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The Dreamiest Wedding Photoshoot With Mae & Co

July 5, 2018 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

A few months ago I got an email from Manda at Mae & Co asking me to collaborate on a styled wedding photoshoot by creating some pretty cakes. Little did I know how insanely good she is at what she does, and I was beyond blown away seeing her creative vision come to life. The theme was Rustic Italian Dream, and the color palette she sent over was dreamy as could be. When I walked in to the venue and saw everything coming together, from intricate floral work and tablescapes to the most beautiful wedding dresses I have ever seen, I was sold on the fact that Manda is a styling wizard. If you’re planning a wedding or elopement and want it to be the most stunning day of your life, you need to call her up. She will take care of everything.

The photoshoot was hosted by StyledYou, which is a project by Mae & Co, and there were several amazing photographers there capturing all the magic. I wanted to share some of their photos and highlight all of the incredible people involved. Hands down, the best part was seeing everyone bring their own unique skill set to this shoot and work together to make something incredible! It just goes to show the power of collaborating with other talented people and letting the magic unfold.  

The vendors who collaborated on this shoot come highly recommended from me, and they’re all amazingly talented. Definitely consider them for your future events:

  • Design and Styling: Mae & Co
  • Venue: Ace Hotel Portland
  • Floral Work: Good Seed Floral
  • Rentals: Something Borrowed Portland
  • Hand Lettering: Seek Paper Co
  • Hair and Makeup: Makeup By Whit
  • Dress: Claire La Faye
  • Cake: Yours truly
  • Model: Reed Alyson
wedding inspiration by mae and co
Photo by Kristina Kay
claire la faye wedding dress
Photo by Kristina Kay
good seed floral wedding bouquet
Photo by Mariana Tey
wedding dress by claire la faye
Photo by Hannah Johnson
wedding tablescape by mae & co
Photo by Emily Vandehey
wedding cakes by sugar and sparrow
Photo by Brianna Swan
watercolor wedding cake by sugar and sparrow
Photo by Mariana Tey
wedding cake by sugar and sparrow
Photo by Brianna Swan
mae and co wedding design
Photo by Kristina Kay
wedding invitations by seek paper co
Photo by Emily Vandehey
claire la faye wedding dress
Photo by Hannah Johnson
something borrowed pdx wedding rentals
Photo by Hannah Johnson
wedding at the ace hotel portland
Photo by Emily Vandehey
claire la faye wedding dress
Photo by Britta Marie
reed alyson wedding model
Photo by Mariana Tey

Is this not the dreamiest wedding you’ve ever seen? Made me want to get married to my honey all over again! I’m blown away at how talented each of these photographers are and so humbled to be a tiny part of bringing this creative vision to life. Everyone involved brought such talent to this photoshoot and it was a thing of wonder. I’m into it. Can’t wait to experience something like this again!

By: Whitney · In: Featured, Lifestyle · Tagged: ace hotel portland, buttercream cake, claire la faye, drip cake, floral arrangement, good seed floral, mae and co, makeup by whit, reed alyson, seek paper co, something borrowed pdx, styledyou, sugar and sparrow, watercolor cake, wedding, wedding cake, wedding hair, wedding ideas, wedding inspiration, wedding makeup

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    July 25, 2018 at 9:59 am

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Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-cream-cheese-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS 
1 Cup (8oz, 226g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, cold
1 Cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 Cups (600ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Chill the bowl of your stand mixer (or the large bowl you’ll be using with your hand mixer) into the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Into the cold mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and beat on medium speed with the whisk attachment until creamy, 2 min. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until mostly incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and mix for 1 min.
3. Add the vanilla extract, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream (down the side of the bowl so it doesn’t fly everywhere). Once all the cream is added, continue mixing on medium-high for just about 30 seconds longer, keeping a close eye on the mixing bowl to watch it thicken. It should come together into a thick, silky frosting consistency at this point, where you can dip the whisk into the frosting and it holds a slight peak when you hold it upright.
4. Use the frosting immediately to decorate cakes and/or cupcakes for best results!

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SOFT SUGAR COOKIE BARS
2 Cups + 2 Tbsp (283g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp
1 Cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy release.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or hand mixer) cream together the butter and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, 2-3 min.
4. Turn the mixer to medium and add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until combined, then add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until a uniform cookie dough forms.
5. Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan in an even layer, all the way to the edges. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are just starting to brown. 
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