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Voted Best Cake Designer for 2024
Michelle is the creative force behind Iris Street Bakery, a luxury wedding cake studio in McAllen, Texas, which is renowned for its breathtaking designs and exquisite flavors. After earning degrees in English and Biology and teaching for a few years, Michelle followed her passion for baking to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas, where she completed the Patisserie and Baking Program.
Her culinary training, combined with hands-on experience in the pastry department of a prominent Austin hotel, gave her the foundation to launch her own business. Since then, Michelle has specialized in creating bespoke wedding cakes that blend artistic design with culinary excellence. Each cake is a carefully crafted centerpiece, designed to delight the eye and the palate, making every celebration unforgettable.
Michelle’s work has been recognized both locally and nationally, with features in The Knot, Strictly Weddings, Valley Wedding Pages, and Wedding Wire, as well as a spot on Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship. She has also been inducted into The Knot’s Hall of Fame. Her commitment to excellence and dedication to her craft have established her as a trusted name for couples seeking a truly personalized cake experience.
At the heart of her business lies Michelle’s origin story. Inspired by her childhood on Iris Street, where she created her first desserts surrounded by her family’s love and encouragement, Michelle named her bakery as a tribute to those roots. Today, she channels that same warmth and care into every cake she creates, using seasonal ingredients, custom from scratch recipes, and her signature attention to detail.
By working with a select number of clients each year, Michelle ensures every wedding cake receives the focus it deserves, helping couples bring their sweetest visions to life on their most important day.