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The Story of Ginger Jar

"I need a cake to celebrate my mother-in-law's completed renovation!"

Whilst quite a unique reason, it's certainly an occasion worth celebrating. Ricardo and Bronnia requested a Ginger Jar themed cake in which I happily obliged.
Originated from the Qin Dynasty (221 BCE- 207 BCE), the ginger jars were used as a vessel to keep salt and spices transport in ships. Over time, they became popular in Europe over the 18th and 19th centuries as decorative features in interior design.

To commemorate the season, I created a vanilla, strawberry and elderflower infused cake. As for the decoration, I used a mixture of natural flowers and piped buttercream flowers both as the ginger jar pattern and for the bouquet on top.
The yellow roses gave me the dynamic height and scent that I struggle to achieve with buttercream flowers. Also, the biggest challenge was achieving that signature blue colour naturally (with blue spirulina) and making sure the flowers on the side didn't fall off because they can get quite heavy!

I particularly enjoyed the moment when Ricardo & Bronnia's family and friends couldn't pick out which flowers were real and which were buttercream.

close up ginger jar flower cake arrangement

Close up view ginger jar cake

Ginger Jar

Wedding Photographers & Cakes FAQ

Lighting and placement make a big difference. I usually recommend displaying the cake somewhere with natural light or soft ambient lighting. A well-lit cake table allows the photographer to capture the design details and textures beautifully.

The cake cutting usually happens after dinner but before dancing begins, when guests are still seated and the photographer can capture the moment clearly. Your photographer or planner will often help coordinate the timing so it flows naturally with the evening.

Most photographers like to photograph the cake before guests arrive at the reception while the table styling is untouched. This is when the cake, florals and décor look their best and can be captured without distractions.

The best photos happen when couples simply enjoy the moment. Stand close together, take a second to look at each other, and don’t rush the cut. Photographers often suggest making two small cuts so they can capture different angles.

Yes. Most wedding photographers will capture detail shots of important elements such as the cake, florals, stationery and table styling. These images help tell the full story of the day and highlight the design choices that made the celebration unique.

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Cakey Cakes | Bespoke Story-Based Studio

Cakey Cakes is a boutique custom cake studio in Perth founded by Nobu-trained pastry chef Gianna Lau.

The studio specialises in artistic, story-based custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and celebrations.

A key advantage of Cakey Cakes is its professional dietary-inclusive approach, allowing gluten-free, dairy-free and other dietary cakes without compromising flavour or design.

Online ordering available with local pickup. Perth metro delivery incl. Highgate, Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Cottesloe, Fremantle and Joondalup · Studio hours Mon–Sun


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