Everything
you see that makes up a wedding cake, from the topmost elements to
the foundation, is crucial to the cake’s structure and design. The
cake decorator makes tough decisions to come up with a cake structure
that goes well with the wedding. It also has to reflect the couple’s
interest and personalities. Here’s a glimpse of how expert cake
decorators make the
finest cakes.
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You’re
at the cake design studio with your beau. After agreeing on some
design details, the cake designer suddenly shifts his attention and
asks you, “Cream cheese icing, buttercream, or fondant?”
“Ma’am?”
the baker asks you again with a confused look.
You’re
suddenly at a loss. How should you know? All you know about wedding
cakes are simple things like icing, and you never went further. But
don’t fret, darling. Wedding cake embellishments and terms are
simple to understand.
First,
what are fondants and icings? Fondant is the main decoration of
choice for wedding cakes. They have a dough-like consistency, which
can be easily shaped into any desired design. On the other hand,
conventional icing is lighter, creamier, and is used to create
smaller designs like flowers and leaves, and can serve as filling.
There
are three main types of icing (aka frosting): buttercream, ganache,
and royal icing. Buttercream is one of the most preferred, because it
is sweet, very workable, and retains its shape well. Royal icing
closely resembles buttercream, but doesn’t equal its consistency;
while ganache is entirely different as it is made purely out of
chocolate.
So,
there you have it – the three main types of wedding cake frostings.
A bit of information like this can help because choosing the right
one can greatly improve both the design and overall taste of your
wedding cake; plus, you won’t look so dumfounded whenever you’re
asked the same question again. Good to know, isn’t it?
Once you’ve decided on a cake designer or baker, schedule a tasting and discuss your preferences. If you’re low on cake design ideas, you can always find inspiration from magazines, social media sites (e.g. Facebook, Pinterest, etc.), or simply go for a current cake trend. You’ll be amazed at how a skilled cake designer can efficiently bring your dream wedding cake ideas to life!
Indeed, carefully choosing among numerous bakers of delicious NYC wedding cakes requires “interview sessions”. Ask your prospective baker if they offer services like customization, and if there are pre-set styles to choose from. A showroom or studio of actual cake designs is much better than a photo gallery, because the design elements are better seen with the naked eye. By seeing what the cake designer has to offer, it would become much easier for you to decide on the specific type of cake you want.
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Indeed, carefully choosing among numerous bakers of delicious NYC wedding cakes requires “interview sessions”. Ask your prospective baker if they offer services like customization, and if there are pre-set styles to choose from. A showroom or studio of actual cake designs is much better than a photo gallery, because the design elements are better seen with the naked eye. By seeing what the cake designer has to offer, it would become much easier for you to decide on the specific type of cake you want.
http://elegantlyiced.com/blog/info-articles/choose-the-ultimate-dream-wedding-cake-in-nyc-with-these-neat-tips.php
Picking an iconic place for unique wedding cakes could be difficult with the plentiful choices. Opt for the one closest to your heart. It could be a memory or a representation – whatever you fancy, just employ hefty touches of creativity. Let these ideas for a wedding cake with NYC landmarks as themes inspire you.
Central Park
Elements in the expanse of Central Park can be lovely wedding cake details. With bountiful blossoms in the gardens, classic floral cakes can be crafted. Sections of the park such as Alice's wonderland or the Shakespeare garden can be translated, too.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has always been one of the most romantic places in the city. That's why a lot of wedding proposals and dates take place there. You can remake a proposal or a special date. Otherwise, bride and groom figurines can smile atop a copy of its architecture.
Broadway
As a center for the arts, Broadway provides a lot of theme ideas. Single out a musical or a play, and reap cake designs from there. How about capturing the colorful avenues? Cake pops are getting popular in weddings, so you can use these details for sign boards and other symbols.
The Manhattan Skyline
When you don't have a specific preference, go all out and incorporate the expanse of the Manhattan skyline. The skyscrapers with Lady Liberty is a favorite in NYC-themed wedding cakes. Details like specific buildings, street signs and cabs are attached or arranged around the tiers.
Central Park
Elements in the expanse of Central Park can be lovely wedding cake details. With bountiful blossoms in the gardens, classic floral cakes can be crafted. Sections of the park such as Alice's wonderland or the Shakespeare garden can be translated, too.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has always been one of the most romantic places in the city. That's why a lot of wedding proposals and dates take place there. You can remake a proposal or a special date. Otherwise, bride and groom figurines can smile atop a copy of its architecture.
Broadway
As a center for the arts, Broadway provides a lot of theme ideas. Single out a musical or a play, and reap cake designs from there. How about capturing the colorful avenues? Cake pops are getting popular in weddings, so you can use these details for sign boards and other symbols.
The Manhattan Skyline
When you don't have a specific preference, go all out and incorporate the expanse of the Manhattan skyline. The skyscrapers with Lady Liberty is a favorite in NYC-themed wedding cakes. Details like specific buildings, street signs and cabs are attached or arranged around the tiers.
For
a bride, there are three iconic items that should be present on her
wedding day: the gown, the
bouquet, and the wedding cake. Unlike the former two, however,
your cake is something that both you and your guests should love—it
is, after all, intended to be desert. If you’re currently looking
for the perfect wedding cake, steer clear of these common mistakes:
Not
Taking the Time
As
with other aspect of your weddings, your cake should be carefully
chosen as well. Take the time to visit multiple bakeries, looking at
their designs and sampling their cakes. Explain to them your
wedding’s theme or style and see who best grasps what your dream
cake looks like. Only then should you book your baker.
Going
with Simple Designs to Save Money
There
is no shortage of exquisitely designed wedding cakes, but these
creations often come with hefty price tags. Don’t despair though;
chances are your baker can recreate the design or do modifications
that will bring down the cost. So go ahead, it never hurts to ask.
Forgetting
About Your Reception Menu
When
talking to your baker, don’t forget to mention what food will be
served in your reception, especially if your caterer will also be
serving desert items. Remember, your cake should complement the
flavors of other dishes, not duplicate or clash with them.
A perfect wedding is
incomplete without a beautiful cake to cut during the reception.
However, rather than stressing about the details of your wedding
cake, such as what flavor to order or what design to choose, take a
breather and enjoy the following wedding cake trivia.
Trivia
#1: Throw it to the bride!
Want
a medieval-themed wedding? To make it as authentic as possible,
you’ll have to settle for a loaf of bread made with wheat and
barley as a wedding cake. Moreover, be prepared to go through an odd
tradition, because the loaf will be thrown at you, the bride, as a
symbol of fertility.
Trivia
#2: First, there was “pie”.
Back
in the 17th century until the early 19th
century, couples preferred a satisfying pie over an icing-covered
cake. Inside this so-called “bride pie” is a glass ring that
works in a similar way to the bride’s bouquet wherein whoever finds
the ring first would be the next bride.
Trivia
#3: Love for the bridesmaids.
Did
you know that the bouquet isn’t the only way to foretell the future
of your bridesmaids? In some parts of the U.S., it was tradition for
single women to pull out ribbons from the bottom layer of the wedding
cake. Whoever grabs the ribbon with a charm at the end should get
ready for wedding bells. Another tradition involved bridesmaids
placing a piece of wedding cake under their pillows so as to dream of
their future husband.
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