Celebrity Cake Studio

Biting into a wedding cake that looks spectacular but is also delicious is a little bit like meeting a Hollywood starlet who is both stunning and selfless -- it doesn't happen very often, but when it does, you're a fan for life.

That's exactly what happens when local brides, grooms and their guests experience their first taste of the delectable, artistic wedding cakes from local, 10-year-old boutique bakery Celebrity Cake Studio. "Our cakes are flawless," says co-owner Odette D'Aniello, "but it's the taste that keeps people coming back."

Third-generation bakery owners, D'Aniello and her partner, Mary Ann Quitugua, have more than 34 years of combined experience in the bakery business. They like to joke that they were born not with a silver spoon, but a silver spatula. "We have been doing this for a long, long time," says D'Aniello.

Celebrity Cake Studio's creations stand out among local wedding cakes because they are made with the highest quality ingredients, such as Belgian chocolate, creamy butter produced at local dairies and fresh fruit grown at nearby farms.

As pretty on the outside as they are delicious on the inside, the exquisite cakes are decorated to perfectly complement the bride and groom's individual tastes. Choose a design that is classic and simple, or one that is exuberantly adorned with colorful blooms. Celebrity Cake Studio will work within your budget to craft your wedding's sweet finale.

Of course, a wedding studio that turns out lovely, luscious cakes wouldn't be worth its weight in sugar if it didn't also provide superior customer service. Celebrity Cake Studio's attention to detail and personal touch make them popular not only with busy brides, but also with local wedding vendors and venues.

"My sister and I have been brides before, and we know how important it is to attend to all of the details," says D'Aniello. "We deliver exactly what we promise."

Celebrity Cake Studio offers complimentary cake tasting on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its charming showroom near the Tacoma Dome. During the tasting, you will have the opportunity to sample a variety of cake flavors, enjoy free coffee and tea, browse through the studio's albums and meet with one of Celebrity's cake consultants.

Last fall, the studio opened a second showroom at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, so brides have another convenient place to view Celebrity's captivating cake displays. The studio accepts orders from two months to one year in advance, depending on the time of year and the complexity of the cake.

For more information or to schedule a cake tasting, visit www.celebritycakestudio.com or call 253-627-4773.