Topping the Wedding Cake

As I've mentioned time and time again, the wedding cake is the showpiece of the reception!  And yes, a lot of time goes into the design, flavoring and frosting covering this beautiful confection, but how do you plan to top it off?  Check out a few cake topper ideas that just make me smile.

 

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits -  Rush Productions and Eivan's Photo and Video)

Topping Off Your Wedding Cake

I've mentioned numerous times that the wedding cake is the centerpiece of the reception.  With that said, one of your detailed planning decisions will become how do you want to "top-off" that gorgeous tiered confection.  The size of the cake, design and shape will all all play a role in making the decision of using a traditional cake topper, fresh or artificial flowers or a completely modern approach. 

Check out some of the fabulous cake topper ideas some of our past couples have used:

A few blooms of fresh hydrangea

A bouquet of fresh flowers with a little bling detail

Simple monogram laid within a bed of roses

A sentimental phrase

Blinged single-letter monogram

A three-letter monogram

Now what idea are you thinking to complete your wedding cake design?

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: Rush Photography and Videography; Ven Sherrod Photography)

Celebrating Roses in June

In addition to June being my birthday month...oh that's tomorrow by the way...June is also the month of celebrating one of the most gorgeous wedding flowers...THE ROSE!  Check out today's visual blog of roses used in bouquets and ceremony decor.

 
Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - Ven Sherrod Photography; Rush Photography & Videography; DSC Photography)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is here!  I always get excited about this holiday.  Not for all the love, but because my favorite color is red and V-Day showcases the color perfectly!!!  Oh and it's also 1 of the 3 biggest days to become engaged.  With that said, I'm sharing a little wedding inspiration with you on this LOVE holiday! Enjoy...

Until next time...WEDologize!

(Photo credits: Champagne - Catch My Party: Gown - Victor Harper; Bouquet - Kate Parker Designs; Cake - Perez Photography; Shoes - The Knotty Bride)

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

My mouth fell to the floor when I found today's Pin It Pic!  I love an artistically created sugar flower, but when I saw stunning 4-tired wedding cake with a lace texture fondant on each tier accompanied by BLING and BLING initials, I was drawn to the LUSH and delicate fresh flowers in soft ivory and blush tones.  OMG!!!  What an amazing centerpiece for the wedding reception...and I bet that cake tastes delish!!! ENJOY!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!

(photo credit - http://cakestudiola.com/wedding-cakes)

Decorating Your Wedding Ceremony

Upon planning the wedding ceremony, there are certain florals to consider when adding the finishing touches to the wedding party and making the decor complete. When selecting your color palette, you will consider a wide array of floral designs to bring forth your vision.

When selecting for the wedding party, the following florals should be considered:

Bridal bouquet

Maid and/or Matron of Honor bouquet

Bridesmaids bouquets

Flower Girl basket arrangement, petals or pomander

Mothers and Grandmothers corsages (pin or wrist)

Hostesses corsages (pin or wrist)

Groom's boutonniere

Best Man and Groomsmen boutonniere

Ring Bearer boutonniere

Fathers and ushers boutonniere

Officiant boutonniere (or corsage), if the minister is not wearing a robe

Presentation flowers for mothers (or special women in the couple's life)

Memorial bouquet or arrangement

When selecting the ceremony decor, the following should be considered:

Altar, Arch or Chuppa floral decor

Chair or Pew decorations
Decorations for the unity candle or sand ceremony

Aisle runner
Aisle petals

Guest Book floral piece

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - Dejanae Events)

Accessorizing the Wedding Cake

When selecting your wedding cake, either from a photo or from an actual visit with a cake designer, there are some things that you should consider.  Question - Outside of selecting the cake flavor, filling and decorative frosting, what types of design can be offered to make this cake not only taste good, but look wonderful? So let's think about designing this gorgeous piece of confection from BOTTOM to TOP. 

Your wedding cake will be put on some type of base for easy transport, typically silver or gold, but if you want to give the cake more height, consider placing it up on a decorative cake stand or pedestal.
 

When selecting the actual design components, will you use fresh flowers or sugar flowers over an actual patterned design?  Both will offer elegance to your cake, but the cost difference is major.  Fresh flowers will always be less in cost than using actual sugar flowers.

How about adding some colored ribbon to your wedding cake tiers?  There are so many variety of ribbons (satin, grosgrain, sheer, wired, etc.) that the options and positioning are limitless.

Now what bride doesn't love a little BLING?  Adding bling to a wedding cake can take on so many different forms...from banding each or every other tier, adding bling brooch details or a burst of bling and crystals shooting out of the top tier.

And as you reach the top tier of the wedding cake, ask yourself...do I want a topper?  Know that toppers can be all sort of items...a cluster of fresh or sugar flowers, a bride and groom, an initial monogram or almost any thing you can think of.  Check out our blog post devoted to cake toppers.

Last, if your wedding cake isn't going to be served as dessert or sliced and displayed on a dessert buffet, make sure you have some fun packaging for your guests to take their yummy treat home.  Check out how DE suggests you "bag" wedding cake.
 

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits: fresh flowers - http://linzievents.com/tag/wedding-cakes/; sugar flowers - www.weddingcakes.com/; ribbon - http://artofdessert.blogspot.com/; bling - www.rockwellsbakery.com; LOVE topper - www.etsy.com; base - www.sweetandsaucyshop.com)