A wedding cake is an important part of the wedding. The couple usually performs their “first duty” by feeding each other the wedding cake. Hence, the wedding cake, which is as important to the wedding as the wedding dress, needs to look fabulous but taste lovely. Follow these tips to get your wedding cake right for your special day:
1. Make plans on time
Don’t wait until the last minute to plan for your wedding cake. You should start with the planning of your cake, six or five months before your wedding. Taking your time to plan this ensures that you get the best cake for your D-day.
2. Work with a trusted baker
Do your research well before choosing your baker. Ask friends and family for recommendations. Ask married friends and relatives who have loved their wedding cake for referrals too. It would do a whole lot of good to read wedding specialists’ reviews online. Also, check wedding websites or blogs that have customer feedback. Make sure the reviews you are read are up to date, as their website and online photos should also be. Once you have a potential prospect in mind, visit the bakery in person. It is important that you feel comfortable with the team that would be working on your cake, after all, it is for your big day.
3. Meet with the baker
After deciding on some of the favourite bakeries you might likely use, make an appearance in person. Fix a meeting to interview the baker. Talk about your wedding, your preference, the number of guests, anything to make your vendor get an idea of what you want. Then you can make a choice if you finally decide that you have found the best.
4. Decide on your wedding cake flavour and style
We all have our preferences when it comes to cake. Go through the cake a catalogue. Do you love chocolate or love red velvet and would probably have that for your wedding? Then it is important to find a style and flavour that works for you. Discuss what you want with your baker and see if your needs would be met.
5. Work with your budget
Your budget cannot be over-emphasized, as it determines the success or failure of your wedding. If your wedding is a small budget wedding, this means that you would have to cut corners on your cake. Perhaps go for a two-tiered cake (4-6 inches) with just fondant. The style, size and flavor of your cake could also affect the price of the cake, so you might not be able to make different choices. However, with a dependable baker, you could still have the cake of your dreams, although in smaller quantity. Also, consider your number of guests. You do not want to make too large a cake for a few guests.