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The wedding cake is one of the most important parts of planning your reception. Everyone loves wedding cake so you want to it taste wonderful and look beautiful. There are so many elements of a wedding cake to consider: the style, design, size, budget, bakery, and more. Give yourself plenty of time to explore your options for wedding cakes and make sure to schedule tastings with plenty of bakeries until you find a cake you love.
You should also consult with your wedding caterers about the cake to discuss serving the cake. Take the time to find your dream wedding cake, and if you’re having trouble deciding, think about going with a wedding cake trend. There is always something new and fun to try while still choosing a beautiful cake. Here are the top 10 wedding cake tips you must know for planning your wedding!
Your wedding guests will appreciate the time you took to pick out a delicious cake for them to enjoy.
Wedding cakes come in so many different shapes, sizes, flavors, and colors. There is an endless amount of ideas for designing a wedding cake and it can be hard to make decisions about what flavor or decorations you’ll choose. Read wedding magazines or browse on Pinterest for inspiration and then start exploring bakeries in your city to see what they have to offer.
Your wedding cake stand can make a beautiful addition to the look of your cake. You can try a rustic cake stand, elegant cake stand, or tiered cake stand. It all depends on the cake style you choose and your personal taste. Explore your options when choosing a cake stand to decide whether you want to purchase a cake stand or create your own. Your bakery or wedding planner might also have ideas to contribute so keep an open mind and make sure the cake stand is appropriate for your cake.
In addition to deciding on a flavor, cake stand, and wedding topper, you must also decide on the other decorations for your wedding cake. You want your cake to match the rest of your wedding theme so consider your other wedding decorations when you plan your cake. Decorate in your wedding colors, or with lace and pearls to match your dress, or with a theme that matches your personality like a love for travel. The options are endless!
In addition to all of the other little wedding cake details you have to decide on, you also have to choose a wedding cake topper. There are so many options available from couple figurines to Mr. and Mrs. toppers to personal tastes like the Eiffel Tower if you and your significant other enjoy traveling together. Some cake decorators will have toppers for you to choose from or you can purchase your own. Look for inspiration online and explore unique sellers on sites like Etsy. With so many personalized options to choose from, you can find one that works perfectly for you.
From decorations to cake toppers and stands, there are a lot of elements that go into choosing a wedding cake. Consider some other ideas like decorating with a current wedding cake trend if you are having trouble deciding on the cake design. There are always new ideas trending in wedding magazines and online sites. Start browsing for inspiration to find alternative wedding cake ideas that suit your tastes and personalized wedding details.
Your wedding cake will be one of the highlights of your reception so put plenty of time and effort into choosing all of the details of your cake. You should consider the style, design, colors, and flavor in addition to extras like wedding cake toppers and cake stands. With so many details to think about, seek outside inspiration online or in wedding magazines and consult with plenty of bakeries to see what their design capabilities are and if you like how their cake tastes. Plus, cake tastings are so much fun for you and your fiancé to pick such an important part of the wedding reception together. There are so many options for selecting a wedding cake so choose the options that are perfect for you and best match your wedding day.