We didn’t even realize the naked wedding cake trend was still a thing! But after meeting with our beautiful couple, Jelisa & Kendria, we ventured down the buttercream path without hesitation.
A Love Story for the Ages
Jelisa and Kendria’s love story is one for the books. They met on Facebook Dating (of all places – who knew??) in the spring of 2021 and instantly connected. Their first date was a simple walk, but it was clear that something special was brewing. During our consultation, they both mentioned that they KNEW they were each other’s person by the end of June of that same year! When asked to describe each other in three words, Jelisa called Kendria thoughtful, loyal, and financially savvy, while Kendria described Jelisa as caring, determined, and smart. Talk about a match made in heaven!

A Dream Wedding
Fast forward a year, and the couple was vacationing in Costa Rica (one of their favorite pastimes is traveling). Jelisa had no clue Kendria was going to ‘pop the question’, but when she did, ecstatic is not a strong enough word to describe how she felt. She immediately said yes, and they started planning their wedding. Surrounded by 125 of their closest friends and family, they celebrated their love in style. Their wedding was at the Historic Mankin Mansion in Richmond, VA, which was absolutely stunning, and the guests had an incredible time. And bbbbaaaaaabbbbyyyyyyyy! A time was HAD at the reception! I know because I was Jelisa’s favorite cousin’s plus one! Whew! All I can say is my knees could not keep up with the young folks (lol), but I did my best!

A Naked Beauty
Now, let’s talk about the cake! We decided on a four-tiered naked cake, adorned with beautiful fall-themed sugar flowers. While I typically don’t make buttercream cakes, I made an exception for this special couple. The naked cake design perfectly complemented the overall aesthetic of the reception, and it was a huge hit with the guests.



We were honored to be a part of Jelisa and Kendria’s special day and to create a cake that was as unique and beautiful as their love story. We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness and can’t wait to follow their love story.
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