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RAPALI DULHAN

VIEW FROM THE WINDOW

EZRA

EDITH HALL, MISSOURI

a complex pattern of offset double oriental extension work that

2ND RUNNER UP | CORONATION

evolves from a central diamond motif. Layered recessed arches

God save the Queen! Photography can't do justice to this

reﬂect shimmer in gold, ivory and white before detailing with

stunning cake. Edith painstakingly applied 16,000 individual

ﬁnely piped grid work. The diamond pattern is repeated at the

crystal gems simulating the diamond pattern covering much

centre of the oval medallions. Gold borders replicate the lace

of the coronation gown and at the centre were tiny piped

trim on the bride's dress. Jasmine clusters of sugar paste ﬂow-

crosses. Custom paillettes, brocade bordering, seed beads

ers and greenery add the ﬁnal touch. Designer inspiration came

and hand painted bridgeless extension work were integrated

from Nauman Arfeen, Pakistan.

to replicate the iconic gown that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wore at her coronation in 1953. Intricate Tudor roses,

REBECCA SUTTERBY, KANSAS

leeks, thistles and shamrocks represented the many do-

5TH HONORABLE MENTION | EZRA

minions that the Queen inherited; these were incorporated

Never ever anything other than meticulous another brilliantly

into the gloriously complex design. Tudor roses and foliage

beautiful cake executed by Rebecca. Clean lines, effortless

capped the cake top.

design work that incorporates open and closed quilling, lace,
ﬂoral accents, sequins and scrollwork all inspired by Dubai

ROSEMARY GALPIN, TEXAS

designer Ezra's elegant ball gowns. Central to the success of

3rd RUNNER UP | RAPALI DULHAN

this designer cake are the delicate medallions cross-hatched

Irresistibly exotic, third runner up Rosemary Galpin, Luling,

in royal icing and highlighted with individual sequins, gradu-

Texas, pulls out all the stops producing a nine-tiered dramatic

ated pearls and a gold border to ﬁnish. Pretty gold edged shell

showstopper with multiple techniques and vibrant color. Rose-

pockets on the bottom tier add balance, depth and dimension.

mary was drawn to a particular sari designed by Pakistan's

The miniature ﬂowers are all to scale and the visual appeal of

Natasha Couture. Each embossed tier mimics woven pattern

forget-me-nots send a personal message on any bride's day.

sections and the texture of the sari and matching blouse.

KER RY VIN CEN T

Fabric-effect cloisonné overlaid embossed surfaces while ﬂoral
scrollwork tunes in perfectly with the monogrammed initial

ABOUT THE WRITER

plaque that is so reminiscent of henna artwork applied to bridal

KERRY VINCENT

foreheads. The base tier was accented with twelve royal iced

Food Network Host; Save My Bakery, Food Network
Challenge Judge
The Great Australian Bake Off
International ICES Sugarcraft Hall of Fame 2004
Dessert Professional Hall of Fame 2010
Lifetime Achievement Award 2016
Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show Director
Author: Romantic Wedding Cakes
Freelance and Feature Writer
10530 South Urbana Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137-6247

motifs in gold. Topping the cake, a delicate gold hand-piped
paisley ornament accented by the same blue ﬂowers used on
the coral tier.
BARBARA EVANS, ILLINOIS
4TH HONORABLE MENTON | VIEW FROM THE WINDOW
It's not only bride who inspires; this time the groom gets into
the act. Details from both the dress and the groom's jacket ﬁnd
their way onto Barbara's stunning cake. Stacked tiers of light
ivory and rose-gold create the perfect canvas for constructing

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