Brilliant Confections: A Peony Wedding Cake By Ron Ben-Israel

We love peonies! So, naturally, we're dying for this giant [sugar] peony.

For their Cipriani 42nd Street wedding, Danielle and Greg wanted something a little different for their cake than cascading flowers. So they enlisted sweet genius Ron Ben-Israel to create this giant peony. The bride also had the idea for another sophisticated feature of the cake- that each petal’s edges was painted with gold.The white on white added a soft elegance to this brilliant confection.

Photos: Brian Hatton Photography

Venue: Cipriani, 42nd Street

Planner: Cynthia Ross Affairs

Cake: Ron Ben-Israel

Floral Design: Ariston Weddings & Events

Linens: The Finishing Touch

Dress: Berta from L'Fay Bridal

Tuxedo: Gucci

Jewelry: Siren Boutique