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Sarah Lahbati’s Bridal Shower Was Everything a Bride-to-Be Dreams Of

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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Sarah Lahbati but not before taking time to celebrate with her besties at her recent bridal shower at Vivere Hotel.

The bridal shower was organized by Sarah’s wedding planner Amanda Tirol, from Events by Amanda Tirol.

The House of Hermosa (Gideon Hermosa) styled the bridal shower with abundant roses and velvet sofas.

Sarah’s 2-tier Naked Patisserie cake perfectly matched the feminine bridal theme with pink macarons and Ecuadorian roses.

Close celebrity friends like Bella Padilla and Coleen Garcia joined in the celebration, enjoying the pink-themed Savory Naked Spread curated especially for Sarah, with chocolate dipped strawberries, Mini Strawberries N’ Cream cake, donuts with pink frosting, premium cheeses and cold cuts among many other of Sarah’s favorites.

Congratulations, Sarah!

Special thanks to Pat Dy Photography for the photos!

To schedule a cake tasting with Naked Patisserie, or inquire about our Custom Cakes Viber/call +63 945 468 5141 or email Naked.Patisserie@gmail.com

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Look What we Saw at the Biggest Party of the Year

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We’re pretty sure you’ve already heard about Opulence: Let them Eat Cake, an epic Halloween party, produced by Mond Gutierrrez and Ashleigh Rye in partnership with La Belle Fete, that took place at Solaire this October 31st. 

Here are the Top 5 Most Notable Moments Worth a Double Take from Opulence: Let the Eat Cake 

1.The Styling
Philippines’ Top 9 event stylists showcased their aesthetics. The collaboration of the creative minds of Amante Fleurs Badang Rueda, Blooms 2710, Dave Sandoval, Gary Dacanay, Gideon Hermosa, Michael Ruiz, Randy Lazaro, and Teddy Manuel.

2. The Edible 6 feet tall Marie Antoinette Cake from Naked Patisserie

A 6 feet tall depiction of Marie Antoinette, giving off a chic, fabulous pre-French Revolution vibes.

3. The Performers

4.Metro.Style and Metro TV had it all covered together with hosts Ferdi Salvador and Joey Mead King 

5.The Celebs, the Celebs, the Celebs

Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez
Bea Alonzo
Mond Guttierez
Isabelle Daza and Ava Daza
Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford
Iza Calzado – Wintle
Elisse Joson
Ruffa Gutierrez
Regine Tolentino
BJ Pascual and Iza Calzado
Solenn Huesaff and Nico Bolzico
Andre Brouillete and Lou Yanong

Indeed a night of showstopping looks for the biggest halloween party of the year! Congratulations Mond Gutierrrez and Ashleigh Rye and La Belle Fete!

Special thanks to Nice Print Photography for the photos!

To schedule a cake tasting with Naked Patisserie, or inquire about our Custom Cakes Viber/call +63 945 468 5141 or email Naked.Patisserie@gmail.com

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Julia Barretto’s “Under The Lemon Tree” Birthday Celebration

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“Under the Lemon Tree” was a meaningful theme inspired by Marj and Julia’s Barretto’s dream vacation spot in Capri, Italy and the inspiration for Julia Barretto’s 22nd Birthday Party, planned and coordinated by Marj Barretto herself!

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The backyard of the Barretto family was transformed by Event Stylist Gideon Hermosa with real lemons hanging from trees and pops of colorful yellow sunflowers and hundreds of lemons almost everywhere you turned— the setting for a magical evening and birthday celebration that took you back to a different place and time. It felt as if you stepped in to the famous Restaurant Da Paolino in Capri, Italy!

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© Gideon Hermosa

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© Joseph Gatz

Upon entering the party there was a pizza station and a Naked Spread, in theme with the “Under the Lemon Tree” motif.

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© Joseph Gatz

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Some favorites on the Naked Spread were sun-dried tomato and feta cheese frittata, homemade spinach Parmesan dip with tortilla chips, melon with prosciutto, and a fresh vegetable medley with The Naked Foodie homemade Garlic Aioli Dip.

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© Joseph Gatz

© Joseph Gatz

© Joseph Gatz

To balance the savory, we added Naked Patisserie Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Truffles (Julia Baretto loves Oreos), Land Mine Cookies, and Naked Patisserie’s best-selling Strawberries and Cream Cake.

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Guests in attendance included Julia’s boyfriend Joshua Garcia, as well as Erich Gonzales, Janella Salvador, Alora Sasam, Juliana Gomez, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, Chie Filomeno, Miles Ocampo, Dominic Roque, Sam Concepcion, Leila Alcasid, Ina Raymundo, Ian Veneracion, and Karla Estrada.

