Wedding Cake 101

Colorado Style

February 15, 2017

Couture Colorado

Not long ago, a wedding cake was the centerpiece of any wedding feast. Though the importance of the cake has lessened, it's still something you want to get right. The cake will make up a huge part of the decoration on the day. Not to mention that you want it to look fantastic for those first cut pictures! We know you've got enough to think about, without having to consider cake as well. That's why we've created a wedding cake 101, to tell you everything you need to know about your caking needs!

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Where you Get it

 The first decision you have to make is where to get your cake. Take your pick from the many cake makers out there. Find out more information on safeway bakery cakes here, and others like them. You could go for a large business or an independent cake maker. Or, you could bypass tradition and make the cake yourself. You may not be able to achieve the straight lines and professional touches. Even so, a homemade cake has a charm of its own. You could even entrust the job to one of your nearest and dearest. Do you have a relative who loves to bake? Do you know anyone with a knack for cake decorating? This option could save you money, and give you a cake to cherish! Check out our local vendor guide for cake & dessert wedding vendors. 

Decide on your Design

Once you�ve decided who will be making your cake, turn your attention to design. This is what will give your cake the edge. When considering what you want, keep in mind the decoration of the whole room. Your cake should match the style of everything else! If your cake is being made by professionals, arrange a consultation. The best part of a professional cake maker is that they�ll have ideas of their own. Take some sketches or pictures that inspire you. Together, you should be able to design the cake of your dreams. If you, or a loved one, are making the cake instead, you�ll have to do the designing yourself. Make sure to look at plenty of cakes to develop ideas that work. You might want to keep the design simple so it�s not hard to get right. There�s nothing wrong with that. Simple cakes can look fantastic when done well! You could even opt for a naked cake, which has been growing in popularity. And, don�t forget to consider which cake stand you would like, too! The right stand will finish your cake off perfectly. 

Choose Your Sponge

The decisions don�t end there. You�ll also have to consider which type of sponge you want. The wedding cake is traditionally fruitcake, but there�s no need to stick to that. Fruitcake has gone out of style because it�s rarely popular. Take time to decide what your guests would like. If your cake has many tiers, choose a different sponge for each. Get creative. How does chocolate orange sound? You could go all out and opt for strawberry. That's sure to surprise your guests!

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