Romantic Wedding Cakes: A Full-Color, Step-By-Step Guide

by Kerry Vincent and Kerry Vincent

Book Overview

Romantic Wedding Cakes is the beloved--and classic--wedding cake book from the inimitable master sugar artist and Food Network Challenge Judge Kerry Vincent. A collection of breathtaking wedding and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853918598
• ISBN13: 9781853918599
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Merehurst
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Great! But not for beginners~

I bought this book when I was only a beginner in cake decorating. I remember how disappointed I was when I received this book --- it was beautiful, but not practical at all to me at the time. All the gum paste and fondant work were just too difficult and new to me (and the whole book IS about gum paste and fondant, no buttercream and royal icing whatsoever). Now that I have completed my gum paste classes and am doing my fondant course, this book became a great reference book! There are indeed some tools that can't be found in any store where I live, but the ideas and designs are amazing! If you are looking for a book in fondant and sugar art, this book is highly recommaded. But if you are looking for a beginner's tool book or something more practical, I will say Wilton's tool books are a lot better.

Pure Inspiration

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.

On a scale of 1-10 this book is a 20!

I collect wedding cake books,and have for 14 years. this book is a wealth of modern information and fresh ideas. I have paid alot of money for some of the books and been very disapointed. Romantic wedding cakes is a steal at any price. You will not be disapointed in this book. No line drawings here just beautiful page after page.Kerry constantly pushes the limit of what can be done with sugar, and I thank her for that. This will be my favorite wedding cake book until Kerry's next book is out! Thank You Kerry for SHARING!

Piece of cake!

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.

WOW!

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!!