The wedding cake has increased in significance and prominence over the years and, in many cases, is considered just as important as the bride’s dress or the wedding’s venue. Often, the wedding cake unifies the theme of the wedding, and is designed to complement all the different elements of the occasion, including the theme and color motif.
The art of cake decorating has also evolved, and new equipment and implements now enhance a baker’s or cake decorator’s talents, resulting in breathtaking creations. The combination of modern techniques and old-fashioned creativity has produced new wedding cake trends that provide alternatives to classic wedding cake designs.
Floral designs are a wedding cake classic, but the use of brightly-colored flower motifs updates this wedding cake staple. In addition to the ever-popular roses, cake flora may now come in the form of hydrangeas, dogwood flowers, and wild orchids. These flowers can produce color palettes that range from subtle to fiery. Ombre cakes, which make use of graded shades of a single color, are also popular and also offer a colorful alternative to the traditional white wedding cakes.
Creating texture is another trend in modern wedding cakes. Damask, intricate lace designs, checks, and even basket weave patterns give a cake more depth and dimension. Another trend is to match the cake to the bridal gown or to any other special feature of the wedding.
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