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The wedding cake – often considered
the pièces de résistance of
the wedding menu could be a simple butter
cream creation to a fancy fondant icing masterpiece.
Wedding cakes span numerous options and are
not limited to a three-tier configuration.
Moreover, brides have also chosen a series
of smaller decorative cakes in different colors
and flavors for the wedding.
Uniquely-shaped Wedding Cakes Gain Popularity
Many brides have opted for cakes in unusual
designs and shapes using a variety of icing
and fillings. Shapes have taken many
unique forms from whimsical Cinderella shoes
to colorful gift boxes with draping ribbons.
When selecting a design, brides often base
their inspiration on personal interests and
hobbies such as golf, tennis, basketball,
windsurfing, or polo.
Get Creative with Selecting Cake Toppers
Cake toppers span traditional to funky designs.
Many of them can also be customized in
a whimsical fashion patterned after the bride
and groom. Some brides also choose cake toppers
that are family heirlooms. Glass or crystal
toppers are also popular choices, many of
which come in a variety of forms, such as
swans. When looking to achieve a dramatic
look, some brides also opt to have a replica
of their wedding bouquet as the choice for
their cake topper – often rendered in
sugar or real flowers. For a cake topper with
a humorous twist, some couples also select
their favorite childhood heroes or characters
such as Mr. And Mrs. Potatohead®.
Custom Cakes Inspired by a Distinctive Element
An elegant approach to creating artistic
cakes is to base the design on a unique embellishment
on your wedding gown or other similar component
of your wedding such as your aisle
runner. For instance, if the wedding
gown has a beautiful filigree design, a skilled
cake designer can use this element as an inspiration
for crafting a customized wedding cake with
a pattern inspired by your gown. Besides the
wedding gown, you can also use other elements
stemming from your wedding invitations to
programs imprinted with a symbolic emblem
or motif.
Unique Choices in Flavors and Fillings
Expert bakers can now offer exotic flavors
and fillings ranging from tiramisu to mango
cream fillings. When determining a flavor
and filling choice, some brides select a wedding
cake with different flavors at each tier of
their cake. For instance, a three-tier cake
may have a chocolate ganache base, while the
second tier has a almond vanilla raspberry
flavor, and the top tier is made of white
chocolate with orange brandy.
Alternatives to Traditional Cakes
As trendsevolve, some less popular, but equally
unique choices have gained attention over
the years. Donuts stacked carefully and surrounded
by pretty ribbons and colorful flowers make
a hip alternative for the couple that enjoy
these sweet delights. Cupcakes made with creamy
frosting and decorated with edible flowers
make an elegant arrangement when placed on
a beautiful porcelain or silver cake stand
- many of these stands can be found in tiers
of three or four. For the sophisticated couple,
a Croquemboche (i.e., a tower of
profiteroles ),or the equivalent of a French
wedding cake is an exciting option for its
distinctive design and shape.
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About.com's
Questions to ask your Wedding Cake Baker or
Designer
This article features general questions and
insights into what questions to ask a potential
cake maker.
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