Olaoluwa Olowu
Getting a
perfect wedding cake is one of the most important tasks in wedding planning.
Not just because they serve as dessert, but they are symbolic during the
wedding reception (cutting of the cake by the couple).
Due to their
importance, they are often elaborate and beautiful with creative designs.
Couples go
above and beyond in the process of selecting a wedding cake with unique designs
that will stun the guests. Nevertheless, the cake usually reflects their
personality types, classic white for a chic bride and bold colors for a modern
bride.
However, some
couples may choose to have cakes with a personalized touch while others may opt
for trending cake designs. The past years have witnessed several wedding cake
designs that range from mouthwatering beauties to completely artsy designs.
We have
selected the best of the latest wedding cake trends to help you choose the
perfect wedding cake for your reception.
1. Metallic cakes
The perfect
blend of elegant and trendy, metallic cakes are sure to amaze your guests and
simultaneously make their mouths water. Modern brides looking for a dash of
glam to the traditional wedding cake are going to love this cake trend.
Metal-inspired colors give your cake a unique
look and compliment any shade on your wedding color scheme. An additional
effect to metallic cakes are cake stands in gold, silver or bronze with
delicate details.
2. Watercolor cakes
If you're
looking for the perfect artsy touch to your wedding cake then this trend is
perfect for you. Ever considered a painted cake? Your wedding cake can be
designed with buttercream in colors of your choice to create a watercolor
effect on the frosting. You can have almost any design transferred to your cake
by using the watercolor frosting trend. If you decide to use this trend make
sure your cake baker or designer has the right knowledge and experience of
watercolor frosting.
3. Geometric cakes
This cool
and smart looking cake is perfect for your wedding. Rather than having
crystals, flowers or lace decorating your cake, you can have it covered in
chevrons, triangles or any geometric shape of your choice. Let the shapes be
designed with colors that compliment your wedding theme and color scheme.
For an
elegant look, you can have the shapes in black against a white frosting
base.
4. Traditional with a twist
If you don't
want to change anything about the classic white round cake for your wedding,
then there's no problem. However, you can add a little twist to the overall
elegance of the traditional cake by using a colored glistening cake stand or
having real white flowers decorating the cake.
Whatever
fits your personality best can be placed on a traditional cake just to give it
a modern twist.
5. Cupcake fountain
It is not
news that cakes are dessert, but rather than hauling the wedding cake away to
be sliced or having to bake a replica for the guests, you can simply have a
cupcake fountain.
Well-rounded
cupcakes made with the same flavor, style and technique of the main wedding
cake can be arranged to look like a fountain so that everyone can just grab a
cupcake. You may also consider using different flavors and fondants for the
cupcakes
6. Unique shapes
Eight out of
ten weddings has a round cake and the other two have square shaped cakes, but
guess what? You don't have to follow in that pattern because a new trend has
been introduced.
As opposed
to the standard cake shapes, this makes it easier and possible for your cake to
come in any shape you so desire. So you can have an hexagonal cake or a
triangular wedding cake.
7. Ombré (flowers)
Ombré has
been a trendy design in recent times but cake designers have taken the concept a
step further.
Other than
the popular ombré fondant cakes, ombré flowers have been introduced.
Buttercream frosting or edible food paint is used to create a color gradient on
the fondant flowers that are used in decorating the cake. You can have the
ombré in your favorite colors or as a compliment to your color scheme.
8. Ruffled cake
If you're
looking for a cake that screams romance and elegance, then this is the perfect
one for you. It's a design with delicate but simple details.
Cover your
cake completely in ruffles. Made with buttercream, the ruffles envelope your
cake and present a beautiful and elegant sight that's equally mouthwatering
9. Naked cakes
Who needs
frosting when you can go naked? Okay, not completely naked but, as opposed to
standard frosting you can have a very thin layer of frosting covering the body
of the cake.
To make up
for the absence of fondant decorations, you can spruce up the style by adding
berries to take an ounce off the otherwise rustic look of the wedding cake.
10. Semi naked cakes
This is
almost similar to the naked cake trend with only a few differences. This style
involves a slightly thicker layer of frosting contrary to naked cakes. Berries,
edible pearls and flowers can be used for decorating the cake.
References:
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