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Wedding Cakes Winter
Winter is here and Christmas is just a week away. We’ve decided to provide you with more inspiration on winter weddings & wedding cakes. Those who like this season will surely enjoy our article. This time of year is special and unique. This is why so many brides and grooms choose it for their wedding. Winter is the season of family celebrations and magic. It is the perfect time to get married and swear eternal love and commitment. They say that weddings made in winter will last a lifetime! We like this season because it offers a lot of choices for the couple in terms of colors, decorative items and delicious treats. Seasonal nuptials are fun and original.
The pristine whiteness of snow and the icy mood of winter can help one plan a wonderful reception. It’s trendy for modern couples who love winter to spend their wedding day outside the doors. You can choose an alfresco site at least for the ceremony. Take a few pictures in the snow and then move inside for a warm and fun celebration. The rich colors of winter always make a fabulous contrast to the white snow and the bride’s dress. Focus on a feasible theme that can be incorporated throughout the wedding without difficulties. The cake must carry the theme in a clean, elegant way.
Wedding Cakes Winter (Photo by: Linda Marklund)
Our couples feel inspired by the motifs, charms and colors used at Christmas time for their wedding cake. In the end, it’s up to you how seasonal you want your cake to look like! In majority of cases, brides already choose white for their attire, cake and other decorations. So, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to follow the same tonality and just add more seasonal touches that reflect the wedding theme. Use white coconut flakes to resemble snow and other decorative items taken directly from the nature, such as pine cones, branches, holly leaves or ivy. If you want a whimsical-glamorous look for your cake, paint the pine cones in gold or bronze.
Use seasonal flowers for a more romantic feel. Red poinsettias, white calla lilies, roses and amaryllises are just a few ideas in this sense. You can add a special cake topper inspired by the winter season, such as a snowman topper. You can use this idea to replace the standard bride and groom statuette. You can order a special cake topper based on snowman and snow-bride marzipan figurines for a more thematic look. If you care for a more fun and humoristic look, have your cake shaped in a penguin or Santa Claus. Winter flavors are rich and spicy. You can choose chocolate or a fruit flavor for the interior, like peppermint or cranberry.
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Christmas Theme Wedding Cakes
For couples getting married around the winter holidays, the Christmas theme seems like the first and ideal selection. There is something special about Christmastime that makes so many brides and grooms choose it for their wedding. This is for certain one of the most magical moments of the entire year. The holiday season is easy to exploit in terms of wedding ceremonies and receptions. The best way to insert this wonderful vibe in your nuptials is to use a Christmas inspired wedding cake. This style fits perfectly well a winter season wedding reception.
This is by far one of the richest sources of inspiration for wedding cakes. The sprit of Christmas is unique and overwhelming, even for those who are not really into the snowy season. There are many romantic, fun and whimsical elements and themes to consider for a Christmas wedding cake. You can focus on a Santa theme or use the snow as the central motif of your cake. Reindeers, snowmen, skates, pine cones and other motifs associated to this season can fit. With a little bit of creativity, anyone can make their wedding cake look spectacular. Any of these motifs can be inserted in a wedding cake in an elegant way. It doesn’t matter if your cake is formal or more casual. Nothing compares to the joy and excitement that accompany a couple on a holiday wedding.
Christmas Theme Wedding Cakes (Photo by: InAweofGod'sCreation)
This is precisely why you can make this day feel more inviting and comfortable for your guests. Don’t go too formal and sober, but try to keep things fun and cheerful. This is the time for joy and happiness, so don’t overdo it with the elegant factor. A casual wedding cake can feature any theme or color scheme you want. If you care for something more whimsy, we suggest you use dark tones of red, green, burgundy and eggplant. On the other hand, for a glamorous effect, think of jewel tones, such as gold, silver, bronze, platinum, emerald green or pewter, ruby red and sapphire blue.
For a high class look, use plum, royal blue, ecru, champagne, ivory, gray or chocolate brown tones. These shades can all make wonderful selections for colored wrapping paper, ribbons, flowers and other thematic accents. Black, white and red color combos are whimsy, elegant and luxurious choices for a winter wedding cake. Add red poinsettias to a black & white wedding cake for a festive, seasonal look. For a simple cake, incorporate seasonal flowers and greenery. Your cake can even resemble a mini Christmas tree. Use a thematic topper based on a faux tree, Santa and Mr. Clause figurine, polar bears, snowflake ornaments, berries, ivy and holly leaves, gingerbread house or ceramic motifs.
