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Black and white is truly a classic wedding color scheme that has been used again and again by brides over the years. That said, a recent trend amongst brides is to add a great accent color such as green or yellow to the mix. And why not? A timeless classic spiced up with a punch of color is a great way to modernize a wedding.

Planning a Spring Wedding? Nothing symbolizes spring more than the emergence of green foliage so why not tie a fresh Springtime green into your wedding color scheme! One of my favorite things about green is the wide range of hues to choose from….lime, a yellow-green chartreuse, or a bright grass green are my favorite shades to pair with black and white.

If you are looking for some inspiration, check out the collage of wedding cake photos below. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite black and white cakes that feature green accents.  Whether you are going for a fun whimsical look or an elegant more traditional look, you can utilize green to achieve amazing results.  Patterns such as polka dots, stripes or tilted layers can be used to create more laid-back cake designs while patterns such as damask, quilting, and flourish can be used for traditional cakes.  Accenting with green bows or flowers such as calla lilies or orchids can also add a bit of pop to a beautiful wedding cake.

For more great green, white and black wedding ideas, check out this post on the What Junebug Loves Blog.  You’ll find all kinds of amazing photos to help plan your big day!  You can also find a wide range of black and white wedding favors at Wedding Favors Unlimited.

Photo Credit: Black and White Wedding Cake Ideas

Add a Splash of Romance to your black and white wedding….use red accents on your wedding accessories and of course, on your wedding cake! A classic black and white color scheme can sometimes be a bit stark and boring if it isn’t done correctly, but you can avoid the “boring” label by using an accent color like red. You can see in the montage of photos below that when it comes to the cake you can go in a wide range of directions.

Want a bit of whimsy?  Consider a topsy-turvy style wedding cake where the layers appear misaligned and seem to tilt as though they might fall over at any minute.  For good cake bakers, the threat of a great topple is truly an illusion.  Another way to bring in a whimsical touch is through the use of interesting patterns such as retro polka dots, diamonds, or stripes.

Prefer to have a classic style?  No problem, use red roses as accents on and around the cake.  Or use a classic pattern that is applied on the white fondant such as toile, damask or any type of elegant scrollwork.  The cake in the lower left corner of the collage that utilizes pearl-shaped modeling chocolate along with black bows around each layer would be a great choice for a classic, elegant black and white wedding.

If you got married in Las Vegas and are throwing a celebration party when you get home, a black and white cake with red accents will tie in the Vegas theme perfectly.  After all cards, dice, and poker chips all play off a black, white and red color scheme.

A classic cake or one with a bit of whimsy? 
No matter which one you choose, red is always a great choice with black and white.

Photo Credit: Black & White Wedding Cake Ideas

Spring is just around the corner which means that it will soon be time for the cherry blossoms around the Washington D.C. tidal basin to be in full bloom. It just so happens that Spring is the season when brides choose cherry blossoms as the central theme for their wedding. These days brides incorporate cherry blossoms into the reception centerpieces, bridal bouquets, wedding favors and of course, the wedding cake. Traditionally, cherry blossom cakes feature brown stems with light pink to almost white blooms on the branches that meander gracefully up and down the cake tiers. Recently though, many brides are still using the cherry blossom motif, but they are incorporating other colors such as purple, teal green, light blue, and mauve into the color scheme for the cake.  Below are just a few of my favorite cherry blossom cake designs (be sure to scroll to the bottom to find the resource link for each photo in the collage).  If you are utilizing this theme at your wedding, be sure to check out this Cherry Blossom wedding idea lens at Squidoo for tons of great ideas for dresses, decorations, cherry blossom wedding favors, and more!

