Choosing your cake
Apart from the bride, the wedding cake is usually the main focus of most receptions.
Cutting the cake is an important tradition, and an even more important photographic
occasion. So choosing the perfect cake for you is a task you should not consider
lightly.
Style
Today's bride is more inclined to use her imagination to think of different shapes
for her wedding cake. While there is still a strong demand for the traditional circle shape , we are finding
that squares, hearts, ovals and even hexagons are becoming popular. For a modern
look, some brides are choosing their tiers to be made in different shapes e.g. a combination
of a square, a circle and an oval.
While the traditional tiers are still selected, the plastic pillars which separated
them are being phased out and they are being replaced with cake tiers stacked directly
one on top of the other.
A cake which resembles a stack of presents is popular. Each cake is styled as a
square gift box which has been covered in various brightly coloured gift wrapping
and tied with a bow. Boxes are then packed one on top of the other and the ribbons
are allowed to cascade down the sides of the cake. Simple, but stunning! If you're
not so adventurous you could effectively tone down the bright colours by using pastel
shades in their place.
Flavours and Icing
Cakes layered with fillings are being requested by today's modern bride. The demand for Chocolate continues, and today we are seeing cakes iced with dark
chocolate icing and decorated with and an assortment of sweets. Chocolate cakes
decorated with chocolate dipped fresh strawberries and other fruits are emerging.
While fondant icing is still popular, today's modern bride often opts for a more
informal look, by choosing to have her cake covered with frosting. Cakes iced with a shiny
chocolate ganache are also being sought as a stunning alternative.
At Cakes Plus we have many decadent cake flavours for you to choose
from and a complimentary range of icings and fillings.
Decorations
Many brides are opting for using fresh flowers such as orchids, lilies and roses
on their cake. Fresh flowers are best placed on the cake within a couple of hours
of the reception to ensure their optimum freshness. Important Notes: 1) Some flowers
are toxic, so you should work closely with your decorator and florist to ensure
your choice of fresh flowers is safe. 2) As insecticides are generally used by growers
to ensure flowers are presented at an optimum level, you should ensure your florist
is aware that any flowers used for your cake decoration must be free of insecticides.
Brightly coloured cakes, with tiers coloured differently can create an impact in
an otherwise bland reception venue. Rather than flowers, a burst of stars or hearts
exploding from the top tier might just make that impact you are looking for. White
and ivory coloured cakes featuring silk flowers and our beautiful hand made sugar
craft flowers are still in demand.
Plastic cake toppers and plastic tiers are on the way out. Some brides are choosing
more expensive cake toppers such as crystal decorations that can be kept, rather
than thrown away.
For sentimental reasons, some brides are copying the cake top used at their parents
or grandparent's wedding, others bring in a keepsake they wish to have incorporated
into the design.
We want your special occasion to be full of fond memories. Call, our cake designer
today to discuss these, and the many other available options with you.
If you are looking for a memorable masterpiece, tailor-made to suit your sense of style and satisfy your appetite then a Celebration cake created by Cakes Plus will add tasteful elegance to your special day.