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Fall Wedding Cake Pictures
The wedding cake is the masterpiece of a wedding, the item that everybody wants to see and taste. It should be the most prominent item of the entire event, besides the bride’s wonderful white dress. The history of wedding cakes shows us that this confection was appreciated in ancient times as well. The first confections of this type were used by ancient Romans in their weddings. It’s true that cakes were different from the ones made today for our modern couples. They were less flavored and less decorated. They were often based on salt, flour and egg white.
Nowadays, the wedding cake is a fascinating copy or reflection of the couple’s interests, hobbies and personality. The design of a modern cake can express a unique theme, shape or the season of your wedding. It can be a building or it can feature a fabric texture. It can be inspired by an old-fashion current or by an original theme or personage. If your wedding occurs in autumn and you’re looking for fall wedding cake ideas, check out this post. We like seasonal wedding cakes because they are incredibly rich, tasteful and elegant. They are vibrant, original and thematic. Fall wedding cakes are opulent, stylish and spicy.
Fall Wedding Cakes Pictures (Photo by: Jonathan Day)
You can choose from a myriad of shapes, designs, themes, flavors & colors. Today’s fall wedding cakes are based on different seasonal flavors, such as pumpkin, apple, caramel and spice. Chocolate is one of the most popular choices for a fall wedding cake filling or frosting. The flavor of the cake is the first thing to think about when making this choice. You need to find one that is easy to like by the majority of your guests and easy to pay for! After all, your budget is element that decides on the best flavor for your cake. The icing of the cake is the second element to think about. The flavor is picked, and now you have to make the wisest decision on frosting.
Think of flavors of fall that can suit the flavor you picked for the filling. Butter cream goes well with most flavors of cakes and it can make a successful icing for a fall cake. Or, you can choose a chocolate ganache frosting for a richer taste and look. Modern weddings are fashionable events based on coordination. Everything must fit everything, even when it comes to your reception food. The colors you choose for the cake must integrate the color scheme of the décor. Get inspired from the tonality of the season and choose rusty reds, brown, russets, yellows, forest greens, purples or gold tones for a change. Anything like leaves, acorns, pine cones, small gourds and berries can fit the cake’s decoration.
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Harvest Wedding Cakes
Those who are having an autumnal wedding can celebrate it properly with a harvest themed wedding cake. The cake seems to be the most adequate medium to enhance the theme of the event and flatter the invitees. Fall wedding cakes are simply amazing. Their color, texture and taste are fascinating! One can never dismiss a fall-inspired wedding cake. You can plan it by color, by flavor or by pattern. There are many other criteria to consider at this point, like the size or shape.
Your cake can be shaped into a birch tree or even into a mushroom! It depends on your vision and the motifs you’re using in the wedding backdrop. The cake must reflect the theme and express the couple’s vision. We like the colors that are used for fall wedding cakes, but most of all we enjoy the flavors. Harvest wedding cakes can feature contrasting nuances and ingredients. It can be a brown cake based on different types of chocolate, or it can be a vanilla cake accented with red velvet. Cheesecakes are also popular among fall inspired couples.
Harvest Wedding Cakes (Photo by: Emily Allen)
The palette of autumnal colors is rich in eye-catchy recommendations: golds, bronzes, oranges and yellows, forest and meadow greens, browns, creams, purples and other metallic hues. As for the flavor, anything fruity like pumpkins, apples, pears and spice can fit. You can transform any cake into a real harvest piece of art or into a spooky Halloween confection. Traditional brides and grooms can stick to classic elegance and select a white cake decorated with seasonal leaves, vines, berries and gourds. These can be real accents, edible or crafty decorations. It depends on your budget. Use branches, dark twigs and pine cones to make the cake look even more dark and whimsical. Orange and red cakes are ideal for fall reception. Brown cakes are more modern, especially when they are accented with trendy patterns, like plaids, stripes or royal curves. Use orange, pink and purple accents to make the cake look even more contemporary. For a tastier confection, go for a spicy version on rum and apples.
The idea of having a holiday inspired cake for a fall wedding is also brilliant. Halloween seems to be the most popular theme at this point. Chocolate with devil’s food inside wedding cakes are always successful choices. Try a Gothic design if you want even more whimsicality for your cake. Thanksgiving and Tim Burton themes are also recommended for autumnal wedding cakes. How about a pumpkin wedding cake? This is one of the hottest flavors for a fall seasonal cake or dessert. You can also focus on vanilla, chopped walnuts, nutmeg or cinnamon. A cream cheese frosting can add more richness and smoothness to the cake.
