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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train        Dessert Table

5/9/2021

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Hey Demon Slayer fans, check-out our dessert table featuring our favorite Demon Slayer Corps members, and character-themed desserts. May 10th is Rengoku's birthday, and we thought that we would celebrate it by sharing this dessert table. 
 
"Demon Slayer (Kimetsu No Yaiba)" is a popular anime TV series which is s
et in Japan during the Taisho period (1912-1926) and follows the powerful Demon Slayer Corps as they battle man-eating demons.

The movie sequel, "Kimetsu No Yaiba: Mugen Train" or "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train" has grossed over US$474 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in 2020. It also set multiple box-office records including taking the number one spot at the box office in North America, the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, and highest-grossing anime film worldwide.   
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Above: Our hero and Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, quickly became a fan-favorite after watching the movie. He takes center stage at the table surrounded by eye-catching flame graphics.
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Other important elements from the show and the movie are showcased on the table: 

1) The main characters: Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu and Inosuke and the desserts and dessert trimmings that represent the characters' haori and Nezuko's kimono.
2)  Tanjiro's Hanafuda earrings
3) Urokodaki's mask 
4) Nezuko's box
5) Slimed Mugen train, as portrayed in the movie
6) The white Kanji letters positioned at each side of Rengoku. This is printed at the back of each Demon Slayer uniform which reads "Metsu" and means "destroy".
​7) Graphic posters featuring the anime series and the movie, "Mugen Train" 
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Rock candy in red and yellow colors flank Rengoku to represent his flame breathing and combat style.
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Flags on sticks feature our characters' haori & Nezuko's kimono
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The Mugen or Infinity train, where all the action happened in the movie, was a must appearance on the dessert table; complete with lights and slime.
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The Demon Slayer main cast: Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu and Inosuke toppers on cupcakes. We also serve up character-themed desserts.
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Cupcakes and cookies with Tanjiro's green and black checkered pattern.
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Pink-dipped Marshmallow Pops for Nezuko (above), and white chocolate swirled and yellow-orange sprinkled Rice Krispie Sticks for Zenitsu. 
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Cupcakes and Dipped Pretzel rods for Inosuke
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Urokodaki's mask and Nezuko's box.  

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Kanji character that is printed at each back of the Demon slayer uniform which reads, "metsu" and means "destroy", and containers bearing the characters' haori and Nezuko's kimono.

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Happy Mother's Day!

5/9/2021

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Green, gold and Shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day

3/17/2021

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When I was planning the aesthetics and decor for this table. I was not looking to include the usual St. Patty's decor (leprechauns, rainbows, etc). Instead, I wanted to focus on elements that I associated with this holiday- green gold, fresh and the coming of Spring.

Table styling highlights:
- a row of white tulips in green bottles as table centerpiece
-a black and white geometric table runner as a base for the faux boxwood greenery that look like little shamrocks
-forest green n apkins on marbled plates
-wooden placemats to add texture

For the Sweets Bar:
-Gold wrappers on cupcakes topped with white and green buttercream frosting
-shamrock cupcake toppers
-pistachio marshmallow fluff to add another shade of green with gold embellished  white dessert spoons
-chocolate and vanilla cake balls sprinkled with green jimmies
-chocolate mint disks
-gold coins

Happy St. Patrick's day!
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"Boo!" Halloween Treat Table                 at Healthy Spot, Berkeley

10/30/2020

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The ghost-centerpiece revolved, and the animated jack-o-lantern's eyes lit up and moved around
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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!


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A Romantic Purple and Burgundy Bridal Shower in Oakland

9/12/2020

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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! 
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Fun and Easy Heart-Shaped Cupcakes With A Hack On How To Make Them  Without A Special Pan

2/10/2020

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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!

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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.

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Credit: Kelli Foster


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49ers Food labels and Treat Toppers: Free Printables

1/29/2020

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Food Labels
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Adapted from simplycreatedesigns.com​


​​​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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Courtesy of mightymamelah.com

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Photo credit: sheknows49ers.com
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Wishing Our 49ers a Sweet Victory Today! Go Niners!

1/19/2020

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A Modern Moody Wedding: Purple, Black and Gold Dessert Bar at The Pearl, San Francisco

1/10/2020

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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 [email protected] or call/send a text message to (415) 672-2976 for inquiries.
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Happy 2020!

1/10/2020

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Happy 2020 everyone!

As we begin a brand new year, we would like to offer our sincere thanks to our dear clients, bakers, suppliers and partners. Thank you for entrusting your business with us. Know that we at Sweet Events bay Area remain committed to providing you with personalized attention to your service needs and requirements. Cheers to more and meaningful celebrations this year!
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Sweet Events Bay Area at Dreamforce 2019 with Congo at Thirsty Bear Brewery, San Francisco

12/10/2019

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​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
[email protected] or call (415) 672-2976



Below: Cupcake and Toppings Bar by Sweet Events Bay Area
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​​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?
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Cupcakes and Espresso Bar, a perfect pair!
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Happy Veteran's Day!

11/11/2019

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Halloween 2019 at 101 2nd Street, San Francisco

11/11/2019

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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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Stephanie and Ryan's Blush and Gold Dessert Table at Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

8/22/2019

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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! 
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Celebrating 5 years in business!

8/1/2019

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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 ex
citing five years, and we're looking forward to creating many more sweet memories in the Bay Area, one celebration at a time!


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Happy 4th of July!

7/4/2019

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Wishing everyone a safe and awesome 4th of July!
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Father's Day Printable Dessert Topper

6/14/2019

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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!
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At Biltmore Hotel and Suites, Santa Clara for Geoffrey and Myles' Celebration

5/27/2019

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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!
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Happy Memorial Day!

5/27/2019

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Magical Unicorn Birthday Party for 6-year old Tessa at Novato, Ca

5/11/2019

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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!   

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