2007-05-23 08:37:17 · 60 answers · asked by Russ 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
not exactly traditional, but she can have whatever she wants
gonna be a challenge to keep it from melting though
2007-05-23 08:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
I make ice cream cakes and have made 8 ice cream wedding cakes over the past 14 years. Some were very untraditional. The key is to use dry ice when cooling and transporting the cake. We did serve the cake at an outdoor reception in August . The caterer brought spoons and bowls because they were so worried about it being to melted. That was not a problem. Just be sure that your delivery person will be there right before serving time or that your site has a freezer large enough to hold the cake for awhile. You might have a small traditional cake for cutting and photos and then have the rest of the cake be ice cream. These can be cut up in the kitchen. You can save some $$$ this way since they don't need to be as decorated maybe just a plain border on the top and bottom. You might want to avoid telling the cake shop where you order these that they are for a wedding as some places will charge more when they hear the word wedding. Just say it's for a big party which is the truth. Our shop doesn't charge extra for wedding cakes except when we purhase decorations. I did attend one wedding where the bride served ice cream with her traditional cake because she liked the combination and she also served potato chips because she liked them. So do what reflects you as a couple and makes you happy. Congratulations and good luck
2007-05-23 10:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by lemonlimesherbet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ice cream cake sounds yummy! She may have a challenge finding a wedding cake bakery to make one 'cause it is a rather new addition to cake making.
However... Wilton's has a LOT of great ideas if she is adept at baking/decorating cakes or knows someone who is. They have the pans, books, frosting tips, etc for sale at most department stores, including Walmart. Craft stores like Michael's have Wilton cake decorating classes, too.
Whenever I've served ice-cream cakes (and known they would sit out for a while) I've placed the cake on a stand set in a larger bowl filled with dry ice, and concealed the dry ice with tissue flowers or something pretty (not real flowers, they'd freeze). The dry ice evaporates slowly and creates a cold mini-environment to keep the ice cream cake cold.
Also, the wedding cake icing will help keep the cake from melting *somewhat*. You do know that a bakery will bake and frost a wedding cake up to a week ahead of time in the June rush season, knowing the frosting will keep the cake from drying out.
Good luck and congratulations! Make it a fun day and remember, a relationship is not 50%-50%, but usually 80%-20%.
2007-05-23 09:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well an ice cream cake definitely is not traditional but the important thing is that you both agree with what you have at your wedding. If she definitely wants an ice cream cake and will not budge but you think it's tacky (as I do) then have a few small ones that don't serve as the "wedding cake" but as one of the other refreshments you serve during the reception. I have planned and coordinated dozens of weddings and I must admit I have done beer can cakes and dead armadillo cakes but never an ice cream cake. Good luck, congrats and I hope you find the right answer to your question!
Keep in mind that someone will need to be assigned to take it out 10 minutes before the reception and the cake will have to be the first thing you do at the reception.
Also remember that old people usually don't like a lot of cold things.
Children as well as adults will get pretty messy as it melts while they are eating it.
2007-05-23 08:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not every Bride and/or Groom wants the traditional "three tiered wedding cake," and that's fine and acceptable. I have planned several wedding receptions where vanilla and chocolate cupcakes were served . . chocolate chip cookies and ice cream were served .. assorted pies were served . . raspberry cheesecake was served . . and assorted French pastires were served in place of the wedding cake. And there is nothing wrong with having a small two tiered wedding cake AND an ice cream cake at your reception, your guests will appreciate having a choice. Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-05-24 00:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the grand scheme of weddings, even if this does break some sort of "tradition" it will bring some originality. Unless your family is lactose-intolerant, go for the ice cream cake (especially if it's a summer wedding). "Traditional" can easily become "boring" and by mixing things up a little you make it your wedding instead of just a wedding that is like all the rest.
2007-05-23 08:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wedding should be what you and your girlfriend want it to be and you should not worry about tradition!
This is your day to remember the rest of your lives and if you are both happy with an ice cream cake - then have icecream cake! Don't let others influence what you want..... that is no way to start out! Be yourselves and GO FOR IT!
2007-05-23 08:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by Joan P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ice cream cakes are the best! You can get great ice cream cakes at Dairy Queen. Don't worry about traditions, a little ice cream won't mess up a wedding! :}
PS. Let's hope your wedding isn't outside near the heat! LOL
2007-05-23 08:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie first off she is not your girlfriend anymore she is your fiance. And as for that there is nothing really traditional about weddings anymore, many women even where different colored dresses, some red, black, and that is definitely against tradition, and ice cream cake is still very close, and really it's what makes the two of you happy, who cares what others think is tradition, this day is for you two not anyone else. Good Luck!
2007-05-23 08:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by jennqt341 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is against traditions, but it's very acceptable if that's what you both want. A lot of couples have been straying away from cake and going with different dessert type options like cheescake, cupcakes, cookies, candies. If you both like ice cream I'd say go for it. I'm considering having a sherbet ice cream cake for my wedding.
2007-05-23 09:01:34 · answer #10 · answered by Renee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that sounds wonderful!!!! Traditional weddings can be so ho hum, with one being a carbon copy of the others...your guests will probably be very happy with that choice!
We're having a cupcake wedding cake, and when we announced that, you should have heard the uproar! I don't care, its what we decided together that we wanted, and that's that. As long as people will be properly fed and entertained, you've accomplished your goal-you want your guests happy and feeling like they've attended a celebration! Ice cream cake does not take away from that in any way!
2007-05-23 08:44:40 · answer #11 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