Modern Wedding Cakes

Modern wedding cakes are all about expressing yourself as a couple – from the size, to the color, to the intricate designs, and (of course) the flavor!

Whether you’re a traditional bride, an elegant bride, a quirky bride or a sophisticated bride – a modern bride needs a modern cake!

Modern Flavors

Modern wedding cake flavors step away from old standbys like vanilla or chocolate (not that these flavors aren’t fabulous!). Traditionally, wedding cakes were white cake with white icing – and not much in the flavor department. There’s so much more to choose from though – and mixing and matching is a fabulous way mix something old with something new! Fruity flavors like mango, cherry, raspberry or mandarin orange are all delicious. Rich, chocolate-inspired flavors like mocha, cappuccino, dark chocolate, or white chocolate are all delicious. And cake flavors like carrot cake or spiced cake are increasingly popular.

Another fabulous option is to choose a dessert that you love as a couple – for example, if your favorite restaurant serves up a delicious apple dessert, you might use it as inspiration for an apple wedding cake. Be creative, and don’t be afraid to be unique with your flavors.

Modern Style

Modern wedding cakes are stylish, trendy, elegant, and fabulous! Consider serving a uniquely shaped cake, such as a square cake. Or, serve guests individually portioned mini cakes. Your cake might be a part of a theme – cakes shaped like stacked luggage, hat boxes, or a fleur-de-lys is a fun way to make your cake stand out. Cupcakes are a popular choice as well – and guests love these miniature tastes of heaven! A modern wedding cake might be topsy-turvy, tall and narrow, or as funky as you can imagine!

Modern Colors and Patterns

These days, brides are incorporating their cakes into part of the overall wedding theme. That means, cakes come in every color you can imagine. Aqua, red, and navy blue are all unique From multi-colored tiers to bold base colors with unexpected accents, cakes range from the traditional to the oh-so-sophisticated. Vines, branches, original motifs and unique floral designs are all modern design elements that will make your cake one to remember. A return to tradition and past elegance is a modern theme, with brides choosing age-old patterns like paisley and damask – in bold colors like lime green, black, or violet. More contemporary patterns include stripes, polka dots, swirls and monograms.

Modern Cake Toppers

A traditional cake topper featured a man and wife dancing or holding one another. These days, cake toppers can be whimsical, comical, quirky, or theatrical. Look for hilarious plays on the traditional topper, such as the bride dragging the groom up the cake. Or, have a special cake topper made especially for you – a caricature of you and your honey, or something that reflects your life together, such as a cake topper featuring a fireman or a pair of doctors.

The key to the perfect wedding cake? A design that you absolutely love, and a flavor that you and your guests will adore! From wild and funky bold designs to sophisticated clean lines, the modern wedding cake is a unique way to showcase your personality! Yum!

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