Wedding Shower Cake

This latest one was ordered by the wife of one of my colleagues. She also teaches and was the host for a wedding shower at her school this afternoon. The cake was fashioned after the couple's invitation which was a lovely cream color with rich brown lettering, gold trim around the edge, a ribbon at the top, and maple leaves across the top. It was yellow cake with buttercream icing. The ribbon is made out of Satin Ice ivory-colored fondant brushed with gold glitter. Leaves are also fondant; they were brushed with coloring and glitter to make them look a little more realistic. Because of the dampness in the air while I was preparing the cake and overnight, it was necessary to leave the paper towels in the bow loops to prevent drooping. They were removed before the cake was presented at the event.