Happy Halloween!

We put together a Halloween treat table for Healthy Spot in celebration of their store opening in College Avenue, Berkeley last Oct. 17th.  

Healthy Spot is a one-stop shop for pet parents to find healthy and nutritious dog and cat food, eco-friendly pet supplies, quality dog-grooming as well as pet-friendly events.

There were a few things that the company requested:
1) The Halloween table was to be fun but spooky (as opposed to gory and grim).  
2) All treats were to be individually-wrapped 
3) Safe for the pets that visit the store- no chocolates and no skeleton bones for decoration
4) The shelving behind the treat bar needed to be accessible, so no backdrop

Also, in keeping with the brand's commitment to healthy ingredients, the treats at the bar were all-organic, without preservatives, no artificial flavors, no trans fat, and GMO free. The menu included nuts, fruit crisps and vegetable chips, bars and mini muffins; and some green and white candy to highlight the company colors.

For decoration, it was filled with ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, spiders and bats.

​Have fun, stay safe and have a fun Halloween!

Last Saturday, we set up a Purple and Burgundy Dessert Bar in Oakland for the Bridal Shower of Nadia. It was her sister, Jamila, who contacted us and who hosted the party.

The Dessert Bar offered wonderful treats:
1) An Ombre-style Buttercream Vanilla Cake with Cookies  & Cream Filling
2) French Macaron in 3 flavors
3) Fresh Fruit Tarts
4) Lemon and Chocolate Cake Bites
5) Vanilla and Chocolate Cupcakes
6) Chocolate-dipped Fresh Strawberries
7) Powdered Doughnuts

After the party, we received a text message from Jamila.
Here's what she said,

"Hi Angel, just wanted to say thank you so much for making our day extra special the desserts were also very good ( smiley emoji)."

We say, it is always our pleasure to make every event a memorable one. 

​Enjoy the photos, and Stay safe! 

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: CC Buckley

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, the preparation for one of the biggest date nights of the year is now in full swing.
Here's an easy and perfect sweet treat to end the special day,
A cupcake heart to say I love you from Meghan Splawn from the Kitchn.com. 
​We love this simple design on a classic treat that delivers big on message! Happy Valentine's day!

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: CC Buckley

How to Make Heart-Shaped Cupcakes:
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1) Use your favorite cupcake and frosting recipe or use Meghan Splawn's recipe below:

MAKES: 24 cupcakes
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini nonpareil sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place 1 stick unsalted butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, and let soften at room temperature while you bake the cupcakes. Coat a standard 12-well cupcake pan with cooking spray and line with a double layer of paper cupcake liners. (If you have 2 cupcake pans, use both.) Place a marble or marble-size ball of aluminum foil between the cupcake papers and the muffin pan in each well to create a dent in the papers to shape it into a heart.
2. Prepare 1 package vanilla cake mix according to package directions. Add 1/3 cup of the batter to each well — do not overfill. Bake according to package directions. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If needed, re-line the cupcake pan and bake the remaining batter.
3. Use an electric hand mixer or the paddle attachment to beat the butter for 1 minute. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue to beat on high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Transfer the frosting to a large zip-top bag, then cut off a bottom corner. Pipe the frosting on the top of each cupcake, tracing the heart shape. Pour 1 cup mini nonpareil sprinkles into a small bowl. Dip the top of each cupcake into the sprinkles.

RECIPE NOTES:
Storage: The cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.


​2) To make the heart-shaped cupcakes, use this trick below as  instructed by Kelli Foster of the Kitchn.com

Foil Is the Secret to Making Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

To make heart-shaped cupcakes, you just need to create a little indentation in the cupcake’s shape. The baker I learned this from recommended using a marble or a ceramic pie weight, but I didn’t have either of those things on hand. So, instead of buying yet another thing, I decided to experiment, and found what was (possibly) an even better solution: aluminum foil, which rolls easily into a ball that is exactly the size you need it to be.

