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Sweet!
When it comes to
wedding cakes,
the only limitation is your
imagination
by Pamela McElroy
When it comes to wedding cakes couples are requesting the extremes
this year, from simple, white and elegant cakes with immaculately
set tiers adorned with just a few fresh or hand-made flowers to
bold colored cakes decorated with stripes and polka-dots. The trends
represent just about anything the brides-to-be can conjure up,
according to Kim Morrison, owner of Cakes For Occasions in Spring
Mills. “I recently made a cake decorated with cow spots and
ropes strung around each tier for a wedding that was set on a farm,” she
says.
More and more, couples are choosing whatever extravagances they
want for their ultimate dessert. There is nothing too plain or
too far-fetched. But while you’re choosing from all those
elaborate ideas, it is important to remember that quality counts,
as well. “The outside of the cake is beautiful, but it’s
what is on the inside that counts,” Morrison says. She recommends
that couples meet with a variety of bakers and caterers to discuss
ideas and possibilities, and to look through their portfolios until
they decide who and what is best for them.
Speaking of unusual and off-the-wall cakes, many recent weddings
have featured miniature cakes in lieu of traditional wedding cakes.
With this option, each guest is given his or her own mini two-tiered
cake. These very elegant cakes are more expensive than the traditional
wedding cake, but an interesting variation nonetheless. According
to Ron Ben-Israel of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City, miniature
cakes are works of art. “Decorating miniature wedding cakes
can be compared to ships in glass bottles,” he says. “They
are made using magnifying glasses and with extreme attention to
detail.” The miniature cakes are perfect for couples that
cannot decide on one flavor and style because they can be prepared
in a variety of different ways.
Ben-Israel’s “edible works of art” can be seen
on his Web site, weddingcakes.com. He will ship his cakes anywhere,
but they do tend to be a bit pricey. If keeping it local is important
to you, miniature cakes are also available at Cakes For Occasions,
or you can check with your local bakery.
Whatever your taste in wedding cakes, just like everything else
on your big day, make sure it’s a good representation of
you and your beloved. – SCB |
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