I still love my cupcakes, but there’s been a recent new sweet in my life. At first glance, they don’t look all that impressive, but taste buds are pleasantly surprised.

Not to be mistaken with the American version – coconut macaroons, these delectable macarons originated from a French baker’s oven dating back to the early 1900s. These colorful mini hamburger look-alikes are showing up at weddings as party favors or a part of dessert buffets.

Below are some places you can find them:

Seattle - Le Panier

Beverly Hills – Paulette

Paris – Ladurée

Love the design of this chic cake I saw in the most recent issue of InStyle Weddings!

Tip 1 . Make sure to give your cake vendor a picture of the cake you want.

Tip 2 . If you want to cut wedding costs, you can have a small presentation cake and the rest as sheet cake. Your guests won’t know the difference.

I was so excited when my favorite magazine, Real Simple announced that they were coming out with Real Simple Weddings! I could open up a store with the expansive wedding magazine collection I have, but I don’t know if I can get myself to drop a whoppin’ $12.95+tax to add this one to my library.

The first ‘Real Wedding’ featured in the magazine is in our neck of the woods for us Seattleites, sort of. Victorian Valley Chapel is smack dab in the middle of nowhere on Orcas Island. This would be perfect for a couple in Seattle who wants somewhat of a destination feel without the high price tag. Also perfect for anyone who wants to get married in the cutest little chapel. We encourage future GH Kim Photography clients to check it out. :)