Here’s How to Make Heart-Shaped Cupcakes Using Foil Balls

You’ll start by tightly crumpling small pieces of foil, one for each cupcake, so they’ll give your cupcake a good indentation. The balls should be about the size of a marble and tightly packed so they don’t rise up towards the top of the muffin well. Place the cupcake liners in each well of the muffin tin. Then place one foil ball at the top of each well between the liner and the pan. This will make an indent in the top of the cupcake that resembles a heart. Spoon the batter into each liner, filling it no more than halfway. and bake the cupcakes according to the recipe instructions.
You’ll start by tightly crumpling small pieces of foil, one for each cupcake, so they’ll give your cupcake a good indentation. The balls should be about the size of a marble and tightly packed so they don’t rise up towards the top of the muffin well. Place the cupcake liners in each well of the muffin tin. Then place one foil ball at the top of each well between the liner and the pan. This will make an indent in the top of the cupcake that resembles a heart. Spoon the batter into each liner, filling it no more than halfway. and bake the cupcakes according to the recipe instructions.

​​​We are eagerly awaiting Super Bowl 54! As of this writing, we have 4 days, 1 hour, 33 min and 57 sec. till Sunday, Feb 2. 
Are you ready? To help you show love for our very own 49ers, and to make your eats touch-down worthy, we are sharing free 49ers food labels (from simplycreateddesigns) and treat toppers (from mightymamelah). 

Here are the steps to create your labels:
1) Click on the files below to download the labels onto your computer.
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2) Cut to shape
3) For the food labels, fold and write on the blank space. 
For the treat topper, attach a lollipop stick or toothpick to the back of the label with an adhesive tape and use to decorate your treats.

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Treat Toppers​

We were at The Pearl in San Francisco for Laura and Kevin's wedding, and we are excited to share this exquisite dessert table. Their color palette combined purple, black, and gold. It is rich, warm and has a quiet intensity. It's mysterious yet stylish, and perfect for a moody, winter wedding! 
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Are you looking for a dessert set-up for your wedding? Contact Angel at angel-events@comcast.net or call/send a text message to (415) 672-2976 for inquiries.

​We would like to tell you more about our Dreamforce 2019 experience. Let me just say that it was an exciting time for us since this was our first time to participate as service providers. We previously posted a few photos while we were at the event but they didn't come with much content.

What is Dreamforce?

It is an annual 4-day event that brings together the entire Salesforce community. It is held at multiple venues in San Francisco, and attended by LOTS of people. In 2018, that meant 170,000 registered attendees, so it is huge! There is never a dull moment in those 4 days. Attendees can discover new products, get hands-on with new technology, attend session workshops and hear the experts talk. Plus, lots of parties, food and drinks to go around!

For our part, we provided the Cupcake and Toppings bar, and made-to-order hot drinks at the Espresso bar for Congo, a company that provides digital document transformation solutions. 

Attendees were able to choose their cupcake flavor, and decorate them with their favorite toppings (ten to choose from!). The cupcakes also came with "Congo" branded edible wafer toppers. Then, after decorating the cupcakes, attendees headed to the Espresso bar where they could order a hot drink from the menu. 

Have a corporate event coming up? Contact Angel at
angel-events@comcast.net or call (415) 672-2976



Below: Cupcake and Toppings Bar by Sweet Events Bay Area

​​Vanilla or Chocolate?

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The Cupcakes had an edible wafer topping with "Conga" branding as toppers.

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The decor we included at the toppings table were graphics featured in the posters on the walls (cotton candy, lollipop, and popsicle). We also made sure the "Conga" brand and the tag lines were prominent. 

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There were ten toppings to choose from!

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Isn't this a fun cupcake?

Cupcakes and Espresso Bar, a perfect pair!

