1 cake, 2 cake, white cake....blue cake?

I previously posted about my idea for a cake here. But my google reader is constantly bombarding me with additional inspiration and obviously I fell in love with another....(cake that is). So naturally, I want to 'marry' the two -

Previous cake of my dreams:

New cake:

Together: (poor photo montage by yours truly)


I think this cake fits the feel of our wedding better, it's not as fussy and feels at home with our nautical august wedding.

Don't worry - there will still be some form of cake DIY, and maybe even some DIY cake stands....

How much guidance/direction are you giving your baker?
Images: 1, 2