Iza Calzado

Why We Fly Wedding Cakes Across the World For Weddings

February 16, 2019 by webdev

Photo credits: Pat Dy Photography

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular for many reasons, at the forefront of which is probably the fantasy they bring to life as pristine ocean waters crash against white sandy beaches, fireworks ignite over ships docked at bay as wedding attendees dance and party into the night, and friends and love ones retreat to an ideal destination for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Naked Patisserie first began doing destination weddings organically just a few months after opening its doors. A bride inquired for a wedding at Balesin Island Club, and a member of our creative team flew in to construct a bride and groom’s dream weddings caked– we were hooked. Albeit it logistically challenging for the pastry team, and certainly more effort than delivering a cake to a hotel or venue in the Manila area, there is something fairytale-like seeing the satisfaction of a bride and groom as they cut their dream wedding cake at their dream destination.

Wedding cake by Naked Patisserie | Photo credits: Benjie Tiongco

Photo credits: Balesin Island Club

Photo credits: Balesin Island Club

Photo credits: Shangri-La Boracay

Photo credits: Shangri-La Boracay

Photo credits: Club Paradise Palawan

Photo credits: Club Paradise Palawan

Photo credits: Discovery Shores Boracay

From Boracay to Cebu to Balesin to Palawan and, yes, even to Bali, in 2018 Naked Patisserie flew cakes around the world to bring the magic to life for deserving brides and grooms. Hooked on the adventure and challenge of it all, we have no plans on stopping our destination wedding services anytime soon. We’re itching to tell you the destinations our couples’ have planned for 2019, but you’ll have to wait and see!

Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle’s Wedding cake by Naked Patisserie | Photo credits: Pat Dy Photography

Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle’s Wedding at Club Paradise, Coron, Palawan | Photo credits: Pat Dy Photography

Christian Bautista and Kat Ramnani’s Wedding cake by Naked Patisserie | Photo credits: Pat Dy Photography

Christian Bautista and Kat Ramnani’s Wedding at Uluwutu, Bali, Indonesia | Photo credits: Pat Dy Photography

Naked Patisserie CEO and World-renowed Fashion Designer Francis Libiran’s Wedding at The Lind, Boracay | Photo credits: NicePrint Photography

Photo credits: NicePrint Photography

First ever Naked cake by Naked Patisserie at the Wedding of Christian Mark Jacobs and Francis Libiran | Photo credits: NicePrint Photography

Planning and coordination by Events by Amanda Tirol | Photo credits: Metro Photo

To inquire about your cake for your destination wedding, email us at naked.patisserie@gmail.com or call us at +63 945 468 5141

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by: Christian Mark Jacobs (The Naked Foodie)

Iza Calzado‘s Romantic Wedding Cake

December 22, 2018 by webdev

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.

Photo credits: @officialtimyap
Photo credits: @dianazubirismith

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)