Here are some photos of our Spooky Halloween Candy and Dessert Bar at 101 2nd Street in San Francisco. We had a blast planning for this table! Can you tell? Here are the fun details to watch out for:

1) Skeleton hand reaching out of the Sour gummy worm bucket
2) Magic Spell books
3) Scary pumpkin and Ghoul propped back to back on a revolving table as a centerpiece
4) skeletons hanging on the glass jars
5) A Potion bar set up as a display containing "Snake Venom, Dragon teeth, Slug oil, Cloning potion, etc
6) Eye ball Bouquet
7) The treat bag area guarded by ghosts and skeleton hands carrying the signs.
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A peek of the dessert table from the hall 
Photo by : Sweet Events Bay Area


We are excited to share with you photos of the dessert table that we created for Stephanie and Ryan's wedding at Villa Montalvo. The shots below were captured by their wedding photographer, Megs Marvels. ​A big thanks to Eileen, the mother of the bride, who sent us these wonderful pictures! ​

August 2019 marks an exciting milestone for us at Sweet Events Bay Area. We're officially 5 years of being in business!

It started with a vision five years ago, and now we've grown to working with over 100 clients and corporate teams, of which 50% are return customers; we have graced nearly 70 event venues and private homes with our styled dessert tables and photo booth set-up; and have established a great network of partners in bakers and vendors.

​We thank you, our clients, for allowing us to be a part of your special moments, and for the confidence you have placed in us. And, we thank you, our partners, for your continued support.

It has been an exciting five years, and we're looking forward to creating many more sweet memories in the Bay Area, one celebration at a time!

Wishing everyone a safe and awesome 4th of July!

Hello All,  

Let your dad know he's your number one!
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Here is a simple and fun dessert topper we'd like to share with you for Father's Day from daffodildesign.com.

Simply download the file onto your computer, print on white card stock, cut to form, attach straws on each end of the topper, and apply to your chosen dessert.

 Happy Father's Day to all Dads!

Here's a peek of Geoffrey and Myles' dessert buffet table that we styled for their wedding at Biltmore Hotel and Suites in Santa Clara. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

This is a story about a little girl named Tessa who turned 6 years old this May, and wished for a Unicorn-themed birthday.

Upon hearing of Tessa's wish, her mother sought the help of Aunt Angel who knew about magical Unicorns living in some enchanted woods that wasn't anywhere, just a place one could dream of. And that's where Tessa and her friends went to celebrate.

That special place was guarded by two immaculately-groomed gold horses who stood watch over the  sparkly-colored unicorns who lived there. It was a place where rainbow-colored clouds could be stored in jars, and white clouds were used as pillows for the Unicorns to sleep on. One of the adventures the Unicorns loved to do was to venture into the enchanted woods to collect magical wands made of pretzels! Tessa and her friends ate what the Unicorns loved to eat- Unicorn Toast made of Rice Krispies, Vanilla Cupcakes, Magical Sugar Cookies, Moon Kisses made of Vanilla meringue cookies, and Rainbow Candy Necklaces!

But alas, it was time to go. Tessa and her friends said goodbye to their Unicorn friends, and they were all deeply filled with joy!   

We are so excited to share with you our Versailles-themed Dessert Table which we styled for a baby shower. We found creative inspiration from the Palace of Versailles in France- the epitome of opulence, lavishness and architectural grandeur. The table was decorated with ornate tapestry, gilded medallions, masks and feathers which are reminiscent of the Masquerade Balls of Versailles.

The guests enjoyed Cream puffs and Chocolate Eclairs, Sugar cookies shaped in baby items, Chocolate-dipped Strawberries, Chocolate-covered Oreos  both with gold crown toppers, French Macarons, and Tiramisu shots.

Isn't this such a grand dessert table?

Printable Design Courtesy of  Lilian Hope Designs

To print,
1) Click on the file below to download.
2) Print on card stock
3) Cut to size
4)  Attach twine or ribbon to hang; Or, place into a frame. 

Photo Credit: cleanlivingcleaneating.com

May your day be special!
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​"That your day, in other words, leaves you feeling like you’re known. And appreciated. And liked. And loved, for the person you are and the person you’ve been and the person you’re becoming — none of whom is perfect, none of whom pretends to be, none of whom would really want to be perfect or even hang out with someone perfect because perfect chokes all the laughing and the falling and the exploring and the growing out of life."
- Hedi Stevens, "Balancing Act " Column Writer,
​Chicago Tribune