Picking Out Your Wedding Cake

Picking out a cake was extremely overwhelming for me.

I would highly recommend having an idea in your head of what you want before you meet with the baker. It is a great idea to look at pictures of cakes in magazines or online but realize that it is not always realistic to get what you see in the pictures. Often times those are iced pieces of Styrofoam and staged and fixed on photo shop. But it is important to look in the pictures for idea on the shape, size, colors, and details you would like to have for your cake.

It is also important to note that some bakers are better at design and construction but not as good at the taste and visa versa. Make sure to see a portfolio to get a good idea of their designs but also be sure to taste the cake before hand as well. Sometimes they will pull a sample out of the refrigerator for you to try, make sure however to try a piece at room temperature or one that has been sitting out for a while as your cake will most likely be sitting out for five or six hours at least. You need to get a baker that will produce both a quality tasting and looking cake!

Next, consider the topper for your cake. It is a good idea to have that in mind as well. A popular cake topper is a personalized letter topper. You can put you and your new spouses initial on the top.

It is also nice to use fresh flowers on your cake. If that is something you are considering, be sure to consult with your florist about the different options you have. Using fresh flowers can be a beautiful and inexpensive way to go. It can also be nice in tying together the different elements of your wedding decorations.

The most important thing is to not go into a meeting with your baker or wedding planner, like I did, without any ideas of what you are looking for because the options are vast and the designer will appreciate some specific inspirations to go by. You can do it!