Marina Machado

@marinamachadocakes

👋🏼 I’m Marina! I dream & design wedding cakes that are pieces of art! 👀 VOGUE - THE LANE - GRAZIA #marinamachadocakes ⬇️Click to enquire ⬇️
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3 days ago
So, I did a thing….. for the first time, I went internationally to teach one of my masterclasses without sharing it on socials!!!! And OHHHMYYYYGAAAAAWWWD! I had the absolute best time of my liiiife!!!! What a deep learning curve we achieved together, hey girls!!!!! It was soooooo gooooood, that we have booked my next LA trip already, so you guys can start planning to come learn with me again! LA…. I’m coming back on February 2025 and bringing amazing cake designs! First date to be released soon! Stay tuned! And for the @lb_cake_stop family… you stole my heart!!!!!! Thank you Liliya and family for being sooooo welcoming and kind to all of us! I have never eaten so much in my life, and from now on, I don’t want to eat anything apart from Armenian food cooked by Mama!!!! This family lives and breath food and the pleasure of feeding and providing!!! Thank you for such kindness! Our hearts (and tummies!) were so full!!!!!! And, before I share any snippets of our students’ works, I have to share a little bit of how hospitable you guys are!!!!! You family is an inspiration of hard work, union and kindness! Thank you for welcoming me and for inspiring me soooo much! To you - my LA students…. Thank you for being with me, for letting me in and for sharing your hearts away! We witnessed the power of food in our lives and the trust towards each other - Our conversations during our ‘so yummy’ meals cooked by Mama gave me a really good insight of your lives and how I could help you the best way possible. We connected deeply and I truly believe a new cake journey started on the days we have spent together. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it with you! And thank you for being so patient with me waiting for the snippets of our classes - it allowed me to focus on you and just you! And oh my! We really got to know each other and elevated our cake game hey! Hugs your way girls!!!!
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7 days ago
And here are all the little details from Abbey and Matt’s wedding cake, with all my heart! And with loads of pleasure to deliver to @wynmereestate A timeless, ethereal and also sophisticated cake design with the best light ever kissing the cake while I was photographing it!!!! What a bless! Congrats to you lovebirds!
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9 days ago
Ohhhhhhhh! And here we have Abbey and Matt!!!!!! Look at their smiles!!!!! This wedding was a blast hey!!!! I love the couple so much and their family! A bunch of amazing people that came to @wynmereestate during the @scenicrimweddingtrail and we talked for ages and oh my! Abbey and Matt wanted a surprise hey! They wanted me to bring something classy and elegant to their wedding day ! And knowing the top notch venue that is @wynmereestate and the whole team I was working with, I brought to life something timeless, ethereal and sophisticated! Oh Abbey and Matt! I miss your beautiful smiles and your amazing vibe!!!! Massive hugs to you both! And to whoever is out there….. bring on more and more weddings from @wynmereestate !!!! Apart from being an amazing venue owned by an awesome family… it is 3 minutes from where I live and it’s a pleasure to deliver to such a stunning venue! And let’s also talk about the most stress free cake delivery that is to drive with a cake for just 3 minutes and that is iiiiiiit! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
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11 days ago
For Abbie and Mohsen with all my heart!!!! I dreamt about this cake for years!!!!!! Then comes the amazing Ashley from @theotherbridesmaid with the sweetest couple that was so ready to dare with us, and together, we brought fond cake memories to life! A cake I will never ever forget!!!!! Captured perfectly by the one and only @cassandraladru that always shows so much love to my craft when she captures my cakes! Love to you Cassandra! And to Abbie and Mohsen, thank you for trusting Ash and I to bring such an spectacular cake cutting moment to your day and for choosing so many of my signature cake flavours for your guests to savour! This cake was a complete surprise for you both when walking into the reception space and seeing your cake for the first time without having any idea of what to expect! What an absolute bless for me to be trusted with such a task 🙏🙏🙏 🤍🤍🤍! And all in real cake guys!!!!! The whole cake was the real deal Marina Machado style of cake flavours and the cake cutting moment was to die for - seeing that knife cutting through it beautifully was the best ever! Wooohoooo to always challenging myself to achieve my dream! I should say cake dream! Always a pleasure delivering to @fins.plantationhouse and working with the best @allumeweddings @bestcelebrantever @janda.events @bakerboysband
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14 days ago
This edible piece was inspired by my heart, always kissed by the breeze, healed by the waves, warmed by the flames, and ground by nature. A heart that bursts with happiness with the smiles of each of you that are a part of my life. A heart fuelled by nature and its blessings, by the love that we give freely, and by the bless that is kindness and humility. A heart full of gratitude for each breath we take and for the opportunity of having you all in my life! 🤍 For Abbie and Mohsen, I cherish your union through the cut of this masterpiece - a stunning wedding cake made with freedom and love, that will leave with with sweet fond memories for life! Forever grateful for the freedom given to me to create this masterpiece of a cake! And thank you to Ash @theotherbridesmaid for dreaming this cake with me!
