Lovely Cakes

Lovely Cakes is a custom cake studio in Stratford, Connecticut, specializing in wedding cakes that reflect each couple's unique personality and wedding style. Owner and lead artist Renata Papadopoulos brings over seven years of wedding industry experience and formal training from the French Culinary Institute in New York, where she completed the Mini Pastry Program. The studio has earned recognition through multiple awards, including BRIDES Magazine's America's Most Beautiful Cakes in 2011 and a victory in the Valentine's Day Challenge on Season 2 of Food Network's Cake Wars. Lovely Cakes has also received WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards consistently from 2010 through 2020 and The Knot Best of Weddings awards from 2015 through 2024, with induction into their Hall of Fame. Each cake is made from scratch using high-quality ingredients, with designs customized to individual couples. The studio offers consultations and tastings where clients can discuss their vision and sample flavors. The team draws inspiration from wedding flowers, invitations, color palettes, and bridal gowns to create cohesive designs. In addition to wedding cakes, they create groom's cakes and cupcakes. Lovely Cakes serves Connecticut, Westchester County, and the New York Metro area, providing delivery and setup services for their custom creations.