The History of the Wedding Cake.
The wedding cake has always been an important part of the
marriage ceremony since its earliest origins in medieval times! As a
symbol of fertility., and also to symbolise the unity of the couple
starting their future together, and a gesture of a couples love and
support for one another. This is signified when their cutting the first
slice.
In today's culture, it is usually a large cake, with
multi flavoured layers and decorated to the Bride & Grooms specification
Once the Wedding day is over, one of the tiers of the
Wedding Cake, usually the top tier is either kept for the First Wedding
Anniversary or the first born!, this can be stored or frozen, until the
day it is required.
Design of the Wedding Cake;
The design of the Wedding Cake is entirely up to you! You
may choose to have your Cake stacked tiers! or traditional pillars or to
date various stands which are now available. There are so many options
available when it comes down to the design so you will want to be sure
spend time looking through books,magazines,websites or profiles of cake
decorators!
Cake
Decoration;
The Cake decoration can be modern, traditional, ornate or
simple! Many people are now straying to an untraditional cake ! Not the
normal White or Bridal Ivory! But Bright colours or even different
colours for each tier! It can also vary from having flowers as d้cor!
Fruit, or fondant creations! Characteristic Figurines of the bride &
Groom! Whatever accommodates your special day..
Cake Fillings;
There are various Fillings and Flavours of Cakes
available. The cake may look amazing but also has to taste amazing!
There are several popular flavours Vanilla,Chocolate,Fruit &Carrot.. but
the last year Red Velvet Cake, Coffee & Walnut, & Banana have become
popular! The list is never ending or if you have a favourite Flavour
that's not listed I'm sure I can accommodate.
When making your final decision match your cake with your
personality.. pick up all your ideas which you are incorporating on your
special day.. You can go traditional,Elegant,Romantic, Shabby Chic...
pop all your ideas down and we can make a wonderful creation for your
special day....