Choosing A Wedding Cake
Sarah Butler
The dates has been set, the invitations sent, the dress chosen,
and now it’s time to decide what kind of wedding cake you would
like. There are several considerations to take into account
when choosing your wedding cake, and here we will look at some
of the choices you’ll have to make.
When planning your cake, you’ll need to consider how many
guests you are planning to have. Have you set a budget for your
cake? This may reduce your choices significantly. The more
decorated the cake the more expensive. How many tiers would you
like or do you need? Will you be using a pre bought cake top,
such as a bride and groom or a custom made themed topper? And,
will you be serving other desserts or will the cake be your
main dessert?
What flavor would you like your cake to be? There are many
choices beyond the standard chocolate or vanilla. Butter cream,
lemon, or cheesecake are some of the other options available
although you are only limited by your imagination. You could be
adventurous and choose each tier or level to be a different
flavor, this can be a fun choice and bound to give your guests
a talking point.
How will you decorate the cake? You can choose to decorate your
cake with a basic butter cream frosting, or rolled fondant or
marzipan. From here, you can add nearly any kind of decoration
you wish, from real flowers to ribbons or flowers and bells
made from blown sugar. You can let your imagination run wild
here, your cake can be as complex or as simple as you wish.
Once you have the answers to these questions, you will be ready
to start the search for a baker to create the perfect cake for
you.
Referrals are a great way to find a good baker. Ask friends who
have already gone through the process what they thought of their
wedding cakes and the service they received from their baker.
See if you can recall a wedding you attended where you were
really impressed with the cake and try and find out which baker
prepared the cake.
Once you find a baker or have a baker recommended you will find
most bakers can provide samples and pictures of their cakes so
you can evaluate each one, and many will be happy to show you
around their bakery and maybe even show part completed orders.
If you have an idea of what you want your cake to look like,
take along a sketch or a picture from a magazine to help you
describe it to your baker.
Whatever you choose, get all of your requirements in writing,
so there is no room for mistakes. You should order your cake
well in advance of your wedding date to ensure that the baker
can complete the cake in time for your big day. A busy baker
may need up to six weeks to complete your cake from order. It
will take time to get the cake to your reception, and also to
set up your cake, so your baker will need to be sure that he or
she has enough time to do so.
Keep in mind that the initial cost quoted is usually only for
the actual cake itself. There may be a fee for transportation
and set up of your cake, as well as on site decoration. Be sure
to discuss this with your baker before signing your contract.
About The Author: Sarah Butler writes for
http://www.weddingcake-topstoppers.com
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