Wedding Cake Trends
It doesn’t matter what your style is, there is sure to be a wedding cake to fit it! Each year more and more elaborate and inventive cake designs hit the tables.
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Texture. Whether it is the way frosting is used, or artwork on fondant frosting, or artistic florals. The cake speaks for itself on its stand.
Another trend is to frost a cake to mimic the wedding dress. If the dress is embossed with a particular floral design bring that design to the covering of the cake. Tucks and folds in the wedding dress? Mimic the same on the outside of the cake. When selecting your cake to take a picture of the dress to your wedding cake designer and create a unique focal point for the reception space
The Naked Wedding Cake. That’s right, don’t like a lot of frosting? There are layers of cake, with some fillings between them and decorations, but please hold the frosting. These cakes can have a very elegant look, but can also be used in a more rustic wedding.
Macaroons (Macaron)
Color code your cake! The sweet and delicate macaron has found its way off of the cookie tray and onto wedding cakes. This trend has offered some very interesting designs for your wedding cake. To the left is a beautiful example from Ruelo.com.
Cake Tops
From bling to look-alikes, to flowers or decorative frosting, the top of the cake sets it off! A bride and groom on top of the cake have gone whimsical. They are dancing, leaning, dragging, lifting, kissing, having fun (just like you should have at your wedding). Little people, not your style? Try a letter of the new couple’s last name, a “love” cutout (perhaps in a foreign language).
Flоwеrѕ
Whether you want real or sugared flowers, this trend never goes out of style. And given the variety of flowers available, it can change the look of your wedding cake from very sophisticated, say with Peonies to more casual if you were to choose daisies. Your florist can usually bring additional flowers to put on your cake after it has been delivered. Or, if you choose sugar flowers, your wedding cake designer may decorate your cake with these confectionery delights.
Pink Cake Box
And don’t forget pink! Although it wanes and rebounds over the years, pink cannot be overlooked. It is always a favorite of girly girls around the world.
Groom’s Cake
Let’s hear it for the groom! Design a smaller cake in a favorite pastime, hobby, book, sport, or occupation. Share it! The cake may be served to the wedding party and family members as a special something “extra”.
Cupcakes
Portable, easy and offers variety. Cupcakes allow for different types of flavors and frosting for your wedding. They may be included as miniatures on sweets or Venetian table or placed on tiers, or a substitution for a big wedding cake altogether.
Pick a wedding саkе that fits the style of you, уоur mate, and the mооd of your special dау. Gone are the days of рlаin-vаnillа cakes with red rоѕеѕ. So many varieties and styles of wedding cakes to select from. It can be a bit overwhelming but remember to enjoy the samples and have fun while you’re choosing your cake!
Most cake designers will set aside time for you to come in for a cake tasting. This is a perfect time for you to try out the ideas you have been mulling over regarding your wedding cake.
Once your cake is selected talk with your banquet manager or caterer to consider special lighting to bring your cake into the spotlight.
Planning for your wedding cake is a great way for you and your partner to have a “sweet” moment while wedding planning. Don’t forget to seal it with a kiss!
Enjoy the planning process as much as possible, make it fun!