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© Maris Racal

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© Marj Barretto

At the stroke on midnight Joshua Garcia carried Julia Baretto’s minimalist 2-tier Naked Patisserie naked cake adorn with lemons and prunes made from sugar, as her friends and family sang Happy Birthday to her and gave their well wishes.

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The evening also included special performances by Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Joshua Garcia and Sam Concepcion, Ian Veneracion, and Karla Estrada.

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© Marj Barretto

© Marj Barretto

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© Mayad Studios

On behalf of the Naked Patisserie team we wish Julia a Happy 22nd Birthday and thank her for trusting Naked Patisserie!

To schedule a cake tasting with Naked Patisserie, or inquire about our Naked Spreads, Viber/call +63 945 468 5141 or email Naked.Patisserie@gmail.com

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Venue: Julia’s backyard
Flowers and styling: Gideon Hermosa
Lights and sounds: LX Events Pro
Tables and chairs: Bella Banquets
Lamps and urns: CL Decor
Dinnerwares: Casa Luxia
Catering: Chef Florabel
Cake and cheese spread: Naked Patisserie
Brick oven pizza: Casa Nostra Pizzeria

by: Christian Mark Jacobs (The Naked Foodie)

Iza Calzado‘s Romantic Wedding Cake

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3AM wake up call, I rush to the Naked Patisserie commissary to pack 9 boxes filled with tightly packed layers of cake and hundreds upon hundreds of Oreo Cheesecake Truffles. I make it to the airport in the knick of time together with one of Naked Patisserie’s Designers and Amanda Tirol’s Team. Our flight is delayed about 5 hours! Oh my! Finally after noon we board the flight.

We check the truffles and carry the rest of the cake on board the aircraft carrying it layer by layer seeing that it safely makes it’s way to Palawan. We take a van and a boat until, at last, we arrive at Club Paradise in Coron, Palawan. The staff carry the styro boxes above their head knee deep in water and we set up our station in the kitchen to begin prepping for the wedding. Boxing 200 giveaways filled with Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Truffles and frosting the 3-layer Naked cake nearly 2-feet tall, we finish our prep work in about 2 hours time just as the sun is about the set.

Ceremony styling by: @gideonhermosa

Photo credits: @josephgatz

Now to transport the cake— a job for no less than 4 people who carefully tip toe across the sand carrying this towering confection until it makes its way safely to the cake table where it can be seen by all guests at 360 degrees. Teddy Manuel puts the finishing touches on the cake by styling it with imported flowers, I grab a sparkler and get ready to welcome Mr. And Mrs. Wintle to their wedding reception. Time to party!

Photo credits: @josephgatz

Reception styling by @teddymanuel Photo credits: @josephgatz

Photo credits: @teampattdy

Photo credits: @caliberking

The wedding was star-studded with the likes of Ogie Alcasid,  Dra. Vicky Belo, Hayden Kho, Sunshine Dizon, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, and a lot more! But more than the famous faces I saw at the wedding, what struck me most is how simply in love Iza and Ben are. Their connection and energy was powerful and felt by all guests who celebrated with them. Not to mention the reception was super fun! Iza and Ben set the tone for the night by entering the reception with an energetic dance and later in the evening Ben even serenaded Iza “Magic Mike” style.

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The 3-tier naked cake was 2 flavors— lemon on the bottom tier, French Vanilla in the middle and lemon on the top tier. The cake was romantic and dreamy as it glistened under the stars of Palawan and stood tall as a key centerpiece of the reception. Iza said that during the following day guests were still indulging themselves enjoying the cake at a BBQ.

Photo credits: @josephgatz

Photo credits: @josephgatz

Photo credits: @patdy1

Congratulations to Iza and Ben and thanks for the trust in Naked Patisserie.

To schedule a cake tasting or for inquires on Naked Spread dessert buffets, contact us at +63 945 468 5141 or Naked.Patisserie@gmail.com

by: Christian Mark Jacobs (The Naked Foodie)

It’s All About the Details When it Comes to Christian & Kat Bautista’s Wedding Cake

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Cakes towering to touch the chandeliers may be ideal for large ballrooms and grandiose celebrations, but when it came to the opulent cozy setting of Christian and Kat Bautista’s Manila Reception at The Manila Hotel it was all about the details.

Photo credit: Nice Print Photography

Upon entering the Champagne Room, styled by legendary stylist Gideon Hermosa, a sea of glistening desserts greeted you at the entryway giving guests foresight in making their dessert plans as they were seated at their tables. This was a special request by Kat Bautista, who admittedly has a sweet tooth that we love her for!

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

On the opposite side of the table was a 4-layered cake, seen by guests from all angles of the Champagne Room throughout the program. Cohesive with the decor and floral arrangements seen throughout the room, this gold, blush-marbled, and Bordeaux- colored cake was designed to attract more than a glance from guests.

