Your wedding celebrations will not be complete without the perfect wedding cake! For many couples it is focal point of their reception. Needless to say then, that it not only needs to look fabulous but it also needs to taste extremely good. This article review of wedding cakes will help you pick the perfect wedding cake for you.
Pick the style of cake that would be perfect for you
Traditionally wedding cakes are multi-tiered and covered in white icing. The design and colour of the icing come is a variety creative styles ranging from simple to elaborate and intricate lacework and decor. To get an idea of what your perfect wedding cake could look like look through a wide selection of magazines and online websites. You may choose a traditional tiered cake with pillars or without, or something more novel.
Pick the right cake manufacturer
Once you have decided on the shape you want your cake to be, start looking for someone to create it for you. Look for someone local so that you can go along and see what they have to offer and even get to taste the different offerings. Friends and family can also be a good source for you to find the perfect wedding cake maker in your area.
Cake flavours to consider
Fruit is the traditional choice for wedding cakes and still very popular, as they keep extremely well. Remember the top tier may be saved to celebrate the first wedding anniversary or christening of your first child. If you have opted for a tiered cake you can have a different flavor for each tier. This is particularly good if some of your guests have special dietary requirements. With a sandwich style cake you can have options on the fillings such as fruit combinations, cream cheese or chocolate and so come up with the perfect wedding cake for your needs.
Cake decorations
Carefully chosen cake decoration not only help you create your perfect wedding cake but also help co-ordinate with the rest of your chosen wedding theme. You will not be surprised to learn that traditionally the wedding cake was iced to match the brides wedding dress. Fresh flowers are still a popular choice. You can ask your florist to create to some small arrangements for you cake, whilst preparing your other wedding flowers. Edible flowers can look very impressive & a good designer can make flowers that you will have trouble tell apart from the real thing.
The perfect cake topper
Cake toppers are also making a comeback. The traditional cake topper was a plastic version of the bride & groom, but modern toppers can be whimsical, fondant characters of the bride and groom or elaborate crowns are just some of the options available.
Get the right size!
Your perfect wedding cake also needs to be big enough to feed all your guests? Your cake designer will be able to tell you how big your cake needs to be ensuring sufficient for all & on the portion size. As a general rule a 10 inch cake will serve around 70 guests. A square cake is a more economical choice as there is no wastage when cutting, unlike with a round cake.
Save some for later, or not!
Traditionally the top tier of the cake was saved for the christening of your first child or first wedding anniversary. However this only works if the cake is made from fruit. To help it keep after the wedding wrap it up well and store it in an air-tight container. When you come to use it strip away all the icing and feed it with brandy to moisten it. Then get it re-iced. You may also decide to forgo tradition and enjoy your cake on your wedding day. Either way, we wish you every success in creating your perfect wedding cake.
