Circle Wedding Cakes

Think of a traditional wedding cake, and chances are, you will immediately envision a tiered white cake with round layers. Round, or circle, wedding cakes are the standard for tradition. Whether the layers are separated by columns, or rest one upon another, it is safe to say that the majority of tiered cakes favor layers that are round in shape. In recent years, bakers have added interest to the otherwise traditional (and sometimes unexciting) profile of a round cake by stacking layers that are very similar in size, or by varying the height of various layers. But regardless of the size and height, circle wedding cakes are here to stay. And what could be more appropriate to signify and celebrate unending love, than the circle?

Chocolate Fondant and Autumn Tree Wedding Cake

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Brooke

Isn’t this pretty? So nice and…autumn-y. I think Christen will be really impressed with me for posting this one. What do y’all think?

This beautiful cake, made by Slice Cake Studio in Longmont, CO, was inspired by the couple’s wedding invitation! I would really like to see that stationary personally, because this is stunning and I think it just looks, well…yummy.

Three layers, perfectly uniform in height…the bottom and top covered with a rich, chocolate-brown fondant. And sandwiched Read More

Monogrammed Mini Cakes

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Christen

Once or twice..or who am I really kidding here..about fourteen times I’ve shared my love for all that is monogrammed on AWCB.

So needless to say these adorable blue mini cakes featured here on TheKnot.com. Seriously? If Cake Pops are the new Cupcakes Read More

Bunting Wedding Cake

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Christen

Here are some trends I have noticed for 2011: Chevron, Horizontal Striped curtains and bunting flags.

Seriously, bunting flags are everywhere. I have seen them at children’s birthday parties, homes decorated for the 4th of July, in nurseries, and today I found them on a wedding cake. This cake was made by Zoe Clark of The Cake Parlour in London. Do you not love how the English and Canadians have an extra “u” in some words like “parlour” and “colour”? It sounds so classy. Anyway, I was flipping through the gallery and found these cakes to be classic and light. I personally felt like Read More

Circle Wedding Cakes

Fall-Themed Cakes

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Christen

I’m going to answer Brooke’s question from yesterday.

I celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas to the max. From the time November 1st until January 1st I embrace as much of the holidays as possible. I know sometimes Thanksgiving can get brushed over because of the hustle and bustle of Christmas. But not in my house. My mums are blooming and pumpkins and warty gourds Read More

Orange and White ‘Double Happiness’ Cake with Anemones

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Brooke

I heart this cake. Majorly.

Okay, with the “majorly” I majorly showed my age just now.

So, this is another fantastic cake from Shawna at Flourish Cakes. We have been working to get this one up for sometime between the two of us. But she had sick kiddoes, and I ran off to the wilds of West Virginia and well…here we are.

I thought this cake was breathtaking the first time I saw it. Its simplicity, the clean lines, the East-meets-West feel, the, I don’t know, crispness Read More

Inspired Cakes

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Christen

Sometimes inspiration for cakes can come from the funniest places. These cakes were created by Sweet Face Cakesin Nashville, Tennessee. The black and white cake was inspired by a shirt that the cake designer saw being worn by Mila Kunis. The pink and gold cake drew inspiration from her grandmother’s brooch. If you look closely Read More

Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-Up for October 30, 2011

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Brooke

I’m sorry. Did you say there is snow on your jack o’ lantern? Sounds like I got back from my picturesque jaunt up north just in time.

I jest, though. Truth is, I’d love to see some of the white stuff, and introduce my kiddoes to it as well. True Florida babies, they’ve never seen snow outside of pictures. But, well, it’s just so darn early. I hope, for the sake of my dear friends who are brushing and scraping their windshields, that the October snow isn’t a harbinger of a particularly Read More

Circle Wedding Cakes

Pinwheel Wedding Cake

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Brooke

Oh, how I love navy and yellow!

And pinwheels on top of that? YES!

This adorable wedding, featuring lots of my two favorite colors, used in super-creative ways, was the brainchild of Be Inspired PR, and was featured on Wedding Chicks. The beautiful, white, fondant-covered cake is decorated at the base with buttercream dots. But the real focal point is the cascade of yellow and blue pinwheels that trim the side.

This lovely cake was made by Patti Cakes Read More

Circle Wedding Cakes

Blue and Yellow Cake

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Christen

I love fresh color combinations and this blue and yellow is one of them.

Blue and yellow is a combo that can go drastically wrong though. At times if the blue is too dark or the yellow is too gold it can come off a bit “sports fan”. Unless, you are specifically having those colors at your wedding because you are indeed the worlds biggest fan of whatever team you love..well then. True story, I once went to a wedding of a friend who was such a big Clemson fan that she had her wedding in purple and orange. We don’t have much here in South Carolina but we love our college football.

Back to blue and yellow..particularly this blue and yellow. I love. The blue is just light enough and the yellow is bright and sunshiny. It makes me thing of Spring. I love the yellow roses too. I know they traditionally mean friendship..but who cares..they are so fun! What do you think? Do you love blue and yellow? Do you know someone who had a sports team themed wedding? Was it well done or over the top tacky?