Decorating A Wedding Cake

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The first thing to consider when decorating a wedding cake is overall style.

Are you a modern bride who loves sleek and contemporary cuts? Or, are you more traditional – and love the classic elegance of years gone by? Maybe you fall somewhere in between. When it’s time to decide how you will decorate your cake, one thing is for sure: it should represent your own personal style, and (excuse the pun) your individual taste!

Decorating Your Own Cake

If you’re a budget-conscious bride who’d love to save a few dollars when it comes to your cake, consider decorating your own! How do you do it? It’s easy. First, you’ll need to arrange the cake itself. You might bake it yourself, but for a very reasonable price (and a lot less work) you can simply order a plain cake from a local bakery. Do yourself a favor – and don’t mention the word wedding. This little trick can save you more money than you realize! Depending on the size of your wedding, order a large sheet cake or several regular-sized round or square cakes. Head to a home décor shop to pick up some beautiful cake trays for presentation. You’re all set: you’ve got the cakes, and you’ve got the trays to present them on. Let the fun begin!

Research!

You need to have a solid idea of what your want your cake to look like – and it’s a smart and practical idea to do a road test a few weeks before the wedding. Think outside the box! You can decorate your cake with chocolates, candies, or silk flowers. Fresh herbs, edible blooms, or fruit can all look gorgeous. Decorating a wedding cake can be quite simple – simply pile on heaps of fresh raspberries for a look that’s as elegant as it is easy. Or, it can be a little complex – such as making home made sugar flowers or sugared fruit from scratch.

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It’s an Art

Creating a wedding cake is like creating a painting or a piece of sculptural art. You need a vision, and you need to think about color, lines, and style. You can be artistic by grouping décor items in odd numbers, such as threes or fives, and by decorating the cake asymmetrically (imagine one corner of a cake featuring a large décor item rather than a perfectly centered or even cake). Consider taking a cake decorating class at a local college in the months leading up to your wedding – and learn a skill for life! You’ll learn proper piping techniques, as well as how to use icing, sugars, and frosting to create cakes that will amaze your family and friends! Learn the ins and outs of fondant, borders, gum paste, and basic methods. Be sure to research your ingredients well, as certain types of icing are very delicate and don’t stand up well to factors such as humidity or transport.

The Right Tools

Just like most hobbies and crafts, having the right tools at your disposal can make a huge difference when you are decorating your own cake. Head online or to a local specialty shop to pick up a few tools, such as a specially shaped cake pan – or borrow one from a friend or neighbor. Decide what type of frosting you will use, and make sure have the right tools to create the look you are seeking.

If you’re the bride and you have your heart set on decorating your own cake, remember that you will be very busy in the day so leading up to your wedding. Taking this task on could prove to be quite stressful – so make sure you’re up for it! If you are a close family member or friend of the bride, it is a real honor to decorate a wedding cake, so take your job seriously! Decorating your own wedding cake, or creating one for a friend, can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Who knows – maybe you’ll pick up a new hobby, or a lifelong passion!




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