How many black & white coloured foods do you KNOW of? How many black & white coloured foods can you THINK of? Now, which black & white food combination fit for macarons will you like a TASTE of?
These were the questions I asked myself over & over again when I received a request for black & white macarons. What started off as a brief that was questionable, actually ended up being a brief that was inspirational & tasting delightful.
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| Piped black macaron shells |
Well…my concerns were black coloured food for some may evoke feelings of unease, preconceiving the concept as unnatural thus un-appetising (did you know a million years ago, when our ancestors foraged for food along with the colours blue & purple, the colour black were all warning signs of foods that are poisonous).
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| Black macaron shells straight out of the oven |
Why was it at times impossible?
Well…black-coloured food is a less well known food group than other food groups we are familiar with. How many black coloured foods come to your mind or routinely include in your own diet?
Now, compound that with choosing a black coloured food which compliments well with a white coloured food & when combined is suitable to become a sweet french macaron which can be pleasantly consumed.
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| In addition to the Black & White macarons other flavours chosen were Velvet Caramel & Zesty Lemon |
Why it actually ended up being a brief that was inspirational?
Well…just the mere challenge of finding this black & white macaron combination fit for a very special occasion.
Why it ended up tasting delightful?
Well…believe it or not though limited with black coloured food choices, the possible black & white combinations were abundant.
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| Macarons boxed & ready to be ribboned (I love macarons presented in clear boxes where their vibrant colours & frilly feet can be seen) |
What black & white macaron flavours were chosen?
Black macaron shells filled with the choice of vanilla buttercream or rich coconut cream with a hint of savoury cracked black pepper.
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| The Lunch Venue: Table for 20 at Surry Hills Sydney |
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| Setting up the bombonieres/wedding favours |
I discovered different formations of the ribbon & bow positioned on the box can give an entirely different feel & send an entirely different message of the occasion (originally the ribbon was positioned lower bottom & bow centred on the box but it just didn't feel right once placed on the table, so with a last minute manipulation of the ribbon & bow, the feel & message became perfect for this wedding).
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| The final touch to the table setting |
And WHY was this wedding unconventional?
Well...the choice of having macarons for bombonieres/wedding favours (commonly seen in Europe, the United States & Singapore but a relatively new concept in Australia).
A unique & elegant sweet treat for a very special occasion (was later informed when the Groom mentioned the macaron bombonieres/wedding favours in his speech the guests had gasped in excitement!).
And how were my macaron bombonieres/wedding favours received? (you can read about it here).
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| Will you choose to have french macarons for bombonieres/wedding favours on your wedding day? |
Well...the bar at which the wedding ceremony was held.
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| One of the feature walls of the bar |
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| Sticky Bar at Surry Hills Sydney |
Well...the scented candles given to the guests by the couple all handcrafted by the Groom in colours of white, grey & black in scents of lemongrass, lime & lemongrass & perfume musk.
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| The lovely message from the couple to their guests |
Well...the couple's wedding bands.
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| The Bride's silver diamond |
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| The Groom's silver band & engagement ring |
Well...the couple.
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| Meet the Bride (left) in her white wedding dress & Groom (right) in his black wedding suit, welcoming a guest (middle) at the door |
Congratulations to this unconventional couple who chose to have an unconventional wedding to have the most important day of their lives THEIR way!
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