How to buy wedding cakes
by Dan Chua
Wedding cakes are the main
attraction in any wedding reception. More than something
that you can feast on, wedding cakes has become an necessary
decoration in the wedding venue. The first thing guests
would buzz about is how magnificent your wedding cake is.
Choosing the right cake should be meticulously done. With
a little patience and the quick tips below, picking the
best cake should as easy as walking down the aisle.
1. Choose the right bakeshop
If you have an idea on where
the best bakery is in your city, then head to that place
immediately. You can ask suggestions from your friends or
family members also. Get a reservation at once. Do not procrastinate.
The availability of cake decorators might be restricted.
Be sure to drop by the bakeshop to talk about the designs,
flavors and other things you wanted to add to your cake.
Be sure to give a detailed description of exactly what you
want your cake to be. Give the vendor ample time to prepare,
approximately six months ahead of your big day would do.
You may need to pay a deposit fee for reservation.
2. The right taste
Aside from the look of the
cake, keep in mind that cakes are made primarily for eating.
They should taste good as well as they look good. The texture
and flavor of the cake itself is important. When scouting
for a bakeshop, dont hesitate to ask for cake samples of
the flavors you want. If they do not allow this, jump to
the next store.
3. Check on your budget
Wedding cakes ranges from $300
to $1000 or so. Cost primarily depends on the cake design
you want. You have to pay for the cake decoratorís fee on
top of the cost of the cake itself. Know what your budget
is ahead of time. Some shops may give you free delivery
too. Most bakeshop has a standard number of servings for
each cake type. Know how many guests would attend your wedding
so you would know more or less how much money you would
allocate for the cake.
4. Flowers as decorations
Flowers have been a traditional
thing on weddings. You can well put them in cakes too. You
can either choose from fresh flowers or artificial ones.
Fresh flowers are beautiful addition to your cakes. But
it is very important that you choose fresh flowers wisely.
Be sure that they are free from chemicals. Just to be on
the safe side, sugar flowers are safer. These are edible
gum paste decorations that have wire or toothpicks on them.
5. Where to place the cake
Most cakes, especially on summer,
might end up melted under the heat of the sun. They can
also cause flowers and flavored curls to dry up. Not to
mention the possibility of flies gathering on your priced
cake. Just be sure, always have a back up site where you
can store your cakes to preserve its look and taste. Never
place your wedding cake near the dance floor or where there
is a heavy flow of traffic. You might just see your cake
fall down. That ís not a good sight at all! Be sure to check
the sturdiness of the table you would place your cake.
Buying wedding cakes can be
fun and hassle-free. Remember that your wedding cakes needs
to be presentable, most of the photo opts are done beside
the cake. It ís always nice to give out that bright smile
beside youre well decorated cake that brings out your personal
statement.
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