Beautiful 3 tier wedding cake with a Henna swirl design trailing down one side of the cake. The 3 tiers were of Classic Black velvet chocolate cake covered with Chocolate truffle & finished with rolled white fondant. The Bride & groom wanted the simple swirling of the henna design to be in Purple the colour theme for their wedding held at the Auckland Stamford Plaza Hotel.

The cake & the entire table setting of the banquet hall at the Auckland Stamford Plaza complemented each other.

we bring you our favourite emerging wedding cake trend – theSponge Wedding Cake. Yes, the Victoria Sponge is having a big comeback and it’s heading to a wedding near you, maybe even yours after this delicious post…

 

Also known as naked cakes, bare cakes, pound or tomboy cakes, the humble sponge cake is the perfect cake for those who prefer cream to icing and as this beautiful sample shows, sponge wedding cakes don’t have to be boring just because they’re bare. There are so many ideas and versions like a pretty double chocolate, rose topped, sponge wedding cake or the super gorgeous bare Madeira sponge wedding cake dressed with summer fruits and roses right in the middle of Winter !

 

Indian weddings are truly one of the most elaborate affairs in India. As you probably are aware many rituals are practiced during this event. One of the most important of this heritage, especially for the bride, is Mehndi (commonly known as henna).
 
The tradition of henna can even progress further in other elements of the wedding. For example, the couple may choose to have their wedding cake embellished with henna designs. Again, only an exceptionally talented and patient cake artist could master this!

 

With the passing of the bill of marriage equality in NZ , cake decorators have  new ideas for cake designs for Gay Weddings.

 

The rainbow has stood as a symbol for the Gay community & so has the Butterfly. The Butterfly symbolises Transformation, metamorphosis and Freedom.

The Rainbow plays a part in many myths and stories related to gender and sexuality in Greek, Native American , African and Other Cultures and came to be used by the Gay community in 1978

 

Embossing technique has long been used in decorating cakes . It is an art of imprinting decorative designs on fondant.

The embossed lacey look on wedding cakes is the latest trend in Europe. We in New Zealand follow International trends and we Occasion cake decorators are seeing more of our clients requesting this Embossed look on their wedding cakes.

This 3 tier design is very popular & the embossing can be alternated on the tiers creating an Individual look. It can be topped up with fresh flower posies or Sugar crafted flower posies.

 

Introducing a new concept in catering for extra large wedding gatherings without compromising your design of the main wedding cake.
You may need extra pieces to accommodate additional guests. You can order as many separate cake bars as you like, in addition to your main cake to make sure no one goes hungry!
Each cutting bar feeds approximately 22 guests.

 

The cutting bars make portioning out the cake alot easier and is a neat and tidy option when catering for large number of guests.

 

We cater for all dietary and cultural requirements and offer a range of cakes to suit all; gluten free, eggless, dairy free, and vegetarian.

 

Today many people young and old suffer from various allergies & therefore when a special event like a wedding calls for a cake with special dietary requirements , most Brides & Grooms find it hard to source a Professional cake maker who is willing to put in the extra time & ensure that the cake is free from Ingredients that are allergy causing.

Beautiful 2 tier wedding cake decorated in Paua Shell theme.

 

The Roses are in the shades of colour from the New Zealand Paua Shell. The Ribbon around the cake is also Paua shell design & is edible icing ribbons.

For those who may not be too familiar with NZ Paua , here is some information on Paua :

 

Pāuais the Maori name given to three species of large edible sea snails,marine gastropod molluscs which belong to the family Haliotidae (there is only genus Haliotis), known in the United States and Australia as Abalone, and in the United Kingdom as ormer shells.

 

Old World Charm  Meets Modern Romance...

Wedding Cake  Inspirations for 2013...

 

 

One of the wedding trends for 2013 (and a favorite among many brides) are lace wedding cakes. If you’re looking for a style that’s delicate, timeless, and elegant, then look no further, as lace wedding cakes can be designed for both the traditional or modern bride. Indulge in the double layered cake with delicate romantic lacey icing finish. We’re sure you’ll be sweetly inspired!

The contemporary wedding cake has grown out of many traditions. One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple. In Medieval England cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over, if they successfully kissed over the stack they were guaranteed a prosperous life together. From this the Croquembouche was created. The myth behind this cake tells that a Pastry Chef, visiting Medieval England, witnessed their tradition of piling sweet rolls between the bride and groom which they would attempt to kiss over without knocking them all down.