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When most people picture a wedding cake, they probably
think white, several tiers, maybe some flowers or embellishment,
with those perfect newlyweds adorning the top. These days,
themed cakes such as colored cakes or over-the-top designs
are increasingly becoming common. With America’s pop-culture
being overtaken by “reality” TV and makeover
shows, people want wild and crazy, not traditional and blasé.
Does this sound like something you may be interested in?
Try some of these ideas on for size!
No more Mr. and Mrs. Nice Guy
Been there, done that. No need to buy the traditional couple
to top your cake. With the age of the Internet comes the
ability to shop ANYWHERE. Shop online for crazy cake toppers.
If money is no issue, you could even have a little Mr. and
Mrs. YOU on top of your cake. Did your fiancé propose
to you while you were having a picnic at the park? How amazing
would it be to have figurines that look like your fiancé
and you atop a cake that looks like a park?
Maybe that’s a little too extreme for you. There
are lots of other lovely options, such as your initials
covered in crystals or pearls. Somewhere out there is the
perfect topper for you. And if you can’t find it,
you can always have it made!
Bat wing, anyone?
All bakeries are going to offer the traditional cakes.
But that white tiered cake would be sorely out of place
at a gothic-themed wedding. There are lots of ways to customize
a cake to match your theme. Read on, extreme-cake lovers.
Kick it up a Notch
So you’re not fully committed to a cake shaped like
a cowboy boot. Hello, traditional cake 2.0. You can ask
to have your traditional cake “spiced up” with
some unique décor. If we’re still talking about
the cowboy couple, perhaps a spur or two could be worked
in with some wildflowers. Maybe your wedding theme is old
Hollywood; you could glam your traditional tiered cake with
some sparkling gems and a bold frosting color. You can keep
the theme, but still make Grandma happy when she looks at
the cake.
Here comes the boot!
Hardcore themesters, meet standout sculptors. Give the
cake artist an opportunity to really showcase their abilities.
Let him or her make that crazy cowboy boot! Maybe you’d
like a sandcastle cake to symbolize your love for the sea.
It may take some effort to find a baker who’s talented
enough to sculpt your cake, but they’re out there.
To each his own
Another trend that’s on the up and up is forgoing
a grandiose cake all together, and instead opting for cupcakes
or mini-cakes. If you’re wedding is on the small side,
you could even design a personalized cupcake for each guest.
It’s time to throw out the boring white wedding cake.
The sky’s the limit! Use your imagination, be creative,
and find a baker who can get the job done. It’s best
to start cake planning early, to allow for any changes that
may need to be made. Make your wedding cake one that’s
talked about for years to come!
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