"Wedding Cakes Tips And Ideas"

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You don't have to stick to a traditional wedding cake. Your wedding cake can be as unique and extravagant as you want it. Personalize your wedding cake with elegant decorations, ribbon, fresh flowers, and fruit. The possibibilities are endless.

Choosing a wedding cake is a big part of your reception and will enhance your wedding day. You can choose from the traditional white wedding cake with white icing, while adding an exciting filling. Chocolate is the most popular cake couples want. Customize your wedding cake, your way using your favorate flavors.

There are many wedding cake styles to choose from. Your choice will depend on your budget and style of your wedding. You may want a piller cake or a cake stacked with three tiers. Or you may choose to have the cake on cake plates or stands that are verious heights. Cupcake trees are very popular, easy to make and inexpensive.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CAKE:

1. Size: The size of the wedding cake will be determine by the amount of guests you invite.

2. Design: The design of your wedding cake will depend on your budget. Look online, through magazines and talk to a baker for ideas for your wedding cake design.

3. Style: The style of your wedding cake can be decided by the theme or formality of your wedding.

4. Color: Choose the colors of your wedding, wedding flowers, or even bridesmaides dresses.

5. Flavor: It is very important that your wedding cake taste good. Make sure you choose top quality ingredents.


Word of mouth is the best way to find a good bakery. You other vender such as your coordinator, caterer, or photographer will also have suggestions.

Check out culinary school or grocery store bakeries near your. They could offer a range of cakes at a lower cost than your bakery. Or choose a smaller bakery, they often charge less than the larger companies.

Keep your cake simple and cute instead of over decorated. Consider smaller tiers for cake cutting and a sheet cake for your guest.

You will need to order your bakery wedding cake at least a couple of months in advance. Do not order at the last minute.


WHAT TO ASK THE BAKER:

Can I see pictures of your cake designs?

What styles of cakes are available?

What kinds of stands or presentations are available?

Can I taste a sample of your cakes?

What types of cakes and icings are available?

Is there an extra charge for fillings and extra icing?

How are the wedding cakes priced?

What is the delivery and set up fee?


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