Beach Theme Wedding Cake

One of the absolute most fun chores involved in planning a wedding is designing and choosing the cake. The cake is traditionally a very important centerpiece for the reception. As much attention as the bride and her dress get during the ceremony itself, that's how much attention is given to the cake at the reception. The gown is a work of art that sets the tone for the whole ceremony and reveals the bride's sense of style. In a similar way, the cake is a work of art that lends elegance or playfulness to the reception.

Couples who are headed to a tropical locale for the honeymoon, and even those who aren't, might want to consider a wedding cake with a beach theme. It's an extremely versatile motif, lending itself to elegance or whimsy. If desired, the whole reception can be built around a beach theme, or the cake can stand alone as a unique creation.

If the couple wants the cake and the reception to be understated and elegant, a beach theme can work. The cake can be created in a gentle palette of earth tones: sand, ecru, shell pink, and pearl. The baker can dust the top of the cake in "sand" created from sugar. Small, tasteful seashells, either real or crafted from sugar, can ring the base and the layers of the cake. A modest suggestion of a "message in a bottle" would work for a topper on this cake, and wood suggest mystery and requited longing. Such a piece would bring a tranquil mood to the reception, and portend an eternal union. This style of cake signifies timelessness, and can be a symbol of a love that had no beginning and will have no end.

On a completely different note, a beach theme can be a symbol of fun, adventure, and carefree living. While the soft tones mentioned above lend a peaceful air, lively, vibrant primary colors are also appropriate, and bring an atmosphere of jocularity to the proceedings. Imagine a festive cake decorated with beach umbrellas, palm trees, and the brilliant blue of the ocean. Throw in a splash of bright sunshine, and you'll have an amazing cake that will not only energize the reception, but will portend excitement and exploration for the marriage. What if the topper was custom made to look like the bride and groom? What if they were not wearing their formal wedding gear but instead were clad in a bikini and swim trunk? The lively shapes and colors associated with a day on the beach and the creatures that live under the sea could make for a centerpiece worthy of the most fanciful reception imaginable.

Either way the couple wants to approach it, a beach theme is fun and offers endless possibilities. Go understated, go wild, but have fun with a beach themed cake.

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