouquet atop this cake balances the iridescent polka dots.
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope
Table setting: Marybelle's
Linens: Blue Rents

Cake: Orchids make a grand gesture with their beauty and style.
Bakery: Cakes by Judi
Florist: Rosebuds

Cake: Flowers add flair to this white on white masterpiece.
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope
Linens: Blue Rents

Cake: Setting the table with items that have special meaning (such as the crocheted table cloth) can make your cake more memorable.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Rose Buds, Mobile
Table setting: Marybelle's
Linens: Blue Rents

Cake: The gold shimmering ribbon brings out the iridescence of the dots.
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope
Linens: Blue Rents

Cake: Show a bit of whimsy with a fun table covering to contrast this traditional white cake.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Floral Design: Marybelle's
Linens: Marybelle's
Cake topper: Marybelle's

Cake: Use beautiful beading as an adornment on your cake.
Bakery: Buttercream Dreams, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope

Cake: A Touch of the unexpected, such as the crystal-coated branches, creates a stunning display.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope
Table setting: Marybelle's
Linens: Blue Rents

Cake: Choosing an unusual topper adds to the individuality of this piece.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Southern Veranda, Fairhope
Table setting: Marybelle's

Cake: Black and White with red flowers, elegance shines with the addition of a crystal encrusted monogram topper.
Bakery: Cakes By Judi, Mobile
Florist: Rose Buds, Mobile
Table setting: Marybelle's
Linens: Marybelle's
Cake topper: Marybelle's

Buttercream Dreams

An unsatisfied cake consumer founded Buttercream Dreams in Mobile, Alabama, 28 years ago. Pam Newberry, disappointed by the quality of her child's first birthday cake, was inspired to create her own bakery. "We are famous for our original recipe butter cream icing," proudly states Newberry of the creation that inspired the name Buttercream Dreams.

The simplest three or four tier cake can take over four hours to create, and creative masterpieces require many hours even with Pam's expert abilities. No matter how difficult the request, she is willing to take on almost any challenge, and has created likeness of horses, sea life, and even a geometric figured cake made of lime-green batter and orange, red and teal icing, to prove it!

When preserving the top of any of Newberry's creations, she suggests wrapping the layer several times in plastic wrap and tin foil, and then placing it in a deep freezer. Two days before your anniversary, she suggests taking the cake out of the freezer, while leaving it in its wrappings to thaw slowly.

For spring and summertime outdoor weddings, Buttercream Dreams offers a late delivery service that will have your cake looking fresh and fabulous at your reception.

Cakes by Judi

Judi Freeman, the owner of Cakes by Judi, has been in the cake business for thirty years. A true master of the art of baking, each of Judi's products is expertly crafted to meet her bride's request. Last year alone, Judi, with help from her family and close friends, made wedding cake dreams come true for over 400 couples.

"I love to bake, and decorate cakes. My favorite part is seeing the finished product," she states.

Judi's cakes have ranged from traditional tiered bridal cakes to unusual groom's cakes including replicas of the groom's pets. Her most popular cakes consist of stacked or cascading fruits and original fillings. Judi recommends that the bride and groom cut the cake on the bottom tier, "with no face smashing," she adds with a grin.

She takes pride in her always fresh and delicious cakes, each made with lots of love. Judi insures that each bride gets the quality time they need, from the consultation to the set up on the wedding day.

Judi also hosts "Baking and Cooking Southern Style", a local television show, with the help of family and friends. To find out more about Judi and her wonderful creations, visit www.cakesbyjudi.com.