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15 days ago
And after a huge break from socials… it’s time to share all the fun I was up to in the last year of wedding cake magic!!! I have tones of weddings I delivered but didn’t share on socials!!!! Get ready for the overload of cake love coming your way!!! BTW, for you that feel in need of a social media break, but get worried about the consequences of having that break….. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO PRIORITISE YOU! It was the best decision for me last year…. And to be honest…. Nothing changed here and also towards my business… on the other hand, a lot changed within me! I’m full, happy, grounded and full of hopes in life! I’m bursting out of joy for life!!!!!!! Let’s create cake magic hey! 🎂 🍰 🧁 Photo by the so talented @simone_g_imagery Thank you Simone!
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17 days ago
Episode 15 is now live with @marinamachadocakes We seriously couldn’t be more excited for this one. Just go watch it already! Link in Bio #wedding #weddingpodcast #wedcopodcast #marinamachadocakes #weddingvenue #podcast #bride #groom
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23 days ago
Not long now folks. A much requested episode from the super lovely @marinamachadocakes is only one more sleep away. Set your clocks for 7am tomorrow. Photo by @danielchaferphotography #wedding #weddingvenue #weddingpodcast #weddingcake #wedcopodcast #marinamachado
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23 days ago
Making high tea for the Queen and Michael Jackson as only @marinamachadocakes could. Don’t miss this one on Wednesday! Such a blast, filmed at the exquisite @kwila.lodge #wedding #weddingpodcast #podcast #kwilalodge #goldcoastwedding #cakemaker #weddingcake #marinamachado #bride #groom #engaged
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24 days ago
This has been a much asked for one! @marinamachadocakes on the podcast next week, filmed from the stunning @kwila.lodge Marina has such a beautiful soul and it’s a wonder why she has such a big loyal following #weddingpodcast #wedcopodcast #weddingcake #marinamachado #wedding #kwilalodge
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27 days ago
The pics we’ve all been waiting for with this delicate & delicious dessert patisserie custom built for Lauren & JP from @marinamachadocakes featuring petite hand piped earl grey tea mini cakes, lemon curd profiteroles, mandarin & apricot amaretti, macarons amongst many other hand made pastry delicacies designed to make ever taste bud tingle… Featuring here @marinamachadocakes @ivyandbleuevents @littlegreenleaf_aus @deuxbelettes shot by @nathan.lapham #wedding #weddings #dessert #dessertporn #desserttable #dessertsofinstagram #weddingdesserts #weddingflorist #weddingflorals #weddingcake #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #weddinggoals
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1 month ago
For Laura and Evan! Delivered to @fins.plantationhouse and oh my what an spectacular set up!!!!! And I couldn’t expect less when working with a bunch of amazing creatives @thefrenchpetal @bc_celebrant @cloudcatcherstudio @theonedayhouse ! Thank you for sharing these stunning photos @cloudcatcherstudio ! And massive congrats to the couple that stood by my side throughout all the covid postponements! It was so worth it waiting hey guys!!!!!
