It’s not a party without a cake! The cutting of the cake is a real focal point and a grand, historic tradition of wedding parties. But more recently, wedding cakes are increasingly seen as a unique and creative design element on the big day. Consequently, we have seen a huge growth in talented cake designers and cake artists across the country. The array of designs and depth of ideas is baffling. So, where to start? If you’re planning a wedding and are in search of the ultimate wedding cake inspiration, here are some top wedding cake trends to savour!
A CAKE FOR EVERY TABLE
Couples are opting for a series of smaller cakes rather than one big one, with each table receiving a their own wedding cake. A very individual touch. Or for a more informal idea; a container of beautifully decorated wedding cake pops. Use a jug. Painted jar. Whatever is in keeping with your design. What’s even more brilliant about this trend is that the cake becomes part of the table décor – the centre of the centre-piece. Choose identical cakes or a series of cakes that follow a theme, an especially good choice if your tables are themed too.
CAKES WITH A CONSCIENCE
Secondly, there’s been a real shift back to using quality local traders. Taking a ‘locavore’ approach to wedding cakes is becoming more popular because of this change in attitude. People have also become more eco-conscious, so are looking to suppliers that have strong sustainable, ethical and environmental credentials. Organic, fair trade ingredients are a must. Fully vegan cakes are also a big part of this trend.
PASTEL COLOURS
Dreamy iridescent pastel hues, sweet shop candy shades or subdued and subtle pastels as a backdrop to winter whites. Pale and interesting are the go-to colourway for weddings. With wedding cakes, rather than simply decorating the cake in pastel flowers which is pretty enough, pastel icing or buttercream with a different shade on every tier can look extremely effective.
Marble and ombre effects can also look stunning in pastel shades. Finish with mini macaroons and sweet treats – simply irresistible.
OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
Weddings are taking a fully glamorous turn, with old Hollywood being a key theme. In cakes this translates into metallic gold colourways and dramatic black icing which channel the art deco era. With everything from fabulous feather adornments to gold geometric patterns really upping the sophistication stakes.
HAND PAINTED WEDDING CAKES
Make a masterpiece of your cake – and a must in our top wedding cake trends. The artistry of cake making is often undervalued – until now that is, when the cake has become the canvas for a range of artistic output. Abstract brushstrokes, water-colours scenes, florals and foliage – choose any design that fits the theme of your day as long as it’s hand-painted.
PRESSED FLOWER WEDDING CAKES
Taking a tradition and turning it on its head, this trend sees delicate pressed flowers used to adorn the cake rather than a traditional floral topper. This style of cake has a very hand-crafted feel, channelling the creative hobbies many of us found ourselves pursuing during lock-down. It’s a progression of the naked and butter cream wedding cakes that were popular throughout 2019 as the icing is visible behind the flowers. Ideal for those wanting a relaxed, romantic bohemian style wedding day.
CAKES TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Finally, in our top wedding cake trends. We place the cake in the spotlight. Whether it’s suspended amid a hanging display. Atop a mountain of food on a grazing table. Or, as the backdrop to the top table. Our newly found appreciation of baking is allowing wedding cakes to become the centre-piece of room décor. And with a go big or go home attitude, the wedding cake is likely to be a show-stopper worth of its elevated status.
Yes – that dress is a cake!
THE LAST BITE
The most expensive wedding cake ever made cost a jaw-dropping $30million and was adorned with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphire. And wedding cakes haven’t always been a tradition, the first wedding cakes in ancient Rome were actually loaves of bread and bridal pie was traditionally served up until the 19th century.
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