Fabulous Friday Find: 2011 Cake Trends

One of my favorite elements of a party or event is the cake. It is the big statement element that says if you have missed my theme up till now pay attention!! After spending countless hours researching this year's cake trends for my clients here's a great article I found on theknot.com

Trend 1: Mixed Shapes
Say au revoir to the classic stacked square or round wedding cake. For a truly modern look, couples are going for cakes with with added shape. For a classic cake with a twist, have your cake baker make a three-tiered round cake finished off with a petal-shaped bottom layer. Or, mix-and-match square and round for a bold and funky look.

Trend 2: Tons of Texture

Cake designers are experimenting with allover texture. A big idea: frosting embossed with unique designs, such as the motif from your wedding invitation or the lace from your dress. Also consider a white-one-white cake with simple allover buttercream dots, or a pleated design in your wedding day colors.

Trend 3: Bold Graphic Flowers

Flowers will always be a classic, but trendy to-be-weds and cutting-edge cake designers are rethinking floral cake add-ons by going beyond the classic cascade. The most of-the-moment cakes are accented with supersized blooms — think anemones, dahlias, and mums. Have them clustered on the first tier for a showstopping topper or used as bold accents on each and every tier.

Trend 4: Creative Cake Toppers

These days, the cheesy bride and groom cake topper just doesn’t cut it. Instead, cake jewelry, such as floral pins and heirloom brooches; chocolate molds with your monogram or wedding day motif; and antique cake toppers, like the ones your parents used on their cake, are making their way to the tops of cake tiers. If you’re looking for something a bit more funky, consider a bride and groom on a bicycle cake topper, or a kitschy topper with two love birds.

Trend 5: Calligraphed Cakes

Pretty scrollwork and delicate design isn’t just for stationery. The most experienced cake designers are turning out cakes with beautiful designs, reminiscent of the most formal wedding invitations imaginable. The key to a stunning scrollwork cake is in the color — this design works best with light hues and little contrast. Choose a light blue fondant base for the cake and have your cake baker add scrollwork in white. Or, go for an ivory cake with light brown frosting. While you’re at it, have your baker add sweet nothings to the your cake, like “love,” and “promise” in the same scroll-like style.

Don't forget to order a custom cake stand for your cake. The bulky silver stand is out and customized understated stands that show off your cake is in visit our website at www.CircleTheDate.Org  and click on the Cake Shoes link to view our custom cake stands. If you don't see one that you like don't worry we can custom create one that will be a perfect "shoe" to your cake!

Read more: Wedding Cakes: Couture Wedding Cake Ideas – TheKnot.com

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-cakes/articles/couture-wedding-cake-ideas.aspx#ixzz1E37KuAUk

Until Next Time...Happy Planning

Fabulous Friday Find: Woodland Cake Stand

It's no secret that my favorite season is fall. Every year I drag my hubby to Julian and enjoy pie and walking in the leaves. I also love fall and rustic themed weddings. Yes, the theme has been used a lot recently in weddings, but I still love it and I enjoy challenging myself to do something new and unique every time. Owning a event planning and cake stand company really gives me the opportunity to push the envelope. I love anything edgy and different.

I don’t think anything says more "woodland rustic chic" than a cake stand made out of real wood. Are you throwing an indoor wedding and having difficulty bringing the outdoors in? How about surprising guests with 4- 5 log stands on a dessert table with mini cakes and pies on top and flowers scattered everywhere?  While searching for a new spin on my existing line of rustic cake stands I came across this adorable Do It Yourself (DIY) post that I wanted to share with you;

What You’ll Need

A Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)

A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb   (Make sure the top and bottom are parallel)

Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (or a similar extra strong wood glue)

A Large Wood Clamp 

 

Resources:

Cross-cut wood plaques can be found in your local craft store or online at Hofcraft.
The come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches in
diameter.   They are usually found in the section with the wood-burning
kits and other wood crafts.  They are clean, sanded and ready to use.

 

1.  Take your tree limb section and wipe the cut surface clean. 
Put a generous amount of extra strong wood glue on the surface. (see
figure 1)

 

2.  Place the limb section in the center of the back side your
wood plaque and press down firmly.  Wipe away any excess glue with a
clean, damp cloth. (see figure 2)

 

3.  Place the two joined pieces in a wood clamp and let dry for at
least one hour.   If you don’t have a wood clamp, you can stack a few
heavy books on top of your pedestal until it’s dry.   (see figure 3)

 

4.  Use your pedestals to display cakes and desserts (see figure
4) or use as a base for a centerpiece.   If you want to place food
directly on the wood surface, coat it first with a food-safe wood
sealer.  If you would like to keep the wood it’s natural color, place a
piece of parchment paper beneath your cake or dessert.

If you are NOT a DIY bride, then place your order for a ready made stand that will sure to leave your guests talking long after your gorgeous cake has been cut. You can place an order by phone (928.446.8025) or by e-mail (CircleTheDate@ Hotmail.com)

Until Next Time...Happy Planning