I have been asked to make a bridal cake for a luau. I am really excited but it is going to be outside. Is it better to use fondant? I am in NC and with the heat and the humidity I am not sure what to do? Would buttercream melt? Thanks for your thoughts!!

What month is the wedding?? Probably fondant would be better.

I use all crisco buttercream, except I only use 1/2 the amount of crisco. I have never had a problem with melting icing. After it sits and crusts, You are good to go.

I live in Texas so I totally understand your concerns about heat and humidity. When is the wedding? If the cake must be outside...I think I would use fondant.

Good luck!

I live in NC. Last year about this time of the year, I made my daughter's wedding cake. It was at the beach with an outdoor reception. I used crusting BC frosting with no problems. It was at least 90 degrees with 95% humidity. The cake stayed out several hours for the reception and did not suffer from either the heat or humidity.
Leslie

here in monroe nc its been over 90 for the past few weeks with the humidity i would not risk butter cream i have one due on the 26th and i am doing the MMF. i have had my experince in scraping icing out of my car so no more ......

Thank you all. It is in a couple of weeks. So I am figuring it is still going to be pretty hot!! I will post a picture when I get it done