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Autumn Theme Wedding Cake

If you're thinking of having an autumn wedding, there must be something about the changing color of the leaves and the orange pumpkins that really tickles your fancy. This time of year is all about reds, oranges, greens, and yellows. There's an element of nature in the décor, as well as a hint of the approaching Christmas season.

In order to keep in step with an authentic autumn celebration, you need to integrate the theme into the festivities without going over the top or appearing cheesy. Excessive baskets of corn and pumpkins ornamenting a towering red and yellow cake will only remind your guests of a Thanksgiving party.

There are a few different options when it comes to choosing an autumn wedding cake. Keep in mind that you want to add subtle touches of fall through color and or embellishments, but still retain an element of elegance. A tip is to keep the foundation of the wedding cake relatively simple, and then have a few scattered leaves or pumpkins strategically placed in certain spots.

For the cake filling you may want to consider something that coordinates with the entire setting, such as a pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese flavored frosting. Apple cider and cinnamon are also ideal for this time of year; perhaps you could unify these flavors with the cake and filling type. Although autumn is known for cornucopia and harvest, these themes are very hard to incorporate into the nuptials without detracting from the refined factor you're striving to accomplish.

It's not even mandatory that you incorporate leaves, pumpkins, or harvest fruit into your wedding cake. You could have a white wedding cake with red, yellow, and orange florals connected by an ivy tower of green leaves. Be creatively classy as you brainstorm some ideas for your fall affair, and consult your local bakery for additional advice.