Life-Sized Houston Texan Cake Being Created to Inspire Fans at Bridal Extravaganza Show

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - Jan 4, 2012) - Nothing would be tastier than a victory on Saturday, but the folks at the Houston Bridal Extravaganza are creating something almost as sweet -- a life-sized cake sculpture of a Houston Texan player.

The 200-pound, 6-foot tall creation honors all the Houston Texan players who've contributed to the historic playoff birth. Houstonians have been waiting for 17 years.

"Since the game is on Saturday and so is our show, we can't think of a better way to pay tribute to the team than to immortalize them in flour and sugar," says Laurette Veres, who's been producing the show for more than a decade. "We're proud of the winning recipe the Texans have come up with this season, but if they can get hot during the playoffs that truly would be icing on the cake."

The cake is sweet work for Nadine Moon, owner of Who Made the Cake! She's not just an artist; she's a fan.

"We've made specialty cakes for some of the players over the years, but never anything this big. It wasn't in any of my playbooks," jokes Nadine. "But I love the Texans and if this cake can help rally this town around the team, it's a project I'm happy to tackle."

The cake is expected to take two days to create and will be carefully transported to the George R. Brown Convention Center in time for the opening of the show on Saturday.

"We're still not quite sure how we're going to move it," says Nadine. "We're thinking of moving it in two pieces and reassembling it at the Convention Center. All I know is that I can't afford to fumble."

The towering Texan cake will be on display throughout the two-day show and fans are encouraged to come down and take pictures next to it.

"Everyone keeps wanting to know if we're going to cut it up and serve it," says Laurette. "I think fans want to have their cake and eat it too. But we're afraid that might bring bad luck. If we were going to create anything for Texan fans to devour, I'd want it to be in the shape of a Bengal."

About the Bridal Extravaganza Show
At the Bridal Extravaganza Show, thousands of brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, grooms, and wedding planners have their pick of over 350 vendors in 700 display showcases who cater exclusively to the ever fashionable, stylish, and romantic wedding industry. This huge event held twice annually, draws marriage bound couples from all over Texas and beyond to find invaluable resources and to register to win honeymoons and shopping sprees. The show is open to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the George R. Brown Convention Center.