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September Wedding Cakes
The majority of wedding items are nowadays purchased according to their price tag. Brides and grooms of today are planning their weddings on a budget and this is why they need to find the best deals in everything, including in wedding cakes. Less is more and simpler is more elegant! These are the new principles meant to guide our newlyweds to the best wedding results. It’s true that big cakes are more expensive, while the smaller ones more affordable. But not everything that is large and elaborated is necessarily beautiful or recommended. It depends on the type of wedding reception you’re planning.
Your cake must be eye-catchy, but it also must fit the wedding style and theme you’re having. So, looking for something adequate can save you from making bad decisions. We’ve noticed that smaller cakes are more attractive and trendy. But they are not always the cheapest ones to buy. As you can see, there are many paradoxes and dilemmas to deal with at this chapter. Anyway, regardless of your budget and preferences, your wedding cake must be chosen according to the coordinates of the event.
September Wedding Cakes (Photo by: This Pilgrim's Progress)
This means selecting a design that represents the season, the venue and the theme of the wedding reception. For instance, if you’re marrying in fall, your cake must be a beautiful reflection of the season. Nothing can compare to the beauty of autumn and its rusty foliage. You can take any of this season’s themes and motifs and use for your cake. But most of all, you can get inspired by a spicy flavor and deep color scheme of fall. We like September weddings because they are extremely warm and inviting. This is a transitory month and this is why the weather is still nice and the atmosphere very friendly. You guys can plan an outdoors wedding in fall and enjoy the magical colors and landscape of the season.
It’s easy to find an appropriate design for a September wedding cake. Make sure that your cake mirrors the theme you picked. If you’re playing with rusty leaves and changing foliage, use the same accents for your cake. Use autumn flowers instead if you prefer a more romantic look. The nostalgic colors of this season can fit perfectly well a flowered cake. Use fresh blooms to obtain a more realistic look. But using confectionery flowers in your favorite textures and colors is not a bad idea either. You can create individual cake tiers, decorated in different manners. Arrange them separately on different plates or stands for more diversity. Play with reddish zinnias, sunflowers, marigolds, mums, chrysanthemums, asters and autumnal lilies. Add a few pumpkins or mini gourds, pine cones or branches and berries to complete the seasonal look.
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Pictures Of Fall Wedding Cakes
We confess that we are surprised to see that more and more couples of today choose fall for their wedding. This season is indeed full of inspiration for a wedding ceremony and reception, especially if we are to think of the magic of the outdoors. The beauty of the changing nature is a great reason to choose this season for a wedding celebration. The autumn leaves are among the most popular motifs for a wedding theme, as well as the frosting foliage and colors.
Fall represents the transition between two seasons and this is why it is such a versatile time of year to get married in! You can experience all types of contrasts, like warmth and coldness, sun and rain during this season. A fall themed wedding can be interpreted as a symbol of marriage, as the single life turns to the married life. There are many ways to express the beauty and charm of autumn in a wedding. And perhaps the wedding cake is the most adequate item to do this. This confection seems like the perfect medium to show the magic of autumn. And thanks to our talented designers, there are many fall wedding cake themes and styles out there to consider.
Pictures Of Fall Wedding Cakes (Photo by: Tracy Hunter)
You can tailor your fall cake to suit your wedding, budget and personality as a couple. In general, seasonal wedding cakes are inspired directly from nature. Your wedding cake needs to stand out and look original, as you. This means focusing more on the aspect of the cake. The taste is extremely important too, especially when it comes to such a powerful and bold season. The flavors must be consistent and spicy, or well-flavored. You can try rich creams and textures to make sure your guests will be satisfied and pleased with your choice. It would be a good idea to choose flavors that are associated with the season. This will highlight your wedding theme and style. But if you like another flavor, don’t sacrifice your taste for the sake of the season. Choose spice flavors based on pumpkin, carrot or apple.
Choose butter cream instead of cream cheese for a fluffier effect. A good idea would be to go for Spanish almond or almond lemon for your cake. Chocolate is another adequate flavor selection for an autumnal wedding cake: German chocolate, ganache, espresso, marble or chocolate raspberry. The colors are essential at this point. You have the opportunity to play with the gorgeous tones of the season and obtain an opulent eye-catchy cake. Play with browns, oranges, deep reds and purples, rich greens, metallic golds and dramatic blacks. Make sure you choose the right tints that go with the season, like burnt orange, espresso and chocolate brown or plum.
