If you are looking for the perfect way to blend a love for Star Wars with a sophisticated wedding vibe, look no further. This groom’s cake is a masterclass in geeky elegance, featuring a remarkably detailed Han Solo frozen in carbonite.
The metallic silver sheen and the textured relief of the smuggler himself are impressive enough, but it is the cake board that really nails the sentiment. Featuring the legendary exchange between Princess Leia and Han (I love you followed by the iconic I know) this cake captures one of the most famous romantic moments in cinematic history.
Why It Works
- Attention to Detail: From the side control panels with their green and red buttons to the weathered texture of the carbonite slab, the craftsmanship is top-tier.
- The Perfect Quote: It manages to be romantic and incredibly cool at the same time, avoiding the usual wedding clichés.
- A Conversation Starter: It is a guaranteed hit for photos and will definitely have guests geeking out during the reception.
For a couple that shares a love for a galaxy far, far away, this is definitely the way. It is proof that you can have your nerd culture and eat it too, all while keeping things stylish for the big day. Check out some of our other Star Wars weddings…
15 responses to “The Ultimate Tribute: Han Solo in Carbonite as a groom’s cake”
This can’t be allowed. This is TOO COOL. TOO COOL. Too much. *swoon*
AWESOME!
Not only is it a fantastic concept, but it’s a really good recreation too. Only downside is I’d feel bad eating it.
Still want one though.
Fabulous, I love it.
May the force be with you.
GREATEST CAKE EVER!! SORRY ABOUT ALL THE CAPITALS BUT IT’S TOO FREAKING AWESOME FOR LOWER CASE!!
OMG. Total win. That almost makes me want a cake, except that my dude wouldn’t get it. I really have to sit him down to watch Star Wars. lol.
Squeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the cake!
Just in case anyone else ran out and wished people happy star wars pride day.. it’s December 10th http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/12/star-wars-pride-day/ heehee!
Who on earth made this? It is amazing.
The Force is strong in this baker.
Holy CRAP that’s awesome, I’ve seen some Han in carbonite cakes around on the web before, but this one is fantastically well done. And having the quote on the side is a nice cute touch, love it! It would be REEALLY hard for me to cut into that work of beauty.
I’m a wedding officiant and I’ve seen alot of cakes. That Han Solo one is AWESOME!
This awesome cake was made by the amazing folks at Cut the Cake in Longwood,Florida. Check them out on FB http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cut-the-Cake/124542587563076
Thank you all sooo much!! We were very excited to do this For Elizabeth:-) Being a Star Wars fan myself I knew the quotes on the side would be a perfect touch. This was the groom’s cake and their wedding cake was equally as cool. Very fun couple. Very fun wedding…
Han was sculpted out of modeling chocolate, the cake was iced in butter cream and airbrushed silver then accents around the base were added in fondant.
Please become a fan on facebook @ facebook.com/cutthecake and you’ll see picture updates of cakes coming out of the shop every week!
That is the coolest cake! My fiancee would be down for a cake like that:)
Thank you again!!! Both cakes were amazing!