Three Must-Read Tips For Picking Out Your Wedding Cake

When you start planning your wedding, one of the most exciting (and tasty) chores is picking out out your wedding cake. When deciding what kind of cake you want on your big day, make sure to follow these tips to ensure that your cake looks and tastes its best.

1. Consider the Weather for Your Event

To keep your cake looking amazing during your event, pick a cake that utilizes materials appropriate for the weather at your event. For example, if you know it is likely you will be marrying outside on a hot day, with the sun beating down on your cake, avoid frostings that easily melt. Buttercream and whipped cream frostings will both run when exposed to heat, ruining the look of your cake.

A great alternative for warm temperatures is fondant. Fondant is not affected by the heat and will hold its shape well. Another benefit of fondant is that it does not require refrigeration.

2. Pick Out Accessories and Cake Decor That Match Your Tastes

You can make your wedding cake as elaborate or as simple as you want. For many couples, the wedding cake doubles as decor on their special day.

If you want to make your cake as decorative as possible, consider incorporating a lighted fountain into the cake. You can use columns to securely hold the cake over the fountain.

Another option for a decked-out cake is hand-constructed sugar paste flowers. These flowers are pricey to add to your cake, but they offer a realistic, edible look that mimics real flowers.

For a simple, yet gorgeous cake, incorporate ribbon or flower petals into the cake. Encircling the cake with ribbon is a relatively simple task for your baker. You can quickly scatter the flower petals on the top of your cake.

3. Consider Set Up and Delivery Details

How your cake will get to your venue is another detail to take into account. If your wedding cake is small and features minimal decorations, you or a member of your wedding party can transport the cake. However, cakes with complex decorations or those that are large should be transported by a pro. Pros know how to keep delicate buttercream and sugar paste from getting smashed. Should a mishap occur, your baker can fix it. 

Decide whether you will set the cake up or if you want your baker at your wedding site to get the cake ready for your reception. If your cake features an intricate design with multiple tiers, it may be best to have a pro set it up to ensure no cake mishaps take place on your big day.

For more advice on picking a wedding cake, contact a company like The Pink Bride.