Vintage wedding cakes are the new vogue, reveals Brunetti Classico, the institution that brings authentic Roman Italian to Melbourne.
Cinzia Chirico, wedding cake designer for Brunetti Classico, says the trend emerged a couple of years ago and it’s only gaining momentum.
"The style of wedding cakes we have been asked to create are channelling the 1970s and 80s - think piping, lots of piping,” reveals Cinzia.
"However, modern touches are often requested to bring the vintage style back to the future – glitter, bows and cherries are popular additions.”
A pastry and commercial chef by trade, Cinzia has been designing wedding cakes for the Italian food emporium for the past six years.
"The wedding cakes we’re creating have traditional inspirations with modern twists!”
Why are brides and grooms to be attracted to the vintage style?
"The grandeur aspect captivates a lot of couples and the tiers play a crucial role in creating this. Three to four tiers are what couples usually order, however recently I created a six-tier vintage wedding cake, but most of it was fake,” Cinzia says.
Styrofoam vintage wedding cakes are fast becoming a trend too and are considered a cost-effective option.
"Many brides and grooms, for their wedding photographs and video, cut a small section of a ‘fake cake,’ which is filled with real cake. The wedding guests are then served a piece of cake from a slab,” explains Cinzia. "Red velvet and mixed berry white chocolate are the most requested flavours,” she adds.
To help couples taste test and design their dream engagement or wedding cakes, Brunetti Classico has a new cake consultation service at its Coburg cake boutique.
"This is a VIP-style service, we have a quiet, private and comfortable environment for patrons to peruse a selection of different cake styles on display to help inspire their ‘cake design’ creativity. Mignon cakes will be available for tasting to ensure customers select the perfect filling flavour,” says Cinzia.
Brunetti Classico also creates custom cakes for birthdays and other significant occasions.
"A Wonder Woman and Superman custom cake for a wedding is the most unusual cake I have created! At Brunetti Classico, we help make cake dreams become reality,” concludes Cinzia.
To book a cake consultation at the new Brunetti Classico in Coburg, simply call (03) 7034 7066 or email orders@brunetticlassico.com.
