{"id":114731,"date":"2025-06-13T17:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=114731"},"modified":"2025-09-09T10:50:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:50:30","slug":"for-the-love-of-sugar-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/for-the-love-of-sugar-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"For The Love Of Sugar Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, we welcome Monannie Cakes &amp; Confectionery to the blog, a contemporary bespoke cake creator based in Reading, Berkshire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Creating decorative ornaments out of sugar has been described as early as the late medieval period. By the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century, techniques existed to make all kinds of detailed ornaments- including flowers. The first \u201cmodern\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/luxury-wedding-cake-trends-for-2021\/\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Cake Trends for 2021\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1148\">wedding cake<\/a> featuring sugar flowers is believed to be from the marriage of Prince Leopold in 1882. He had a tiered <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/elizabeths-cake-emporium-commissioned-to-recreate-royal-wedding-cake\/\" title=\"Elizabeth&#8217;s\u00a0Cake Emporium Commissioned to Recreate Royal Wedding Cake.\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1151\">cake decorated in royal<\/a> icing and covered in sugar flowers, doves, horseshoes and bells<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u201c<em>I must have flowers, always and always\u201d, Claude Monet<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sugar flowers are made from flower paste. It is a versatile medium that can be rolled thin and shaped to give the flowers a beautiful, realistic appearance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Winter, spring, summer or autumn, beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/floral-elegance-unveiled\/\" title=\"Discover Tricia Paoluccio&#8217;s Domain of Flowerings\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1153\">flowers abound and can add elegance<\/a> and sophistication to your day. Whatever flowers you choose, adorning your cake with sugar flowers can make a real statement. Sugar flowers last for ages, which makes them a great keepsake.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Roses<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/key-floral-trends\/\" title=\"Key Floral Trends: Classic Wedding Flowers for Luxury Days\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1150\">classic flower<\/a> celebrated throughout the ages. They symbolise love, joy, and beauty.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114732\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114732 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Roses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Rose-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Roses\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114732 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Roses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Rose-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Roses\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Roses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Peonies<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A gorgeous and delicate breed, representing bashfulness, a spirit of ambition, and determination<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114733\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114733\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Peonies\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/peony-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Peonies\" width=\"870\" height=\"1161\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114733\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Peonies\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/peony-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Peonies\" width=\"870\" height=\"1161\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Peonies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lilies<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Majesty, truth, and honour are exemplified by the elegance of this graceful flower<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114734\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114734\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Lilies\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/lily-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Lilies\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114734\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Lilies\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/lily-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Lilies\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Lilies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Magnolia<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Named after a French botanist, they represent a love of nature. Their distinct shape is beautiful.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114735\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114735\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Magnolia\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/magnolia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Magnolia\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114735\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Magnolia\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/magnolia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Magnolia\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Magnolia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ranunculi<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Their name comes from the Latin for \u201clittle frog\u201d because they are usually found near water. This beautiful genus of flower characterises radiance and charm.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114736\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114736 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Ranunculi\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ranunculus-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Ranunculi\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114736 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Ranunculi\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ranunculus-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Ranunculi\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Ranunculi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Orchids<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In their natural form, they are one of the most prominent families of plants, renowned for their variety of colours and fragrance. It\u2019s no wonder that they have come to represent love and beauty.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114737\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114737\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Orchids\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/orchids-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Orchids\" width=\"870\" height=\"1161\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114737\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Orchids\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/orchids-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Orchids\" width=\"870\" height=\"1161\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Orchids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lilacs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A beautiful flower as well as a colour, they represent love\u2019s first emotions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114738\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114738 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers-Lilacs\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/lilacs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers-Lilacs\" width=\"870\" height=\"863\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114738 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers-Lilacs\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/lilacs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers-Lilacs\" width=\"870\" height=\"863\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers-Lilacs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sweet Pea<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lathyrus Odoratus is native to Italy. Small wonder that it has come to represent pleasure\u2026.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114739\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114739 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Sweet Pea\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sweat-pea-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Sweet Pea\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114739 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Sweet Pea\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sweat-pea-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Sweet Pea\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Sweet Pea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lisianthus<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a name derived from Greek words meaning \u201csmooth flower\u201d, these beautiful and delicate flowers represent appreciation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Be it a striking single flower, a small bouquet or a grand cascade, sugar flowers can add even more <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/79-luxe-beauty-brand-sends-you-skin-love-for-valentines-day\/\" title=\"79 Luxe Beauty Brand Sends You Skin Love For Valentine&#8217;s Day\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1152\">beauty to your special day<\/a>. They are certainly worth considering alongside, or instead of, fresh flowers on a <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-cake-trends-for-2019\/\" title=\"Wedding cake trends for 2019\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1149\">wedding cake<\/a>. We hope this article and these images can help to inspire your imagination.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114740\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-114740 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Lisianthus\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Lisianthus-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Lisianthus\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114740 size-full\" title=\"Sugar Flowers - Lisianthus\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Lisianthus-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Flowers - Lisianthus\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript> Sugar Flowers &#8211; Lisianthus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">MonAnnie Cakes and Confectionery page can be found here<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 9357px; left: 31px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating decorative ornaments out of sugar has been described as early as the late medieval periods. 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