Simple and beautiful ideas for a wedding cake

macfranc007 November 07, 2017 Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read Nigerian newspapers 24/7 Diana Ibori

It is almost impossible to imagine a wedding without a cake. Even if the celebration is made for a small circle of relatives and close friends, there must be a cake that the newly wedded couple would be able to cut in front of all the guests. The tradition of a wedding cake appeared relatively recently — in the 17-18th century in aristocratic circles. However, there are already lots of styles and designs. Which ideas of wedding cakes would you choose?

What is the difference between wedding cakes and the usual holiday treats? Mainly, it's all about design and size. When it comes to the wedding cake, white and delicate colors dominate, and passionate red and romantic pink are often used for decoration. Cakes are decorated with fresh and candied fruits, chocolate and flowers made from the cream. There are no rules. Although, in recent years a trend appeared, where the cake can be decorated keeping in mind the wedding concept and colour scheme.

Why are simple wedding cakes the best choice for your wedding?

Simple and elegant cake designs with a minimum of confectionery decoration look decent and delicious. Of course, the main requirement has not been removed — the cake should be tasty.

The color of the cake

The color of the wedding cake can be literally anything, and all depends on the wishes of the bride and groom. But among the many options of colors we can have, a white wedding cake totally wins. It looks elegant and modest at the same time, and it completes the design of a simple cake. Creamy, chocolate cakes as well as those with fruit toppings mesmerize connoisseurs of fine taste.

Original and stylish decor makes confectionery creation a masterpiece of bridal fashion. Fairytale palaces, beautifully created "delicious" architecture, white themed desserts set off and complement the style of your event.

The shape and number of layers

Traditionally round white wedding cake can add a sweet accent to the event. Unique desserts that connect the "hearts" of the newly wedded couple are an exquisite invention of the designers. The concise square shape reminds of a strict line of "modern" style. The real masterpieces of high "confectionery art" are made-to-order cakes, which include figurines in the shape of cushions, hearts, decorated with mastic and beads.

Decoration

Refined patterns, lined with silver beads, effectively complemented with the design of the hall and with the bride's attire can be very pretty. Beautiful, airy flower petals created with fondants can add softness and elegance to any design of a simple cake. Long garlands of flower petals, descending from top to bottom, accentuate the great taste of the bride and groom. Cake decoration that come in the shape of flowing fabrics, delicately cascading to the bottom of the cake, looks simply incredible.

Latest trends in wedding cakes

Naked cakes or cakes with open layers continue to gain popularity, and you'll definitely see them at weddings next year. Confectioners also note that brown chocolate cake is coming back into fashion. "Vintage" cakes are also on trend. Vintage style includes pastel shades, "toy" items on the cake and lovely flowers. Also, triangular and square cakes are in vogue, as well as ombre style. And simple white cakes will always be trendy because it’s classic.

The diversity of choice of ideas for wedding cakes designs may stump the couple. Which cake to pick: a fabulous delicate dessert with a lovely decoration, or maybe something of a modern graffiti style – it's all up to you.