Sugar Realm Reviews
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Andrea T. Sent on 09/23/2020
Amazing inside out!
Amazing process, very structured, detailed, personalized, etc.
The cake was a dream ! Everything we hoped for from a design standpoint, every detail was beyond expectation. And (almost) best of all were the tastes and composition of the sponge and the filling, the aroma was incredible! Nothing left to ask for! -
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Aubrey M. Sent on 12/07/2020Beautiful and Delicious Cake, Wonderful Experience
We loved the whole process of working with Ileana. From the beginning, an intro-zoom call, she was warm and professional and guided us through her process of design and construction of her special cakes. We ordered a tasting box - which was by far the most thoughtfully presented, diverse in selections (actual cake slices, not just cupcakes) and so good - we could try so many of the flavors, it was hard to pick a favorite! After tasting we knew we wanted to work together and Ileana designed a simple and elegant cake with her amazing sugar flowers to match our decor. The whole process was extremely professional - one of the easiest vendor relationships we had. Cake arrived perfect, was easy to cut, had plenty to serve, and all our guests raved about how delicious it was. We had two flavors - Chocolate Ducle de Leche, and Almond Raspberry. Our Anniversary tier (which is included) is now safely in our freezer. After the wedding, Ileana invited us back to her home studio while she transformed the cake's sugar flower decor into a permanent keepsake by enclosing them in a glass shadowbox. A beautiful memento of our wedding day. Would love to work with her in the future for our covid-sequel wedding! -
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Susie K. Sent on 02/02/2020Three months later, we are still talking about the cake!
Someone asked me on our wedding day “what are you looking forward to the most?” And I said “our wedding cake” (sorry, darling!). We had orange cake with white chocolate filling and icing - I never knew I like orange cake until I tried Ileana’s! The cake was also very beautiful - one of our guests asked if our cake was real. Ileana also offers delicious confections - we had macaroons and marshmallows and they were SO yummy. We had a few guests with dietary restrictions and her approach was very thoughtful —delicious experiences for all guests. I am also grateful that she worked with me to preserve the sugar flowers from the cake for us to keep. So thoughtful! If you want a cake that you and your guests will talk about for months and years after your wedding, Ileana is the person for you! -
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April S. Sent on 07/31/2019Ileana is THE best, truly an artist!
I had the pleasure of working with Ileana as both a wedding vendor and client. I was fortunate enough to meet her as she was building her business in Cincinnati. Her passion for beautiful cakes is just as strong now as it was when I first met her!
She approaches each cake as a work of art, listening to what the client is looking for and insuring that her creation fits seamlessly into your vision. Her cakes are not only stunning, they taste just as good! I’ve eaten a lot of wedding cake in my years of shooting weddings and I feel there’s nothing worse then a cake that’s pretty but doesn’t follow through on the taste.
Her cakes do not disappoint and her attention to detail is unparalleled. I was forturnate enough to have one of her creations as my own wedding cake last year and I have the sketch she made hanging in my house. Every time I see it, I remember her thoughtfulness and how wonderful it tasted.
I highly recommend Ileana, working with her is an absolute pleasure!
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Sherri K. Sent on 11/19/2019Sugar Realm makes the impossible a Reality!
Ah, I cannot not say enough amazing things about Ileana! As a wedding photographer I was always in awe of her astounding designs, and when it was finally my big day, I was beyond excited what she would create for me. Ileana is the sweetest, kindest woman you could ever meet, and I truly entrusted her to create a one of a kind spectacular cake for my special day. I trusted her so much that I let her have complete creative control with no input from me. When my cake arrived on my wedding day, I was absolutely FLOORED! I had the most gorgeous custom black Versace inspired wedding cake and it was the centerpiece of my wedding. Ileana sketches of her cake design are framed and hung in our kitchen now. She is nothing short of brilliant and I could not recommend her anymore highly! If you want a show stopping truly unique piece of art; Sugar Realm is where you go! -
Kelli S. Sent on 08/10/2019
Not just a cake- a work of art.
Words can not describe how much I loved working with Ileana to create something beyond my imagination. I wanted something nature inspired and elegant. What I received was the most beautiful cake I have ever seen. To this day, I get more compliments on my cake than any other element of my wedding. I also had Sugar Realm design my grooms cake, and my Grandsons baby shower cake! Nothing can top the taste and beauty of Ileana’s cakes. -
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Colleen R. Sent on 08/30/2019Out of this world perfect
We had the absolute honor to have Ileana create our wedding cake for our Cincinnati wedding. Ileana is authentic, honest and an incredibly warm person who absolutely loves what she does. How she approaches wedding cakes is like no other person you will sit down with when discussing your dream wedding cake. Her attention to detail, sketches, everything is out of this world and she will help make the wedding cake process incredibly easy and seamless. Our Almond Amaretto Mousseline, Fresh berries preserve cake was soooo good. We miss you Ileana! -
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User2407471 Sent on 11/03/2015It's hard to know where to start with thanking the very talented Ileana Saldivia. Let me begin by saying that she somehow managed to interpret Lauren's vision and turn it into an absolute masterpiece (she actually teared up when she saw it). Her talent and mad skills are unrivaled!! She is not just a "vendor" but a wonderfully kind woman that truly cares for her clients wants, and fulfills their need for a dream cake on one of the most important days of their lives. Her attention to all the detail is amazing and that is what makes all the difference and sets her apart from all the other bakers out there. Sensory System Vision: it goes without saying, it was like looking at a work of art. Auditory: To actually hear all the ooohhs and awwws and gasps of amazement from all of our guests was music to our ears. She was the talk of the town last night, and we could not have sang her praises any higher! Gustatory: We knew immediately after our cake tasting she was the one! There is no other pastry chef that can even compete with the taste of her fabulous creations! This cake was the perfect blend of flavors, so light with a absolutely perfect crumb!! Olfaction: A girl could gain 20 pounds just from the incredible aroma! Her cakes are worth the extra time on the treadmill :) We sincerely hope to do business with her again, and we will certainly recommend her to everybody we know that is looking for a special celebration cake! -
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Dan L. Sent on 08/06/2019This is not just a cake...it's an experience!
