There are a LOT of generic wedding cakes in the world. You know the ones; white frosting, some fondant flower, and white icing to decorate. I mean, if you're into that kind of traditional stuff, then go ahead. But there are ways to do traditional while still adding a little bit of your own flare to it.
My biggest pet peeve when it comes to wedding cakes is that yes, the ones covered in fondant may look pretty, but very few people are going to want to actually chew through fondant. I think fondant is SUPER gross and should be restricted only to cake decorating. You can have a cake that looks beautiful with just icing that actually tastes good. However, if the majority of your guests like fondant and will eat cake covered in it, carry on. Just don't expect me to be happy about it.
Consider getting a cake made that's unique to you. Do you and your fiancee both love video games? Why not have a video game themed cake? More of a superhero kind of couple (like myself?) Get a couple of Batman and Catwoman cake toppers. I know a couple that had Green Arrow and Black Canary toppers on their cupcakes at their table and I thought it was pretty awesome. But really, don't have a cake that everyone has seen a hundred times before. Jazz it up with some bright colors, cute toppers, or pretty lace or ribbons. I'd also suggest not going for the basic vanilla flavor. Try chocolate, red velvet, peanut butter, marble, gingerbread, pumpkin, or whatever else you can think of. Pick one of your favorite cake flavors and go with it!
If you want to make your own cake and you are not an expert baker/cake decorator, go for something simple and pretty. There a ton of cake decorating tutorials on YouTube and everywhere else on the Internet if you want to learn how to do something more intricate. That's how one of my good friends got started with her cake decorating business, and her cakes are gorgeous. A couple of pictures of hers will be at the end, as well as a link to her Etsy site. She mostly sells decorations, but I've had her cakes and cupcakes and they are absolutely delicious.
There's also no law saying you have to have a cake. Lots of people are opting for cupcakes nowadays, as well as pie. I don't really like pie (yeah, I know. I don't like bacon, either) but I do think it's a very cute idea, especially for an autumn or winter wedding. Cupcakes, in general, are just a fantastic idea for every occasion. Keep these things in mind when you're planning your wedding. You don't have to go with the flow of tradition, but don't be quirky for the sake of it, either! Do what you like and what you think will make your special day even more special.
To wrap up:
Tami's cakes! Link to her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarArtByTami?page=1
My biggest pet peeve when it comes to wedding cakes is that yes, the ones covered in fondant may look pretty, but very few people are going to want to actually chew through fondant. I think fondant is SUPER gross and should be restricted only to cake decorating. You can have a cake that looks beautiful with just icing that actually tastes good. However, if the majority of your guests like fondant and will eat cake covered in it, carry on. Just don't expect me to be happy about it.
Consider getting a cake made that's unique to you. Do you and your fiancee both love video games? Why not have a video game themed cake? More of a superhero kind of couple (like myself?) Get a couple of Batman and Catwoman cake toppers. I know a couple that had Green Arrow and Black Canary toppers on their cupcakes at their table and I thought it was pretty awesome. But really, don't have a cake that everyone has seen a hundred times before. Jazz it up with some bright colors, cute toppers, or pretty lace or ribbons. I'd also suggest not going for the basic vanilla flavor. Try chocolate, red velvet, peanut butter, marble, gingerbread, pumpkin, or whatever else you can think of. Pick one of your favorite cake flavors and go with it!
If you want to make your own cake and you are not an expert baker/cake decorator, go for something simple and pretty. There a ton of cake decorating tutorials on YouTube and everywhere else on the Internet if you want to learn how to do something more intricate. That's how one of my good friends got started with her cake decorating business, and her cakes are gorgeous. A couple of pictures of hers will be at the end, as well as a link to her Etsy site. She mostly sells decorations, but I've had her cakes and cupcakes and they are absolutely delicious.
There's also no law saying you have to have a cake. Lots of people are opting for cupcakes nowadays, as well as pie. I don't really like pie (yeah, I know. I don't like bacon, either) but I do think it's a very cute idea, especially for an autumn or winter wedding. Cupcakes, in general, are just a fantastic idea for every occasion. Keep these things in mind when you're planning your wedding. You don't have to go with the flow of tradition, but don't be quirky for the sake of it, either! Do what you like and what you think will make your special day even more special.
To wrap up:
- Don't do something boring and forgettable for your cake.
- Think of things that you and your fiancee both like and try to find a way to incorporate them into your cake, or any other aspect of your wedding.
- Be careful and think it over carefully if you want to make your own cake for your wedding. It will be a lot of work if you have a large guest list.
- Consider other options instead of a cake - some people don't even like cake. Try pie, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc.
Pictures!
Tami's cakes! Link to her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarArtByTami?page=1
Have a fabulous day!
Yum. Drooling. Great advice Anna...can't wait to meet Cassandra! :)
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