No wedding is complete without it. A wedding cake is a symbol of the union of two people, it is a time-honoured tradition that deserves to be more than just a reception centerpiece. Wedding cakes must be unique and different. Over the years, the traditional three-tiered cake has given way to more creative designs with delicious fillings and innovative toppings like exotic fruits and flowers. When planning a wedding cake, it’s important to keep a few basic things in mind to ensure that your wedding cake is the talk of the day.
cake size
To decide the size of the cake you would have to know how big your guest list is. Bakers typically take orders months in advance and therefore it is imperative that you plan your guest list first so you know how many people to serve. It would definitely look bad if the guests had to return home without having a slice of the wedding cake. If your guest list is small, but you still want a great cake and don’t want to waste it either, trust the creativity of your bakers. The dummy tiered and pillared wedding cakes appear to be oversized, but don’t actually add to the serving sizes.
cake design
There are a multitude of options for wedding cake designs. Bakers are constantly trying to outdo each other and create exquisite custom designs with handmade edible cake toppers to appeal to the bride and groom-to-be. A popular option of late has been the use of tiered cupcakes in the shape of a traditional tiered cake. If your wedding is themed, wedding cakes can also be designed in a similar way. Also discuss the colors you’d like to use on the cake with the baker so the cake can be tailored to look exactly the way you want it to. You can also choose your design from various online resources available or even have your baker copy a celebrity wedding cake design for that touch of glamour.
cake flavor
There are numerous flavors in cakes that you can choose from. Chocolate has always been a great favorite. But always make sure you don’t experiment with a new flavor unless you’ve tried it before and think all your guests will like it too. Many couples are now choosing to move away from the traditional fruitcake or vanilla pie filling and opting for new varieties of fillings like mocha, strawberry, and white or dark chocolate. Cream cheese frosting and rolled fondant frosting are also a popular choice these days. Cakes in various flavors are a good option when you want to give your guests a wider variety.
A wedding cake is the highlight of the reception and the topic of discussion at many weddings, second only to the bride and groom, and often the focus of almost every wedding photograph. To create such an impact, make sure your wedding cake is an elegantly designed work of art that is as good as the occasion and talked about even days or years after the event.
