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As I mentioned, we know we want our cake design to be based on our invitations and to include our monogram. However, I’m not really sure of the best way to go about doing that.
I’ve come up with several different designs that reflect our invitations and other elements in the wedding. Sorry for the terribly quality; I was just throwing stuff together in Photoshop. The thick black line would be a black ribbon.
Design #1
Design #2
Ignore that the damask print on the right is facing the wrong direction; it should be like Designs #3 and #4.
Design #3
Design #4
This is most like our invitations.
Design #5
This is the only design that incorporates the other stamp I have, which is currently only represented on the coasters.
Which do you like best? Can you think of something that would look better?
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Silly question– Would the baker charge more if the design of the cake is more intricate? Or it doesn’t matter?
I like number 4 best!
I like 3 the best! 1 and 2 looked beautiful at first too, but when I scrolled down the page and saw 3, it definitely stood out!
i LOVE 4!
4! Hands down!
#3 is lovely. To ,e. #4 looks claustrophobic =-P
3 or 4!
#3
3 or 4
#4 is beautiful
#4! Unless intricate=expensive and then I’d choose #1 because they are all very pretty.
#4 is stunning. I also like #1, if money would be an issue.
I like #4 & #3!
#4, for sure!
#3 is my favorite; #1 is my runner up. While I do like #4, I think the monogram and the extra details makes the top layer a lil’ busy.
#3. #4 is also good..but it looks like a lot going on.
#3! I like that the monogram has the top layer on its own without the damask pattern. But the damask with the ribbon on the bottom 2 layers gives it a really finished look.
3 or 4. I just can’t decide. Although, I really like how in #3 the focus on the top tier is not split, but solely on the monogram.
#3 and then #4
#4!
I like 1, 3, and 4 the best…
from the three, probably 3.
#3 or #4 or #1–you can’t loose–they’re all very nice! If I had to pick…probably #3.
Number 4!
I like 3 the best!
3! Although I do like 4 as well.
I agree with Nstar - it wasn’t until I scrolled down to 3 that my thoughts changed from “that looks nice” to “wow!”.
#3!
i like #3….#5 reminds me of a lobster for some reason…. 
Looks like 3 and 4 are neck and neck! Do you think #4 would look less busy if the top layer looked like the top of #3?
@Sparkles: The only way we’d have an increase in price is if it was really, really, really more intricate. Our baker assures us that these designs wouldn’t cost any extra.
@jackie: Haha, now that you point that out….. Of course, we could always say that it’s a “Friends” reference and Mr. Fondue is my lobster, lol.
I like number 3. I do think 4 would look less busy if the top was like number 3, but I still would like number 3 better.
#4 hands down
Love #4!!
#4
Could you get a cut out of the monogram done in black and use it as a cake topper - then put the demask pattern on all three levels of cake.
My vote is # 3 or 4
I like the monogram on the top level as in #3 but I like the black border on top of the demask in #4
Good luck - I hope you LOVE whatever you pick! I think it’s stunning!
# 4! All the way! I havn’t seen anything like it and yet it looks the most complete, every other one looks like its missing something.
#3!
i like #3!!
#3!!!
#3 or #4!
3!
3
#4 for sure! It is so dramatic and beautiful!
Either 2, 3, or 4
But if you do # 2 I would say add a black ribbon line, like #3, to the top layer.
If you do #4 I would agree LC that the Mongram either needs to be the cake topper instead of on the cake because it just makes for too much going on on the top tier or make the top tier like #3 and leave the other two tiers the way they are.
All of them are great though!
I think 3 and 4 are both great. But it may be harder to cut the cake with the ribbon being in the middle of the layer.
3!!!
I think 4 is the best, but with the top layer like the top of 3.
I like it a lot!!
P.S. What is your website, I like all your ideas!! and want to read your blog.
4!
3
1
#4 FOR SURE! The layers look like little hatboxes. I. Love. It.
#4!!!1
#4
#3 looks the best!
I love #3
4 for sure!
I vote for #3. I don’t like how the lines on #4 segment the cake so much.. I feel like my eyes stop at the middle line where as in 3 I feel like it wanders up.
You could incorporate the second stamp by turning it leaves up and placing it on either side of the monogram at the top. I would place them so on the left the “c” shaped leave would be backwards c shape and on the right proper c shape. Good luck with your design!
There are so many responses! I say #3 or #4. They all look really great though!
3 3 3 !
#4 all the way!
3!!! 3! 3! 3!
#4 !
#4 is the most visually appealing! All are great though.
#3 for sure!!!
#4
number three. it hearkens back to your invitations, but isn’t an exact replica. it seems the most balanced of all the options.
1 or 4. I like that 4 is most like your invites. I don’t like how 3 cuts one side of the damask pattern. I’m also not the biggest fan of putting the damask sideways but having it cut evenly on both sides when it’s sideways is way better than having it cut on only one side. Sorry I’m super particular about symmetry.
they’re great ideas! I like 3 or 4 the best
#3!
I like #3 the most, but I also like #4 alot too.
#3!!!!
I’m really impressed by your photoshopping skills! I’m a simple gal myself so I like 5.
I like #3 the best! The black at the bottom really sets the different levels apart.
hey miss popular! I’ll add my vote to the mix, number 4!
I like #3 and #4
#3
#4 is really neat!
I vote #3
#4!
#3…
by the way, can I ask you what font you used for your monogram? I like the “H” as that will be my new last name also. Thanks!
#4!!!
#1 or #3. #1 would be a nice option, if budget is an issue. #3 is just gorgeous.
#3!!!!!!
number 4 for me
I like 1 or 4
3 for me
you could also zoom in on the damask print and have kind of like one of the last cakes in this post
http://thebridescafe.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/my-entry-10.html
you could also zoom in on the damask print and have it kind of like one of the last cakes in this post
http://thebridescafe.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/my-entry-10.html
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#3!!!
I love number 4!
#4 for sure
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Miss Fondue, Nashville
Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Network Admin Student/Senior Game Advisor
Engagement Date: December 25, 2007
Wedding Date: May 2009
Blogging Since: September 14, 2008
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