Plates were cut crystal with dipped gold rims, and we finished our place settings with crystal goblets and gold napkins and cutlery. The centerpiece was a glass terrarium stuffed with a spray of cut greenery and roses all set atop a sunburst mirror to reflect (hah!) Circe’s father, Helios. We primarily used roses for our flowers, both in our tiny bud vases and in the centerpiece, because they were mentioned repeatedly, and because their orangey blush color really suited our early fall color palette.
Plus, it’s an herb used since ancient times by the Greeks, and seemed the perfect choice to represent the facets of Circe a little prickly, a little sweet, and quietly powerful. We love that the rosemary looks a little prickly, but smells so good, especially when it was all piled on the tabletop. It came out great, but most importantly, Rachel (aka princess) loved it.Layers of freshly cut rosemary were studded with the first of the fall berries, and a few fresh blooms were tucked into the fragrant, spiky riot. The top layer was completely chocolate, the middle layer, completely vanilla, and the bottom layer chocolate and vanilla.
The cake was displayed on top of a pool table that had been completely covered and decorated in red and black to give it a very special presentation. In addition, to add the “bling” she wanted, I put rhinestone ribbon around the layers of the cake. The cakes were covered in black fondant, with white fondant bows, red gumpaste roses and a large “R” for Rachel on top and a large “40” on the bottom layer. This way each layer could be transported separately. Therefore, IĬhose to do 3 layers, but put them on a floating stand. With a large number of people attending, I wanted to make a 3 tiered cake, but lacked the vehicle to transport it and did not want to have to finish decorating at the party.
Other friends decorated, and others took charge of food. One of her friends offered her house to host the party (over 75 people attending). She also wanted a black and white theme and to have an “elegant” party.
She loves Phantom of the Opera, and wanted to be a “Princess”. My friend, Rachel was turning 40, and a group of her friends offered to throw her the grand party she wanted.
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