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2 months ago
Healing through water, cleansing our souls, connecting to ours roots and diving deep in the moment of true connections and pure peace and love…. For the couple that let the soothing power of the ocean in…. For the couple that embrace the healing bless of water and it’s mothering nature…. With all my heart…. To Rob and Paige! A couple that inspired me so much to bring the beauty of the ocean to their cake….. I can almost hear the sound of the fearless waves and the bubbling of the salt water…. For both of you, may nature guide you through your life and shower you with love and peace! And that you keep this strength you have to bless the world with your lights! Thank you for inspiring me so much and also for letting me be taken by your souls!!!!! You let me free to design this cake for you with no idea whatsoever what you would get on your big day….. and it felt just so right to bring the ocean to you guys in its contemporary form that cake deep from my heart and visited me through my dreams…. Massive hugs to you guys! Thank you for letting me be free and be me! A human being! And for you that is out there and need to hear this…. Let the fear go and shine your light bright hey! Replay this track I chose for this reel over and over again…. And don’t hold back! Be the beautiful YOU in this world! Let me see you! YOU ARE AMAZING!
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2 months ago
For Sanjana and Gihan!!!!! With all my heart! . . Last year I had a big break from social media and it was the best thing I did for myself! And I’m proud of myself for that! There was a time where I felt too pressured to do so much, and my decision was to look after myself and my couples, concentrating in bringing everything for the ones that trusted me to make their wedding cakes! And oh boy! I brought some beauty to life if I can say so myself! And now I’m ready to share all the fun I was up that I hadn’t post yet…. Get ready! Congrats to Sanjana and Gihan and thank you both for trusting me to bring this beauty to life for you! And this golden bliss hour kissing the cake with the warmth of the afternoon sunset…. Stole my heart! A beauty for the neutral tone lovers with a touch of golden glamour and full of texture! Elegant and glamorous! With @forloveandliving @thecalilehotel
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2 months ago
Here is my 2024 wish list! . . The footage from my last masterclass in London at @dawnweltoncakeschool says it all!!!!!! . And here it comes! My 2024 wish list!!!!! . - To meet you in person and truly be a part of your journey, being through teaching or by the gift and honour to be the one to make the wedding cake of your dreams! - To laugh deep and enjoy each moment, seeing opportunities rather than challenges… and being grateful for life! - To create magic for you this year!!!! Something that will make you never forget our journey together! You are important to me! -To enjoy each and every blessing giving to me in life! So, here it is my invitation to you! If you are ready for me to be a part of your journey, get ready: ➡️ If you are a couple and love my work and would like me to make the wedding cake of your dreams in 2024, please enquire through my website as dates are limited for weddings as I share my time make cakes and teaching cake design internationally! What a blessing! ➡️ Amazing cake artists that would like me to teach you and help you through your cake journey, get ready! Masterclasses dates will come through soon and I do have very exciting news to share with you all! Keep an eye out! 👀😉🤩 Let’s do this! 💪Bring it on 2024!!!! Thanks to @natowelton and @dawnweltoncakeschool for the amazing pictures!
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2 months ago
The Fire Cake Masterclass - London 2023 @dawnweltoncakeschool I am so beyond proud of you all, my amazing students! You guys accepted the challenge that is “The Rebirth of the Phoenix” cake… and oh my…. You really let me in! And off we went for a very deep healing hey!!!! Oh my!!!! Even if you try, You can’t hide from this cake - it tells you what you need healing while you design it! It challenges you, it pushes you to the limit…. It breaks the old you….. and if you hang in there, and open your heart, and push through the unknown….. oh my! It takes you to heights never reached before hey! You guys touch the stars hey! Throughout the whole class I was getting goosebumps looking at the cakes while you were designing it…. You guys truly made me so proud hey!!!!! Thank you for trusting me to take you to your “Phoenix rebirth”! And please, never forget how proud you felt after the 2 days class, looking at what you brought to life! And replay this song on and on, when you are doubting yourselves, ok! You are so worthy! Massive hugs from meeee! And until next time! Thanks @dawnweltoncakeschool for having all of us, for being so amazing, so kind, so accomodating - we definitely made fond memories together that I will cherish forever! 🤍🤍🤍
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3 months ago
