Wedding Cakes
Its time to choose your wedding cake. But where do you start!? There are so many options when it comes to choosing your wedding cake and a few things to consider that you might not have even thought about. Our handy guide below will help you to choose the right wedding cake for you.
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Wedding Cake Budget
Considering the budget for your wedding cake is one of the first things to do and will set the tone for your search. There are many options out there where wedding cakes are concerned. From large single tiers to multiple tiers, classic to contemporary design and of course a whole array of flavours too. It is easy to get carried away when you search on Pinterest and Instagram, especially if you have a certain aesthetic in mind. Knowing your budget for a wedding cake will steer you in the right direction. If a wedding cake is super important to you and you allocate a healthy budget for it, you will be able to opt for a highly intricate and large showstopping centrepiece for your wedding. If however, wedding cake is less important and your budget is smaller, then you will want to consider a cake that is smaller and simpler in design.
Guest Numbers for your Wedding Cake
It’s so important to know your guest numbers when choosing your wedding cake. Most wedding cake makers will need to know your guest numbers to help you calculate portions and the amount of cake you will need to feed everyone. Consider when you will serve the cake will help you determine if you require a portion for every single guest or just a percentage of them. Your cake designer will help you with this.
Wedding Cake Purpose
Thinking about the purpose of your wedding cake will help you to refine what type of cake you choose and indeed how much you need. Do you want a wedding cake that is a show stopper, or provides some kind of drama for your wedding? Would you prefer a wedding cake that also double up as a dessert for your guests either at the wedding breakfast or in the evening? Maybe you don’t want a wedding cake at all and would prefer a dessert table where you guests can help themselves. Whatever it is you want from your wedding cake, its important to have this in mind to discuss with your wedding cake maker and ensure your wedding cake works for you!
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A Wedding Cake to Match your Theme
Your wedding theme is also something to consider when choosing your wedding cake and we are not just talking colours. Think about the way you want your wedding to feel. Are things more formal, or more relaxed? What kind of venue are you getting married in, is it rustic, contemporary or elegant and grand? What season are you getting married in? This will help guide you in your wedding cake choices and what might be right for your wedding. This should also help you to narrow down your choices of cake maker too. Each baker will have a unique style or trademark. From intricate sugar flowers to ultra-modern design, or a pâtisserie display. Choose the cake maker who specialises in the style you are after.
Wedding Cake Flavours
This is perhaps one of the best parts of choosing a cake for your wedding. Thinking about what flavours will complement your big day isn’t an easy decision, mostly because you will be spoilt for choice. If you choose a good wedding cake maker you will likely get invited to a cake tasting meeting where you can sample some options and discuss your thoughts and find the wedding cake flavour that is perfect for you. It’s good to consider the season you are getting married in and what ingredients are at their best at that time of year too. In the Spring and Summer you will want to opt for something light and refreshing taking full advantage of summer berries. In the Autumn and Winter you might want to explore flavours that are more rich and comforting like chocolate, with the use of nuts and caramel.
Delivery of your Wedding Cake
An important part of choosing your wedding cake is the delivery of it. Cakes can be tricky to transport, so the further afield your wedding cake maker, the longer the delivery journey will be. This may be more costly but will also mean a more risk for your cake! Finding a good wedding cake maker who will also deliver and set up the cake is one of our top recommendations. Finding a wedding cake maker who is relatively local to your wedding venue is something that should be high on your priority list. For example, if you wedding venue is in Nottinghamshire, look for wedding cake makers in the Nottingham area to ensure they can deliver to your venue easily.
Cakes are tricky things to transport, so the further afield you go, the longer the delivery journey, this will not only be more costly but will also mean a more precarious one. Most cake makers will have a travel remit, so be sure to ask when you enquire. Supporting local also means you will be able to attend consultations or meetings easily.
Book your Wedding Cake Early
We often see couples make the mistake of leaving the wedding cake booking until last. This can lead to disappointment if your chosen baker is already fully booked. Once you find the right cake maker for you, secure the date with them. You won’t need to finalise any of the details until you have chosen your colour scheme, stationary, flowers, etc. But this will mean you don’t loose your preferred baker for your wedding day.
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We have helped hundreds of couples choose their wedding cakes, so we know the things above will help you to refine what you would like from the most delicious part of your wedding.
If you are looking for a wedding cake with a difference our Italian style wedding cakes and dessert tables might be just the thing. We can offer show stopping theatre with our Millefoglie wedding cakes, constructed in front of your guests! Or, if you are looking for a wedding cake with a difference our pan di spagna might be just the thing. A delicious light sponge with Crema Diplomatica means that this cake also makes the perfect dessert for your wedding guests. If you would like to move away from a traditional wedding cake completely, then our dessert tables are a great option. Miniature Italian dessert favourites where guests can help themselves. We offer all of our wedding cake services across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. If you would like more information, or to attend a sampling consultation just click on the buttons below to get in touch.
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