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Summer is here, and beach themed weddings are in full swing. If you are planning a Beach or Destination Wedding, a elegant themed wedding cake you can do your self is not just a dream!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before your wedding, you need to learn how to work with fondant. You can buy fondant premade or as a powder mix at most cake decor suppliers and large craft stores. You can also find recipes you can try on Baking 911. To learn a little more about using fondant, read Martha’s Article on Fondant. Once you have decided on the fondant you will be using – either store bought or homemade – then you need to practice using it.

TO MAKE THE CAKE

You will need round cakes in three different sizes. For best results, decorate each layer seperately. Cover each layer in cream colored fondant.

TO DECORATE THE CAKE

CAKE #1:

After icing the layers, use additional fondant to create long “snakes” and twist into ropes to trim the bottom of each layer. Using various shells and a variety of sea decor items from the craft store, create a cake topper. Using hot glue, create matching clusters, attaching each to a pick, to be placed into the cake between layers – two per layer.

CAKE #2:

Start by stacking all three layers. Trim the edges of each layer with a string of faux pearls. Use faux star fish and shells from the craft store placed randomly in clusters around each layer. Top the cake with a small cluster of flowers: you can use a small peice of floral foam to hold the silk flowers in place. Spread extra shells and starfish around the table to a tasteful finish.