Tailor Made

You've found the perfect dress — why not get dessert to match? Five local bakers whip up cakes inspired by gorgeous gowns.

Pearl’s Night Out

Photograph by Keller + Keller

Photograph by Keller + Keller

Reem Acra “Moonstruck” sheath dress with pearl and crystal beading, $5,300, and Maria Elena silver, pearl, and rhinestone earrings, $275, both L’élite; Sara Gabriel “Vera” headband, $250, Country Weddings; Gurhan 24-karat gold and pavé diamond ring, $9,980, Quadrum Gallery. Oscar de la Renta satin pumps (in background), $675, L’élite.

Photograph by Keller + Keller

Photograph by Keller + Keller

Cake: Three-tier round and hexagonal cake covered in fondant and edible pearls, starts at $7.50 per slice, I Dream of Jeanne Cakes.

Hair and makeup by Maryelle O’Rourke/Team Artist Representative/Team Atelier; Model, Orla/Maggie Inc.; Chair courtesy of Arhaus; Dress forms courtesy of the School of Fashion Design Boston; Textiles, backdrops, and sewing machine courtesy of Mari Quirk.