Wedding Cake Sizes Guide
The size of the wedding cake is one of the hardest part to decide on and it is dependant of your budget for your wedding cake. You do not want too much wedding cake left over at the end but at the same you would like a large wedding cake.
If you consulting with a baker then they will be able to tell you the proper size of wedding cake according to the number of guests you are having. Wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes and many contemporary wedding cakes have a artistic look and feel.
IMPORTANT TIP
It is your cake.
Remember to at the end of the day this is your wedding cake for your special day so if a wedding cake maker is giving you a different direction on how you want your cake then make sure there is good reason before going along with what they say.
Small Weddings
Setting your wedding cake on pillars can make the wedding cake look bigger than it actually is and this is ideal for small weddings when you do not need so much cake. It will appear like a large cake without you having too much left over cake at the end. Fake cake tiers are another way of making the cake look big without the need for the real cake tier. Get the look without the cost by creating additional tiers with no fillings.
Themed Wedding Cakes
You can get cakes in all different shapes and sizes as we have mentioned and themed cakes or specifically designed wedding cakes are also a great way of giving that extra wow factor to your wedding reception. Why not go for wedding cakes shaped as presents? Just remember though that the more intricate and extravagant the more it is going to cost you. If you see a themed wedding cake that you like in a magazine or on the internet why not drop the baker a line and get an estimate on your ideal wedding cake.
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Large Wedding, Less Tiers
It is simple, if you want to increase the servings without increasing the tiers then make the tier bases bigger. Traditional tiers used to be 14 inches, 10 inches and then 6 inches. If you need a larger amount of servings than what this offers get the baker to make 16 inches, 12 inches, 8 inches. Other bakers may suggest have a sheet of wedding cake which is kept out of sight. This is usually cheaper and also easier to cut into servings for your guests. More and more couples are opting for cupcakes where each guest can have their individual cake.
Less Servings
As you have guessed if you want fewer servings then simply reduce the bases of the wedding cakes opposite to what you have done if you wanted to increase the servings.
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The Wedding Cake tends to be one of the main focuses of the wedding reception and by choosing the right wedding cake you can make an impressive impact on your guests. Picking a wedding cake is an important and time consuming task. Our Wedding Cakes Guide will go through all you need to know about buying a wedding cake.
Choosing a Wedding Cake
The Wedding Cake tends to be one of the main focuses of the wedding reception and by choosing the right wedding cake you can make an impressive impact on your guests. Picking a wedding cake is an important and time consuming task. Our Choosing a Wedding Cake Guide will assist you when picking your wedding cake for your special day
Wedding Cake Sizes
The size of the wedding cake is one of the hardest part to decide on and it is dependant of your budget for your wedding cake. You do not want too much wedding cake left over at the end but at the same you would like a large wedding cake.
Our Wedding Cake Sizes Guide will explore the options available and give guidance on how to choose your size of the wedding cake.
Wedding Cake Flavours
Flavours in wedding cakes are no longer just your traditional fruit filling. New flavours are cropping up every year and there is lots of choice.
Our Wedding Cake Flavours Guide will give you a taster of the flavour choices available to you.
Wedding Cake Toppers
A wedding cake topper is traditionally a figurine of a bride and groom that is placed as you would on top of the wedding cake.
A cake is not complete without a topper of some sort. There are lots to choose from though and in more modern weddings there are certainly some unique options out there.
Our Wedding Cake Toppers Guide will give you an idea of the choices available to you.
Wedding Cake Colours
White or a shade of white is the traditional wedding cake colour. More modern couples are now being very creative with their wedding cakes and their colours. Some brides choose cakes styles and colours that are their favourite or even some that expresses their personality. There is lots of varieties of wedding cakes and wedding colours so our guide is designed to help you decide on the right colour for you.
Our Wedding Cake Colours Guide will give you an options on colours available to you.
Wedding Cake Icings
Your baker will able to reel off lots of different icings without you knowing exactly what they are or what texture/taste they have. Our guide should be able to help you work out the differences and be able to find a suitable solution for your wedding cake.
Our Wedding Cake Icings Guide will help you understand the differences in the wedding cake icings available.
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