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Create a cake table that serves as a decorative cornerstone for your friend or family member's 70th birthday. Bring in elements that highlight the joy of turning 70 by featuring the guest of honor's favorite colors and flowers, along with messages on balloons or directly on the table that represent her age, life and interests.
The wedding reception isn't just about the bride. She may have the ultimate say on everything from the date, venue, colors and guest list, but giving the groom his own little private piece of the event is necessary. Surprise him with a cool groom's cake that taps into his hobbies and interests to make the wedding more personal for him as well.
The tradition of having a standard wedding cake is long-standing in the United States. There is another type of cake that has its roots in Southern society: the groom's cake. While not as popular as it once was, it is still a uniquely American wedding tradition. Grooms' cakes are smaller than a classic wedding cake and are often personalized to reflect the interests of the groom.
A wildlife party can be a great theme for a young boy or girl's birthday. To complete the decor, a cake decorated in a wildlife motif is the perfect way to get creative. You can use a rainforest or African safari theme or even top your cake to look like wildlife from your own backyard. Let the birthday boy or girl help with choosing the decorations and making the cake to add to the fun.
The growing trend of a groom's cake means the addition of a second cake to the wedding festivities. In contrast to the traditional white, multi-tiered wedding cake, a groom's cake is often made to reflect the personality and taste of the groom. It's typically silly, humorous and unconventional.
A baby's first birthday is a milestone and a good time to get together with family and friends. Organizing the party outdoors will allow kids to play and run around freely, though at a first birthday party you may elect to only have a few family members and no more than one or two other children. You don't want to exhaust or frighten your baby. Having the party outdoors will give you a chance to relax with your baby and maybe have activities and games that will keep your guests entertained.
Photo cakes, which are made by having a sheet of edible confection created using a real photograph as the guide, can look as real as a picture you hold in your hands. Because of the ability to have these sheets of decorative pictures made at bake shops, anyone can use photo cakes for an assortment of events. Photo cakes allow you to use any image for the top of the cake, regardless of how detailed the image is.
Your little one's first birthday will be here soon, and while he won't remember all the details of the party you plan, you'll want to organize a celebration he can look back on fondly via pictures and video. Select the theme and location for your baby's first birthday celebration based on her newfound interests or the colors she's drawn to for a simple but memorable event.
Wildflowers are a vibrant and even cost effective way to incorporate color and blooms into your wedding decor, even on a wedding cake. Flowers can stand out as an accent to the cake or even on the cake itself. Wildflowers are also well suited to a rustic and natural themed wedding.
Police men and women put their lives on the line every day they show up for work. Create a festive and themed birthday cake to honor the police man or woman in your life. Whether he is currently a police officer or a retiree, a police-themed birthday cake will steal the show.
A baby's first birthday celebration is a special time for family and friends. One of the highlights of the party will be the birthday cake. Some families choose to have a large cake for the guests and a matching miniature cake, called a "smash" cake, for baby to dig into. Other families simply give baby a slice off the big cake. No matter which way you go, these themed cakes will be a cute addition to your party and will create a memorable moment that will live on for decades through photographs and memories.
A baptism is a religious rite of passage and ritual for some who believe a child or adult's life should be honored and purified. Many celebrate a confirmation with friends and family in a large party or small gathering. Often, a cake that incorporates crosses and other religious themes is present at the occasion. You can make a cake in the shape of a cross with a realistic wood-grain effect for adults or a white-frosted cake symbolic of an infant or small child.
Is the pastor's birthday right around the corner? If you are planning a party at the church for family, friends and members of the congregation, choose a special cake to mark the event. A cake for a pastor should reflect his calling to the ministry as well as his own personal walk with the Lord.
In contrast to the many wedding customs surrounding the bride, the groom's cake is one wedding custom that specifically honors the groom. Many groom's cakes are decorated to represent something personal about the groom's interests or hobbies, and the resulting effect may be sentimental, biographical or even humorous.
When choosing the type of wedding cake you will serve at your wedding, your baker will usually ask you how you want the different levels of cake to sit. There are numerous ways to display different cake levels such as stacked, topsy turvy, tiered or pillared.
Whether the party is for the rocker in your life or simply the music fan in the family, a guitar cake can be a fun custom cake to receive. A guitar cake can range from a 3D cake to a simple sheet cake with a picture of a guitar on it -- all depending on your skill level and the amount of time you have to put into the cake.
