Destination Wedding Cakes: Beach, Tropical, Chocolate, White And Custom Cakes

Destination weddings have become an increasingly popular alternative for all couples in that it provides the bride, the groom, and their guests with a beautiful backdrop for the wedding, as well as a much anticipated vacation. The couple will often choose a tropical location on or near a beach to have their wedding and reception. They will usually set a date during the winter months when their guests are likely to want to go somewhere warm and inviting.

The destination wedding has become so fashionable that every detail of the wedding, including the all important destination wedding cake, can be tailored to fit the theme of the wedding. Destination wedding cakes often reflect the location where the wedding is taking place, and can be custom made to suit the creative and unique tastes of any bride and groom. The couple can customize destination wedding cakes in any shape or flavor they want, whether it is a chocolate wedding cake shaped like a shark or a white wedding cake frosted like a blue ocean. The possibilities are endless.

Since most destination weddings take place on tropical beaches, many couples will opt for tropical or beach themed destination wedding cakes. Tropical destination wedding cakes include meticulously detailed lei designs in beautiful pastels. Beach wedding cakes are sometimes shaped like Hawaiian shirts and bikinis. Gorgeous tropical wedding cakes and funny wedding cakes can be found at websites like Mauiweddingcakes.com. All of these destination wedding cakes can be made in any flavor, however, chocolate wedding cakes and white wedding cakes seem to be perennial favorites.

Chocolate destination wedding cakes are always a hit at any wedding, and couples have many different types to choose from. These include classics such as milk and dark chocolate wedding cakes as well as more exotic Belgian and white chocolate wedding cakes. Many destination wedding cakes also come with chocolate truffles and even chocolate fountains as accompaniments. All these details create custom wedding cakes tailored to the bride and groom's specific needs and tastes.

White destination wedding cakes are also a classic favorite at weddings. Traditionally, the white wedding cake, like the white wedding dress, was a symbol of purity. Today's bride and groom continue to opt for white wedding cakes, however, many also choose to add a contemporary flair by employing colorful icing, alternating flavored tiers, and adding decorative bows and designs.

While traditionalists might opt for three tiered white destination wedding cakes decorated with a cascade of lavender leis, the more whimsical couples might choose funny chocolate destination wedding cakes shaped like a tropical bird. Destination wedding cake companies can also create charming beach themed party favors like flip flop cookies and beach umbrella cupcakes.

Online stores such as Tiers of Joy offer affordable tropical destination wedding cakes starting at $150 to $365, depending on the size and amount of detailing required. Other stores may price destination wedding cakes by the slice, and custom destination wedding cakes can range anywhere from $2 to $15 per slice. Like everything else with the wedding, the couple can choose a destination wedding cake that fits their budget and lifestyle. The most liberating aspect about a destination wedding cake is that there are no rules. The couple can be as bold or as conservative as they choose to be, and their destination wedding cake will reflect the same.

With the increasing demand for destination weddings, it is only natural that destination wedding cakes are experiencing a rise in popularity as well. The destination wedding cake allows couples to be as traditional or as creative as they choose, and their options are only limited by their imaginations.


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