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Wedding Cakes in
the new year
The cutting of the
wedding cake is
one of the
celebratory
highlights of the
wedding day.
However, the
wedding cake that
the bride and
groom are cutting
in the 2000s is no
longer the
traditional white
vanilla cake with
the plastic bride
and groom on top.
Trends in cake
flavor, style and
decoration are
moving quickly, so
much so it is
often hard to keep
up! When deciding
on your wedding
cake, your first
consideration
should be to
choose a cake that
suits you, and
your fiancée's,
personality and
decorating
tastes. Following
are some of the
latest wedding
cake trends to
keep you up to
date:
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Flavor
Many different
flavored cakes are
now rising in
popularity. While
mud cakes are
probably the most
popular choice,
carrot cakes,
marble cakes, ice
cream cakes and
even cheesecakes
are also frequent
selections.
The filling inside
wedding cakes is
becoming more
modern and
straying from the
traditional solid
fruit cake or
vanilla cake.
Fillings provide
the bride with a
wide range of
choice, and extend
from white or dark
chocolate, mocha,
coconut or
strawberry filling
to a variety of
jams and preserve
fillings.
Different types of
icing are also
being chosen.
Many cakes are
still being
covered in the
more traditional
soft white icing,
however, white
chocolate icing is
also becoming a
firm favorite.
Cream cheese icing
is a popular
choice for carrot
cakes.
Rolled fondant
icing is the
becoming the
stylish choice for
brides who want a
very smooth and
elegant look to
their wedding
cake.
Accompaniments are
being added to
many cakes.
Confectionery is
widely chosen and
small, decorated
baskets of
chocolates,
sugared almonds or
other sweets are
being placed
around the cake
for a decorative
touch. Other
brides choose
fresh fruit,
chocolate covered
strawberries or a
fruit sauce for an
accompaniment.
Many brides are
choosing
multi-flavored
cakes. This is a
sensible option if
you can't decide
on one flavor
alone. If you
like lots of
flavors, have a
layered cake and
choose a different
flavor for each
tier!
Style
Brides are using
their imaginations
to think of
different shapes
for their wedding
cakes. The
traditional circle
is still a popular
shape, but hearts,
squares, ovals and
hexagons are also
popular choices.
While the
traditional tiers
are still widely
selected, the
plastic pillars
that separate them
are now on the way
out as they are
seen as tacky by
many brides.
The most popular
cake at the moment
is a cake that
resembles a stack
of presents. This
cake is styled in
the shape of
square, gift
wrapped presents,
each tied with an
bow (either real
or made of
icing). The
presents are then
stacked on top of
one another and
the bows are left
to cascade down
the sides of the
tiers. A
positively
stunning cake!
Theme cakes are
becoming more
popular, such as a
seashell or
starfish shape for
a beach wedding
For a modern look,
some brides are
choosing their
tiers to be made
in different
shapes. For
example, one
square tier, one
round tier and an
oval tier.
Decorations
Plastic bride and
groom wedding cake
toppers, like the
plastic tiers, are
on the way out.
Brides are putting
more thought into
the design of
their cake and are
being very
creative.
Decorations are
becoming unique
and individual as
both the bride and
groom are
designing their
wedding cake
together to suit
their
personalities.
Some brides are
choosing more
expensive cake
toppers that can
be kept, such as
crystal
decorations,
rather than cheap
plastic throwaway
items.
Ribbons, tulle,
lace and charms
are remaining
popular decorative
items.
For a sentimental
touch, some brides
are copying the
cake top used at
their parent's or
grandparent's
wedding.
Brides whose
wedding will have
a particular color
scheme, such as
pastel pink, are
decorating their
cake entirely
around this color
theme.
Many brides are
decorating their
cake with detail
copied from their
wedding dress.
Take a picture of
your gown to your
bakery, and speak
to your baker
about
incorporating some
of the lace or
beading detail
from your dress.
Fresh flowers are
the cake
decoration of the
moment. Roses,
orchids,
carnations and
pansies are often
used. These can
be made into
cascade
formations, small
bouquets and many
other styles.
Consult your baker
and florist about
suitable flowers
and arrangements.
Silk flowers, or
flowers made from
icing also make
pretty and
charming
decorations.
Many bakers are
starting to use
the hand painted
technique. This
detailed look can
be simply stunning
when used as a
decorative
technique on icing
flowers or other
sculpture.
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list of local
people who can
help you have the
perfect cake.
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