These cakes could cost up to ₹50,000, but Bengalureans are not batting an eyelid and bakers are happy.
BENGALURU: Kodava weddings are no more about grandmother’s payasam and caramel squares. Take the case of marketing professional Vishal Ponnappa’s wedding recently. They did away with regular sweets entirely and had a two-tier cake instead.
The vanilla cake with chocolate butter cream had a Kodagu touch in handcrafted Flame Lily flowers that grow in the region. “The cake was the focus of the wedding and made for a good photo opportunity,” said the groom’s sister Veda.
Apparently, people are having a cake and eating it too, at weddings. It is no longer just a Christian tradition to cut a wedding cake. Young couples from across Indian communities including Marwaris, Punjabis and Gujaratis want statement wedding cakes that narrate their love stories. These cakes could cost up to Rs 50,000, but Bengalureans are not batting an eyelid and bakers are cashing in.
Pastry chef Irfan Ahmed from The Den recently dished out a fourtiered cake for a nikah ceremony and a handcrafted flower cake for a Jain wedding. “Cake is the big new focus at weddings. Couples spend time on planning and briefing us on their cake as much as décor and wedding wear. Floral designs, metallic finishes and 3D cakes are trending,” said Ahmed.
Inside Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja's Big, Bollywood Wedding
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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash of 'Rustom' in 2016 together.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash ..
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Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The trio were all dressed by Manish Malhotra who was also very close to the late Sridevi.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The t..
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Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The actors strike a pose with Karan Johar.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The acto..
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Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker looking dapper in a pink Manish Malhotra chikankari kurta.
Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker lo..
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The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their wedding cake as Kapoor's mum Sunita looks on. Kapoor changed into an Anamika Khanna outfit post the ceremony.
(Image: Instagram/PoojaDhingra)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their weddin..
With at least two such orders every week, Shisham Hinduja of Happy Belly Bakes has her hands full delivering hand-painted tiered cakes in gravity-defying chandelier styles. One of her creates narrated the couple’s courtship using figurines. Another interesting order came from a mining baron: a fourtiered 15kg white-coloured cake was used as a projection screen for a video about the bride and groom.
“Brides and grooms have intense briefing sessions. Some even bring international recipes and import cake ingredients too,” said Hinduja.
Serve The Best Meal At Your Luxe Destination Wedding
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If there's one thing that leaves a lasting impression on the minds of weddings guests, it's the food served. However, not everybody gets it right. Delhi-based chef and Indus Culinary director Marut Sikka says usually that's the case at destination weddings. So, if you're set to tie the knot at a luxury destination, Sikka lists out some pointers for the menu:
If there's one thing that leaves a lasting impression on the minds of weddings guests, it's the food served. However, not everybody gets it right. Delhi-based chef and Indus Culinary director Marut S..
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One of the first thing Sikka cautions is to avoid glassware at beach weddings as people tend to drop them or accidentally fall, thereby making the beach dangerous for guests to walk on. "I would suggest using disposable wares and cutlery like bamboo, degradable paper and some plastics." Going by the chill vibe of the beach, Sikka suggests serving cold foods and street food from across the world like pizzas, frittata, burgers, hotdogs, kebabs and chaat, rather than a formal sit-down dinner.
One of the first thing Sikka cautions is to avoid glassware at beach weddings as people tend to drop them or accidentally fall, thereby making the beach dangerous for guests to walk on. "I would sugg..
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The open space gives you a chance to keep things interactive — think open-air counters like barbeques, tandoors, grills and stir fries. "I would make everything off the fi re and on to the plate. Everything should lend to drama and an interactive feel," says Sikka. A formal, sitdown meal with beautiful table settings would be ideal here.
The open space gives you a chance to keep things interactive — think open-air counters like barbeques, tandoors, grills and stir fries. "I would make everything off the fi re and on to the plate. Eve..
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If it's a day cruise, Sikka suggests going qualitative over quantitative as space is a constraint. "It's important to have a variety of food inserted in time slots, if you can't lay it out in one spread," he says.
If it's a day cruise, Sikka suggests going qualitative over quantitative as space is a constraint. "It's important to have a variety of food inserted in time slots, if you can't lay it out in one spr..
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In foreign or exotic locations, attention should be given to local ingredients. "I would suggest planning a menu that is structured around local produce as much as you can." he says.
In foreign or exotic locations, attention should be given to local ingredients. "I would suggest planning a menu that is structured around local produce as much as you can." he says.
Considering the environment there is very sensitive, Sikka recommends simple, clean food that doesn't create a mess. "Opt for a sit-down dinner which creates minimal fuss and mess. Pastas, fondue and Japanese food would lend very well. If you want a buffet, the food can't be very oily and you can't have live counters as the smoke may damage the delicate interiors."
Considering the environment there is very sensitive, Sikka recommends simple, clean food that doesn't create a mess. "Opt for a sit-down dinner which creates minimal fuss and mess. Pastas, fondue and..
Lavonne Patisserie’s inventory is dominated by wedding cake orders. “We receive about 40 wedding cake orders per month. Kids’ birthday cakes come second with just about eight orders. Customised 3-8 tiered cakes matched in accordance with the wedding theme are popular,” said the chef Shailesh Johny.
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Wedding planner Krutika Mangharam noted how cake-cutting is a permanent component at sangeet, cocktail ceremony or sitdown dinners in Bengaluru weddings. A couple got her to replicate actress Sonam Kapoor’s wedding cake for their ceremony.
“It is no longer the parents but the bride and groom who brief us. Strongly influenced by social media, these youngsters are clued into global trends such as fashionable wedding cakes,” observed Mangharam.
