How to Choose a Wedding Cake
Cutting the wedding cake at the reception is one of the first things that a bride and groom will share as a newlywed couple. For this milestone you want a cake that not only looks beautiful but also tastes spectacular. These next few steps will show you how to choose a wedding cake that is both pleasing to the eye and pleasing to the taste buds! Does this Spark an idea?
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Take a look at your guest count. First and foremost you want to be sure you'll have enough cake to serve all your guests. Remember, the top tier of your cake is traditionally reserved for your first anniversary.
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Visit the bakery and do some cake tasting. Most bakeries have no problem with clients reserving times to come in and taste a few cakes. There are so many flavors to choose from, the tasting will be a very enjoyable way for the bride and groom to bond.
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Now that you've decided what flavor of cake you want, it's time to decide what you want it to look like. Do you want round or square tiers? Do you want the tiers to be stacked atop one another or separated? There are many questions to be answered. Bridal magazines and bridal web sites are great resources for inspiration. The bakery you choose will also have sample photos of cakes they've done in the past.
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Tips & Warnings
If you see a cake you love at your chosen bakery, but you want it tweaked a little, just let your baker know. They'll be more than happy to adjust it to your liking.
