Tips for Choosing your Wedding Cake
May 21, 2009
The wedding cake is one of the main focuses for any traditional style wedding, and will appear in many of your photos. In fact the moment the bride and groom cut the cake together is very symbolic, and will be one of the main highlights of the wedding (almost as much as the exchanging of the rings), and this is one of the main photos that appears in the wedding album. Therefore it is important that you have the perfect cake to suit your wedding, whether it is the traditional tiered white iced fruit cake or a modern customized design.
Size
It is traditional to give a slice of the cake to every single guest at your wedding, which symbolises the happy couple sharing their joy with the guests, and thanking them for coming to the wedding. You should also send cake to those guests that were invited but unable to attend the wedding. Therefore size is a vital factor in a wedding cake, and you should make sure you have a cake large enough so that everyone gets a piece, and this is why tiered cakes as so popular as they combine a lot of cake into a compact and manageable space.
Design
This will be one of the most difficult choices, and you should spend some time looking at the portfolios available from confectioners and bakers in your local area. You could also order your cake from an online bakery, and although this is a quick, easy option it will give you little opportunity to be involved in the design process, and if you are unhappy with the cake there may be nothing you can do about it once it arrives.
Flavour
Not only should a wedding cake be a feast for the eyes, it should also taste good too and there are a lot of options for different flavours and textures, from traditional fruit cakes through to light sponges, rich tortes, delicious cheesecakes and even special dietary cakes free from gluten or dairy. Popular flavours include lemon, chocolate, coffee and summer berries, and you could use different flavoured layers if you want to give your guests a choice.
Wedding Cake Etiquette
February 14, 2009
Weddings are very traditional events, and there are a number of protocols involved from the ceremony itself through to the reception, and the wedding cake is no exception. The wedding cake is a very symbolic part of the wedding, along with the bride’s gown, the rings and the bouquet, and traditionally represents the future fertility and fruitfulness of the marriage, and the bride and groom will cut the cake together, to symbolise their union as a newly married couple.
There are certain modern day etiquette involved with the wedding cake, which have evolved from many different customs over the years, and although you need not follow all of the etiquette guidelines, they are useful to know if you are having a more formal, traditional wedding.
Cake Setting
Wedding cakes should be displayed in the reception room for when the guests arrive, and you can create stunning photographic opportunities and really impress the guests if you present the cake on a nicely decorated table of its own, (which will be situated near the main table), with matching table cloths that compliment the cake itself and the rest of the wedding colors. It is also traditional to lay out an ornate, engraved knife ready for when the cake will be cut by the bride and groom, and this only has to be sharp enough to cut into the first layer, the rest of the cake can be taken away and cut into pieces by the caterers.
Time to Cut the Cake
The time you cut the cake will of course depend on the sort of reception you are having, but traditionally you cut the cake after all the speeches have been made and the main dinner has been served, as this gives everyone time to relax and have some refreshments. You can serve pieces of cake at this time with tea and coffee, or you could simply ask the caterers to start boxing the cake up into portions, so guests can take some with them when they leave.
How to Cut the Cake
The bride and groom symbolically cut the cake together, and this is a good photo opportunity so can take some time! The right hand of the groom should be placed over the right hand of the bride as they cut they cut the first slice, and the groom then traditionally offers a piece to bride, and then after that the bride can ask for the cake to be cut into slices by the caterers (or if it is a small one she can do this herself), and the wedding party can help to distribute the cake the rest of the guests.
Secret Language Of Wedding Colors
January 15, 2009
There is a rich history of symbolism and meaning attached to colours, and this is no exception for weddings, where each color can help to set the mood of your big day, and can help you to emphasis the style of your wedding.
Diamond-White – this glittering brilliant white has become the favourite colour of modern white weddings, and is typically used in elaborate ‘fairytale’ and ‘princess’ dresses. This bright white is perfect for youthful and first time brides, and those that want to make a big impact on their big day.
Ivory White – this more traditional color is elegant and understated, and the traditional color for a white wedding. Perfect for more mature brides, or those who are having a second wedding.
Champagne – this is another traditional, refined color, and has a rich, soft and more conservative look, which is perfect of vintage themed weddings and more mature brides.
Lavender – this has become popular again in recent years, and is a very soft, ladylike color that is traditional and understated, and will suit both youthful and more mature brides who want to add a subtle, gentile dash of color to their wedding day.
Pale Pink – the lightest of pinks speaks of youthfulness and fun, and is ideal for young brides. Even though this color is very soft it can be overwhelming, so combine with a more neutral colour such as white and use sparingly throughout the wedding décor just to highlight the themes of youth and playfulness.
Hot Pink – this striking energetic color is daring and bold, but it also a very pretty, feminine color and can be very becoming when used for the right wedding dress. Combine with other striking accents such as vibrant greens and blues and a grounding dark colour such as black or brown to make a really strong, but controlled statement.
Red – this is the color of both passion and romance, and can be combined with whites and blacks for simply gorgeous decorations and flower arrangements. Red roses are the symbol of everlasting love, so are the perfect flower for a wedding bouquet, and as red tones can be overwhelming and even clash with each other unless arranged very carefully, it is easiest to use red sparingly to create simple, dramatic moments in your wedding.
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