The wedding cake is one of the most thought-about aspects of any wedding. Every bride wants their wedding cake to be the focal point of the wedding reception table and something that guests will admire and talk about even after the wedding day.
With so many designs and styles available plus the added option to customize and accessorize your wedding cake to suit your wedding theme the options are truly endless. Although it is a good idea to have ideas in mind, stay open to suggestions from the professionals, they may suggest something you may never have considered and that something could turn out to be your perfect wedding cake.
Have An Idea Of The Type Of Wedding Cake You LikeBefore you embark on enrolling someone with the job of creating your wedding cake it is worth making preliminary decisions before hand. Having an idea of what your budget is and what sort of cake you have in mind could save you a considerable amount of time. Do you know what filling the cake will have? Sponge or fruit cake? Do you want a tiered cake? If so how may tiers do you want for your wedding cake?. Having a few of these details already decided will help both you and the caterer you decide to employ.
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When you are ready to see the cake decorator or caterer (most should see you for a consultation free of charge) ask to see photos of their designs and don’t be afraid to ask for something different or mix two styles together, most caterers should be happy to oblige. If the prospective wedding cake supplier has a web site, spend some time browsing their site before you meet with them. Most wedding cakes are decorated with white icing but if your theme is pink or a different colour there is no reason why the icing on your wedding cake shouldn’t match it.
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The Wedding Cake TopperOnce you have chosen the filling for your wedding cake you then need to start thinking about a topper, the days of the imitation plastic bride and groom are long gone! Nowadays these cake toppers can be custom made and created to look exactly like the bride and groom, even down to the brides dress! Alternatively, supply the cake maker with your own topper, many wedding accessory suppliers have a range of cake toppers to choose from.
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Order The Cake Far Ahead Of The Wedding DateMost wedding cake designers will need all decisions made and finalised three to six months before the event. I would strongly recommend having the wedding cake ordered six months in advance to allow for any changes that may need to be make and piece of mind for you. What ever design or style
you choose the wedding cake plays such an important role in the wedding
day, having the perfect wedding cake to slice with your partner will
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Keep Within Your BudgetYou will need to budget well for your
wedding cake, remember the cost of the cake is often separate from the
decorator’s fee. It is also wise to ask if there is any charge
for having the wedding cake delivered, so every outlay will be covered
in the sum you reserve from your wedding budget. |
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After Your Wedding Day....
After the wedding cake has been cut and enjoyed by the guests remember to keep your wedding cake topper safe, this keepsake will always remind you of your perfect day. Who knows, it could be passed down to your children to use on their special day! |
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Kindly contributed by Vicki Churchill, owner of Wedding Table Ideas
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