We’re back again this year with more helpful advice from our guest bloggers. Planning a wedding is a huge task and we’re hoping to make it a little easier by having some of our favorite vendors share some information. (We also think they are some of the best in the business.) Be sure to check back every Monday for another installment which will include info about flowers, transportation, venues, entertainment, wedding planning and more!
Our first guest brings us the 411 on the latest trends in wedding cakes. Kristen Mader, a very talented designer owns Cakes 5th Avenue in Pelham, NH. Cakes 5th Avenue creates unique cakes and desserts for all your special celebrations! We use only the freshest, finest ingredients, and we craft our our delicious cakes, cupcakes and sweets with care and attention to detail. Cake flavors range from tried-and-true traditional to temptingly unique.
Exciting Trends For Wedding Cakes In 2013
With each year, wedding trends are quite influenced by the fashion world and its chosen color palate and designs. The same style elements you see on the runway or in a magazine will often turn up on wedding cakes soon after. Flouncy sugar ruffles, pastels, romantic draping, and bold colors of tangerine, apple green, and Autumn harvest tones have all had time in the limelight and many are still very popular. And of course, an event as grand as the Royal Wedding has an influence as well. Kate and William’s confection was a gorgeous example of traditional cream and white. So, what’s expected for 2013? Here’s our prediction…and we’re loving it!
This year we’re seeing an interesting move towards Vintage and Art Deco styles for couples who want to step out of the traditional cake box. Brides are looking for more of a romantic and luxurious gesture in their cake. Think beautiful lace that mirrors the lace on a wedding gown, roses in full bloom, pearls and diamonds, feathers and faux fur, a satiny finished fondant ribbon set with a brooch. Sounds glamorous in a vintage Hollywood sort of way, doesn’t it? Aside from the fur, every one of these elements can be hand crafted in sugar for your cake! (Ok, maybe one of the famous Cake Gods can figure out a way to make fur elements from sugar?) Black and white, teal, metallic finishes and clean lines are driven by the Art Deco period. Fabulous!
So, you’re interested but a little hesitant to embrace this trend, maybe thinking “Oh my, that would be too over-the-top for us. We just like simple.” My suggestion is to find an element or two from these gorgeous eye-catching trends and incorporate it into your traditional cake design. What about a wide fondant band that’s set with your grandmother’s pearl and crystal brooch. (Hey, there’s your something old or borrowed!) Shimmery pearls cascading down the sides of a cake have a beautiful luster under the lights of your reception room. And consider having some design elements brushed in an edible metallic luster. Each of these ideas may be just enough to give your cake a wow factor!
Whatever you choose, have fun with it and don’t be afraid to add a little glamour!
Best wishes!
~ Kristen Mader
Owner/Designer of Cakes 5th Avenue