Well, my story...I'll try to be quick [my DH won't believe it! 
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I have made cakes for my nieces/nephews over the past few years but only just this past January took any classes. I've taken Wilton I and had Wilton II cancelled [one person short of a full class and leader very pregnant--I like her a lot...so I'm waiting for her to be back! 
] In fact, I just finished Wilton I when I opened my big mouth and I volunteered to make my sister's wedding cake for her August 11th wedding. [DH STILL doesn't know why I did that!] I figured it would force me to keep practicing and give me a goal.
Well, lots of lurking and reading posts that seemed relavent [and others that just caught my eye 
], I finally can say that I have made my first wedding cake! Of course, I'm not running out the door screaming to make another one but I did it!
Somehow the pictures got out of order....The bottom is my practice cake. After that I begged her to let me use pillars because I stressed and hated the stacked cake. It's not even/centered and it goofed the BC. I was very surprised at her reaction to the practice cake--I HATED it!
She loved it! They were paying for their own wedding and really appreciated everything! I got it set up the day before [oh yeah, I was Matron of Honor in the wedding...DH was a groomsman] and she came up to me and said "Sandi, you know with all the stuff that I've had going on this week, the one thing I never worried about was the cake." I still just tear up remembering that moment.
Thanks for letting me share! Sorry wasn't as quick as I wanted it to be!
What a beautiful job you have done. Your sister must have been so pleased. You have done well for your first wedding cake. I expect to see more beautiful works from you. Good job once again!!! 
WOW! Your cake is gorgeous! That actually choked me up a little too. That must have made you feel really good.
You did a terrific job on both cakes and it sounds like your sister knows how much effort and love (forgive me for being slightly sappy when I talk about sisters...it's what I think of my own!!!) you put into her cake. She could not have said anything nicer to you. Wonderful job!
gorgeous cake!! very pretty..you should be very proud[/b]
Thanks everyone! I guess it does go to show that we are our own worse critic because in my eyes, the practice cake was horrible. My DH agreed with me.... 
hmmmm....guess I may not use him for feedback on future cakes....he sees flaws as much or more than I do!!
*sniff* Your sister choked me up too! 
She will always have you in her fondest memories
Did I mention congratulations on your gorgeous cakes? Your first wedding cake blew me away!
What beautiful sentiments from your sister. What a truly gracious bride!
You cakes were lovely!! I can't wait to see more wedding cakes from you! What flavors did you do?
Wow! I love both of these! You did a fantastic job!
WOW!! I love your cake, and those stands are great.
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