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

If you look closely at the cake, the bottom golden tier is hand-piped with royal icing designs. The boldly Bordeaux third-layer of the cake is likewise hand crafted with royal icing embellishments like dandelions, dragon flies, and roses giving the cake a whimsical and dreamy feel as it glistened in the light.

The flowers and golden leaves were completely edible and crafted by hand by the Naked Patisserie design team. All Naked Patisserie designs are inspired by nature and Christian and Kat Bautista’s cake was no exception to this common thread that weaves together all designs.

Kat chose lemon cake for cake cutting, but the star desserts of the night sat opposite of the table with Naked Patisserie signature favorites like Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Truffles, Pucker Up Lemon Cheesecake, Pick-Me-Up Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake, Strawberries N’ Cream Cake, Chocoholic Truffle Cake and more.

Photo credit: Nice Print Photography

Photo credit: Joseph Gatz

Photo credit: Nice Print Photography

To schedule a cake tasting or for inquires on Naked Spread dessert buffets, contact us at +63 945 468 5141 or Naked.Patisserie@gmail.com

by: Christian Mark Jacobs (The Naked Foodie)

These Event Stylists Make Your Wedding so Much Sweeter

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Stylists are the creative forces that mastermind the visual landscape for a wedding or event, and as a cake supplier, our relationship with event stylists is an important part of making our clients’ dreams come true.

The Philippines is never shy of creativity, but stylists in the Philippines elevate the industry to a different level, leading the way, in my opinion, as some of the world’s best creative minds and artists. It’s not uncommon for my American or Singaporean friends to see an Instagram photo from stylists like Gideon Hermosa and suddenly their jaw drops. “Are weddings really like that in the Philippines?” Transformative is the word that often flows through my mind when I step into a venue and see the fruit of their (the stylists’) labor.

As a cake supplier, Naked Patisserie always aims to work closely with the event stylists by getting a copy of the invitation, requesting samples of the color palette of the motif, and discussing how to integrate the cake together with the floral elements used to make the venue come alive. I value our relationship with stylists because they contribute so greatly to our success as a cake supplier.

There are too many talented stylists to list them all, but here are some of the mover and shakers in our industry (in no particular order) that have wow-ed the Naked Patisserie Team this year as we’ve grown and expanded to take on a higher volume of clientele.

1. Gideon Hermosa

Photo credits: @gideonhermosa

Photo credits: @josephgatz

Photo credits: @niceprintphoto

Gideon styled my wedding so maybe I’m a bit partial, but common’ this artist’s work speaks for itself and he’s minted as a styling legend in the Philippines and beyond with good reason!

2. Julius Villamante

Photo credits: @amantefleurs

Photo credits: @niceprintphoto

Photo credits: @amantefleurs

Julius Amante has an amazing story having worked in the UAE for many years. With all that experience under his belt, it’s no wonder why Amnate Fleurs is flooded with inquiries everyday. From his Mardi Gras birthday bash to the personal touch he puts on his clients’ home Christmas decor, Julius Amante is one of the best (and nicest guys you’ll ever meet).

3. Michael Ruiz

Photo credits: @mymetrophoto

Photo credits: @mayadstudios

Michael seemingly teleports from location to location— I see him at Wedding Essentials shoots, clients’ weddings, bridal fairs, and jet-setting all around the world. There’s always a sigh of relief when we hear that Michael Ruiz is the event stylist because working with his team is seamless.

4. Dave Sandoval

Photo credits: @niceprintphoto

Photo credits: @eventstylistdave

Dave recently celebrated 10 years in the industry which is quite a momentous occasion! From traditional white weddings to the pink and black feminine birthday bash of RB Chanco, Dave’s consistency, reliability and versatility keep him at the top of his game.

5. Jo Clarvall

Photo credits: @joclaravall

Photo credits: @joclaravall

Jo is a sweetheart. I’ll never forget my first time working with her at Shangri-La at the Fort for a wedding. There was a force of calm in the room because her team was so prepared in advance, and she helped us style the cake table to perfection. Another stylist who is a breeze to work with and one of my personal favs!

6. Teddy Manuel

Photo credits: @niceprintphoto

Photo credits: @teddymanuel

Before I was fully immersed in the wedding and Events industry Teddy Manuel was a name I heard often. From styling the Francis Libiran Bridal Affair de Coeur exhibition at Greenbelt 5 to innovating bridal fairs with one-of-a-kind styling elements, Teddy Manuel is a pillar in the wedding and events industry and one you can rely on.

To all of my newfound friends in the weddings and events industry who have trusted and supported Naked Patisserie, I extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all. I can’t wait to see what else wedding season has in store!

by: Christian Mark Jacobs (The Naked Foodie)

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