Naturally Glamorous
No question about it: beach wedding cakes are natural beauties. Some of the most effortless-looking glamour queens out there, the design often just flows into the perfect visual package.
Seashells, starfish, coral and cake — what's not to love?
Best-Loved Styles in Beach Cakes
And to up the ante, popular choices for décor include clam and nautilus shells, starfish (real or gumpaste), beautiful coral trees, sand dollars, pearls or even beautiful paua shells (also known as abalone).
Popular Toppers for Beach Wedding Cakes
But other toppers often make the scene, like porcelain palm trees (for exotic destination weddings), adirondack chairs, custom FIMO or poly clay creations, and elaborate sand castles.
Our favorite topper of all? A pair of white starfish, which so charmingly echo the human form.
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How to Set Off a Beach Wedding Cake
As every wedding planner knows, the best way to make the most of a magnificent cake is to pay special care to its settings.With this in mind, many brides bring out their beach cake's maximum beauty by ruching aqua fabric underneath (organza or satin, say, for an oceanic look).
Other great choices: sea glass, which looks sophisticated scattered around the cake. Even more popular: a base of brown sugar "sand," topped with scattered seashells (real or chocolate!) and a ring of votive candles.
Also, dark, dramatic banana leaves topped with a few white starfish or shells would lend a couture look under any cake with tropical overtones.
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- Most destination brides probably have that moment on the plane. They've lifted off, they're seeing the clouds scroll by below, and they think: I can't believe this is really happening.
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- Because the atmosphere at a luau is about hanging loose - and less stuffy than the usual traditional, formal reception - guests and the wedding couple tend to be more relaxed from the start. And that allows everyone to enjoy themselves to the hilt.
- Beach Wedding Favor Ideas with a Personal Twist
- If you love to get hands-on, there are lots of fun and attractive beach favors you can put together yourself (or at least put your unique stamp on!).
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- jimb12345 jimb12345 Apr 27, 2009 @ 4:41 pm
- these are some great tips. have a great beach wedding in aruba.
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- dustytoes dustytoes Mar 30, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
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