When forced to pick between the “practical” and the pretty, I rarely allow functionality to be the victor. That’s especially true when the pretty comes with a lower price tag. It’s with that mentality in mind that today’s DIY Wedding Wednesday post was born, for all you brides out there looking to save some pennies without compromising an inch of the good stuff. Taking on the DIY’ing of a wedding day staple, the cake, we’ll show you how to shave hundreds off your wedding day budget by simple going faux over the real deal. With a basic fondant covered faux creation at the base of it all, here are five lovely ways to fake your wedding cake.
Look #1: Love In Full Bloom
Thinking nothing could beat the beauty of delicate sugar flowers? We’re guessing you’ll quickly change your tune after laying your eyes on these fabulous fabric flowers, oozing romance from every textured layer. Couple with your favorite topper for the perfect finishing touch.
Get This Look: The Supplies and How-To
- simple two tiered fondant covered faux cake
- fabric flowers – 1 medium in mocha mousse, 2 small in mocha mousse and 2 small in vintage pink
- ‘a sweet embrace’ cake topper
- How-To: Because most glues do not stick to fondant, we recommend simply placing the fabric flowers onto your cake on site. Remember to ensure the person who makes the cake leaves a couple of inches at the base, and between tiers, for the floral display.
Look #2: Wrapped in Rustic
There are two rules to pulling off a rustic look, keep it simple but make it pretty, which is the exact visual created by these greenery wreaths. Top with a clean monogram wood veneer topper to mark it as yours.
Get This Look: The Supplies and How-To
- simple three tiered fondant covered faux cake
- boxwood, seeded eucalyptus (seeds only) and shears
- personalized wood veneer cake topper
- How-To: Wrap the base of the cake and the space between your tiers with your greens. Keep your wreaths simple and dainty, securing them in place with bridal pins, overlapping pieces of greenery such that they cover the pins. To keep your greens fresh, create the day before and refrigerate until ready to display.
Look #3: Made for Two
For the understated couple who appreciates the little things, this mini combo allows for the honoring of tradition in an effortless way.
Get This Look: The Supplies and How-To
- simple one tiered fondant covered faux cake
- mini bird nest
- two decorative eggs and a bridal pin
- How-To: Executable in minutes, we recommend pulling this piece together on site. To perch the nest on an angle gently insert a bridal pin into the top of the cake and lean the nest against it. Position your eggs accordingly.
Look #4: Around the World
For the love of travel, for the love of fun, this DIY mini garland topper marks your sweetest adventure to date. Get the complete look and how-to here.
Look #5: Birds and Butterflies
Going back to basics is never a bad idea. And birds and butterflies are about as classic as a wedding cake itself. Add a punch of color to the concept with these beautiful decorative butterflies for a contemporary twist.
Get This Look: The Supplies and How-To
- simple three tiered fondant covered faux cake
- contemporary love bird cake topper
- beautiful butterfly cake set in garden charm green
- How-To: Butterflies come complete with wire attachments. Insert your assortment from the bottom to the top of your cake, starting with the largest pieces, following a pattern like ours or one of your choice.
xoxo.
