Vintage Wedding Cake

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Having a vintage wedding cake is a fabulous way to add a unique twist to your big day. From the dress to the invitations, choosing to go vintage will allow you to streamline your vision, narrow down your choices, and come up with an event that’s oozing with personality!

When it comes to your cake, the vintage bride will likely want to add that same sentiment and feel. How can one have their vintage cake – and eat it too? Let’s look at some ways that today’s modern bride can channel the elegant style of days gone by.

Get Inspired

Did you know that your cake baker will likely find inspiration in anything but other cake designers’ creations? Most talented bakers will shake their heads no if you ask them to replicate a cake, since they believe each cake to be an extension of an overall wedding and bride. Why not seek inspiration in unexpected places? A piece of lace from your veil, a photo of your wedding dress or a swatch of fabric, a visit to the reception hall you’ve booked, and even a scrap book of your favorite vintage images will all help to lead your cake baker in the right direction: producing a vintage inspired cake that will truly reflect you! Finding photos of wedding cakes from the era you want to showcase is, however, a good base – it’s just good to think outside of that box as well.

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White

Years ago, cakes were very traditional – and white, white, white was the name of the game. Vintage ivory detailing, and various shades of white will add a classic elegance to your cake. For a bit of a modern edge while keeping the vintage feel, consider adding a sharp black damask print to the cake. Beading, pearls, and lacework will add to the vintage feel.

Table Talk

Imagine how much better your favorite photo looks in a beautiful frame. Well, that same principle applies to your wedding cake presentation. It is essential to frame your vintage cake with a beautiful cake table. The table should be draped in fabric, and have special lighting: either a spot light, or for a more vintage feel, maybe a unique lamp. Why not decorate the table with vintage inspired items or photographs? Photos of old relatives or movie stars will lend a retro feel to the entire table.

Top it Off

The best way to make any ol’ cake look vintage? The perfect vintage cake topper! And, luckily, they are fairly easy to come across. A beautiful porcelain topper can add a rich and elegant look to your cake. If you love the vintage look but want something that’s brand new, you may wish to consider purchasing a recreation vintage cake topper, which can be found online from many established and reputable retailers.

Vintage Flavors

If you want to keep the vintage feel on the inside of your cake, tell your baker that you want a rich vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and filling. While wedding cakes were never known for their flavor in the past, adding a rich flavoring and using high end ingredients can add a gourmet flavor to an old favorite. You might choose to include a light lemon verbena to add a modern twist.

From the perfect vintage flavor to the perfect vintage display, adding a sepia tone to your wedding cake is a fabulous way to punctuate a perfect day.

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