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Winter Wedding Cakes
When it comes to planning a wedding, every season of the year seems like a gorgeous selection for our modern couples. They have many themes to browse through and choose from. The Internet represents the biggest source of inspiration for different types of weddings, as our designers and event planners are constantly releasing new wedding projects. The time of the year is one of the most significant aspects to consider when planning a wedding. The season is important because it will set up the tone and mood of the entire event.
Think of what you want for your big day: snow, sun, fall foliage or spring blossoms! Think of the ideal place for your wedding and imagine it in all seasons to see which periods of the year can make it look more beautiful. In most cases, weddings are planned ahead, with at least a year before. This should give the couple plenty of time to decide on the most adequate season. Let’s take winter for example. This season is extremely special for a wedding because of the beautiful holidays in December. The entire December month is special and blissful. If you can find a free venue on Christmas or on New Year’s Eve day, go for it. Winter holiday themed weddings are by far among the most beautiful and fun.
Winter Wedding Cakes (Photo by: Mark Aaron Murnahan)
The pristine whiteness of snow, the icy flair and the sparkling decorations used in winter can surely fit a wedding and most of all, a wedding cake! More than any other wedding item, the cake must carry and reflect the thematic of the event. In this case, it should mirror the glam and glitter of the season. You can go holiday or seasonal inspired for your cake, depending on your vision & preferences. You can choose a simple white cake and decorate it with a specific winter based cake topper, like a snowmen or pine trees made of paper. The classic bride and groom statuettes are just too traditional or standard for a modern wedding cake, so choose a snowman and snow-bride instead, for a more cheerful and fun look.
Snowflake cakes based on marzipan are the most popular. You can choose a cupcake wedding cake and decorate each cupcake with tiny edible snowflakes. It doesn’t have to be all white, but with splashes of color. Try sky or icy blue for a more nostalgic elegant effect. When it comes to winter flavors for wedding cakes, the white frosting is the most common. But it can be anything you like: rich chocolate, peppermint, raspberry, tangy cranberry, coconut or vanilla. Fruitcakes are great for a delicious winter wedding reception. Use poinsettias for the topper or Magic roses, like the ones used in your bouquet.
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Fall Chocolate Wedding Cakes
Choosing the best flavor for your wedding cake is certainly a very challenging thing to handle, especially when you’re a pretentious couple. Although this selection is always personal and based on your own taste, the taste of the guests is very important to consider as well. After all, this sweet confection is for your family and friends’ treat! You can’t just choose a cheesecake just because you love this taste, knowing that your guests expect to eat something sweet and elegant.
You can use a fruit flavor if your wedding occurs in summer or chocolate if you’re having a cold season reception. We think that chocolate cakes are great selections for fall weddings. We can’t think of a more decadent choice for an autumnal celebration. This flavor is lush, dainty and very tasty. Everybody loves chocolate, with a few exceptions. This is why is essential to choose a flavor that is very popular or easy to eat and enjoy. Chocolate is the ideal dessert selection for many romantic anniversaries and parties. It seems like the perfect choice for celebrating a couple’s wedding.
Chocolate Fall Wedding Cakes (Photo by: wetwebwork)
There are many types of chocolate to select from, starting from dark and fudgy treats and ending up with white chocolate. You can select something popular to make sure it will suit your guests, or something spicier to dazzle them. Take a chance on something inedited if you want spectacular results! Many newlyweds adore chocolate and wish to incorporate it in their wedding cake and desserts. This is a rich treat and this is why you need to be cautious when using it in your cake. There are cases when people are actually allergic to chocolate. The same thing is true for nut and fruit fillings – which are often utilized for chocolate cakes. So make sure that you cake won’t hurt anyone, but please them all! You can choose a tier of vanilla for those who are not really into chocolate.
A classic vanilla and chocolate cake can surely make a delicious treat. Or, you can use another flavor for the other desserts for those who don’t like chocolate. We have a list of choices for those who want to follow this route. There are plain chocolate cakes to choose from based on various flavors: milk, dark and white chocolate. You can choose a design that incorporates them all, for a diversified treat. A single cake can have tiers of different gradations of chocolate, have you ever thought of this? Fruited chocolate cakes are more refreshing and exotic. Liqueur chocolate cakes can feature a hint of rich rum, espresso or brandy. This is a more sophisticated selection for an elegant wedding. Chocolate & nuts, walnuts, macadamia and pecans work very well.
