Brandy "B" Markova's love for cake began at a young age. Her very first memory of baking was in the the kitchen of her grandmother's farmhouse, watching attentively as “Mamaw” made her famous cherry pies on a vintage, formica countertop.

As her love for baking grew, so did her thirst for knowledge. She followed her heart to Chicago where she attended and graduated from the prestigious French Pastry School's "L'Art de la Pâtisserie" program. Working as a pastry chef in the kitchen of New Orleans' most preeminent pâtisserie, B is trained in all manner of sweets, but found cake to be her passion. Now, she brings her very own lively, bespoke designs to those looking for that certain je ne sais quoi. She continues to grow her repertoire by studying under some of the biggest names in the wedding cake industry including Maggie Austin, Helena Simoes, Jasmine Rae, Angela Morrison, Anna Astashkina, and Suzanne Esper. Her whimsical designs are inspired by fashion, architecture, art, her travels, nature, and all things beautiful.

B was awarded The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award in 2022 and 2023, Wedding Wire’s Couple’s Choice Award in 2023, and was the grand prize winner of The Chrysler Museum’s Second Annual Bake-Off.

B lives in Virginia with her cats Omelet, Éclair, and Gizzard. She is a hobby potter, tap dancer, and roller skater living every day by her motto that you deserve to have your cake and eat it too.