In the last year or so there has been an emerging trend - (largely unnoticed by the wedding blogs and magazines who seem to be unwaveringly focused on geometrics and geodes!) using silk ribbon to adorn a single tier or to add a feminine touch to details on wedding cakes . Wildflower Cakes was the trailblazer (at least with Pompom Blossom silk ribbon!) and since then an increasing number of cake makers/designers have followed suit, adding their own individual creative touch, from ornate bows and loops, to simple knots and twists, wrapped around single elements, one tier or multiple tiers !
More often than not I see my silk ribbon being used to adorn either beautiful bouquets or wedding stationery so its always a lovely surprise and an honour to see it being used to adorn the most fabulous wedding cakes.
I do offer a colour-matching service for cake designers so if you have a particular shade in mind to complement sugar flowers, sugar work, buttercream or icing please do get in touch. Several of the cakes pictured below are also displayed on Pompom Blossom silk fabric to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated cake display.
If your cake is complete and ribbon is tied around the cake my tip is to glide a pair of hair straighteners down the lengths of ribbon whilst the cake is in situ - as this will rid the ribbon of any unsightly creases!
The cover of the most recent issue of Wedding cakes Magazine features a stunning cake by Hayley Elizabeth Cake Design , with hoops adorned with delicate sugar flowers and Pantone blush silk ribbon. Hayley's designs are elegant, timeless and luxurious and I have attached some photos of a few of her be-ribboned designs to share with you including the design featured on the front cover of the Autumn issue of Wedding Cakes Magazine. The Winter issue of Wedding Cakes Magazine also features a tutorial by Hayley- a beautiful Poppy inspired cake tied with silk ribbon.
You can find Hayley's website here https://www.hayleyelizabethcakedesign.com
English country Garden Cake design by Hayley Elizabeth Cakes and captured by Tell Your Story Photography
A beautiful Poppy inspired cake tutorial as seen in the Winter 2018 issue of Wedding Cake Magazine by https://www.hayleyelizabethcakedesign.com
Below are some other wonderful designs by various cake-makers and designers , all of which chose to use Pompom Blossom silk ribbon to adorn their creations !
Cotton & Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk
Cotton & Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk
Cotton & Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk
Cotton & Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk
Cotton & Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk with Pale blue silk ribbon by Pompom Blossom
Cake by Cotton and Crumbs www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk with silk habotai ribbon in Blush,
Cake by Zaza Marcelle www.zazamarcelle.co.uk with oversized custom-dyed silk chiffon ribbon in dark forest green by Pompom Blossom (approx 5 inch width )
Cake by Zaza Marcelle www.zazamarcelle.co.uk with oversized custom-dyed silk habotai ribbon in dark forest green by Pompom Blossom (4 inch width ) 3 yards approx
Cake by Egg and Moos captured by Helen Elliot Photography (crinkle silk chiffon ribbon 1.5 inch width) , styled with Pompom Blossom almond blush silk fabric https://www.eggandmoos.co.uk
Jelly Cakes UK (peach blush silk ribbon 2.5 inch width) http://www.jellycake.co.uk
cake by Cupcakes by Kni photographed by Weddings by Kelly. (Pink champagne silk ribbon 1.5 inch width )
cake by Cupcakes by Kni photographed by Weddings by Kelly. (Pink champagne silk ribbon 1.5 inch width )
Wildflower Cakes (rose quartz silk ribbon)
Wildflower Cakes (iced pink silk ribbon 2.5 inch width )
Below are three beautiful cakes by Wildflower Cakes, adorned with 5/8 inch silk ribbon in iced pink. Iridescent cake with succulents captured by Xander and Thea Photography .
Wildflower Cakes (Mid Silver Grey ribbon 1.5 inch width ) on a bed of Pompom Blossom silver grey silk fabric . 3 yards approx.
Real bride Rhiannon's wedding cake by Wish Upon A Cupcake (custom dyed silk ribbon) https://wishuponacupcakeonline.co.uk
The latest collection of wedding cakes by Wish Upon A Cupcake https://wishuponacupcakeonline.co.uk
Cottonwood Bakery (2.5 inch Pink Champagne ribbon) Photo credit Pear and Bear Photography http://cottonwoodbakery.co.uk
Cake by Zoes Fancy Cakes , Jane Beadnell Photography (lavender silk ribbon ) http://www.zoesfancycakes.co.uk
Cakes by Almies Bakery, Chymo More Photograpy http://www.almiesbakery.nl
Cottonwood Bakery (1.5 inch pink champagne ribbon) http://cottonwoodbakery.co.uk
Cottonwood Bakery (pink Champagne silk ribbon 1.5 inch ) http://cottonwoodbakery.co.uk
A Pompom Blossom paper creation with 4 inch wide coral silk ribbon on a bed on two -tone coral silk fabric
Little Button Bakery captured by Mathilde Dufraisse. http://www.littlebuttonbakery.co.uk
Marble effect Cake by Mama Cakes https://mamacakes.co.uk
Marble cake with silver leaf detailing by Mama cakes https://mamacakes.co.uk
Watercolour cake by Emily's Mixing Bowl http://emilysmixingbowl.co.uk
photo credit www.fizzyrobot.co.uk
Cake by Edible Essence http://www.edibleessencecakeart.com Photo credit Helen Warner Photography. Silk ribbon in 1 and 1.5 inch width, silver sage and silver grey.
Cake by Where The Ribbon Ends https://www.wheretheribbonends.com photo credit Emily Olivia Photography
Kate and Adam’s wedding at Bussaco Palace Wedding Design, Planning & Decor & Floral Concept Splendida Weddings, photo credit Momento Cativo
Cake by Little Button Bakery https://www.littlebuttonbakery.co.uk Custom-dyed silk velvet ribbon in copper rose approx 3 yards in length and 3 inch width
Cake by Little Button Bakery , https://www.littlebuttonbakery.co.uk. Custom dyed silk habotai ribbon in 'biscuit', 3 yard length , 4 inch width.
Cake by Fay's Cakes, https://www.fayscakes.co.uk , Burnt orange silk habotai ribbon, 1.5 inch width. 2 yard length.
cake by Fay's Cakes, https://www.fayscakes.co.uk/, silk habotai ribbon in pale silver sage, 2 yard length , 1. 5 inch width .