Wedding cake - a symbol of the sweet life of newlyweds and the main decoration of the celebration. In our today's selection - not just the 7 most expensive and luxurious cakes in the world, but the real works of art!
King Rock-n-Rola Elvis Presley and Priscilla Bole for his wedding chose a 6-level cake from the biscuit, whipped cream and bright red roses from marzipan. Each layer was saturated with apricot marmalade and Kirchvasser.
Cake for the wedding banquet of Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas with a height of 1.22 m consisted of 5 tiers, was covered with exquisite sugar colors and cost almost 10 thousand dollars. Created a real work of art. One of the most expensive and famous confectioners around the world - Sylvia Weinsok.
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Wedding cake of the heir to the throne of Norway Haakon and his beloved Merit Merit weighed 140 kilograms, consisted of 7 tiers with a height of 2 meters and was decorated with drawings of Viking ships. Biscuit cakes with Roma impregnation were stuffed with raisins.
Decoration at the wedding of Billionaire Donald Trump and his bride Melania Knauss was a 7-tier 30-kilogram cake with an orange-branded taste of the Grand Marnier lyckery. An unusual dessert with a height of 1.52 m decorated 3 thousand roses.
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Wedding dessert for the holiday of Hollywood actress Eve Longoria and Basketball player Tony Parker became a 5-tier bright red cake worth 40 thousand dollars, decorated with exquisite aluminum roses.
For the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton prepared two wedding cake worth over 80 thousand dollars: a white 8-tier cupcake, who chose the bride, prepared a whole month and decorated with sugar powder flowers; Dark, commissioned by the groom, consisted of chocolate biscuits.
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Luxurious 6-storey cake for the wedding of the top model Kate Moss and the musician Jamie Hins, decorated with alive flowers, prepared the world famous confectionery salon Peggy Porschen.
A 34-year-old piece of cake, which was served to the table, when the prince of Charles Prince and Princess Diana in 1981 were marriage in 1981, was sold at auction in December 2015 for $ 1375.
Unusual auction
One of Los Angeles auctions announced that the central lot would be a piece of historical sweetness. It was said that trading will begin with 1100 dollars. A piece of cake described as "Classic British Fruit Cake with Cream Cheese," was baked by the main bake of the British Naval Forces David Avery, was stored in a napkin and waxed paper, after which it was placed in a silver gift box. The greeting card was also attached to him, on which it was written: "With the best wishes from their royal leaders of Prince and Princess Wales." On the auction page, it was noted that this lot is in very good condition, despite the fact that it is a meal, which is older than Prince William.
Story Sales
However, it is worth noting that this is not the first piece of the royal cake in the auction. In September, an even more old sample of a wedding cake, with the wedding ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1947, also became a lot of the auction and was sold for $ 750. In 2013, a piece of cake with wedding princess Kate and William (2011) was sold for an incredible amount - four thousand dollars. It was the case that inspired all the next. It is also worth noting that this is not even the first piece of the wedding cake from the marriage of Lady Di and Charles, which was sold from the auction. In 2014, the same was also sold for $ 1375.
The secret of fruit cake
It would seem like a cake could continue for so long, even if it was kept in excellent conditions? After all, we are talking about 34 years (and in some cases and much more time)! In fact, everything is quite simple - the secret is that the royal wedding cake is always traditional fruit, and he has its secrets. The fact is that it is impregnated with alcohol, because of what it becomes much more "Learn." Moreover, the longer such a cake is stored, the better it becomes tasteful - that is why these lots turned out to be in demand. They were not covered with mold, there were no terrible and disgusting outwardly - moreover, it is possible that they were very edible. So buyers paid more than a thousand dollars not just for getting something that belonged to the previously legendary royal individuals. In fact, there is a high likelihood that this iconic fruit pie they could eat. Naturally, the probability of this is extremely small, because such a copy has a high historical value, but no one knows that a person has on his mind. Therefore, the royal cake and his fate will now remain unknown, from the moment he was sold from the auction. However, the fact of this itself is striking and emphasizes once again how important the monarchy is like a symbol for the British society. Nowhere in the world do not respect so much and do not extol the royal family, as in the UK.
Royal wedding cakes were huge over the years, with several layers weighing hundreds of pounds.
At the wedding, the first piece is often cut by a ceremonial sword.
There are 12 incredible wedding cakes from royal weddings around the world.
Royal weddings are an extraordinary event and cakes are no exception. Baked by hardworking teams of the best chefs, they often consist of several layers weighing several hundred pounds, decorated with intricate flowers and gentle curls of glaze and exhibited on unusual stands.
Bridal cake Prince Charles and Princess Diana
On July 29, 1981, the wedding cake of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 1.5 meters high and weighing 102 kg.
Wedding Cake Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Wedding cake Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1947 weighed 226 kg, 2.74 m height, its manufacture took two weeks.
Two London Constable guard the official wedding cake of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on November 16, 1947.
Cake Prince William and Kate Middleton
Fiona Kerns poses a photographer with a wedding cake, which she and her team did for Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess Cambridge, April 29, 2011.