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Winter Theme Wedding Cakes
If you are one of those couples who don’t like the popular style, perhaps a non-conventional type of wedding would be more on your taste. There are plenty themes and styles out there to consider in this regard. Let’s start for instance with the season. Everybody is planning a spring and summer wedding. Warm seasons have always been the most popular times of year to get married, and they will always be. So, if you’re willing to go against the wave, we suggest you think of planning a winter wedding!
This season is more beautiful than you could ever imagine. The myriad of themes available for winter weddings can help you pick a unique style to match your personality, budget and vision. We love the seasonal style, as well as the glamorous approach on winter weddings. This season can be interpreted in various ways. It can be fun, cheerful and festive and at this point you can go holiday-inspired.
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Choose a Christmas theme for the décor. It can be glamorous and luxurious. In this context you can focus on icy metallic hues, like bronze, platinum, copper or taupe. Winter weddings can be natural if you decide to green or eco-friendly. You can choose pine cones, succulents, ferns, ivy and holly leaves and other luxuriant herbals and greenery for the décor arrangements. Or, it can be regarded as a traditional season. If you prefer the classic style, focus on white and red and use poinsettias for the setting. Let’s talk about the cake now. Winter wedding cakes are gorgeous, regardless of their shape, size or style.
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There are plenty designs you can consider and choose from. You can wish upon a fantasy cake made in white and silver, or of a whimsical design based on sparkling gems and bold stones. We also like fashion-themed cakes inspired by the bride’s wedding gown, jewels or accessories. Conventional winter wedding cakes usually feature snowflakes and whimsical toppers based on snowmen and other seasonal decorations. We also enjoy very much the nature-inspired confections. For a winter party, perhaps you can use berries for the tiers or even for the cake’s table.
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The cake display is very important. You can also surround the cake with holly leaves, pine cones, magnolia leaves, poinsettias and other seasonal elements of décor. The cake can be shaped in a Christmas present, for a more dramatic and sophisticated effect. How about using gold or silver paper to “wrap” it? Or, you can opt for a simple plain white cake that you can decorate at home with metal ribbons and bows. Choose glass bowls, gold bells, penguins, reindeers or other thematic decorative items and motifs for the tiers and top of the cake. Check out these pretty pictures!
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Fall Wedding Cakes
Why we love fall weddings? The answer is pretty simple if you think about it: autumn is the season of the harvest! Can you imagine something more opulent, delicious and elegant than this season for a wedding? And when we ask this question we refer especially at wedding cakes. Fall is a bountiful time of the year when everything you wish can be found and tastes.
We like seasonal wedding cakes because they are usually based on the colors and flavors proposed by the season. When it comes to fall, your wedding cake can be a little bit spicier. The flavors available in autumn are rich and decadent. Chocolate is not the only flavor to go, although this choice is extremely smooth and flattering for many people. You can choose cream-cheese or pumpkin for a less popular unique taste. Some brides and grooms prefer a more modern approach on their cake’s flavor.
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This is why so many of them choose a pecan or even an apple pie type of “cake” for their party. These types of confections can be served in addition to a traditional cake or they can totally replace the classic tiered cake. We like fall cakes because they can be decorated according to the beauty and uniqueness of the season. Your cake can be beautified with fall leaves, pine cones, twigs and branches, acorns, squash and even mini pumpkins! There are many delicious ideas at this point we suggest you to get inspired from! Your cake can also be based on seasonal flowers. The blooms available in fall are lush, ruffled and very vibrant.
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You can use gerbera daises, dahlias, chrysanthemums, spider mums, roses or carnations. As for the colors, anything based on browns, deep reds, plums, burgundies, oranges and yellows can fit. Choose marigolds, bronzes, golds and sage greens for a more whimsical and original color mix. If you are nostalgic for spring or summer, choose a dark pink or magenta tonality. You should not settle for less. The possibilities of accessorizing your cake in a more personal way are numberless! Use sliced oranges, macadamia nuts, blueberries and strawberries for the cake or even for the table.
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The cake’s display should also be decorated properly. Use silk or real leaves in various shades, ornamental pumpkins, pine cones and squash. This will add more elegance, uniqueness and a thematic vibe to the cake. You can go typical and use the harvest theme for the cake or choose something more whimsical and modern, like woodsy or rustic theme. You can insert wheat grass, sugar apples and other juicy fruits in your cake for a more appetizing and rich effect. Marzipan wedding cakes can also make a fabulous match for a fall wedding party!
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