Image Resources:
1. Asian Inspired Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake, 2. Red Cherry Blossoms Wedding Cake, 3. Purple Cherry Blossom wedding Cake, 4. Stacey’s Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake, 5. Cherry Blossom Wedding cake, 6. white cherry blossom wedding cake, 7. Cherry Blossom Cake, 8. Wedding – 4-tier cherry blossom, 9. Cherry Blossoms and Pears Wedding Cake, 10. Cherry blossom wedding cake, 11. cherry blossom wedding cake, 12. Blue Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake, 13. Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake 2

Many brides and grooms think that a purely black and white monochrome wedding cake design might be boring, but I’m here to tell you that is definitely not the case. There are so many design variations available that you can have a unique and extraordinary black and white cake that has an air of sophistication too. In the photo collage below, you can see some of my favorite black and white wedding cakes. I’ve tried to choose a good cross-section of different designs so that you can see all the great options, patterns, and themes.  Consider a white fondant or icing base with black accents such as swirls, polka dots, black ribbon, a silhouette of the bride and groom, stripes and even silver/black/faux diamond jewels.  If you want some whimsy or drama, how about zebra stripes or large black feathers? The options are really endless.

And don’t forget that black and white pairs perfectly with red, pink, lime green or yellow so if you plan to use one of these accent colors in your other wedding accessories, you should carry it through to the cake as well.  In future posts, I will have collages that show black and white cakes with each one of these colors.  Be sure to check back in the next few weeks!

Although wedding cakes are not considered a traditional part of an Asian or Eastern Indian wedding ceremony, they are becoming increasingly popular as western traditions are infused into the traditional Indian celebrations. Typically, Indian wedding cakes incorporate elaborate designs and intricate details with Henna patterns. As you can see in the montage of photos below, the Indian wedding cakes that I found online not only incorporate traditional patterns and designs, but also vivid colors that are associated with traditional Indian weddings such as red, purple, bright pink, and orange. 

Image Resources:
1. the henna wedding cake., 2. mehndi inspired cake for traditional indian themed wedding. The top layer is gluten free, 3. “Roshini” in purple and gold, 4. india wedding, 5. Henna Cake, 6. “Jani Paisley” – May 2, 2009, 7. Indian wedding cake, 8. mehendi passion (7), 9. cake at the wedding venue

When it comes to winter wedding cakes, there are many unique and unusual cake toppers that incorporate the winter wedding theme. Consider the skiing couple shown in the photo below for example. This clever cake baker used round coconut-covered cake layers to act as the “snow” for the skiing wedding couple. By tilting the final layer, it looks as though the couple is skiing down the slopes. What a cute idea!

Other options for winter wedding cake toppers include things such as snow globes, wooden or metal sleds, and even crystal winter scenes. Hand-blown crystal cake toppers and decorative snow globes are keepsakes that can be cherished by the couple for years to come.

If you are a bit more whimsical, find a cute penguin or snowman couple that could sit atop your cake….or have your baker sculpt whimsical winter characters to top your wedding cake.  Finally if the groom is a sports fan, you could consider using mix and match bride and groom cake toppers where the groom is dressed as a hockey player (like this hockey player cake topper from Wedding Favors Unlimited).  When it comes to winter wedding cakes, the possibilities are endless!

If you are having a wedding during the Autumn season, then having a wedding cake that incorporates all the fall colors is a no-brainer. The fall color palette is one of the most popular choices for color schemes this season so brides are carrying those traditional fall colors such as gold, brown, orange, reds, and bronze through to their wedding accessories and bridal flowers as well. When it comes to the cake, you can choose to incorporate these colors directly into the icing and fondant colors or you can choose to use them more subtly as accents or in the cake accessories.

 Since fall is traditionally harvest time in the United States, many cake designers will incorporate shafts of wheat, sugared apples, or pumpkins into a fall wedding cake.  However the most popular way to incorporate fall is through the use of autumn leaves constructed from fondant, sugar, marzipan or modeling chocolate.  Baking artisans have gotten so good at their craft that the leaves can look real in many instances.  You can even consider using real fall leaves on the cake table that surrounds the final masterpiece. 

