Wedding Cake Quick Tips

Cake Quick Tips

* Cake flavors that are gaining popularity include chocolate, spice, poppy seed, carrot, Grand Marnier, and even cheesecake.
* If you can't decide on one filling flavor, choose one for each layer!
* Stacked cakes are gaining momentum because of the myriad of shapes they come in. Hearts, squares, and hexagons are prevalent, as well as the more traditional circles.
* Can't decide on one shape for your stacked cake? Combine various geometric shapes for an interesting solution!
* Details such as ribbons, lace, charms, beads, tulle, bows, and streamers add a festive touch.
* Other unique cake toppers include a commissioned sculpture of the newlyweds on skis, replicas of Mickey and Minnie, and statuettes of beloved pets. Keepsakes are replacing their cheap plastic counterparts, and some couples are even incorporating cake toppers used at their parents' or grandparents' weddings!
* Ask around to find friends who can recommend good bakeries.
* Be sure to ask plenty of questions. Will there be extra charges for fillings, delivery, or elaborate decorations?
* Since many bakers charge by the slice, instead of the decorations, find out how big they consider a "slice" to be. Many bakeries have different definitions of a slice, and this can be reflected in their "per-slice" charge.
* Look through their album of cakes to see what styles are available. If you can't find one you like in the album, go through cake decoration books and magazines for ideas.
* Once you decide on a bakery, reserve your date. You need not place your order just yet, but it is important to make reservations since some area cake bakeries are booked up to two years in advance.