Gothic Wedding Cake
Many couples are abandoning tradition and holding weddings with a gothic theme. Some are going all out, and every aspect of their wedding down the smallest detail reflects a gothic theme. Other couples are choosing to have only certain elements, such as a gothic wedding cake, reflect this theme.
Some brides go so far as to choose a black gown and even search out venues that will lend themselves to a gothic theme. But for brides who want a more subtle way to introduce the theme, a gothic wedding cake is a way to do that.
The couple will have the option of having a gothic wedding cake as their main cake, or as the groom’s cake. Another option is to have a gothic styled cake at a shower or engagement party and then have more traditional choices on the wedding day.
Even some brides who would be all in favor of a gothic wedding, choose instead to have the gothic cake be for the shower. The reason, for some brides, is to avoid potentially offending some very traditional members of their family.
Whether you choose to have a gothic wedding cake on your big day, or for an event that precedes the wedding, there are many styles from which to choose.
Gothic wedding cakes do not, by definition, have to adhere to any of the elements one would expect in a traditional wedding cake. Still, many couples choose to have the basic tiered wedding cake, and then bring in the gothic style through the decorations.
Some couples choose a wholly traditional cake and then use a cake topper, such as a fairy, bat or gargoyle in order to incorporate the gothic theme.
While black is the obvious color choice for a gothic wedding cake, the cake does not have to be all – or even mostly – black. While there are some elements that come to mind when thinking of what it means to be gothic, it is important to remember that one of the main features of the Goth subculture is that they are free thinkers.
For that reason, a gothic wedding cake can really be anything that the bride and groom want it to be. One bride chose a totally over the top sculpture cake. The cake featured a bride and groom, decked out in gothic finery, that each stood about three feet tall. The base of the cake looked like a marble floor and the decorations around it made it seem as if the bride and groom were walking through the hallways of an old castle.
Another bride decided to be much more subtle. Her cake was three tiers, all covered in white fondant. Then, black ribbon was wrapped about the base of each tier and black and white feathers were used as decorations.
While a few bakers specialize in gothic wedding cakes, most skilled bakers will be able to help you achieve the look that you want.
Whether you go all out, or keep it more subtle, your gothic styled cake is sure to be remembered by all of your guests.