Wedding Cake Basics

The Wedding Cake is the biggest attraction in the reception. And unless you have an ice sculpture in the middle of the party area, all the guests have their eyes glued on the wedding cake. Some with longing as to when the bride and groom will cut the cake, others waiting for the moment they can savor the sweet flavors of your chosen flavor.

Finding a good baker is only half the task when it comes to choosing the wedding cake. There are other details that you have to think about; such as the design, flavor and cost. The good thing is that when you start going to vendors, you get a free taste. Most bakeries have in staff a baker specializing in creating a wedding cake. You will be able to find a shop that offers a wide range of designs and flavors to choose from, and within your budget if you take the time to look around.

Since the wedding cake is the ultimate dessert during the wedding party; it should be delicious and mouth watering. You don’t want to choose a flavor that only you like, as you have to think of your friends and relatives who attended your wedding. The most common wedding cake flavors are chocolate and vanilla. By opting for these, you are on the safe side. Who doesn’t love fudgy chocolate? Not everyone would appreciate eating a carrot or coconut flavored cake, even if these are your favorite. However, if you plan on surprising your guests, you can try lemon, orange and apple for the wedding cake flavor. Plan a trip to the bakery and bring along your mate and a friend. In this way, there will be three people; and not just one; determining if the taste is at par with your palate.

No matter what your grandmother says, a wedding cake must be good enough to look at. It is the centerpiece and everyone will be looking at it with hungry eyes. Most brides will choose a simple wedding cake; with just enough garnishing to complement the color motif. But because it is your big day, you can go all out and have a 10 tier wedding cake; with each layer lavishly decorated with flowers and bows. Most bakeries have catalogs of the cakes that their baker can create for your big day. If you find none to your liking, you can show them a picture of the wedding cake you fancy having. A baker must be well adept at creating these masterpieces, if not then it would be best to look elsewhere.

Price is usually the biggest factor in choosing a wedding cake. If you have a small budget for the cake, don’t overdo the design. Choose something simple, one that the baker has done in the past. On the other hand, if you are willing to shell out more money, you can have one made especially to your liking.

Bear in mind that when choosing a wedding cake, you don’t have to opt for the one that was randomly showed to you by the bakery. Take your time tasting and shopping around for the best deal.

 We have more information about Wedding Cakes at our wedding guide at wedding reception location ideas.