Have your cake and eat it too!

Here is a guide to some of the best wedding cake makers in India. Their cakes are not only a delicious treat but also a visual delight.

Until recently wedding cakes were a very western concept however today more and more Indian families choose to make a beautiful cake an integral part of their celebrations.

The Sweet Boutique is a Delhi based company, specializing in couture confectionery, started by Nitin Khurana and Ruchika Khurana. They have taken wedding cakes to a whole new level by designing a cake to match the brides outfit. www.thesweetboutique.in

Joonie Tan is originally from Malaysia and has now made a home for herself in Bangalore. This beautiful silver and blue single tiered cake is an instant attention grabber. Her delicious designs are a rage in Bangalore. www.facebook.com/lavonneindia

Just by looking at this Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge themed cake you know that Hyderabad based Olive Arts will give you fun, creative, out of the box cake that will be the talk of your wedding. Not only are their designer/themed cakes and cupcakes known in Hyderabad but have also travelled across state borders. www.facebook.com/theolivearts

Truly a cake canvas from Anna’sKitchen in Cochin. Each cake is so beautifully and intricately designed with the right color schemes that it will leave your guests gaping in wonder. www.facebook.com/CakeCanvasFromAnnAskitchen

Deliciae Patisserie is a premium cake & pastry shop in Mumbai. All products are crafted by Le Cordon Bleu Chef Bunty Mahajan. They not only serve the most creative and mouth watering desserts, using the best possible ingredients but also custom design a cake to your exact needs. deliciaedesserts.com

Cake décor in Pune is owned by Prachi Dhabal. “You made our party such a hit”, “cutest cake I have ever seen”, are just a few testimonials on her website to describe her cakes. You can get in touch with her through her website. www.cakedecor.co.in

Based in Chennai The Hindu called Sabeetha Shyam a “cake architect”. With her elegant, custom made designs every cake tells you about the couple it has been designed for and the yummy taste is an added bonus. www.facebook.com/pages/Sabeethas-Cakes

If we have missed your city or your favorite cake maker please tell us about them.

As a fresh year stretches before us, we all look forward to the future with new hope, fresh resolutions and a sense of excitement. However if you just finished ringing in the New Year with sparkle on your finger then this is going to be a stellar year for you.

So as you start the year with the excitement and planning give your wedding day a unique twist with the hottest wedding  ideas and trends for 2013

The Color Mint

Mint is the color for all things wedding in 2013. From clothes to décor and everything in between incorporate it wherever you can. It is a beautiful color to play with.

Tech Savvy Couple

In 2013, technology will play a huge role in how couples will share their most precious moments with friends and family around the world. If a loved one cannot attend a wedding, live –streaming the wedding will allow front row access to near and dear ones. Tools and apps like Pinterest provide creative ideas while social media continues to bring the bride and vendor closer. From using facebook or evites to invite your family and friends, to creating your personalized websites weddings technology is becoming an integral part of weddings.

Meaningful Menus
One trend that is going to be very popular with brides and grooms is using the menu to express themselves. Gone are the days of just picking your buffet from a PDF, chefs are working harder and smarter at venues to come up with interesting alternatives that add character to the day (after all, if you’re already spending money on your menu, why not make it interesting?).  Everything from a special buffet for kids to mini menus will be the talk of weddings to come

Destination Weddings

There continues to be many takers for destination weddings. Gone are the days when weddings were held in neighborhood marriage halls. Palaces in Rajasthan, known for its splendid palaces, Goa for its pristine beaches and Kerala’s serene back waters will continue to be India’s favorite wedding destinations in 2013.

Going Green

Green weddings are becoming more popular among couples as environmental awareness grows. One of the easiest way to begin is to use recycled papers for your invitations. Many cultures in India use banana leaves to serve food and clay pots to serve drinks thus reducing our carbon foot print. Decorations can make a wedding space look great, but more often than not the décor ends up in a landfill after the wedding. Look for decorations that can be recycled, reused or composted. Flowers make wonderful decorations and can be disposed of in an eco friendly way.

Save the date

Whilst a popular in the west it is a new concept in India. More and more couples are choosing save the dates for the practicality it offers and the fun you can have with it. In India where we  don’t believe in sending invitations more than a month in advance it is especially a great idea to send save the date while you work on the main invite and all the details of how to integrate it into your over all wedding décor.