The wedding cake is the most important part of the reception. It’s the focal point of the entire event, and it’s also the one that will be eaten first by all guests. That’s why you want to make sure that it’s just right. If you are planning your own wedding, you have to decide whether or not you want to serve a cake. If you are hiring a caterer, you may have already decided this. The following article will help you with some tips on how to select the best wedding cake for your reception.
First, you need to decide what type of cake you want. There are three basic types of cakes:
1. Cakes that are made from scratch. These are the traditional cakes, made from flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and other ingredients. They can be decorated in any way you want.
2. Cakes that are made using a mix. These cakes use mixes of flour, sugar, and fat (usually butter), but they don’t use eggs. Instead, they are flavored with extracts and food coloring. You can add decorations to them, but they aren’t as pretty as the traditional cakes.
3. Cakes that are made by using a mix and then adding decorations to them. This is a combination of the two previous types of cakes.
Once you know which type of cake you want, you have to decide how much you want to spend. A simple cake can cost about $100, while a very elaborate one can cost over $1000.
Now that you’ve decided what type of cake you want, how much you want to spend, and where you want to buy it, you can start looking at different bakeries. The first thing you’ll want to do is call around and see if any local bakeries have wedding cakes. Most bakeries will offer samples of their work. If you like what you see, ask them for prices. If they won’t give you prices, try calling another bakery. If you get an estimate, then you can go back to the first bakery and ask them for a price. If they won’t budge, then you probably should look elsewhere.
After you’ve found a few bakeries that offer wedding cakes, you’ll want to compare prices. Look at their prices, the size of the cakes, and the decorating options available. Some bakeries offer cakes that are decorated with flowers, candles, ribbons, and other decorations. Others offer more basic decorations such as frosting, fondant, icing, and marzipan.
You can also shop online. Many online bakeries offer wedding cakes. Just check out the prices and make sure they are reasonable. Also, make sure that they offer the cake sizes you want.
Once you’ve found a few bakerys that you think offer the cake you want, you can order the cake. Make sure that you get the exact cake you want. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ask about the delivery time, the shipping costs, and the price of the cake itself.
If you are buying a wedding cake online, make sure that the site is secure. You’ll want to avoid sites that use pop up windows or require you to enter credit card information before you can order.
Hopefully, this article has given you some ideas on how to choose the best wedding cake for your special day.
