Wedding Cake

The slow kitchen season is upon us. Since our kitchen is extra slow these days we all decided to do wedding cakes. The last time I made a wedding cake was years ago and I was still in culinary school. I figured this was a good opportunity to try all the techniques and ideas that I have swirling around my head. I should have kept it simple but I figured since I don't get to do wedding cakes too often I should try everything. I had so much fun! I want to do another one! I call my cake "Luxury and Decadence" because it's all about pearls, lace, and Chanel. Now that I'm looking at the final product I would change some things here and there. I love the hand piped lace work on the top tier but I could do without the lines of pearls or maybe make them smaller. I think it's too heavy and bulky looking for the delicate lace. I love the quilting and beads on the middle tier. The bottom tier is okay. The draped curtains, dangling pearls, and piped shells was fun to do. Personally I think it makes the cake look a little too traditional but the effects are impressive.