Your wedding cake is not only a tradition, it is also a focal point of your reception. Very few guests actually leave the party until the cake has been cut and they will make a point of wandering over to the cake table to ogle it. So, it's quite important to decide on what you want at least 6 months before your wedding date.There are a number of factors to keep in mind when choosing your cake, and it's going to be quite a difficult decision as the range of options available today is mind-boggling. No longer are you restricted to the traditional, 3-tiered white cake. Nor do you have to limit yourself to a fruit cake. Think outside the box and get creative. Indulge your wildest fantasies and have whatever you want, be it a few different flavoured layers, a chocolate cake, cupcakes, mini-cakes, donuts, something personalised and wacky or a gorgeous work of art.
Beyond that, there are a few other things to keep in mind:
1. When is your wedding?
- This is more important than you might think. You may have set your heart on an ice-cream cake but if your wedding is being held in mid-summer, it might not be the most practical option.
2. Size.
- How big should your cake be? This depends on how many guests you'll have and what your budget is.
3. Design.
- If you're unsure of what you want, look through bridal magazines, browse through websites and check out some local cake shops. If you know what you want your cake to look like, half the battle is won. Just take your idea to the bakery and see if it can be done.
- If you have a distinctive hobby, you can exchange the traditional couple cake topper for something personalised.
4. Flavor.
- As I mentioned earlier, you can have any flavour you like. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry - even cheesecake, or mousse. Actually, any flavor under the sun!
Another money-saving tip is to serve your cake as dessert, which would work particularly well if you're having a sit-down dinner. You could, for example, have a rich chocolate mousse cake and serve it with fresh berries and cream.
For distributing the cake, choose cake boxes in colours that match your scheme, or have it wrapped in plain or personalised paper napkins. Of course, to save on the packaging costs, simple serve your cake after dessert with coffee.
For more help in making your decision, check out this helpful website.
Whatever you do, make sure you order your cake in good time (some couples order their cake up to a year in advance) so that you aren't forced to settle for something less than what you want.
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