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CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING CAKE

The Wedding Cake
You’ll find many flavors and styles of cakes to choose from. Visit several shops and compare quality, style and prices.  Also, sample different flavors of cakes to help in selecting the flavor you want. The baker is a specialist, so ask for advice and recommendations.  Remember, each tier can be a different flavor.

Order Your Wedding Cake Early
Busy wedding months are June through September; you will need to order your cake four to six months in advance if you’re getting married in the summer.  At ordering time, you need only an approximate number of guests.  Confirm the number two to three weeks before your wedding.

Figuring The Amount
The baker will be helpful in advising you on the amount of cake needed based on the number of guests.  The price is usually based on a per-slice amount.  Be sure to ask about tier sizes and serving portions—are they pieces or slivers of cake?

Cake Knife, Server and Instructions
Don’t forget to bring a knife and server to cut the wedding cake or have the caterer supply them.  Make sure your baker provides the service staff with instructions for cutting and serving your wedding cake. Because of their size and elegance, wedding cakes can be tricky to serve.

Wedding Cake Tops & Decorations
Most bakeries and bridal accessory stores have a large selection of cake toppers.  Fresh-flower arrangements are another option and can be coordinated with your baker and florist.  Cake toppers span traditional to funky designs. Many cake toppers can also be customized in a whimsical fashion patterned after the bride and groom. Some brides also choose cake toppers that are family heirlooms. Glass or crystal toppers are also popular choices, many of which come in a variety of forms. When looking to achieve a dramatic look, some brides also opt to have a replica of their wedding bouquet as the choice for their cake topper often rendered in sugar or real flowers. For a cake topper with a humorous twist, some couples also select their favorite childhood heroes or characters.