Wedding cakes are very much a focal point of the whole day, obviously not as important as the bride herself, but there will be a lot of attention paid to whatever type of cake you choose. And the masterpieces you will see can leave you in awe. The cutting of the cake by the bride and groom, followed by the sharing with each other and their guests is a touching and sweet moment to be cherished.
There are many things to take into consideration when planning your wedding. The dress, the flowers, decorations, and cakes are the biggest things to think about. Your cake can be as small or as large as you want it to be. They are usually multiple layers and stand between three and five tiers. Decorated over a layer fondant or marzipan that allow the cake to remain stable.
Flavor is a big decision you have to make. Do you want to go with the more traditional style using something like a fruitcake? This was the popular choice a long time ago. Keeping it simple you can use a chocolate or vanilla sponge or a carrot cake will also work well. And it is possible more people will enjoy the the most plain types as opposed to the fancier kinds.
But if fancy is more to your taste you have plenty of directions you can go. If you enjoy chocolates, you may choose from any number of truffle variations that are popular. On the more exotic side, a tiramisu or mango passion fruit might just be the right choice for you. When choosing your baker, these are some things you will work out together
Making your cake a beautiful monument for your special day takes planning. You can use flowers to border the tiers, choosing from real, edible, even silk ones. Any color scheme can be used; it is just a matter of using your imagination to create what you envision.
More and more cakes these days have more extravagant decorations incorporated into their design. Now lights can be worked into the structure and waterfalls of different colors flowing around the creation. Today it seems like almost anything can be possible with a little creativity.
Wedding toppers are still as popular today as they were in the past, the only difference being what is used. In the past simple bride and groom figures, were placed on the top tier, but today so many other items have been used. A heirloom passed down from some family member that has perhaps become a tradition, passing on from one person to the next. If the couple has a shared hobby or interest it can be somehow worked into the theme of the cake as well. There are so many possibilities as to what you can use, but if you prefer, you can use nothing at all. There is no right or wrong way to decorate; the only thing, that matters are the finished product, represents what you want it to.
Whatever you have thought about wedding cakes in the past, when it comes to yours, the most important thing is that it reflects you. You will cherish the look of this artistic creation and feel it will be a shame to cut into it and spoil the appearance. This is normal, and the feeling will go away when you taste it.
