a Wedgewood Wedding

Thursday, January 27, 2011

You may not be able to round up 150 Wedgewood place settings for the big day, but I love the idea of using a classic china pattern as fondant inspiration! John and I devoured two seasons of Cake Boss recently, and my obsession with confections has reached a fever pitch!

What do you think the best looking cakes include? Do you go for lots of detail, or do you keep it simple? I'll tell you my answer-I'm a sucker for buttercream cakes with simple pearl beading!
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24 comments:

  1. PalomaJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    this is gorgeous! yes, buttercream for me!

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  2. jillian :: cornflake dreams.January 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    this cake is gorgous! so much pretty detail! i think i would go with something simple and with a few flavors--something differnt on 3 tiers :) and ditto on the buttercream. yum! xoxo jcd

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  3. lizzieJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    this is beautiful!
    the simpler, the better, for sure!

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  4. postcards and prettiesJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    i love how clean fondant cakes look but taste wise, i prefer buttercream!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    mmmmm

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  6. AshleighJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I'm really craving cake all of a sudden...this is beautiful!! China patterns on cake, who knew?!
    I'm with you on a good 'ole buttercream :)

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  7. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I LOVE the detail on this cake, is gorgeous.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    that cake is so beautiful! i love how delicate it looks!

    xo,
    joAnn

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  9. GloriaJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    definitely buttercream! intricate detailing on cakes can be absolutely gorgeous, but my tastes usually run towards simpler designs

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  10. Mighty BurnsJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    geeze. I love Cake Boss lol.i watched the seasons I could back to back man huddled under my dark covers watching it in the small screen of my phone :)
    I like the patterns.. something that is simple, but still lovely like the one you posted today is a good example of that. Im not a big fan of the "mad hatter" type cakes.. I like both the dirty iceing look and the smooth too..

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  11. NikkiJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love that one, classic. I heart buttercream with coconut. I don't know why but the coconut covered cakes always look so pretty to me, like fallen snow.

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  12. Ana DegenaarJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is stunning. For some reason it reminded me of France. I love it!

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  13. Gina ThomasJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    i love that cake! it is beautiful:)
    gina

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  14. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Buttercream cake with pearl beading was our wedding cake! We just added our cake topper and some lavender/white roses and voila! I just think the taste of the cake matters most but it is always fun to see elaborate cakes made!

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  15. IsabelJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    i wish i could watch cake boss but we dont get tlc in my house anymore :(

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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  16. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love simple things...but I absolutely adore these things you propose!
    Hugs.
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  17. Alicia LundJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous! I personally prefer simple cakes best - mine will be classic white :)

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  18. Style, She WroteJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    As a former decorative arts student, I am AMAZED by this cake. This feels so -- ME! Thanks for posting. I feel inspired! xo style, she wrote

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  19. Kimia KlineJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    those feathers are incredible. and i love muted colors on cakes!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Thats a great idea!

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  21. Aleah + Nick ValleyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This is entirely too charming and timeless.

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  22. matrimonyJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Fantastic Idea, Tasty cake, Simply superb. I love this cake.
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  23. Laura *You Stir Me*January 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I'm right there with you, Lena. There is something about a buttercream and simple pearl beading that will last through the ages. To me, it's all about the cake stand - throw a simple cake on a fun colored cake stand and it's perfect:)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oooh, hello! I love this cake - such a sweet detail.

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