Wedding cakes are mostly the centerpiece in weddings that is why choosing the right design and style is important. Since this is not just a matter of going to a bakery and ordering their famous creation without knowing if it will suit your taste, style and budget brides mostly spend some time just to find the right cake.
Your wedding cake will help in showing the motif or the theme of your wedding so better think hard and long about the type of cake you would want for your big day. For instance, your aim is to have a polka dot of black and white wedding cake, but your table linens and flower decor are all orange and yellow. This may not work well so better find the right balance to make it suitable. Change the color if you want, but make sure that it still has your idea of what you want your theme should have.
You should also find ideas about different types of wedding cakes and what style, color, shape and decorations you would want. Most bakers have a collection of great cakes that they have already made so ask for their catalog and get the cake you want. You can also look on the Internet for some ideas and have it printed or save on your tablet and show it to your baker.
Do not forget to consider the lifespan of your cake. Certain types of cakes also cater to the season or climate. Your reception venue also plays a part in the lifespan of your cake. Better ask your baker if the cake he will make will be suitable for an outdoor wedding, a hot summer day, or during a cold snowy indoor venue.
The price of the cake should also be considered especially if you have a tight budget. But there is nothing to worry about since you can still have the cake that you want even if it has a lot of fancy designs that you saw on the Internet or in a magazine. Ask your baker for a smaller version of the cake you want so that you can show this to your guest. To save more from the wedding cost serve your guests simple sheet cakes that are cut in the kitchen.
When finding for your baker, ask for some referrals from friends who got married and the book for an appointment. You can also search for great bakers online just like finding bridal jewelry online. Be selective in choosing your baker and this person should also coordinate with your preference and style. You can also have free cake tasting to get the cake you want.
