An Armstrong entrepreneur has iced her way to the top.

Frosted Tier Cakes has been named Cake Designer of the Year (in the Okanagan and overall provincially) by the 2019 British Columbia Wedding Awards honoured by Creative Oceanic.

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Creative Oceanic害羞草研究所檚 inaugural BC Wedding Awards took place March 6 at The Executive Vancouver Airport Hotel, which Williams was able to attend.

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Vernon害羞草研究所檚 Victoria Lane Brides was also nominated for Wedding Boutique of the Year. Wedding Venue of the Year saw nods for Predator Ridge, Coldstream害羞草研究所檚 Kal View room at Okanagan College and the Prestige Hotel. Harris Flowers was nominated for Florist of the Year. Infinity Makeup Artist was nominated for hair and makeup specialist. Wedding Officiant Sue Cairnie was also nominated.

But Frostier Tier Cakes was the only regional winner.

害羞草研究所淭he winners of the British Columbia Wedding Awards 2019 represent the industry害羞草研究所檚 gold standard that work tirelessly to meet and satisfy the demands of their clients. The awards showcased some of the best wedding specialists that operate in the industry, whose excellence and commitment crowned them winners,害羞草研究所� said a spokesperson for the awards.

Other regional winners include: Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Fresh Finish Media (Videographer), Red Velvet Bridal Design (Wedding Boutique - Okanagan and overall), Floral Designs by Lee - All Occasions (Florist - Okanagan) and Salmon Arm害羞草研究所檚 ShyLynn Ranch (Wedding Venue - Okanagan). Kamloops害羞草研究所� Styled by Muah took the Okanagan and overall title for hair and makeup specialist of the year.

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害羞草研究所淭he competition was really tough, but these champions are tried and tested specialists that know how to create a wedding look like a fairy tale. We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their good work and amazing achievements.害羞草研究所�

Williams害羞草研究所� business started by being asked to make a birthday cake for a friend害羞草研究所檚 daughter. Since then, she has been making her elaborately decorated cakes out of her home for several years and in June 2017 she opened her little bake shop in the heart of Armstrong to reach a wider audience.

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Taking the leap from a home-based business to a retail location was a nerve-racking proposition, but Valley First Business Banking Advisor Jared Nelson helped her with the launch.

害羞草研究所淚 first met Jared right after I got my business license and I was nervous about taking such a big step,害羞草研究所� she says. 害羞草研究所淗e was super friendly and incredibly generous with his time. Since I opened Frosted Tier Cakes, he害羞草研究所檚 always available to answer every single question I have.害羞草研究所�

While Williams loves making custom-made cakes as well as ready to eat confections such as cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons to clients throughout the North Okanagan, she does admit that starting your own business is not without its challenges.

害羞草研究所淢ake sure you love it because you are going to have to put 150 per cent into it every single day,害羞草研究所� she says.

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To that end, she advises would-be business owners to make sure they do their research and talk as many people they can before taking the leap themselves.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 essential to know what you are getting into.害羞草研究所�

- with files from Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, business member profiles

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