When it comes to planning a wedding, the one thing that should be easy to choose is the cake. Think of a flavour you like and place an order, right?
Wrong. So very, very wrong. (Anyone who has ever watched an episode of Cake Boss will surely attest to this.)
Choosing a cake can be hard work, especially if you and your partner have different flavours in mind. But worry not, because we have the major trends for the year ahead covered.
1. Naked icing
“The ‘nearly naked’ or semi-naked’ concept is here to stay, I think,” The Caker‘s Jordan Rondel says.
“People love it because it’s a less traditional and more contemporary look, and of course because there’s less icing the cake ends up being less sweet.”
When it comes to decorating said cake, less is more. Think fresh flowers, and “none of those edible (but awful tasting) fake ones,” Rondel says.
Top Comments
I had the wheels of cheese thing 5 years ago, it was fantastic, didn't go stale and meant we could have a dessert course as well as a cheese course
The reason wedding cakes cost so much is that the ingredients are pricey and they take an incredible amount of time and effort. Try thinking about the all the ingredients that go into it, the time that it would take to do all those fancy designs, or the pressure if it all has to be made within a day or two.
I once had someone ask if I could make a three tier cake with a hand painted design on the fondant for under $200. Hell no I can't. Have some realistic expectations of the cost of people's time and either adjust your cake expectations to fit in your budget or adjust your budget to get your cake.
Also - don't ask a friend to make your cake unless they've offered or you're actually willing to pay them for their time.