The Vase Cake Masterclass @dawnweltoncakeschool Teaching this cake was a very special moment to me…. Very. Amongst the glittery cool Instagram world, behind the scenes, most people prefer not to share the down moments of their lives. Might be bad for business? Who knows. For me, I’m achieving a time in life where I wonder what my existence is suppose to bring to this world of ours. And here is my most up to date realisation - the hope that my story can help and heal others. I made this cake for Irma and Goran’s wedding and they gave me free rein to bring something amazing to life. Christie from @hausofhera__ and I embraced a stunning concept for the cake and together, we made magic with @bloodwoodbotanica . But what you don’t know, is that this cake brought light to a very dark moment in my life. A moment when everything became too much, and all I wanted to do was to quit and hide. I almost closed the cake business. It was that sad. But, you see, I have been blessed with very special people in life, who are there to help me lift up when I’m about to fall and give up. Surrounded by a lot of love and kindness, I allowed myself to take a moment to disconnect from all the noise in life, and live in the moment, just the moment. And just like that, I surrendered to the healing of cooking in my life, the beauty of my craft. After 3 months of battling negative thoughts, the Vase Cake became the mark of the end of a dark moment and the start of a time full of gratitude and kindness towards myself. I sat in my studio for 3 days making this cake, listening to classical music and enjoying the bless of doing what I love in life - cooking is healing, and sharing it with others is a blessing to me. To you amazing students that I had the pleasure to share the Vase Cake with - I saw you, I drifted away with you. I healed with you and I felt in peace with you. In the stillness of the Vase Cake design process, hope became a part of us, our hearts. And this is what I will hold on to, more than anything else - the immense gratitude to have you guys with me in my cake journey so we can all heal together! I am forever grateful to all of you! 🤍
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3 months ago
Who would have thought that from having some fun with my husband creating a torso cake out of plasticine and getting help from dear friends to create moulds, I would be teaching The Torso cake internationally to a bunch of talented cake designers!!!! PINCH ME!!!!!!! Thank you @dawnweltoncakeschool for having me back at your studio! What an absolute pleasure! Thank you to all of you students that made this come true, bringing your own torso to life in real cake and making me and hubby so proud!!!! You guys are beyond talented!!!! Each torso with its own personality, it was stunning to watch!!!!! You guys absolutely rocked my world!!! Until next time in London @dawnweltoncakeschool !!!!
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3 months ago
And let’s take a moment to appreciate the photos captured by @danielchaferphotography big this stunning cake, yes! Cake! Another take on @moran.trabelsi …. Absolutely stunning! And how about the table escape by @the.seasalter and @wildernessflowers_ for @byronbayweddings !!!!! Seriously, I am a bloody lucky girl to have the chance to work with like minded amazing creatives that make my work look soooo good!!!!!!!!! I’m forever thankful and I appreciate every and each of you in my life! Virtual hugs to you!!!!!
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5 months ago
And here we go! Another edible piece inspired by @moran.trabelsi work made with love for @byronbayweddings and @theweddingshed @the.seasalter And if you want to learn this stunning technique with me, in real cake! Yes, real cake! - I will be teaching it in London @dawnweltoncakeschool this upcoming November! With what I am going to teach you, I can promise you will see cake design in a completely different perspective! And I cannot wait! And the bonus part of it all is - apart from learning all the techniques, you will take back home with you 2 of my signature cake flavours and a whole heap of knowledge in cooking too! Contact @dawnweltoncakeschool for more details and to book your spot! Styled by @the.seasalter for @byronbayweddings @byronbayweddingfair and captured with grace by @danielchaferphotography and embellished by @theweddingshed and @wildernessflowers_ at the beautiful @figtreerestaurant
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5 months ago
And look at these stunning layers of flavours that will burst in your mouth when you taste your wedding cake!!!! Here it is - my Signature Tasting Box version 2.0 and available for couples that are keen to book their wedding cake with meeee! If you are planning for your 2024 wedding and want to get your hands on 8 if my signature cake flavours, get ready to reach out by the inquiry form through my website as I will make some new samples soon!!!! And by the way, for the ones that are keen to learn some of my cooking tricks and knowledge, contact Dawn @dawnweltoncakeschool as I will be sharing 2 of my signature cake flavours during my Masterclasses this upcoming November - Torso cake and Vase cake! Contact Dawn if you are keen and I will see you in London! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
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5 months ago