Hi.  I have a friend that wants me to make her wedding cake.  She sent me this picture.  I can't tell what the design is made of.  If its fondant, do you have an idea as to what to use instead?  She doesn't want fondant.

Thanks!

http://weddingcakesx.com/blue-wedding-cakes-432/tiffany_bluewith_damask_wedding_cake1/

you could do that in buttercream with a real ribbon trim and then pipe the scrolls -- easy peasy

That cake is butter cream iced with the dark icing design piped on.  I did that design years ago in fondant with black royal icing.

It is very easy to do.  Practice the design on a cake pan, until you feel comfortable piping it on the cake.  I did the tiers separately and then put it together at the venue. 

agreed.  Easy with a little practice.

Thank you ladies!  As always, you're awesome!