| cakesToday’s wedding cakes come in many forms from the traditional white tier cake to the modern, funky, bright and bold. Your wedding cake is a visual centrepiece at your celebration, an integral part of the ceremonial proceedings.
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| The cake should reflect your tastes, personalities, and above all, the themes of your celebration. Traditionally the wedding cake dates back to medieval times when guests brought along small cakes, which were then stacked on top of each other. The bride and groom then attempted to kiss over the tower of cake, with success believed to bring luck, the taller the pile, the more prosperous the bride and groom.
Today the wedding reception is seen to represent the couple’s first meal together, which family and friends are invited to share. Of course such a momentous occasion calls for a truly glamorous dessert. Making a decision on what to choose can be the tricky part. A good idea is to collect any pictures in magazines or online that appeal to you. Keeping a record of these can be useful starting points for when you make an appointment with your cake decorator. Remember also to bring along any fabric swatches, colour samples, copy of your invitation, information about your flowers and even a picture of your dress may be helpful. All this information helps your decorator design or adapt a cake to suit your themes, particular tastes and personal style. Remember your cake should reflect your wedding.
You should book your decorator at least three months in advance, especially for the spring and summer seasons. Many people book up to twelve months in advance, so start your search early. It is essential to see examples of work done by any decorator you may be considering. You will notice prices and style vary between decorators and so you should choose a decorator whose style is in keeping with your own, and whom you believe has the skill and expertise to create something special and individual for you. Ask questions and remember, you get what you pay for! |
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