Macarons have been much-loved as moreish morsels for centuries, and we can see why! Here at Bluebell Kitchen, we’re quite partial to these crispy, chewy delights ourselves, and so are many of our couples. The macaron wedding cake not only allows you to double down on your sweet treats but also offers real versatility of aesthetic and design. We’ve put together a list of all the macaron wedding cake questions we get asked, to help you decide. Perhaps the lavish little lovelies could make perfect macaron favours for you and your guests, or perhaps you love the grand spectacle of it all, whatever your question, you can dive right in.
1. What colours and designs can we have on our macaron wedding cake?
One of our favourite things about macarons is how talented they are at looking lovely in a huge variety of shades and patterns. As well as being absolutely delicious, your macarons can be styled and decorated in many different ways to suit almost any cake or wedding design.
We are particularly fond of hand painting your macarons with intricate patterns, floral motifs (imagine a mini bouquet to emulate your flowers!) and contemporary designs that complement your colour scheme or wedding vibe. We can also add gold leaf, brushed gold or shimmer for a hint of glamour and sparkle, and textured patterns for a stylised design. The simplest of macarons become edible works of art.
You can choose regular, bitesize macarons which look wonderful as part of your macaron wedding cake (for example, cascading down the side or piled on top) and as part of a macaron tower, or we can make large size macarons that work perfectly as favours. We can even personalise these with names, initials and bespoke designs.
The macarons themselves can be any colour you can dream of, from pretty pastels like those shown above at a recent Bridgerton-inspired wedding photoshoot to bold brights, and anything in between. Your colours and flavours don’t have to traditionally ‘match’ (for example, pistachio doesn’t have to be green, strawberry doesn’t have to be pink…) and we can create playful ombre designs, shades that match your wedding theme or contemporary clashing colours.
The only limit to the colours and designs on your macaron wedding cake is your imagination!
2. Do macarons work well as wedding favours?
Macarons make the ideal wedding favours in our opinion, and you don’t run the risk of them being left behind. In fact, you’ll probably find they disappear quite quickly! They are a little more unique than cookies and much more modern than bags of sugared almonds, and can be displayed simply on your guests’ side plates or packaged in beautiful boxes, bags or decorative jars adorned with ribbons and tags.
3. How many wedding macarons do we need per guest?
If you intend for all your guests to get a taste of these delicious and dainty treats, we recommend 1-2 wedding macarons per guest. They’re bitesize and oh-so moreish, so you’ll be amazed at how quickly they get snapped up.
When adding them to a macaron wedding cake we recommend ordering a few extra, so your guests can have a taste of each piece of the showstopper! Macarons are naturally so light with surprisingly punchy flavours, making them luxurious and exquisite without feeling overly indulgent.
4. Are macarons good for guests with dietary requirements?
Your macaron wedding cake features a naturally gluten-free option! The main ingredients in macarons are ground almonds, egg whites and sugar, making them a brilliant treat for guests with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease. This means everyone can enjoy some goodies at your wedding without feeling left out or restricted…the most inclusive of all the desserts, if you will!
5. What flavours can we have for our macarons?
We have designed a wedding macaron menu filled with all the classic favourites and some tempting new twists on traditional flavours, which you can explore by clicking the link below. Apologies in advance if we start your tummy rumbling!
View our wedding macaron flavour menu
6. Should I choose a cake with macarons or a macaron wedding cake tower?
There are two main ways we add macarons to wedding cakes – either as a macaron tower which can standalone or be topped with tiers of cake, or as a cake which incorporates wedding macarons into the design. We’ve noticed that the latter is becoming more popular, with couples requesting macarons as a focal point of the cake or as an accent. Many are choosing full cascades of tempting, tumbling macarons for their wedding cakes.
Are you interested in a macaron wedding cake or maybe you have more questions before you go ahead, please get in touch we can talk about these magnificently mini morsels all day!
Photography: Fiona Kelly Photography, Charlene Webb Photography, Photography by Kirsty, Rebecca Douglas Photography, Katie Rogers Photography, Alex Wysocki Photography
