Styles for Wedding Cakes With Black & White Colors
Black and white cakes have a sharp, elegant look that looks good with a range of weddings from a simple, classic event to a formal, black-tie affair. With such a wide variety of styles to choose from, brides and grooms who hope to have a black and white wedding cake can be sure to find one that suits their own wedding. Does this Spark an idea?
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Ribbon and Lace
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Many couples want the contrast of black upon white but without too much ado. To show off a black and white color scheme in a more subtle way, the cake designer can first ice a cake in smooth white fondant. Then, she can wrap a luscious satin ribbon along the bottom of each tier, to create a ring of shiny black. For a more delicate, yet still striking appearance, the designer can use black lace rather than ribbon. Accent the cake with bright red flowers.
Topsy Turvy
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Couples who are looking for a unique wedding cake may love the look of a wedding cake with randomly shaped and styled tiers, stacked at angles upon one another. The result is a whimsical black and white cake that looks like it is (barely) performing a balancing act. Giving each layer a distinct personality, such as striped, polka dots, floral designs, or stars, adds to the beautiful chaos of the cake. For a bit of fun, the cake designer can add bright red decorative cherries to the cake.
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Damask
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Damask is not just for wallpaper or upholstery anymore: this Victorian-styled print is an ornate decoration that can look especially striking when featured in black and white on a wedding cake. With a historic, yet chic look, a damask cake can complement a variety of wedding themes, from traditional to vintage, to even modern. On a cake layered in white fondant, the cake designer can add black damask print with edible paint or cutouts of black fondant. For an extra special presentation, the damask cake can be placed on a black pedestal.
Floral Print
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Black floral print on a white cake has a dramatic look that is also very versatile, and looks good at a variety of weddings. After adding a layer of white fondant to the cake, the cake designer can decorate it with a floral print that speaks to the engaged couple. For instance, tiny, delicate flowers that swirl over the very top and begin down the sides of the cake have an elegant, understated appeal. Other couples may prefer the bold look of a few large flowers that pop out from the sides of the cake.
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