Tips for choosing a summer wedding cake

The cake is the central attraction of a wedding reception. Every bride dreams of a beautiful and delicious wedding cake that guests will remember for a long time. But if your tying the knot during the summer season, a little more consideration is needed to make sure that your wedding cake is as perfect as your fantasies. Flowers N Emotions presents these four tips for summer wedding cakes that every bride should know.

Choose your frosting wisely

If you are planning on having an outdoor wedding, then it would be wise to choose your frosting wisely. Fondant is simply the best choice for a cake during the hot summer days, as the standard icing will melt and ruin the appearance of your wedding cake. You can have a layer of buttercream icing applied underneath the fondant icing to improve the flavour. If you just can't have a fondant cake at your wedding then be sure to have the cake refrigerated until just before the cutting time so that that icing stays intact.

Protect your cake from the heat and sun

Even if you choose to go with a fondant cake, it can't be exposed to direct sun. Always place the cake table in a sheltered location under some tent or inside a banquet. Many times people don't think of protecting the cake from the sun for an indoor wedding, but what about those huge picture windows. Make sure that your cake is away from the direct sun for any summer wedding, indoors or out.

Think light

Chocolate cakes have become really popular over the recent years, but going for lighter flavors will be best for a summer wedding. A sponge cake with a filling of lemon curd between the layers is a light and delicious option for a summer wedding dessert. Key lime cake with coconut frosting can be another excellent choice. 

Decorate seasonally

Pink roses and pearl bridal jewellery is what you adore the most and love to be a classic June bride, then decorate the cake with fresh roses and a frosting pearl border to complement your bridal jewellery. Another great idea for decorating your cake with fresh seasonal fruit like strawberries. A cake that suits the summer season will make it an excellent addition to your wedding reception.

So, these are some of the tips that you should keep in mind if you're planning to have a summer wedding. A cake is an essential part of the wedding and should be perfect, so be sure not to overlook anything. Know someone who is getting married, and you can have a cake delivered to their doorstep with cake delivery services.