I admire artistry of all kinds, but only recently have I come to really appreciate the beauty of cake decorating. Not the kind of simple techniques I learned as a kid (although those are fun) but the real beauty that comes from trained artist creating beautiful works of art.
As I’ve been hunting around for photos the ones that struck me the most were these – all dramatic in their own way with a combination of real flowers and beautifully styled icing.
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I love how some of these fairytale wedding cakes go against tradition and make use of dark, rich colours. A little more Brothers Grimm than Disney… This one here is a particular favourite. The grey icing with pops of deep red makes an incredibly beautiful and dramatic statement. Perfect for a fall or winter wedding.
I realize that the design and execution of fairytale wedding cakes like these likely takes years of training and practice, but I’m dying to give it a try. I’m seriously considering picking up some instructional books and seeing what I can come up with. These three are my top picks, mainly because they’re so pretty 🙂
If anyone out there has any advice for a newbie, I’m all ears!
