matt and i could talk all day about the many amazing people we’ve met thanks to our job- hilarious grooms, cute & quirky brides and of course- awesome wedding parties! once we’ve been in touch with a couple and met up with them a few times it is always so fun to show up at the wedding and meet their best friends!
that’s how we met the lovely eryn & jared. they were in juli & blake’s wedding party and were both so encouraging and loving on the day of the wedding. we have kept in touch since the wedding and when eryn mentioned she was starting an organization called cupcakes for a cause i was immediately interested- cooking + helping? brilliant. the website, that, as the name suggests, sells homemade cupcakes to raise money, is set to launch in early march. this past weekend we were able to spend some time shooting for them (and sampling! we’re here to help.) as they perfected their recipes and explained to us the movements they are supporting- eryn says it best:
For the young children sold into the Cambodian sex trade, this cupcake could mean their way out.
2 to 4 million women and children will be sold into sex trafficking in a year…
In a world where sex trafficking is the second largest organized crime…
Cupcakes for a Cause will donate 65% of all dollars spent to one of the two movements. The Somaly Mam
Foundation, an organization that “focuses on eradicating the root of human trafficking, exemplifying a global
vision and dedication that will allow its work in the United States and South East Asia to expand to other
countries around the world.”
The other movement will be Joshua Mckague, “A filmmaker that has the passion to use media as a tool
to change the world.” He relies solely on donations. He travels to other countries, documenting and bringing
awareness to end sex slavery.
In a world where the victims of sexual slavery are subjected to rape, torture, forced abortion, starvation,
and threats to family members…
What are we willing to do to make a difference for these young victims?
Cupcakes for a Cause. Because their tomorrow begins today.
so these adorable mini vanilla cupcakes were completely covered in a chocolate shell- they tried every combination of strawberry, white chocolate and milk chocolate and they all turned out so cute! these would be so adorable as party favors or as a birthday surprise to a friend across the country! (the cupcakes are overnighted for the freshest delivery!) i broke this little guy open to shoot the fluffy inside and quickly cleaned up the mess by eating it- DELISH!
so these next little guys are my fave- perfect for a birthday party or 4th of july! they are still ironing out the details on making the perfect icing swirl on top but i think they are awesome as is. the batter is baked directly in the cone- how heavenly does that sound!?
this was my other fave- baby terracotta pots lined with parchment paper are filled with the batter and baked- they slide out easily and would be a huge step up from traditional place cards at a shower or brunch! ooo the possibilities!
i know it’s tough but we’re going to all have to wait until march when they officially launch their site to support this cause by ordering treats! can’t wait! ;)
Best. Idea. EVER. :D Now I’m hungry. I can’t wait to buy some sweet treats to help this amazing cause!
Fantastic!- I love it when I find out that others are involved with different charities, so cool!
This is an awesome idea!
It’s so exciting to see how the creative, and tasty, ways God has given us to minister to other people!
Eryn and Jared are such cool people! I’m blessed to know them!
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It was great getting to meet both of you and thanks again for helping out!
I am so thankful for Kate and Matt! They are so awesome at what they do!
I think this is a great idea…people love sweets and causes and this is both!! I work at a cupcake shop in Louisville and I think it would be great if we could get on board with this idea! To do our part here in KY, to get peoples attention….
also my name is claudia…haha…not caludia…awesome!!
just found your blog and i L-O-V-E it! :) i’m a new photographer in north metro atlanta and will enjoy checking in here for inspiration~
What an incredible idea! I love it. Can’t wait till the site launches and I can find out more.
Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Can’t wait for them to begin their fantastic work, thanks so much for sharing!!
Mom to Jared and new daughter-in-law, Eryn, I am constantly amazed at their hearts, their creativity, their focus on doing for others rather than themselves! God bless you…really. If you knew the depth of Eryn’s tender heart you would definitely keep this ministry on your front burner….or is it oven? :-) Thanks Matt & Kate for extending yourselves as well!
those are the most adorable things ever. and what a great cause.