Choosing the Perfect Themed Wedding Cake
From subtle seasonal decor to rock n’ roll weddings, themes can inject character and personality into your big day. Planning on going with a theme but not sure where to start when it comes to the cake? No worries, just keep reading for our advice on how to choose the perfect themed wedding cake to help you celebrate in style.
One of the most important aspects to consider when buying any wedding cake is the overall colour scheme. According to Hitched, the colours you choose have a huge impact on the overall feel of the big day, so its wise to decide this early on. A classic white cake will suit the majority of themes but why not go for something different? Whether you’re going for a simple summer theme or going all out with an underwater-style wedding, pick out a few key colours to tie the whole day together. This way the theme runs throughout all elements of the day and blends together beautifully.
How do I start?
Have a look at some of the options already out there. Not only will this help you find a cake that suits your theme, but it will also give you an idea of pricing. On the Anges De Sucre site, you’ll find a dedicated page to their beautiful bespoke wedding cakes. It includes the total serving size and price, as well as showing off the vast selection of themed cakes. Narrow the search down by inputting your chosen colour scheme and explore the options to discover what styles are available.
Make sure the style of cake you choose is compatible with the rest of your decor. While it’s perfectly okay to have a wedding cake that’s bold and eye-catching, you still want the theme to be clear. You wouldn’t want to go for a rustic ‘naked’ cake for a glamorous black-tie wedding. Nor would you choose a glitzy cake with multiple tiers for a low-key, vintage wedding. Consider the other elements of your wedding day such as how you’re decorating the venue, your wedding dress and where the cake will be placed.
It needs to look and taste good!
Don’t forget about the taste of the cake! It can be easy to get lost in the design but the taste is equally as important, if not more. Try and match your cake flavours up with your theme. For example, a punchy passion fruit filling goes well with a beachy tropical theme and a creamy Victoria sponge tastes great for a rustic wedding. Most bakeries will allow you to personalise your cake so get creative with the flavours and impress your guests with something different.
Finally, think about what fun elements you can incorporate into your cake. There have been some really fun wedding cake trends popping up throughout the years, such as watercolour style icing, botanical and ombre colours. As well as the flavour and colour, consider personalising it with fun toppers. Consider asking for some edible flowers if you’re going with an eco-friendly vibe or look at using seasonal decor like pine cones for autumn themed weddings.
Choosing the perfect themed wedding cake requires a little research and thought, use these tips and find a cake that works with your vision.
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