In the photo below, I have presented 16 of my all-time favorite fall cake designs.  I hope that they provide you some inspiration when you are trying to decide on the color scheme and style for your seasonal wedding cake.  And don’t forget that when it comes to the cake flavor for a fall wedding, you can break from tradition and go with something more seasonal like a pumpkin or apple spice cake or a chocolate cake with caramel pecan filling.  Don’t be afraid to try something a little different!  And if you are still looking for wedding favors, check out these autumn leaf wedding cake candles….they are amazing.

Want To See These Cakes Up Close? Here are the links to the individual fall themed cakes:
1. Autumn Leaves Wedding Cake, 2. Autumn Wedding, 3. autumn fruits&folliage, 4. An Autumn Wedding Cake, 5. My Sister’s wedding cake, 6. Autumn Birthday, 7. “Ceci II” – for Nicole and John, October 25, 2008, 8. Fall Wedding Cake, 9. Leaves wedding cake, 10. Autumn Wedding Cake, 11. Wedding Cake, 12. Autumn Leaves Wedding Cake, 13. Daniels Fall wedding, 14. Fall Wedding Cake2, 15. Nicole’s Wedding Cakes, 16. Autumn Wedding Cake

Depending on the exact month of the big day, winter wedding couples can take advantage of several color scheme or theme options. If the wedding is in December, then a wedding cake that incorporates a red and green color scheme, Christmas tree ornaments, and cake tiers that are shaped like Christmas gifts may be entirely appropriate. However my favorite winter wedding cakes usually incorporate a icy blue and/or silver color scheme along with natural organic elements such as pine cones, berries, and “snow-covered” branches (really sugar).  You can opt to add a bit of whimsy to a winter wedding cake by incorporating snowmen, penguins, or even polar bears sculpted from modeling chocolate or colored fondant. One of my favorite winter cake accents are snowflakes.  Bakers can use royal icing to pipe snowflakes directly on the cake (or sil-pat) and add a bit of sparkle by applying edible glitter or granulated sugar before the icing dries. They could also make various-sized snowflake cut-outs using fondant. You can see in the photo below, that the style of winter wedding cakes can vary greatly. 

If you love one of these ideas, why not print it out and take a photo along with you to your cake baker? See full size images by clicking on the Winter Wedding Cake link below:
1. winter wedding cake, 2. winter wonderland (2), 3. I like this cake, 4. winter wedding, 5. christmas wedding present cake veiw #1, 6. Sarah Davis Wedding Cake, 7. Sean’s cake, 8. winter packages, 9. “Winter Flurry” – Dec. 6, 2008

Give your wedding cake a seasonal flair with some of these tips and be sure to use the photos below for inspiration.  They were some of my favorite Christmas Wedding Cakes that I found on Flickr.

When it comes to selecting a flavor for your wedding cake, try something different that ties in with the season.  A spice cake with rich caramel frosting or a delectable red velvet cake with buttercream frosting are great choices for the Christmas season.  If you do decide to go with white, you could consider adding a layer of raspberry, strawberry, or even cranberry preserves inside the cake.

The cake icing/fondant color and floral decor should coordinate with your wedding.  In this post, I’ve focused on a red, green, and white color scheme (see a post later in the week for a icy blue wedding cake inspiration).  Gum paste poinsettia flowers that cascade down the cake layers are a lovely choice for a Christmas wedding.  Or red sugarberries along with modeling chocolate or sugar holly leaves can also look fantastic.  For more casual weddings, consider gift box-shaped cakes that are decorated to look like presents beneath the Christmas tree.

Finally, you can also decorate the cake table with winter greenery such as red berry covered branches, pine branches, and pine cones for a stunning presentation of your beautiful wedding cake.

Cake Photo Resources:
1.The wedding cake, 2. christmas wedding present cake veiw #1, 3. Christmas Wedding, 4. Christmas cake, 5. Tier – with Giant Cupcake on top ~totcupcakes.com~, 6. Holiday, 7. Ivory and Gold Wedding Cake, 8. Christmas birthday, 9. CHRISTMAS WEDDING CAKE