Nikkah cakes
The nikkah, sometimes spelled nikah, is a religious wedding ceremony for a Muslim couple. The nikah often takes place in a mosque but recently more couples are choosing to hold their nikah in a venue or in their own home.
Once a proposal of marriage has been made and accepted the planning for the ceremony can begin. There needs to be a minimum of two male witnesses and these are usually chosen from both the bride’s and groom’s families.
The date for the nikah ceremony is then decided on and where it is to be held. It can be held in a mosque, a home or a venue.
The venue or home will need to be decorated. Using a venue dressing company is the easiest option, tell them your colour scheme and they will plan the décor around this.
During the ceremony, both parties agree to the marriage and then the bride and groom will sign the marriage contract which is usually provided by the imam. The male witnesses will also then sign. After this the guests will then eat.
Food and cake are an essential part of any celebration. If using a venue they will often supply all the catering or sometimes couples prefer to use an outside caterer which specialises in providing food for these types of events. It’s a good idea to try their food first before engaging their services and choosing dishes you know your family and friends will enjoy.
The nikkah cake is an essential part of the celebration. If your event is quite intimate there is no need for a large cake but if there are going to be many guests at the event then a larger cake will be needed. Nikkah cakes are often cushion-shaped cakes, perhaps with a ring box with a ring on the top. But there isn’t a set design for a nikkah cake. The design can be whatever the couple likes, a single-tier cake decorated with flowers, a tiered cake with ornate decorative details, a cake with colours reflecting the bride’s clothing and/or venue décor or a white cake with gold accents. The choice is infinite and down to personal preference.
Cake flavours are also down to personal preference. The most popular cake flavour is a victoria sponge with strawberry jam and buttercream filling. But many couples choose their favourite cake flavour for their nikkah cake. Other popular flavours are lemon sponge, chocolate sponge and red velvet sponge. If having a multi-tiered cake each tier can be a different flavour. This provides the guest with more choices.
As the cake is such an integral part of the event some couples choose to hire a cake stand to elevate the cake and make it a focal point for the celebration. There are a variety of cake stands that can be used to display the cake ranging from a simple gold or silver base stand to a more elaborate tall stand with a water fountain underneath. Chandelier stands are popular with the upside-down cake which hangs from a metal stand; as are crystal stands with lights which shine through the crystals.
