The Search for The Perfect Wedding Cake

Shopping for a wedding cake can become overwhelming if you don't know where to start and what direction to take. After all it is the confection, the gastronomic delight that sits like a piece of art on display for all of your guests to admire.
There are some simple steps that you can follow to make the daunting task more manageable.

The Inspiration: First and foremost find your inspiration and start with the general theme and design. Consider your colours, flowers, fabrics, location and personal style when choosing your cake.

The Consultation: Start booking tastings but make sure not to overload your schedule with too many tastings and consultations; it can be overwhelming due to the innumerable options. Limit your consultations to three of your favorite bakeries or wedding cake specialists. Allow yourself 1 hour for each consultation. Make note that it is common for cake companies to require bookings six to 10 months in advance.
Once you've selected your top three cake suppliers browse their sweet gallery to determine if they can accommodate your vision. Bring photographic and fabric samples of elements that inspire you!

Pricing will vary depending on features such as: size, tiers, detail and icing type. Sugar flowers add to the price considerably as they are typically handmade and require lots of intricate, time consuming work.

Also inquire about supplementary delivery and set up fees so there will be no surprises. Other noteworthy questions include: Are cake stands included in the pricing, if not what is the rental fee? Are cake servers provided? Is cake insurance included? No one wants to have the added stress of worrying about the cake and its travels. Some cake providers offer insurance, sometimes a $50-100 additional fee, to guarantee delivery or a back up cake just in case.

Don't start your wedding cake search blindly; make sure to get referrals from friends about their experiences. Past brides can be a fountain of knowledge. Learn from their successes and their mistakes.

Simply enjoy the experience after all what other time in your life can you have your cake and eat it too?

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Great information, especially about asking for supplementary delivery and set-up fees. All those extras can add up but this is one cost that's a must to factor in.

If cake is too traditional for your tastes or your budget is limited, check out this article for some great budget-friendly, and delicious!, ideas: http://www.ehow.com/how_444728...-cake.html

Paige , March 15, 2009 | url

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