The moment of cutting the wedding cake is one of the most exciting and anticipated moments of the entire reception. The cake represents the sweet conclusion of the banquet and a symbol of prosperity and a wish for happiness for the new couple. Not only that, it is a special moment to be experienced in harmony with one’s partner, crowned by the toast, the true union of your promise of love. Choosing the perfect wedding cake can be a daunting task, given the breadth of proposals and styles available. Aesthetic rendering, taste, size and color: everything must be in harmony with the style of the wedding, without forgetting the most important factor, which is the goodness of the ingredients and combinations.
In this article, we present 5 types of wedding cakes that will win the palate of your guests and make your day truly special.
Wedding cake: how to choose it
- Tiered wedding cake
The tiered wedding cake is a timeless classic that never disappoints. With its impressive and scenic structure, the tiered cake is perfect for an elegant and sophisticated wedding. You can choose to decorate it with cream, sugar paste, fresh flowers or other custom elements. The number of tiers depends on several factors. The number of guests is influential, of course, but so is the effect you want to create: the more tiers, the more spectacular and impressive the wedding cake will be. Decorations can range from a wide variety of styles to fit the design of the entire wedding. Unmissable on top of the tiered wedding cake are the figurines of the two lovers!
- Naked wedding cake
For a wedding with a more rustic and informal style, the naked cake is an ideal choice. It is a layered cake, with no frosting or outer covering, that allows a glimpse of the soft texture of the sponge cake and fillings. Interspersing sponge cake and curls of cream and fruit can create an original and aesthetically striking wedding cake that makes you want to eat it with your eyes.
It can be decorated with fresh fruit, flowers, ribbons or other natural elements.
- Single-portion wedding cake
This is an original and modern idea for serving wedding cake to your guests, with an added focus on the aspect of saving money and waste. Single-portion cakes, besides being elegant and refined, allow you to customize your choice of flavor and filling to please all palates. Making several variations for guests can be a truly appreciated gesture of courtesy. In contrast, you certainly will not have the spectacularity of the wedding cake, to be cut together with your sweetheart. In addition, this option may be more easily pursued in the case of weddings with a small number of guests.
- Vegan wedding cake
Choosing vegan wedding cakes, made with plant-based ingredients and no animal derivatives, is an increasingly popular option. Opting for this type of cake can be an ethical choice as well as an inclusive one, as it accommodates the tastes and needs of all guests, including those who are lactose intolerant. Vegan wedding cakes are just as tasty and scenic as traditional cakes, just take care to choose the perfect pastry chef who can bring your perfect cake to life. Fresh fruit and flowers can bring elegant and very romantic decorations to life.
- Wedding cake with cake topper
A fun and personalized way to decorate a wedding cake is to use a cake topper. This is a small decoration, usually made of sugar paste or other materials, that represents the bride and groom or a theme they love. Usually, the cake topper cannot be missing from multi-tiered cakes, but you can really indulge in creating compositions that vary from the spirited to the elegant to the fun.
- DIY wedding cake
Creating your own “live” cake is a fun time that involves the bride and groom decorating the wedding cake, layer by layer. You can have fun adding cream curls with a sac-à-poche, blueberries and chocolate chips. This act, which serves as a real entertainment for all the guests, is not only fun, but a real symbolic gesture. Building your own wedding cake is tantamount to putting the first piece of your future life together: an act of love, commitment, mutual support and continuous discovery.
The choice of suppliers for the wedding cake
While it is true that not all wedding cakes are the same, neither are all cake bakers. Therefore, it is essential to entrust the creation of the cake to selected and qualified suppliers.
If you are looking for the professional help of a wedding planner to plan your special day to perfection, contact me.
