Norwegian Wedding Cakes—Plus, 8 Treats From Around the World - Brides

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Wedding cakes are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. And while a modern wedding cake is certain to make a show-stopping statement, you and your partner may be more interested in paying homage to your heritage or even homing in on celebrating the destination of your wedding. And what better way to do that than with a traditional wedding cake celebrated around the world? 

“Food is so often tied into the customs of a place and the rituals of a culture,” says Samantha Mayfair, owner of Samantha Mayfair Cakes. “By incorporating that into your wedding, it's a way to signify you're proud of where you came from and where you're going as you start on this new journey.”

Meet the Expert

• Samantha Mayfair is a pastry chef and the owner of Samantha Mayfair Cakes, a Bay Area custom cake business specializing in artisan sugar flowers. 
• Isabelle Boizis is a French pâtissière chef and the owner of Zaza Marcelle Cakes & Patisserie, a cake and pastry business based in the UK. 

For many couples, the food integrated into a wedding is incredibly meaningful. And your cake should certainly follow suit. “This is one of the aspects of a wedding where a couple can express their cultural history,” says Isabelle Boizis, owner of Zaza Marcelle Cakes & Patisserie. “Especially in multi-cultural weddings, food will tie everyone together and is always a nice way for all members of both families to feel included in the day’s celebrations.” 

What to Know About Traditional Wedding Cakes

The beautiful part about choosing your wedding cake is that it truly is all about what you and your partner want! And even if you’re hoping to incorporate a traditional wedding cake from a specific locale, it’s important to remember it can still be made with a modern touch to fit your wedding’s aesthetic. 

“Trust your cake designer,” says Boizis. “And if you can’t find a cake artist that offers exactly what you’re looking for, try to think about what flavors and colors would best relate to your cultural heritage to allow your designer to tie it all together for you.” Many traditional wedding cakes may be baked in certain shapes, but with a bit of creative freedom, your baker can transform that time-honored sweet into a beautiful, modern design by simply changing the size or shape or pairing it with additions such as fondant, gold detailing, or bold blooms.  

What to Consider for a Destination Wedding

Celebrating with a traditional worldly cake is another great way to enhance a destination wedding. What better way to embody where you’ve chosen to tie to knot than to include a local area?

"Highlighting the local culture through different types of sweet and savory dishes is not only an easy way to introduce foreign guests to the local customs, but it’s an exciting way to have those guests experience something delicious and unique to that location, making their trip even more memorable,” Mayfair says. Consider finding a baker local to your destination to make your cake to be sure it’s as authentic as can be. 

Ready to find the perfect inspiration for including a traditional cake at your wedding? Read on for 9 wedding cakes from around the world. 

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