This time, I found another fun and fresh concept for a Japanese-style wedding cake.....!
Using yōkan instead of a wedding cake!
The idea is to prepare Japanese sweets known as 'yōkan' as a replacement for the wedding cake! It's called 'wedding yōkan'.
A large-sized yōkan that is as big as a wedding cake makes a great impact.*
It features designs such as the character for "寿" (longevity) and gold leaf, making it suitable for a wedding.
Instead of cake cutting, how about cutting yōkan!
Just like a wedding cake, the couple will make their cut together.
Instead of a cake cutting, it's a 'yōkan cutting' ♡ The first bite with yōkan also sounds surprisingly fun ♩
After the yōkan cutting, let’s all enjoy the yōkan together, guests included. ♡
While coffee or tea is usually served with Western cakes, it might be nice to serve Japanese tea or matcha with the wedding yōkan. ♡
A variety of designs and arrangements ♡
If you're worried that you can't enjoy original designs with yōkan like a wedding cake, rest assured.*
Experienced brides have prepared various designs of 'wedding yōkan' ♡
Here, yōkan adorned with many autumn leaves that match the season is presented. It has red and white decorative cords, adding to the wedding theme.
This yōkan cake features not only the traditional red-bean-colored yōkan but also vibrant yellow yōkan on top. * Perhaps it's sweet potato yōkan?
The combination of yōkan colors is beautifully complemented by purple and yellow pansies. *
Let’s celebrate with wedding yōkan ♡
I introduced 'wedding yōkan' that I recommend for brides planning a Japanese wedding. Don’t you think a yōkan as an alternative to a wedding cake is rare and interesting??
It's perfect for traditional wedding attire, hakama and colored uchikake.
If you're having a Japanese wedding, incorporate many unique elements from Japan and enjoy it to the fullest! ♡