Your wedding cake has a very important role in your wedding......beginning as the focal centerpiece that helps to establish the theme and personality to your wedding, then later, to the cake cutting tradition symbolizing your commitment to sharing your lives together, and as a grand finale, an elegant dessert creating a beautiful memory that your guests will take with them.
WHEN IS YOUR WEDDING?
The date and location of your wedding is crucial when choosing the cake. For example if you plan on having your wedding in the summer at a hot location, things like mousse, or even ice cream cake might be out of the question Ask your baker what types of cake are in “season”
HOW BIG SHOULD THE CAKE BE?
Wedding cakes can come in all shapes and sizes. Traditional cakes which have several tiers are normally a great choice, and one your guests will remember. Depending on how many guests you have, your options are limitless. Of course the biggest factor in deciding how large your wedding cake should be, is knowing how man guests you will have.
WHAT'S YOUR FLAVOR?
Depending on the style of the cake, you have many different options. If the cake is multiple tiers, many people are choosing to have several different flavors of cake. Each level can be different, offering something for everyone. With wedding almost anything goes when it comes to the cake.
WHAT KIND OF ICING?
Traditionally icing has been white or a light cream color. However today, many are matching their icing color with the overall theme of the wedding.. The actual icing can be a simple sugar and flour recipe, or even a rich cream cheese icing.
DECORATIONS?
Decorating a cake is only limited by your imagination. Some couples design the cake around the décor or theme of the wedding. While others give the cake a unique look, with crazy and outrageous decorations which define who they are. Most depend on what you need, bakers decorate cakes with the look of lace, embroidery appliqué or elegant drapes or swag.
Your wedding cake should be as individual as you. The worst thing you can do when choosing a cake is just “settling.” Shop around a bit, decide on the cake, style and decorations, and find a baker who is willing to accommodate you. Many couples even order their cakes as much as 6 months ahead of time to insure they get what they want.
