Take the Cake
Four local pastry chefs create exclusive wedding cakes for each season. Here are the results--how sweet it is!
Photography by Courtney Winston

Fall “When I think of fall, I think of branches, leaves, and autumn colors like goldens, oranges, and reds,” says TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro.
Carlo’s Bake Shop, Hoboken, 201.659.3671, carlosbakery.com
Winter “Because I’m a very visual person, I was inspired by the colors of winter — snowy white and icy blue,” says Rosemary Littman.
Rosemary’s Cakes, Teaneck, 201.833.2417.

Spring “My inspiration was blooming spring. The green, floral pattern with the contrast of the raspberry flower evokes the season,” says Anne Heap.
Pink Cake Box, Denville, 973.998.4445, pinkcakebox.com.

Summer “The luster dust on the shells is meant to exhibit sparkling sand, and the Tiffany blue makes the design ‘pop’” says Paula Canariato.
Cocoluxe Fine Pastries, Peapack, 908.781.5554, cocoluxepastry.com.