4 Top Tips for Wedding Cake Picks

Planning a wedding is exciting and all but it can also leave you stressed and overwhelmed. It’s not a piece of cake sifting through multiple menus, venues, décor, among others – wedding planning is not for the weak of heart!

One especially important facet to consider is the wedding cake for your guests. It may seem like a simple task compared to picking a gown, but there are so many things to consider here too. It can feel like a Catch-22 when that flashy five-tiered cake you found in Pinterest is beyond budget, or you got the cake of your dreams but it tastes like a nightmare.

Here are four tips to take in selecting a wedding cake.

Take the taste test

It’s not just about the aesthetics; what’s in the inside counts too.

So eat your heart out! Tastings provide clients with cake samples and portfolios to go over. Everyone will get a bite out of your wedding cake so it’s vital to know it satiates the general palate and that it does not contain anything that may trigger an allergic reaction.

Meeting the baker is also an opportune moment for questions, concerns, adjustments, and other inquiries. It is best to see your baker so that you know the scope of their abilities, hear about their two-cents, and align visions.

Drive the devil in the details

In wedding cakes, the devil is in the unbelievably costly decorations. It follows that the more designs, the more expensive the cake will be. Fortunately, there are ways to go around this.

While sugar paste flowers, icings, and other handmade adornments are priced higher, fresh fruits and actual flowers for embellishments are more affordable. Note that add-ons like chocolate-molded flowers will also cost more so factor in those decoration costs and do some thinking. Is it necessary given the price Does it complement the wedding theme? Does this cater to my personal style?

Don’t be too pressured to serve extravagance. After all, less is more, even with wedding cakes. Plus, it’s still the taste that matters in the end.

Leave it last in the checklist

The cake is your cherry on top and it won’t stand without your other plans. Venue, guest count, weather, reception décor, and wedding theme all play a part in picking that picture-perfect wedding cake.

Finalize your guest list to determine the size of your cake. Three tiers generally accommodate 60-100 guests.

Check the venue and seasons, too. Meringue, buttercream, and whipped cream melt faster whereas fondant would be the best option for garden weddings as it lasts longer under the heat. For indoor weddings, make sure the cake’s stature won’t touch the ceilings of the room.

Select a cake that complements the flower arrangements, decorations, and even your gown. These facets play a huge role in wedding cake selection as they narrow down your options for design and structure. Paint a cohesive picture.

Discuss cake delivery

It’s often the last thing on your mind, or it’s not on your mind at all but cake delivery matters. You may have a cost-efficient, delectable wedding cake but if there are delivery fiascos like a fallen tier, missing decoration, or smudged icing then that’s a problem.

Cake delivery calls for great care and coordination. Not all cakes are delivered in its final form, especially so for complicated and many-tiered cakes. It is best if you allot ample time and space for delivery, or even assembly. Consider that refrigeration may also be necessary.

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