Inspiration, as always, can be found in the current wedding cake trends – this year’s trends are diverse, ranging from bold to stripped down, with designs of the most elaborate to the clean and simple. Here are a few wedding cake ideas we can’t get enough of.
Metallic Cakes-
Why restrict the wedding-day sparkle to the rings? Everything’s better with a bit of shine. Make this cake your own by fine-tuning details such as the intensity of the metallic shade and what amount of the cake will get the golden treatment. Whether it’s just a few touches of embellished gold here and there or entire layers of shimmering shades, this versatile trend is sure to turn heads. Instant glamour? Check.
Personalised Cakes-
Having something truly unique about your wedding cake is the best way to make an impression. By adding a personal touch, you give your guests a small peek into the personal life of you and your new hubby. In the hands of a professional, for example, this could take the form of your love story told in words or a series of images on your cake. On the other hand, a DIY approach can be just as effective. The key is in getting creative with your wedding cake toppers – consider hand-making a simple monogram or ordering customised wedding figurines online to pop into the finished cake.
Ruffled Cakes-
If the keyword for your ideal cake is “elegant”, ruffles are a must-have. For a traditional look they can be layered in neat rows encircling the cake, or they can take a more modern, slightly less uniform shape in paper-thin layers reminiscent of flower petals. The ruffled icing look can also be used to create shapes or ornaments to be used as decoration atop the cake.
Naked Cakes-
Not quite as rude as you might think, the naked cake is simply a layer cake with its sides exposed. This stripped-down cake’s surprising absence of icing shows off the cake’s layers and texture. This cake would be the perfect fit for a wedding out in the country or with a rustic theme, especially with the addition of other natural elements such as fruit or roses. Spring wedding, anyone?
Lacy Cakes-
Lace is such a gorgeous fabric – to limit it to dresses and lingerie seems such a waste. Primp up your cake with intricate lace patterns done in white for an understated but feminine look. For a bolder take on this trend, fill your entire cake with various lace patterns of different sizes, or go for lace-shaped frosting cut-outs. Intricate and pretty.