In our blog post about the neo-modern Candy Bar it has already been suggested that trends in the world of wedding cakes have changed and evolved. A lot of fresh air is also finding its way into the design of wedding cakes in many bakeries and patisseries in Berlin these days.
Classic wedding cakes
While the classic wedding cake is always timeless and modern, a completely personalized wedding cake made exclusively for the bride and groom is becoming increasingly popular. Even the trusty, typical German strawberry heart from the baker next door is fading more and more into the background.
Nowadays, hardly any bridal couple opts for an „off-the-shelf“ cake, which usually resembles the cake of other couples. Unthinkable – for many couples, that is practically a faux pas! Since the presentation and Cutting the wedding cake is one of the highlights of every wedding eaten, mostly accompanied by music and fireworks fountains, the artwork must impress the wedding guests. In addition, it should reflect the bridal couple as well as possible. Be it by means of an extraordinary, sensational cake topper, a special choice of color and color combination. This adapts to the Overall concept of the wedding decoration There are no limits to creating an unusual wedding cake. Innovative shapes can also be developed with the help of eye-catching decorations. A logo designed specifically for the wedding is also being used more and more frequently. This can be featured on the cake in a wide variety of ways and variations.
The Trend moving away from traditional ingredients, which means that good old marzipan is increasingly being pushed into the background. The American-inspired art of cake modeling is being used more and more frequently. Using light sugar fondants and icing mixtures, confectioners can create unique decorations that previously only found their way onto cakes made of plastic. Candied or caramelized, edible as well as real flowers are also increasingly in demand at weddings, serving as romantic wedding cake decorations.
Wedding cake trends
However the ultimate cake trend, which was a key factor in the rise of candy bars, among other things, are vintage cakes. Kept in pastel colors, decorated with flowers and sugar pearls, they are fairytale eye-catchers at any wedding celebration. They exude their very own charm. Most of the time, the creations are smaller and thus leave plenty of room for various other treats. These can be presented visually impressively on a candy bar.
Alternatives
If these fancy desserts still don't appeal to you, you are welcome to get inspiration from another trend. Decorate his cake with so-called „ruffles,“ meaning gathers or ruffles, or design the coloring in „ombre style.“ This gives the cake a gradient coloring. This makes every wedding cake unique. There are no limits to the choice of color – from white to rose to pink and purple. Even otherwise monotonous yellow in various brightness levels and color intensities has a great effect. At this point, you can let your imagination run wild.
