# 'Star Trek' Nuptial Desserts The Captain Picard Wedding Cake Represents New Life and Adventures By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captain-picard-wedding-cake References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5665313/captain-picard-wedding-cake-engaged) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/29494283@N04/5081366209/) I think the only thing that could have topped Zeph and Sara LaFassett's Captain Picard wedding cake would have been if Jean-Luc Picard married them himself. Baked by the very talented Aaron Jue, the Captain Picard wedding cake is so amazing, I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually created in a replicator. Considering how Picard represents the [exploration of the new life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss) and adventures, he's definitely a pretty appropriate symbol for a wedding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Replicator-inspired Cakes:** Baking replicator-inspired cakes offers an opportunity to tap into the nostalgic appeal of iconic sci-fi shows and create visually stunning desserts. - **Customized Wedding Cakes:** Designing customized wedding cakes based on beloved characters or themes can elevate the wedding experience and create memorable moments. - **Geeky Wedding Trends:** Embracing geeky wedding trends allows couples to showcase their passion for pop culture and create unique, personalized celebrations. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery/cake Industry:** The bakery/cake industry can explore new revenue streams by offering replica cakes inspired by popular sci-fi characters for special events. - **Wedding Planning Industry:** The wedding planning industry can cater to the growing demand for customized and themed wedding elements, such as geeky wedding cakes, to enhance the overall wedding experience. - **Pop Culture Merchandise Industry:** The pop culture merchandise industry can collaborate with cake designers to create licensed replicas of iconic characters, expanding their product offerings and appealing to a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowshill-cheese-wedding-cake.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Cake-Centric Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic.md) - [Newlywed Pancake Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes.md)