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Your Wedding Cake: How to Dazzle Eyes and Taste Buds
Your Wedding Cake: How to Dazzle Eyes and Taste Buds
Bakeries are bountiful in any town. I am going to give you tips on choosing a baker, a cake and cake decorations that will make your wedding cake stand out in the crowd.
I once heard someone tell me that a great wedding can be determined by three factors… The kiss, the cake, and the music. I am going to offer tips that will help you get the most out of purchasing, and decorating your wedding cake.
It is not uncommon to use vendors that offer packages including catering, photographers, videographers, wedding cakes, and entertainment. This may offer great, one-stop-shop convenience, but it may not be the best way to go when considering your perfect cake. You may find that you will pay a bit more for even the simplest cakes, and the varieties may be limited.
The most important thing you can do is take time to shop around. Ask at work or other social and family events to see if anyone has recommendations for reputable bakeries. This is a great place to start because people will not only give rave reviews of bakers that they love, they will also tell you who not to use. This could save you a lot of hassle in the long run. If you are attending a wedding in the near future, pay attention to the cake. If you enjoy it, you can always ask the bride what bakery she used, she will be flattered and you will already have a good idea of what you will receive. And last but certainly not least; you may have a family member that has the ability to make a cake for you. But be considerate and make sure that this is something that they have time to do. Making and decorating a wedding cake is not a quickly tackled task.
Comparison shop at different size bakeries, in different parts of town. Their prices will definitely vary and you won’t always get a better cake at a larger bakery. In any of these cases, be sure to ask for samples of the products and request to see photos of cakes that they have done in the past. This will help you get the tastiest and the most beautiful cake for your money.
Once you have decided on the flavor of the cake and what kind and color of icing you are going to use, it is time for the finishing touch… the cake topper. There are many different ways that you can complete a cake to add an impact that people will stand up and notice. I will cover a few of these options, but always know that the sky is the limit.
My personal favorite is the monogram cake topper. It is a wonderful way to symbolize the union that begins on your wedding day by placing the monogram of the last name you will be sharing at the top of your wedding cake. They can be customized to compliment your décor with fonts, silver and gold finishes, and Swarovski crystals.
Another option would be to adorn your cake with Swarovski Crystal Stems. They are beautiful, sparkling crystals that are mounted on metal stems. They can be bent to absolutely any shape and cut to any length so they will compliment flowers (real or confection), or any other cake decorations, with incredible style and pizzazz. Swarovski Crystals come in hundreds of hues so you will have no troubles coordinating your cake with the rest of your reception. You can get single crystals on stems, but you can also opt for crystal butterflies, dragonflies or bumble bees to bounce around the top your incredible cake.
There are a lot of options to consider when choosing and decorating your wedding cake. If you take the time to explore what is available, you are sure to have a cake that will create memories of your special day for years to come.
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