By: Jennifer Mark
Choosing your cake is only one of the fun and exciting parts of planning your wedding. Not too many brides let the groom help pick out the dress, but choosing a cake is one aspect of planning where the groom can help! This is a great opportunity in which both the bride and groom have a chance to reflect their personalities.
More than just a dessert, the wedding cake has traditionally symbolized fertility and luck. Your wedding cake will be one of the main focal points in your wedding. You will most likely pose for a portrait or two next to the cake, so naturally you want it to look beautiful!
When choosing a cake, a few things you will want to take into consideration are the theme of your wedding, the color scheme and the venue. Is your wedding going to be a traditional, formal event, perhaps in a grand ballroom, something extravagant such as “The Russian Tea Room” in New York City, or a more informal venue such as a garden party? Whatever you decide, your cake should reflect this in the design.
A skilled baker can create almost anything you can imagine. A favorite pattern such as polka dots or plaid, you can even have your baker copy the pattern of the lace on your wedding gown! Do you want something a little more adventurous? Try a novelty cake! Are you and your fiancé getting married on a cruise ship? Then your novelty cake could be a white cake with gold fondant ropes and sugar-paste ships! Are you having wedding on the beach? Perhaps your cake should be decorated with white roses and seashells. A fun, modern idea is for the cake to be in the shape of stackable gift boxes with large bright, edible bows!
Suppose you and your groom to be can’t decide on the flavor of the cake. That’s okay, more and more couples are opting for multiple tiers in multiple flavors. Mix and match, carrot cake, lemon cake, white or chocolate… anything is possible! If you want something simple, a romantic and elegant option is to have your cake decorated with flowers suited to the season, and fresh fruit! Again, think of your color scheme, peach roses with peaches or apricots, or deep red roses with luscious strawberries. Many couples have even thrown out the idea of the plastic couple cake topper and went with flowers; bows made of sugar, or maybe even a monogrammed candle signifying the couple’s unity.
Whatever your style, make it your own, have fun with it and enjoy!