Many couples serve a traditional layered, white wedding cake at their wedding reception. Some couples also serve a groom's cake, which is a widespread tradition in the Southern United States, but is also seen in other parts of the country. Groom's cakes are traditionally chocolate, but they can also be a source of whimsy and humor. Most groom's cakes take into account a hobby of the groom or an aspect of his personality.
Many couples who are getting married in today's economy prefer cash versus a gift. Having a wedding wishing well is a tactful way to get this message across to your friends and family. Without having to ask for cash, you can relay your wish by putting a poem in your wedding invitation (see "Wedding Ideas") or on your wedding website. Either way, the wishes of the bride and groom are known.
If you are hosting or catering a Hawaiian party, consider decorating the cake with embellishments inspired by the Big Island. Even if you are not a professional baker, you can easily decorate a Hawaiian cake that is sure to impress your guests. Party supply and craft stores have a wide range of decorations and tools to help you create a Hawaiian theme cake.
Going through a divorce is a painful process for everyone involved. A large number of women now choose to celebrate the event with their own divorce party. Instead of wallowing and feeling bad about the divorce, the women invite friends and family over to help them move on with their lives. Cake decoration ideas for a divorce cake include ways to move on, as well as funny ways to memorialize the divorce.
Simple birthdays with special touches can create lasting memories. Large balloon bouquets can be replaced with a single balloon. Sculpted theme cakes can be eliminated and replaced with a simple sheet cake. Take the hassle of planning a birthday celebration by embracing some simple, yet meaningful gestures.
When it comes time to pick your groom's cake, don't be afraid to think outside the box and create a design that is strictly yours. Grooms' cakes don't have to "match" or "go with" the rest of your wedding theme, they just have to taste good and make you and your bride happy. There is not set rule as to who picks out the grooms cake, some grooms do it themselves and others let their bride-to-be pick out the grooms cake for him. To create the perfect groom's cake, different consider your personality, likes, interests and make sure you choose…
If your child dreams of flying into outer space one day, indulge him by throwing a rocket ship-themed party for his next birthday. Get him an astronaut costume, and purchase Martian ears from a party supply store for each child. When the children have worn themselves out playing aliens and space rangers, serve a rocket-themed cake or cupcakes.
Whether the theme is reptiles, Peter Pan, or pirate's, crocodile cupcakes fill the bill. It's easiest to use store-bought candy to make a few shapes to top your cupcakes. You can choose to make each cupcake the crocodile's head with the eyes and snout sticking out of the top, or make an entire crocodile head sticking out of water. Either way is a fun, dramatic effect. Chocolate cupcakes make a good base and provide a "swampy" look, or use yellow cupcake batter with green sprinkles mixed in to serve as the scales or use blue sprinkles for water.
When you are throwing a pirate-themed party, don't forget about the cake. Lots of things come to mind when you think about pirates, such as treasure chests, ships, eye patches and pirate hats. Try to incorporate some of these ideas into your cake. Even if you are an inexperienced baker or cake decorator, you can make a pirate cake yourself.
A beautifully decorated cake with a wishing well theme is an appropriate edible centerpiece for a wedding, graduation or birthday. The variety of approaches to creating a wishing well cake provide options for all skill levels, from novice to advanced cake decorator. Adorn the wishing well cake with flowers for an elegant, playful and romantic option that showcases your skills as a decorator and baker.
Fresh flowers are a beautiful and sophisticated alternative to the traditional figurine topper on a tiered wedding cake, a single-layer birthday cake, or even a large-party sheet cake. When using fresh flowers on a wedding cake, place the flowers at the last moment possible before the reception or party to ensure the flowers stay fresh and crisp by the time the cake is cut.
When planning a baby shower, decorating the cake is only one of the many responsibilities you probably have so don't make the process any more complicated than it needs to be. If you are experienced with cake decorating, feel free to add intricate piping to any of the designs but if you lack experience, rest easy knowing that even a simple design is impressive when carefully prepared and presented.
When decorating a birthday cake, it can be fun to use icing to make roses, to write "Happy Birthday" in the cake and to make the cake stand out. Find out how to add fresh flowers to a store-bought cake as decorations with help from a cake designer and catering professional in this free video on birthday cakes.
A 40th birthday cake can be decorated by coating it in a black fondant, and numbers can simply be made out of wood to stick in the cake. Discover techniques for shaping and coloring a 40th birthday cake with help from a lead cake decorator in this free video on 40th birthday cake decorating.
A 30th birthday cake is something that should be fun and appropriate for a party, and it's important to remember that fondant can be used as glue. Learn about using spriggy bows in cake decorating with help from a lead cake decorator in this free video on 30th birthday cake decorating.
