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Due to common beliefs, cakes have always been a part of wedding traditions. Everyone knows wedding receptions would not be complete without seeing the couple eat a slice together. And just like any other wedding plans, choosing your wedding cake takes time, too, as another wedding essential.
The first thing a couple does before settling on what cake they want is to decide on its flavour. This would tell them how the cake should be designed and how it should look like. If you are used to the typical wedding cake colour, which is white, then it is time to acquaint yourself with other cake flavours.
Chocolate Cake – Nowadays, soon-to-be-married couples prefer to have chocolate flavoured cake for their wedding since it tastes more luscious and exciting. Who can resist chocolate fudges and chips when combined with real chocolate icing? It is simply irresistible.
Chiffon Cake – This has been a typical wedding day cake, but its taste continuously improves through addition of other ingredients such as fruits like lemons and oranges. Couples who prefer to have a lighter and simpler design also choose chiffon cakes among others.
Fruit Cake – Fruits are the number one add-on ingredient to some cakes. But if you want more of its taste on your wedding day, you can select from a good of variety of its flavours (banana, strawberry, apple, orange, and lemon).
Above are only some examples of usual wedding cake recipes. If you are into more extravagant mixtures, you can always do an online search. Trust in the non-stop creativity of some chefs, and expect them to have new recipes once they have discovered something new.
So you have chosen the perfect cake flavour, now it is time to ponder on what design it should have. The flavour is nothing if the cake does not look appealing.
Layered Design – The use of layers in cakes is quite common because they add class and elegance to its overall appearance. Another reason is that since a lot of people are expected to get a slice, it is not right to have just one tier. Do not make your guests ask for more if you cannot satisfy their craving. Remember that this type of design also suits any shape.
Floral Design – The most common cake pattern is perhaps, the floral design. It seems like everyone loves to have flowers on their cakes even if they are not going to get married. The outer covering of the cake is covered and topped with different floral cake jewelries that are either made of metal or plastic.
Customized Design – It may be tiring to see the same cake styles over and over again, that is why bakers have given couples the chance to customize the design of their cake. The couple does not simply choose the designs based on what they have seen but are also asked to personalize it. For example, if they want to have a cake shaped like a heart, they can always request for one. They are free to choose whatever cake designs and shapes they want for their wedding day.
For wedding cake pictures not to look plain and boring, wedding toppers are used to add more glamor and style. Fortunately, there are various types of toppers that you can choose from.
Monogram Toppers – This is simple yet elegant. You can have your name's initial put on top of the cake with a classic font style. Its simplicity is enough for the guests to notice it. It has no beads, just the monogram itself.
Word Cake Toppers – If you are not satisfied to have just one letter on top, you can have your complete name instead. As long as the cake can still bear and hold the letters, it is possible to have them placed on top.
Unique Cake Toppers – Miniature displays are good alternatives for the usual monogram and word toppers. You can have a groom and bride figurine on top of the cake to symbolize a couple.
Shape Cake Toppers – Again, cake toppers are not limited to just using letters. It is better if you would be more creative. So, why not try shape cake toppers instead? These could range from hearts, flowers, castles, or cages.
Partially Decorated Toppers – Whatever topper you have on your cake, you can have it designed with additional crystals or charms so it would be more enchanting. These jewelries are placed partially on the topper, either on its top, middle, or the bottom part.
Fully Decorated Toppers – If you want your topper to be designed fully, you can have it decorated entirely. Here, no white spaces will be seen. It will be thoroughly covered with beads or other sorts of accessories.
Your cake may almost be perfect but still lacks one thing-- the jewelries. Do not forget to jazz up your cake. It is not enough to have it in layers. Personalize it. Use bright colours for your wedding cake's design. Have a topping with your name or a recipe that will taste so good. But, how about its outer body? Are you just going to leave it with pure icing? Add pleasure as you eat a slice by adding jewelries around it. You can have butterflies, flowers, hearts, colourful garlands, crystals, and charms to make it more fascinating. Just make sure that they are visible enough if they are not meant to be eaten.
So now, do you think choosing a wedding cake is simple? You have to remember that just like any other wedding plans you have, when you choose the cake for your wedding, you have to devote time in thinking what is best for you. Each part of the cake has a special meaning, and you only get to express it if you know what is really important in your relationship. A good example is the colour. You can't just say, “I want blue because it's my favourite.” There should be a deeper reason behind it, the same with how you choose your wedding ceremony music. If you choose white, it could mean that fertility and virginity truly matter to you. Just keep in mind that wedding cakes are more than just ordinary cakes, they also have love and sincerity as secret ingredients.