Cake of Ethiopian Prince Joel Davita Makonen Hayle Selassy and Princess Ariana Makonnen
September 9, 2017.
Hereditary Prince of Norway Haakona and Princess Maite-Marit was a seven-layer wedding cake
Wedding reception in the Royal Castle in Oslo on August 25, 2001.
Cake Prince Monaco Albert II and Princess Charlene was crowned with a horn of abundance, colors and stars
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlin cut the cake during the royal wedding religious ceremony in the main courtyard of the Prince Palace on July 2, 2011 in Monaco.
The members of the royal family love to cut their wedding cakes with swords
Crown Prince Jordan Hamze Bin Hussein and his bride Princess Nur cut her wedding cake on a solemn dinner at the port of Aqaba in the Red Sea at the end of May 2004.
Wedding Cake of the Dutch Crown Prince Villem-Alexander and Princess Maxima
Princess Maxim and Dutch Crown Prince Villem-Alexander at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on February 2, 2002.
Cake Prince Jordan Rashid Bin El Hassan and Princess Zeina
During the ceremony at the Palace of the Bassmanians in Amman on July 22, 2011.
Wedding cake Prince Sweden Daniel and Kronprincesses Victoria
During the wedding banquet in the Royal Palace on June 19, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Wedding cake Prince Sweden Karl Philipp and Princess Sofia
During the wedding in the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, June 13, 2015.
Cake Ari Ben and Norwegian Princess Marta Louise 
The first piece of wedding cake on May 24, 2002.
They say the Duchess Cambridge and Sassekaya became friends - there is no more cool relationship and competition. But not to compare Kate and Megan is difficult. We admit, we were not kept. Together with the site, you remember the menu, decorations, costs and other details of our heroine weddings and choose: Whose celebration turned out to be luxurious?
Weddings Kate Middleton and Megan Markle. Photo: Globallook
Wedding Dress
Kate Middleton. Outfit from Lace and Atlas, created in the fashionable house Alexander McQueen, entered the history of the wedding fashion. A-silhouette, focus on a thin waist, a magnificent skirt and a three-meter train - such a choice of Kate. The most interesting detail is lace. In the fabric pattern, roses, thistle, daffodils and clover are hidden, symbolizing 4 historical provinces of Great Britain. The cost of the wedding dress - 250 thousand pounds of sterling. By the way, a couple of months ago, the light saw his more budget copy: the dress A la Kate Middleton can be purchased for $ 299.
Megan Markle. On the official photo shoot as a bride, Megan appeared in the dress of the British brand Ralph & Russia - it was assumed that the girl would give preference to the same designer duet on the wedding day. However, his image of Oplan entrusted Claire Wate Keller, who became the creative director of French Givenchy last year. For the future Duchess Sussekskaya sewed the highest possible and a laconic dress of double silk-kadi. A small meter loop, a neat cutout and no decorations. The cost is 100 thousand pounds sterling.
Bridal bouquet
Kate Middleton. Lily of the valley, hyacinth, ivy, sprigs of the Mirta. The most touching detail of the flower arrangement in white tones is the Turkish carnation "Cute William".
Megan Markle. Favorite princesses of Diana forget-me-not, lilies, jasmine, astilba and sprigs of Mirta. As well as several flowers torn by Prince Harry in the Kensington Palace Garden.
Kate Middleton and Megan Markle. Dresses and bouquets. Photo: Globalook Veil
Kate Middleton. The plot of medium length with an embroidery, duplicate lace drawing, in the image of the Duchess of Cambridge, you can call the detail of the secondary - much more interesting the decoration and the dress itself.
Megan Markle. The small train Megan compensated for Fata, the length of which reached five meters. At the request of the bride on silk tulle, the symbols of 53 countries included in the Commonwealth of Nations were embroidered - a kind of "answer" with flowers-symbols on the Kate dress.
Tiara and decorations
Kate Middleton. Tiara with 888 diamonds Jewelry House Cartier made in 1936. The first owner, Elizabeth Bowl Lyon, handed her daughter Elizabeth II per day of adulthood, and Queen lent Kate on the wedding day. Diamond Earrings Robinson Pelham - Gift Bride from Parents.
Megan Markle. The bride's head was decorated with a diamond Tiara, who once belong to the queen Mary. According to experts, Sapphire, located in the center of the decoration, was replaced by a diamond. Megan enchant the image of Cartier earring and bracelet.
Kate Middleton and Megan Markle. Tiara and decorations. Photo: Globalook Guests and artists
Kate Middleton.About 1,900 guests were invited to the wedding. Present members of the royal family, foreign monarchs, diplomats, as well as stars: Elton John, Spouse Beckham and others. Of these, only 600 people fell into the Buckingham Palace, and for a gala dinner and less - 300. For guests, the British pop singer Ellie Golding (by the way,).
