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Fresh On The Mind: Colorful Craft Joins Cake [Decorating]

 

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Style & Art Meets Cake Decorating

Tears have been shed, speeches made, vows taken, and now all that is left is the cherry on top: the cake. A crowd-pleasing tradition, the first slice of a wedding cake can be a moment filled with breath-taking romance or a hilarious crowd-pleaser.

Either way, a wedding cake is an integral part of your reception, and finding the right cake can be a heavy lift on your part. You've made hundreds of decisions already, from the silverware to the venue to the guest list, and making another decision can feel overwhelming.

Once you've made the other decisions, finding the right cake for your wedding should feel like placing the final piece of a puzzle! A perfect fit.

Luckily, there have never been more options than there are now when it comes to choosing a wedding cake. You can have multi-layered, filled, ice cream cakes, cupcakes, and everything in between.

While there has been incredible innovation on the flavors and structures of cake, you can bet the outsides have gotten their makeover too. Gone are the days when cakes offered just one single layer of frosting. Now, your cake can be a masterpiece/centerpiece, a piece of art worthy of a museum!

That’s not to say that you can’t go with something more simple or classic, but if you want to have a more creative wedding reception, here are some options so you can be sure that you’ve picked the right cake for your wedding.



Creative Craft Meets Cake Decoration

Get [Funky] with the Shag Carpet Piping Technique: 

We love this funky and colorful trend inspired by the infamous shag carpet of the 70s. Alana Jones-Mann is credited with starting this colorful trend. She’s reclaimed shag carpet and has somehow made it trendy-- worthy of a wedding cake! Known for her textured piping work that creates this amazing effect, it feels like your cake is constantly in motion. While it is incredibly innovative it is also very versatile! Just by choosing different colors, patterns, and shapes, you can create a cake that really sets you apart! 

And these are only some of the options out there! 

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Image source: Pinterest | Lauren Love Cake | Alana Jones-Mann


Creative Craft Meets Cake Decoration

Another Awesome [Funky] Idea - Intricate Beading Cake Decoration: 

This piping technique makes it appear as if thousands of beautiful beads adorn your wedding cake. Cakes decorated this way are a sight to behold, almost too beautiful to eat (don’t worry, we said ALMOST). Siân-Amy Pettit, @thepetitepudding, created this unique trend after trying out the shag technique we mentioned earlier. She wanted something a little more delicate and intricate beyond what the shag technique could offer. Your eyes move a mile a minute trying to take in all the beautiful intricacies of this technique— and it works for any occasion! 

You can do something more abstract, like this beautiful ocean-colored masterpiece, or something a bit more literal, like this funky piece featuring hot pink flamingos and watermelons!
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There are so many different options to choose from when it comes to choosing your cake. We barely scratched the surface here! You can read more about different styles of cakes like geode, tarts, vegan cakes here and even dehydrated topping ideas here

And check out our article on questions to ask when you're talking to your cake maker!

Fresh On The Mind: Cake Decorating Techniques

Back to You
No matter what cake you go for, you’ll want to wait until you’ve made the other design decisions for your wedding— but don’t wait too long! Make sure to order your cake well in advance of your wedding- up to 6 months ahead of time! For this and all of your other questions for wedding coordinators reach out to us! We’re here to make sure your special day is one you’ll remember forever.







29 comments:

  1. So many beautiful cakes! Thanks for linking up at the Making a Home - Homemaking Link Up!

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    1. Unique and different. Thanks for your stopping by.

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  2. These are some really beautiful and colorful cakes!

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    1. They are. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Oh wow, these are all amazing cakes. So creative too :) Hopping by from Inspire Me Monday.

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    1. Yes, very creative! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your feedback.

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  4. Wow! What fun ideas! Thanks fo sharing!

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    1. Fun and more! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your feedback.

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  5. Wow, you have picked out some amazing cakes here! We never even bothered with a wedding cake!

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    1. Thank you! We think wedding cakes are becoming overrated now. Couples are looking at different ways to show their tastes and versatility in this area. Thanks for sharing

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  6. So creative and artistic!

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    1. Yes, very creative. Wedding cakes are looking different every season. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Wow these must take so long - those beaded ones are v creative. I'm not so keen to the shaggy cakes. Just a bit weird!

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    1. We bet it did. So intricate. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Emma.

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  8. Fantastic cakes, the flamingo one is my favourite and I love the different styles of icing techniques.
    Thank you for joining in with #pocolo

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    1. Yes, these creative ways of designing cakes are fantastic. It's no longer about the typical wedding cakes that we come to know anymore. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Absolutely beautiful ideas for cake decorations. Thanks so much for putting this together!

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    1. They sure are. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Pauline.

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  10. These are fabulous cakes. I love the effects that the artisans achieved with the icing -- lovely colors, too.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. Very intricate. They are too pretty to eat. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Carol

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  11. Wow! Everything is gorgeous! Very creative!! Thanks a bunch for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! I hope to see you next week.

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    1. Thanks for visiting and sharing, JHULS

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  12. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday, 594. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thanks for having me. Thanks for visiting and sharing.

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  13. These cakes are gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant and unusual. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 63.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. They are too pretty to EAT! Thanks for visiting and sharing.

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  14. Oh, My...that is elevating cakes to Fine Art...amazing selections! Sandi

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    1. Yes it is. You should check out the grilled cheese sandwich [upgrade] we curated, you will be surprised on our picks. Thanks for visiting and sharing.

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  15. Wow! These are neat. Really creative and pretty.
    Thanks for sharing these with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

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