{"id":194828,"date":"2018-06-20T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T07:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=194828"},"modified":"2019-01-06T22:37:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T22:37:02","slug":"perfect-royal-wedding-cake-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/perfect-royal-wedding-cake-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It\u2019s all about that cake today. Taking inspiration from Harry and Meghan\u2019s royal lemon and elderflower affair, we\u2019ve been inspired to look at less traditional options for a super delicious, show-stopping centrepiece. Whether you choose a light summer fruit sponge, a more traditional fruit cake or go full decadence with a chocolate creation, couples are keen to make sure their cake is a gorgeous work of art.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Light and zesty<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Harry and Meghan chose a light sponge with elegant flavourings \u2013 lemon curd made with\u00a0Amalfi lemons and an elderflower syrup made from elderflower cordial from the Sandringham estate. Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, a local London bakery, put the creation together, having spent time with the couple to take their ideas and create something they would be delighted with. It was decorated with fresh roses and peonies (Meghan\u2019s favourite flower), and presented in a non-traditional way, in golden urns and charger.\u00a0We love the royal couple\u2019s break with tradition. A light and airy lemon and elderflower cake is the perfect choice for a summer wedding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194830\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-194830 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194830 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lemon-an-elderflower-cake-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Decorate with fresh spring or summer flowers to keep the cake light and fresh.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Fresh and fruity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you want something fresh and delicious, but aren\u2019t a fan of lemon, a perfect alternative for a summer wedding has to be strawberries and cream. Quintessentially British, this cake would give a perfect pop of colour and look stunning as a centrepiece of any outdoor wedding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194833\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-194833 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194833 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/strawberries-and-cream-cakes-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Using strawberry flowers makes a sweet decoration! And how about serving individual portion-sized cakes? Red velvet is the perfect cake choice for a strawberry flavour!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Traditional twist<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you love a traditional aged fruitcake but still want to keep a modern twist, think about a cool way to present the cake. With a boozy, gorgeous fruit cake comes fondant and icing \u2013 and a really versatile range of options for decoration. We adore these fresh interpretations of an old school wedding cake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194832\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194832\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-194832 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194832 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/traditional-cake-with-modern-twist-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> The possibilities are endless! Keep it sleek and clean, or add some bling!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Dark and decadent<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you just can\u2019t get enough chocolate, but feel that a brown cake may be a little dull, there\u2019s plenty of options for you to make it look stunning. Fresh flowers, awesome mirror glazes and decoration will ensure that your chocolate cake looks epically sensational.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194831\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194831\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-194831 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194831 size-full\" title=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Royal Wedding Cake Inspiration\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-800x356.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/chocolate-cake-696x309.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Fresh flowers are a gorgeous contrast with a dark cake. But we do love a splash of metallic too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">We&#8217;ve got a whole range of <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/luxury-wedding-cakes\">bespoke cake creators<\/a> on our directory. Head over there to find the baker to make the cake of your dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s all about that cake today. Taking inspiration from Harry and Meghan\u2019s royal lemon and elderflower affair, we\u2019ve been inspired to look at less traditional options for a super delicious, show-stopping centrepiece. Whether you choose a light summer fruit sponge, a more traditional fruit cake or go full decadence with a chocolate creation, couples are keen to make sure their cake is a gorgeous work of art. Light and zesty Harry and Meghan chose a light sponge with elegant flavourings [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":194829,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-194828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-luxury-wedding-cakes","category-the-royal-wedding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=194828"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194828\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=194828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=194828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=194828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}