Simple Wedding Cakes

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If elaborate flavors and complex tiers aren’t for you, consider the elegant beauty and ease of a "simple" styled wedding cake. From plain vanilla to good old fashioned chocolate, there’s a real pull towards the classic charm of a simple confection.

Simple Cake, Simple Budget

One benefit of selecting a simple cake is that it is easy to do yourself – or have a close friend of family member create for you. You can use simple cake mix to make the tiers, and then frost it using home made icing. Make several round cakes and serve them on cake trays of various heights for a contemporary spin on the traditional tiers. If you don’t want to make the cake yourself, the simplicity of it will mean that it will be quite low budget to order! Head to your local grocery store bakery or boutique bake shop to place your order – and be clear that you want something uncomplicated.

Simple Serving

Many couples are cutting their cake budget dramatically by being a bit like magicians when it comes to their cakes. The trick? First, order a fancy tier that the bride and groom can cut for the cake-cutting ceremony. Then, simple sheet cakes in the back, which have been pre-sliced and plated, are served to the guest. The process will delight your guests because it will seem that the cake came from the main “show cake” – while you save money by purchasing sheet cakes. Each guest will quickly receive their slice, cutting down on waiting time between when they see the cake, and when they get to enjoy a mouthful!

Stylish Simplicity

A cake doesn’t need to be plain or boring to be classic and simple. In fact, some of the most interesting cakes are those that are simply gorgeous. A simple tiered white cake, for example, with pale green ribbon on the base of each level is elegant and stylish without being fussy. To present a stunningly simple wedding cake, remember that it’s all in the detail. Choose one feature that you want to show off – rather than getting complicated with lots of sugared flowers, colors, and designs, the simple cake should feature only one. You can show off a gathering of flowers on the top, or a tone-on-tone color scheme for a seamless look (such as white and ivory).

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Contemporary & Modern

You can serve a chic, simple wedding cake by doing a few things to modernize it. Consider serving a square cake rather than a round one for a modern-day, sleek look. Add elegance with glossy black ribbon between white layers for a look that’s chic and fresh. For a very up-to-the-minute look, consider including some lettering or a simple word on your cake, such as “love,” “everlasting,” or “forever.” Monogrammed initials in simple, block letters are another way to add personal style to an otherwise unadorned cake. Lettering can either be iced right onto the cake itself, or used as a cake topper.

Classic Taste

If your cake is simple, you might want to surprise your guests with a hit of unexpected flavor, such as exotic guava or mouth-watering raspberry. Want to keep it simple? Opt for traditional butter cream icing and white cake. Other classic combos might include hints or combinations of chocolate, vanilla or mocha – perfect for a crowd of fussy eaters, too!

Personal Style

Choosing the look of your wedding cake is just one more way to add your personal style to your big day. Think about the other aspects of your wedding: if your dress and décor is simple, a simple wedding cake can make a stylish statement. The key to pulling off a simple cake is to do it with intent – much like art, the beauty is often in the presentation.

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