A rock and roll cake can be decorated with a black fondant that is used to cover the cake, after which a cake decorating comb can be used to create ridges. Make a cake look like a record with help from a lead cake decorator in this free video on rock and roll decorations for cake.
Modern decorating ideas use bold lines and contrasts to create a sharp and trendy style, regardless of whether you're decorating a couch or a cake. One of the most popular cake decorating materials for a modern design is fondant, a thick, sugary, dough-like paste. You can roll fondant into a thin sheet to create a flawless cover over the cake or mold it into tiny flowers to create a delicate trim around the cake.
Fun cupcake decorating ideas have inspired entire magazines and books. Frosting, icing, candies and fruit can combine to create amazing cupcake designs. The most elaborate decorations include fondant and/or marzipan. Fondant is a thick and versatile sugar/gelatin/cream paste useful for sculpting, molding, rolling and many other techniques. Marzipan is a firm sugar and almond confection useful for sculpting and molding techniques.
Pirates are always hunting in dark caves or trying to dig up chests full of treasure. If you are planning a pirate- or mermaid-themed party, a treasure chest cake is the way to go. It is enjoyable, simple, and will also make a delightful centerpiece.
The 25th wedding anniversary is also known as the Silver Anniversary. A little creativity and thoughtfulness in decorating the cake will guarantee the happily married couple always remembers the special occasion.
Specialty bake shops offer custom-designed cakes to match any occasion. Cakes in the shapes of cigar boxes full of cigars, motorcycles or handbags are just a few of the possibilities for a celebration cake. For your next milestone celebration, select a cake to match the occasion.
Decorative tree beads are commonly used to create crystal wedding trees. These trees are often silver, clear and white, or specifically themed in colors that match the bride's wedding colors. Tree beads often comprise long strands of cut crystals. Decorating these strands may include adding feature beads as final danglers or adding smaller, crystal-shaped beads between larger beads--both to use fewer of the more expensive larger beads and sometimes to introduce color variation to the strands.
You can blend elements of Indian culture into a cake for a special event. Infuse a simple cake with Indian flavors. Pile on the glitz with sparkly decorations. Get inspiration from such Indian materials as vibrant and ornate saris. Be creative with cake decorating ideas as you blend traditional styles with a more modern approach.
Birthday celebrations come in all sizes, shapes and forms, just like communities. And at the forefront of every thriving, safe city is a strong police force. So why not create a cake just as grand as the job they attack every day? Whether you're baking for a loved one or simply saying thank you to your local patrol, a fun cake is the perfect addition to any birthday blowout.
Though Gothic style can often be stereotyped as merely black clothing, images of witches and dark make-up, true Gothic imagery and style is often very elegant, elaborate and regal. Many Gothic styles stem from the Renaissance time period, with lavish dresses trimmed with corsets, lace and regal accents and accessories. Gothic cathedrals and castles are also some of the most stunning and intricate structures in the world. All of these aspects of the Gothic style can be translated to an equally lavish and elegant birthday cake.
Classic quilt designs make interesting, repeating patterns that adapt well to cake decorating. Additionally, quilt designs are frequently blocked out, which makes them easy to work out in a grid pattern for cakes. Some quilt patterns also hold meanings that can be adapted for a cake on a special occasion. If you would like to use a quilt pattern for cake decorating, consider these ideas.
Anniversary cakes should be special, no matter what the anniversary. Anniversary cake decorating ideas should reflect the taste of the person or persons celebrating the anniversary and not be limited by tradition. Instead, create an anniversary cake that you like and is special to you.
An 80th birthday is a feat in and of itself and should be recognized through inventive cake decoration, assuming cake is still in the cards at that age. While 80 candles might melt the cake, burn the house down or be too many to blow out, many other fun decorations and additions can make the 80th birthday cake a memorable fun experience for everyone involved.
Cake decorating is fun and creative. Using different colors of frosting, cake decorations, sprinkles or even cake toppers, you can customize a cake for any female. When you begin to consider ideas for a female, think about hobbies or crafts that she's interested in. If the cake is being decorated for an older woman, she may not want the cake to be decorated by referring to her age. By using a fun and youthful theme, the cake will be perfect for her special day.
Baptisms in the Christian faith symbolize the cleaning of the original sin and acceptance into the Christian church. It is a special occasion for the infant, child or adult and is traditionally followed by a celebration that includes a cake. You will want the cake to be memorable to reflect this once-in-a-lifetime event.
