{1} When is the last time you associated English embroidery with a wedding cake? Likely never—until now. Jessica Bartl of Jessica’s Cakes added a sweet eyelet-like overlay to this design for a classic, feminine feel. She kept the color contained to the top tier with a lush bouquet of gumpaste flowers, a new addition to her product line.
{2} This Cocoa & Fig design imitates ruffled rosettes, resulting in a pastel creation that screams feminine and frilly. Varying tier heights (some a little shorter, some a little taller) adds a modern touch to the traditional stacked look. As for flavors, Cocoa & Fig’s Laurie Pyle suggests a tuxedo-style cake, alternating chocolate and vanilla layers, with a pop of raspberry for good measure.
{3} Penny Steele is no stranger to textured cakes, as brides often request their dress pattern—whether it’s lace, swag or beading—piped onto their dessert. For this design, Steele replicated pleats, with a lift between tiers for added sleekness. Simply bring a close-up photo of your gown to a baker; he or she may be able to mock the motif onto your cake as a complement to your wedding-day attire.
{4} With a fabric theme on the table, Robin Johnson, along with her Sweet Retreat team, went straight to work, poring over photos of countless wedding dresses (sound familiar?). The finished product went the clean and elegant route, anchored by a smooth fondant base. Romantic flowers—like those you might wear in your hair or on your bridal belt—flutter up the side for an elegant, three-dimensional touch.
{5} To represent the different tones of spring, April Wysocki and her Country Cake Cupboard and Café crew faded shades of purple from tier to tier. The ombré look can be recreated under the frosting as well, with slices of cake fading in color. After a long winter of heavy desserts, Wysocki recommends fresh strawberry or lemon filling. Or, for a sophisticated punch, consider adding liqueur to white cake filling.
{6} Terri Leckas of Queen of Cakes melded two muses for this cake design: Wedgewood china and a chenille bedspread. Pearl beading, perhaps similar to the buttons on your dress, separate the three Tiffany-blue tiers. When sampling, be sure to dig your fork into a slice of Leckas’ popular pink champagne flavor. A light mousse filling, such as triple berry, would be sure to please your guests’ palettes too.
