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THE EVENT
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traction at the wedding, and there are many ways to show off your personali- ty with the cake. From simple frosting textures to pops of color, here are a few suggestions when planning the perfect wedding cake.
ICING
The icing is one of the rst things people notice about a wedding cake, and there are many ways to use it to create various looks. Frost the cake with wavy lines to create a textured look, or thinly layer on the icing to give a glimpse of the cake underneath.
FLAVORS
Pattie Stobaugh, owner of PattiCakes Bakery in Conway, said that lemon el- der ower has become a popular taste. Stobaugh added that champagne is an- other popular avor for those wanting to steer away from the traditional white wedding cake.
COLOR
To add a pop of brightness to your cake, decorate it with owers or ribbon that matches your wedding colors or
TOP IT OFF
To show off your personality, pick a unique cake topper. From dark silhouettes to bold typography to cute caricatures, wedding toppers can display a couple’s unique relationship.
“Etsy has so many creative people who make personalized cake toppers from su- per heroes to anime and all in between,” Stobaugh said.
GROOM’S CAKE
The groom is a part of your wedding day, too, so let him have his own cake to show off his personality. From a fa- vorite car brand to leisure activities, the groom’s cake can be his way to express himself at the reception. Couples can also use the groom’s cake to add a second avor to the dessert line.
OTHER TREATS
The cake doesn’t have to be the only dessert offered at your wedding. From stylized cookies or matching macarons to cupcakes or candy buffets, there are many ways to add sweet treats to your reception.
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fter the vows are said and bouquet. Fresh fruits such as strawber- dinner is served, it’s time to ries, raspberries or blackberries can also cut the cake. The wedding be used to add color and avor.
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