Megan Markle. A banquet in Windsor Castle was designed for 600 guests. Among the invited - Oprah Winfri, David and Victoria Beckham, George and Amal Clooney, Singer James Blante, Tom Hardy, Serena Williams and others. The most unexpected and discussed guests of the celebration are the former girls of Prince Harry. Sir Elton John made on the festival with Composites "Circle of Life" and "Tiny Dancer".
Menu
Kate Middleton. Crabs, langustins, pickled salmon. On the hot - lamb with asparagus and potatoes under the sauce. Of the sweet - ice cream with honey, truffles or chocolate parfair.
Megan Markle. Lamb with baked vegetables and asparagus; Langustians in smoked salmon, risotto; stew with chicken and mushrooms; Pork with apples. Pea panna-cotta with quail eggs. For dessert - macarons and tartlets with orange cream.
The wedding cake
Kate Middleton. A complicated eight-tiered design formed from 17 round cakes of different diameters. It was united by this sweet splendor thanks to sugar glaze and edible colors, which were about 900 on the dessert! And again the varieties are chosen with newlyweds. It is no coincidence that the flowers symbolized marital loyalty, love, endurance, good luck, innocence, as well as England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Wedding cake (approximate cost - 80 thousand dollars) with fruits, nuts and brandy divided into 650 pieces - one of them two years later sold at auction for $ 4,160.
Megan Markle. For the preparation of a festive dessert, Megan and Prince Harry took 500 eggs, 200 lemons, 20 kg of flour, sugar and oil, 10 bottles of elderry syrup. Cake, distinguished by an unusual combination of sweets and sourness, decorated with alive flowers. The approximate cost is 65 thousand dollars.
Wedding cake Kate Middleton and Megan Markle. Photo: photo: www.royal.uk, globalook. The total cost of the wedding
Kate Middleton. Approximately 20 million pounds. The expenses took over the family of spouses, and the means to protect and ensure security were allocated from the treasury.
Megan Markle. About 43 million dollars (32 million pounds). According to the BRIEDBOOK portal, 40 million spent on security, 150 thousand - on the flowers and the work of florists, the fee of musicians amounted to 400 thousand dollars, in 385 thousand food and drinks cost.
Honeymoon trip
Kate Middleton. After a week and a half after the wedding, her husband and wife went to the Seychelles where they spent 10 days. The approximate cost of one night per villa - 6.5 thousand dollars.
Megan Markle. Due to the official events scheduled for the next month, Megan and Prince Harry will have to postpone the trip until June. According to the British media, the spouses are planning to go to Africa - Namibia or Botswana.
1. Cake Prince Harry and Megan Plant
To the wedding of the year scheduled for May 19, almost everything is ready: Harry and Megan have already chosen a cake, which, along with guests, will be treated at the celebration. Cooking royal dessert trusted Chef Claire PTEK, owner of London confectionery Violet Cakes. Future newlyweds know a sense in simple joys - along with the guests they will enjoy a lemon cake with eases and cream decorated with spring flowers. Claire fully approves such a choice: "I am very pleased that the Prince Harry and Megan Plant choose natural products and love the same flavors as I".
2. Cake Prince William and Kate Middleton
The duke and the duchess of Cambridges were two wedding cake at once. The first selected bride hit the imagination and all taste receptors. Famous Cherns Fionee Cairns created eight tiers of whipped cream and white glaze, decorated with sugar flowers, leaves and petals of seventeen shades of white. Dessert Polon Symbolism: Roses personified the happiness of the newlyweds, the valley - calm, acorns - patience and strength, and the cream crown herself said for himself. The second cake ordered Prince William - Chocolate Biscuit, cooked according to the recipe of chefs of the Buckingham Palace.
3. Cake Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten
Wedding dessert Elizabeth II without exaggeration was ambitious: a four-tier cake three meters high and weighing 227 kilograms. The ingredients for the confectionery masterpiece prepared by the recipe of Girl Guides Australia were delivered from different countries: fruits and dried fruits arrived from Australia, Rum - almost 16 liters! - From Jamaica, flour from Canada, and butter - from New Zealand. The cake, cutting at the ceremony with the help of the groom's sword, made such a strong gastronomic impression that after 70 years old, London confectioners prepared the same - in honor of the "platinum wedding" of the British Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
4. Cake Prince Charles and Diana Spencer
To bake a classic British fruit cake with creamy icing, David Avery, the main confirmer of the Royal Navy, took 14 weeks. The time was not spent in vain: a semi-one-meme wedding dessert with marzipans, frozen fruits, white cream ice and dark brandy alcohol eclipsed the remaining 27 royal cakes, who waited for guests at a solemn reception. After 34 years, a piece of the famous dessert was sold at auction in Los Angeles for $ 1.375.
5. Cake Queen Victoria and Prince Alberta
Actually, from this treat, the history of all wedding cakes began - until 1840, they did not attend something special at all. Queen Victoria demanded that the most luxurious, exquisite and aristocratic pie from possible, exquisite and aristocratic pie from possible. Confets all managed: on the top of a 136-kilogram cake, decorated with a snow-white fleece, the figure of the UK, blessing the union of the bride and groom.
