Wedding Cake Ideas

Unique and Beautiful Wedding Cake Ideas
The tradition of a wedding cake can be traced back to ancient times.
In Rome, the groom would eat a piece of barley bread and then break the remaining bread over the bride’s head, allowing the crumbs to fall upon her. This custom was thought to bring the bride and groom a fertile and fulfilling life.
Traditions have evolved over time, and today the wedding cake serves as a decoration and dessert. The wedding cake symbolizes the happiness and filling the bride and groom with food for their future lives together.

The size of the cake is usually dependent upon the number of guests that will be served. It is important to order your cake about two months ahead of your wedding date.

There are many choices of cake frostings which include; vanilla cream, chocolate, strawberry, lime, cannoli, lemon, raspberry, and blackberry. Most brides want to be unique, however, it is a good idea to choose a filling that the majority of your guests will enjoy.
Your garnishes, toppers and style of your wedding cake will add to it’s beauty.
You can choose a flat sheet cake as shown below

multiple tapered tiers

or individual cup cakes arranged in a tower or pan cakes separated by small pillars. Many couples are looking for something different so you can choose; heart, round, square or oval pan shapes.

Unless you are fortunate enough to have a baker as a friend or family member, you will need to obtain some recommendations of bakers from friends, family members or your caterer. Most bakers are busy and it’s a good idea to make an appointment rather than just showing up at their shop. It’s perfectly acceptable to ask to see pictures of their work and ask for a cake sample.
White is the traditional wedding cake color, however, if you want to add some color to your cake, bring your color palate along with you on the interview.

Your baker will help you select the flavor, filling and icing choices. If you have any special wishes, or wedding cake ideas, discuss them with your baker so they can plan accordingly.
If you are providing your own cake topper bring the topper to your baker ahead of time so the baker can determine the size and weight of the topper and how it will affect the cake.
Know the number of guests that you would like your cake to serve and ask the baker the price of the cake, including the delivery charge. Discuss the time that you want your cake delivered and give the baker the exact location and a contact phone number.
Think ahead to your first anniversary and ask your baker if they can make a small sample cake for you to freeze and eat while celebrating your first anniversary.
It is important to have a written contract with your baker, which includes, the price, size, shape (if possible a picture of the cake that you agreed upon) time of delivery, destination, contact phone number, and any other verbal discussions you have agreed upon.
You want your wedding cake to be both yummy and beautiful so all your guests can enjoy eating and admiring your delicious creation.
Wedding cakes play an important role in your reception, so I do hope my wedding cake ideas help you obtain the wedding cake of your dreams.

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