Get to know all the trends in wedding cakes 2018.

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Gone is the classic white wedding cake with impossible floors, to give way to a diversity of colors, textures, techniques and flavors. If you are in the countdown to release the wedding dress and suit, but still lack the cake, here you will find all the trends that will set the tone this year.

From cakes that include metallic touches and hand brush strokes, to the updated naked cake ideal for delighting sweet palates in your wedding ring posture. Take note!

Marble cake

Blessed Cake

Among the most elegant, subtle and minimalist designs of the season, stands out the proposal of cake with marbled texture in fondant By including the pattern of the marble veins in the design, a rock effect is achieved it looks amazing, clean and very modern.

Geode Cake

Delicias Arequipa

Continuing the natural rock trend, this year the sparkling pastels catch the eye. with designs inspired by the goedas The most common ones are the quartz varieties of chalcedony, amethyst and agate. In addition, if you wish to give your celebration a more harmonious look, you can use geodes of the same color to mark the tables, among other wedding decorations that you can improvise.

Drip Cake

Dulcevalpo Pastry Shop

The drip cake is a cake that looks like it's dripping in its frosting a delicious chocolate, cream or caramel syrup The effect of drops sliding on the surface gives it a special look, which can be mixed with fig, fruit and flower decorations. relaxed and fun touch It works well with any cake base and in any color.

Semi-naked cake

Cecy Events

A few years ago, naked cakes or naked caked And although this 2018 they are still present, now the proposal is to cover the cake a little more or less. combine it with other trends such as the dripped effect Yes, the semi-naked cakes... continue to retain their rustic look If they're into boho style or you're going for a hippie chic wedding dress and a linen shirt, a semi-nude cake can be a great choice.

Cake with gold leaves

Blessed Cake

The golden touch is also latent in wedding cakes 2018, but not only in color, but also in texture to the. emulate brushstrokes of molten gold This is the gold leaf effect that leaves an imperfect texture and can be added to fondant icing or fondant icing. buttercream to obtain a golden finish You can either break the gold leaf into pieces and scatter it over the cake, or ask your baker to completely cover one or two tiers for a dazzling result.

Botanical cake

Suyai Cactus

This trend incorporates cacti, succulents, herbs and flowers Among other edible products, ideal if you're opting for a rustic celebration or country wedding decor, succulents are especially trendy! And while last year saw cakes with real succulents, the 2018 version of this trend is totally edible.

Black cake

Together Photography

If you're bored with traditional white frosting or pink fondant, this year you can opt for dramatic black cakes, as eye-catching as they are elegant This style is perfect for urban, industrial or gothic-inspired weddings, and you'll find cakes gorgeously decorated with metallic details or hand-painted brush strokes.

Watercolor Cake

La Martina Pastry Shop

Hand painted cakes, whether with flowers or abstract details are still trending in gold ring postures, offering authentic, high quality, and works of art in pastel shades They are ideal for spring and summer weddings, while the most romantic bride and groom will fall for the charms of this style.

There's something for everyone! Now, if you can't decide on just one type, then mix more than one trend, such as a semi naked cake You can also play with colors and replicate them, for example, in the flower crown that will accompany your bridal hairstyle, as well as in the bridal glasses with which you will make your first greeting.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.