No two girls are alike, but there may be some common denominators when it comes to birthday cakes. Whether the theme is a favorite rock star, fashion doll or TV show, almost all girls have a set theme in mind when it comes to decorating their own birthday cakes. In some cases, these girls hope to build the entire party--not simply the birthday cake--around this theme. Decorated in a bakery or by someone at home, creating the cake of her dreams will go a long way toward making her birthday a happy one.
People tend to pay a small fortune now days for a cake decorated in some unique way, but it isn't always necessary. There are many cakes that are possible to decorate at home without the added expense. There is even pre-made marzipan available in superstores' craft sections. Cake mix is not expensive, and with easy-to-follow directions and a little imagination, you can turn a plain cake into a masterpiece.
Princesses are more popular now than ever before, and it's not just the Disney franchise, either. Barbie and Dora have gotten in on the act, joining the legion of princesses that has existed as long as children have listened to bedtime stories. If a little girl you know is smitten with the idea of being a princess, there's no better time than her birthday to make her dreams come true. And the cake, the centerpiece of any party, will be the crowning glory.
The groom's cake tradition originated in the South, where grooms would provide a fruitcake to the bridesmaids, who would take leftover pieces of the cake home with them, put the pieces under their pillows, and supposedly dream about the man they would one day marry. Today, the groom's cake is usually a gift to the groom from the bride or bride's family, designed in a way that represents him. The cake's favor, icing type and colors are all tailored to the groom's tastes.
Food is an essential element of any successful Superbowl party. Everyone will love munching on chips, pizza, and even a veggie tray. But the best way to top it all of is with something sweet. Why not make it go with the football theme? Here are a few fun and easy ideas you can use to create a tasty football dessert.
First Communion, a rite of passage for Catholic children, is regarded as a symbol of maturity. Some Protestant religions even have adapted the practice, to a degree. Traditionally, it's a cause for celebration, similar to the Bar Mitzvah and the Quinceanera. A themed cake for the First Communion adds a bit of novelty to the celebration.
The first birthday party is one the parents will remember forever, but the birthday guest of honor won't. Be sure to take plenty of photographs for the albums and for guests to enjoy. Don't overwhelm the birthday child with too much noise and food or too many gifts. A small party with a themed cake is perfect for baby's first birthday.
According to tradition, single women who attend a wedding should put a slice of the groom's cake under their bed that night and they will dream of their future husband. Today, the groom's cake is most often served at either the wedding or the wedding rehearsal dinner. The cake itself is supposed to be decorated to represent either the personality or interests of the groom.
A rock-and-roll birthday cake is a good choice for a birthday girl or boy of any age. Whether your rock and roller is retired, still rocking after all these years or an up-and-coming star, a rock theme cake will make a great centerpiece on the food table and add even more fun the to rock-star theme.
A 40th anniversary is a real milestone. The traditional gift is a ruby to symbolize the eternal inner flame that reflects the marriage is still strong and alive after 40 years together. There also are more symbols of the 40th anniversary, such as gemstones and flowers, that can be used to create a memorable cake.
Themed cakes become the centerpiece of many celebrations. The more extravagant and intricate you can make the cake design, the better. Choose the flavor of cake you want, or combine multiple cakes so everyone can get their favorite flavor. Then decide on your theme, such as Star Wars, and pick a specific design or element you want to include.
Fall can be a beautiful time of year with the colors of the trees changing and hot weather turning cooler. Many vegetables and fruits ripen and reach full flavor. School activities, sports and holidays are some of the many activities associated with the fall season. Fall cakes are a great way to celebrate the season's flavors and colors for a special occasion or just because.
The king has issued a proclamation: Every 1-year-old should celebrate with a fantastic birthday party. There are several ways that you can decorate a first birthday castle cake, whether it's for a boy or a girl. Depending upon your skill level, you can create a simple cartoon castle cake or a complicated towering construction. Either way, your child only gets one first birthday, so make it special.
Whether your luau is for a birthday party or just for fun, there are several impressive cakes that you can make. Celebrate the magic of the islands with an edible lei or a volcano cake, or recreate the entire geography of the islands with frosting.
Kids love birthday cake. It's almost as important as the birthday presents at a birthday party. From soccer fields to pirates, here are some creative cake decorating idea's for boys' birthday cakes.
Many children remember their birthday cakes because of the special birthday cake decorating ideas that were used to create them. Special cakes are often captured in photographs that are saved for generations. Ensuring that your child's birthday cake is decorated in an extra special way will help to create memories that will last a lifetime for your child.
