Cakes & Sweets

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Amy Beck Cake Design

Having apprenticed for New York cake designer Colette Peters, Amy Beck now patterns for brides' custom cakes—from the classic in opalescent colors, to whimsical creations with stripes, polka dots or hand-sculpted sugar flowers—in her Lincoln Park bakery.

312.545.3655 |

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Bittersweet

As Bittersweet celebrates its 17-year anniversary, first-class products remain the shops highest priority. Chef-owner Judy Contino's favorite wedding cake combinations change with the seasons, but she and her creative team of pastry chefs will always incorporate your preferences and tastes with the theme for your special day.

773.929.1100 |

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Chocolatines

Whether it’s a party favor or gift, you’re bound to find something with this imaginative chocolatier. Owner Reiko Wada and her daughter Kasumi Wada create truly elegant and refined designs that look as good as they taste. Make sure you try an item from the Chocouture line, featuring dark chocolate and edible diamonds.

224.653.2700 |

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Flour Cake and Pastry

Using only the highest quality ingredients and expert techniques, a custom cake from Flour Cake and Pastry is truly delectable and made from scratch. Flour specializes in creative design and seamless integration of your vision, matching your event's unique style. It is truly love at first bite. By appointment only.

312.265.1922 |

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Jennie and Vera's Cookies

Jennie Näss and Vera Mirkovic’s selection of couture cookies are perfect for showers, weddings, sweet tables and more. Attention to detail and quality service for every bride complements the cookies, and favors designed and prepared by Jennie and Vera. Favorite cookies include You Are a Peach! and Vera's Walnut Cookie.

224.622.4856 |

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Katherine Anne Confections

Local chocolatier Katherine Anne uses natural, local and organic ingredients to create the finest confections. Indulge in exclusive truffles such as Pomegranate or Carrot Cake or custom carmels in Merlot Pecan and Fleur de Sel. Complimentary tastings available.

773.727.3248 |

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More

Boasting a huge selection of gourmet cupcakes that are perfect for weddings, bridal showers and more. An attentive staff customizes orders for each bride, including "Champagne Flight" boxes that make great favors and savory morsels that make fantastic passed appetizers.

312.951.0001 |

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Take the Cake

After conducting thorough one-hour tastings, owner Mary Winslow creates cakes inspired by the invitations and dresses of her clients. Couples choose from an assortment of flavors and fillings including hazelnut buttercake, coconut cake and cinnamon mascarpone mousse.

312.850.4530 |

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The Baking Institute/Le Royale Icing

Renowned pastry chef Margo Lastik has joined forces with The Baking Institute to launch their new division of luxury cakes. Called the American line, these new icings and cake flavors will still feature Lastik’s signature luxurious, opulent designs. Everyone from Mayor Daley and Elton John to Oprah Winfrey and P.Diddy are fans.

847.419.0333 |

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Vanille Pātisserie

Designer Keli Fayard creates customized wedding cakes, giving each bride several sketches of personalized cake designs—a wonderful addition to the wedding album. On the wedding day the bride receives a miniature replica of the cake's top tier. By appointment.

773.868.4574 |

Whimsical Candy

Choose Chicago’s fun artisan candy for your wedding. Their signature La-Dee-Dahs (nougat and sea salt caramel swirls dipped in dark chocolate), Just Caramels or Nifty Nougats are unique and tasty as favors, whether in a candy bowl centerpiece or on your sweets table.

312.781.0053 |

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