We were lucky enough to be recommended to Ieana, the owner of Sugar Realm, to plan our wedding cake. After selecting the flavors, (which was almost too hard to do) Ileana set out to design a cake that was created just for us. Her design was customized, not only to our event, but to our lives. She visited our home and saw that we had a love of stained glass and had installed a few windows that reflected some of the travels we've taken over the years. Ileana was so wonderful to work with and we considered her a friend. She takes her clients to heart. The cake reflected many of the images in our stained glass. It was a three tier square cake. The outside was flat white chocolate panels that were hand painted to look like stained glass. She also added pulled sugar flowers that looked like glass. Not only was the cake a showstopper, it was, as our guests remarked, the best cake they had ever eaten at a wedding. If you want something truly special for such an important part of your wedding, I highly recommend calling Ileana at Sugar Realm. She is an exceptional artist. -
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Geetha Sent on 08/29/2019Absolutely Sensational!
Words cannot describe Ileana's talent. I already knew I was going to use Sugar Realm for my wedding because they came so highly recommended. The choice was a no brainer. The whole experience from start to finish was first class all the way. We had a detailed conversation of my vision and Ileana came up with two designs. The first design nailed my vision all the way and the second one was to inspire a different way of thinking which I loved! In fact, I incorporated some aspects from the second design into the first. She even used a swatch of a design from my dress to replicate for the cake! It was absolutely perfect!
The cake tasting was amazing. She absolutely nailed the flavors. Her cake was moist and delicious and it didn't crumble when you cut it so the presentation was absolutely stunning! I don't know what she does with her recipe, but when the 1 year anniversary came around we ate our top tier and it tasted just like the day we got it. Like she had just baked it for us that day. It was incredible. Ileana definitely takes you to a whole new REALM when it comes to cakes! -
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Claudia C. Sent on 08/11/2019Perfection and beauty
Ileana’s attention to detail, creativity and professionalism are second to none, not only she created for us the most beautiful cake, inspired from my wedding dress and the flowers for that date, she also helped in selecting the right table linens and everything else we needed to have on the day. The cater to our taste, de combination of Dulce de Leche filling and Almond flavor cake was perfect, and we get to still enjoy after 4 years, thanks to the detail instructions that she provided us to freeze the remaining cake, after the wedding.
The best comment from one of our guest: “I didn’t think it was real”, the cake looked like an art piece! Thank you Ileana for creating a wonderful memory for years to come! -
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User2045733 Sent on 02/20/2015I scheduled cake tastings with 4 vendors on the same day. Ileana of Sugar Realm was my first meeting. I knew after this meeting that I didn't need to meet with any other vendors, but I did. Each vendor I met with offered an excellent product, however, Ileana's cakes were exceptional. I reserved my date with her the next day. When you book with Ileana, you are getting more than just a wedding cake, you are getting an experience and a stunning element to your wedding or event. She is very passionate about her work, and it shows in every detail. Her sketchbook of designs are both beautiful and amazing, and I felt special when my cake was added to the book. She even made a special cupcake to accompany the wedding cake that was beautifully displayed, so my son could have his very own little cake at our celebration. He was so excited! We also had Ileana create a special groom's cake (inspired by the movie Caddyshack), that we used at our rehearsal dinner. It was such a hit with everyone! It both looked and tasted amazing! Our wedding cake was absolutely stunning. Our guests were so impressed with our glamorous, Gatsby inspired cake. I knew it would be amazing and Ileana didn't disappoint. The wedding cake design process was truly my favorite part of wedding planning. I think that in itself says a lot! -
User996146 Sent on 10/30/2012Sugar Realm baked both the groom's cake and wedding cake for me. Both were absolutely spectacular!! In addition to being masterpiece works of art, the cake itself was very delicious!
She asked for my input every step of the way to make both cakes completely custom. She added her own creativity and artistry to create cakes beyond my wildest dreams! I would highly recommend Sugar Realm to anyone! -
User871445 Sent on 07/20/2012Working with Ileana was such a wonderful and enjoyable experience. From the beginning she made us feel as if we were her only clients. We loved the whole process including the cake tasting, and the inspiration and design meetings. Ileana actually did replicas of our cakes, which were amazing!! Throughout the design process Ileana sent us update emails notifying us about the progress of the cake, which was very nice. Also, she was very prompt in getting back to us whenever we had any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole process and we feel so lucky to have had her as our cake designer!! We were so incredibly happy with the final product. It not only looked amazing, but it tasted amazing as well. She truly made the cake design process a memorable experience!! Ileana went above and beyond and we would recommend her to anyone who needs a cake!!
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