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Wedding Cakes of 2014—Olympic Peninsula Wedding Photographer

Oh, yum! Organizing this blog post quite literally made my mouth water! After a day of wedding photography, which often involves serious gymnastics and some cardio for good measure, I’m not ashamed to admit I indulge in a piece (sometimes two—shhhhh!) of wedding cake. Or cupcake. Or pie. I’m an equal opportunity dessert enthusiast.

A big trend I saw this year was unfrosted cakes. This cake is decorated with beautiful fruits, berries, and white flowers.

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And to perfectly suite the country theme? Gorgeous homemade pies! The strawberries practically glowed in the late afternoon light.

 

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This next cake is one of my favorites from the year—perched on wood rounds and subtly decorated with edible blossoms and leaves.

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I love to watch the interaction between the Bride and Groom while they cut their cake. Some are sweet and considerate:

 

 

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Another of my favorites: The cake itself is simple, with several tiers and a classic shape. But the rich colors of the flowers really make it shine, complementing the beautiful lakeshore setting with soft blues and saturated pink.

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You can’t go wrong with a classic! These cheesecakes were delightful—perfect crumbly crust and rich, creamy custard.

 

 

 

 

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Finally, this couple thought way outside the box! Their caramel-apple dessert bar was perfect for a relaxed fall celebration. The little guests especially enjoyed dipping and swirling their apples, and choosing from a variety of tasty toppings to sprinkle on.

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