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Wedding Cake : How To Pick The Best One

Wedding cakes have become an essential 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 .

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 .
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 , don ’ t hesitate to ask for cake samples of the flavors you want . If they do not allow this , jump to the next store .
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 decorator ’ s 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 .
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 .
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 ’ s 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 ’ s always nice to give out that bright smile beside you ’ re well decorated cake that brings out your personal statement .
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