Eyelet lace cakes are a perfect cake design for a relaxed spring or summer wedding. Broderie anglaise/eyelet lace is less formal than traditional lace, yet exudes a delicate, pretty bridal feel. It also makes a great detail or side design for a christening cake, communion cake or other occasion for a little one. The iconic eyelet lace cake by Ron Ben-Israel above left (via Martha Stewart Weddings) and above right by Zoe Clark of The Cake Parlour are two perfect examples of the delicate charm ... Read More...
Lace & Metallics
Vintage lace and antique effect metallic finishes make a wonderful pairing for a glamorous wedding cake design. Our stunning feature cake above combines a fabulous mesh lace bordered with baroque style flourishes and an "aged" effect silver metallic bottom tier in a terrific design by Sydney's Yummy Cupcakes and Cakes. While a metallic finish usually adds a vintage touch, it can also lend a contemporary feel to a smart wedding cake design, with a perfect example (below left) in the ... Read More...
Wedding Dress Inspired Cakes
A beautiful wedding cake inspired by their wedding gown is every bride's idea of a dream wedding cake. Designing wedding cakes based on bridal couture is an art form in itself but with practice it is a skill that can be developed. We have two fabulous examples above - a lace adorned wedding cake in cream and ivory via Martha Stewart Weddings above left, and above right, a wonderfully creative interpretaion of a wedding gown design created through the medium of cake by Fatma Alkuwari. Zoe ... Read More...
Fabric Effect Wedding Cakes
Fondant or sugarpaste is a terrific medium for creating fabric effects on cakes, especially in wedding cake designs based on elements of a bride's wedding dress. Draped and ruched fabric effects, fabric bows, sashes, lace effects, pleated fabric and smocking can all be created quite easily. We have two beautiful examples above - a lace effect wedding cake by The Pastry Studio (left) with scallopped edging and a softly draped sash, and fabric effect roses with draping in the design above ... Read More...