Hi! So... it’s December and at this time of year I always get a
bit reflective on the year that has gone by and start to feel excited about all
the new projects lined up for the new year. I’ve started to think about what trends
from the world of weddings will start to filter through to us cake makers, and these
are my top 5...
1 – MARBLE
In keeping with the trend for all things
industrial yet organic, marble looks to be big in 2017. It can be subtle or
dramatic and is a great way to add some texture to your cake without it being
too “in your face”. Team it with some whimsical sugar flowers to soften the
look.
2 – NAKED OR SEMI-NAKED CAKES
These are never going to go
out of fashion, and I for one am glad. They’re cakes for eating, for definite,
and can be dressed in a variety of ways to suit almost any wedding. Sharp edges
to the buttercream on the semi-naked cakes help to modernise the look of the
cake, but either way these cakes look stunning, especially paired with fresh flowers.
3 – GREENERY
Sometimes all you need is some beautiful
foliage to really set off your scheme. A few olive leaves here, cascade of
tropical sugar leaves there, sugar succulents on your cake – there are so many
options and this can often work out cheaper than having the more expensive
blooms on your cake.
4 – METALLICS
My favourite trend of the moment (rose gold
has to be the most beautiful colour out there!). Ideal for adding a touch of
luxe to your cake, be it in silver or gold or go modern with copper, rose gold
or bronze. Ask your cake maker to use lustre for a subtle sheen or go all out
with sequins and gold or silver leaf for a dramatic yet luxurious look. Use
toppers to bring in the colours for a more subtle nod to the trend.
5 – FLORAL
Floral wedding dresses are set to be big in
2017 and this style could easily be incorporated into your wedding cake.
Whether it’s handpainted watercolour detail, sugar flowers or beautiful fresh
florals, flowers are an essential part of any wedding and are a stunning
addition to your wedding cake.
I am still seeing my brides wanting cakes with elegant lace
detailing and dessert tables are starting to get more popular too – I mean, why
have one cake when you can have three, plus some macarons, cookies, cupcakes
etc? Whatever style of cake you go for, make sure it’s what you as a couple
envisage for your day. This is YOUR day, so have your cake (and eat it!)
however you’d like.
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