2009 Trends

As always, time is flying by. Even though we are already past the first month of the year, I wanted to stop and take a moment to highlight some current trends the industry is seeing for 2009:

• Dimensional and Patterned Cakes: Iced flowers and pearls are taking a back seat to extra layers of fondant and dynamic patterns.


• Small Cakes Act 1: One trend popping up is having a small cake as the centerpiece for each table. The cakes may be themed or all the same. Hey, here's a way to kill two birds with one stone.


• Small Cakes Act 2: I'm also seeing the trend of one small and elaborate cake for the bride & groom with sheet cake being served to the rest of the guests. (Not sure how much I like this one.)


• Modern Romanticism and Wimsey: Something about the overall feel of the wedding, there is a focus on the romance of it all without going back to the big poofy sleeves of the 80's or setting the scene of your high school prom. It's more about the overall tone and going back to the roots that this day is about two people committing to love one another for better or worse.


• 'Southern' Weddings: Even outside of the launch of the new Southern Weddings magazine (Love it!), brides across the country are incorporating sweet, Southern charm.


• Home and Backyard Weddings: Brides are going back to their roots and having backyard affairs, everything from laid back to black tie. Father of the Bride anyone?


• Subtle Monograms: Monograms are still popping up, but they are taking more of a back seat. Use them as an accent for the strongest impact.
  

Still, no matter the trends, we hope your day turns into one that is uniquely you!