How Wedding Cakes Are Special

 

Weddings are special. No one can deny the happiness weddings bring not just to the couple, but also for those around them. It is natural for couples to serve sweets since the occasion calls for it. Cakes, like sweets, are an integral part of a Western wedding that most enjoy until today.
Once the wedding ceremony is done, the traditional wedding cake will be served to guests. The most common scenario for wedding cakes is that they are placed in a differently decorated table with a unique and sometimes personalized knife to also be the center of attention at receptions.

The wedding cake should go well with the wedding. The taste and style of the couple should also reflect the design, style, shape and decoration of their cake. However, brides and grooms should also consider some factors when choosing the right cake. One of the main concern when choosing a wedding cake is the budget. It is mostly common that brides and grooms discuss how much they can afford on their cake since there are still a lot of items to be spent on. After deciding on a budget, the next step is to find a good baker, caterer, or an expert chef that could deliver quality cakes. Choosing the right wedding cake can also be tough since there are so many great choices and options to choose from.

The usual appearance of a wedding cake is mostly big and tall. They are found multi-layered or tiered. Some brides make it an effort to make it complement the wedding dress, the place of reception and even the weather condition. This cake can be made up of different flavors and colors. Some couples choose the traditional ones while others prefer new designs and tastes. A single flavor can be used but would also be nice and new if couples choose different flavors for each tier. The topping or the icing can also be done in different ways. The traditional color for wedding cakes is having it with a white cream icing. However, there are also some couples who choose a different color that matches their theme. The shape is also changing since miniature cakes are becoming common.

The basic idea of presenting a wedding cake is to make the wedding a memorable occasion that the couple and their guests can cherish. The tradition of serving cakes has been done for many years now as it shows sweetness, prosperity, fertility and love fostered through marriage.