Glamorous and Elegant Wedding Cake Trends for Fall 2009
Oct 20, 2009 —
Prepare for a Glamorous and Elegant Event with 2009's Top Wedding Trends
Despite the economic downturn, weddings continue to carry on the luxe and glamorous trends of the season and couples planning for a Fall 2009 wedding are setting their sights on the chic and sophisticated trends of Old Hollywood. Fall 2009 wedding colors include rich purples, gold, reds and bronze, which means the cake will have to be an elegant and majestic centerpiece. This year's top trends for wedding cakes include classic black and white cakes, hexagonal shapes and cakes covered entirely with small and large rosettes. Here are more of the top wedding cake trends for Fall 2009:
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Tiers of Ruffles
Ruffles are making a comeback for wedding dresses this Fall, so you can expect to see the cake all dressed up in layers and layers of fondant ruffles as well. Cascading ruffles can embellish smaller cakes to create the illusion of a much larger centerpiece, and small embellishments such as flowers, leaves and silver baubles add an even more romantic touch.
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Pink Rosettes
If you're planning a wedding around roses, a cake decorated in large pink rosettes will be the ultimate complement to your theme. Large pink rosettes that embellish each tier of the cake or top off a cupcake tower are an eye-catching and romantic finish for any simple cake. Rosettes that are dipped in silver or gold glitter will create an even more glamorous look for your wedding.
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Dark Brown 'Lace' on White Cakes
If the black on white theme seems too bold, consider a dark brown or chocolate icing to trim the cake. Rich brown and gold tones are a leading trend for Fall 2009 weddings and can be very chic and sophisticated if the icing is piped in the same design as the lace on your wedding dress.
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Square Cupcake Tiers
If you prefer to serve guests individual cakes instead of cake slices, consider ordering a tower of cupcakes. Make yours a little different with square or heart-shaped cakes that are decorated with rosettes, ribbons or flowers. Cupcake towers are great for smaller weddings and
parties where you want to serve larger portions of cake to your guests.
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Roman Columns
Fall 2009 wedding season calls for Grecian gowns and Romanesque designs, which means the cake can take on a simple, sophisticated and classical theme from Old Italy. Roman and Greek columns to separate cake layers coupled with old vines and leaf decorations create a 'Romeo and Juliet' twist to your centerpiece.
Fall 2009 Wedding Cake Trend: Oversized Bows
If you're steering clear of rosettes, flowers and petals for your wedding cake, you can still add some romantic flair with oversized bows. Rolled fondant shaped as a giant bow that wraps around the center of the cake, or a cake topped with a giant bow to look like a gift is a fun and simple twist to an otherwise plain tier cake. A white cake embellished with a silver or gold bow will add a glamorous touch to your elegant wedding.
