Choosing the right wedding cake for your reception may seem like an easy job, but there is actually more to it than you may imagine. Every part of the decision from the flavor and decorations to the size of the cake plays a huge role, so getting everything just right is very important. Fortunately, there are some common sense ways to get all the factors right for your wedding cake without beating yourself up too much, and we will outline some of those tips below.
Flavor of the Cake
The flavor of your wedding cake is very important because it can make or break the entire experience for you and your guests. Though you get to try your cake flavor before your wedding and will be confident that you like the flavor, your guests don’t have that same luxury. Yu should avoid having a bland cake like vanilla, but also avoid rich flavors like chocolate. The best idea is to go with something neutral like lemon or strawberry, or even have two flavors for your guests to choose from.
Decorations
The way your cake is decorated is very important because aesthetics can have a huge impact on the way your guests perceive the flavor. This doesn’t only include the cake topper, but it also includes things like wedding sparklers or fondant that give the wedding cake its character. Make sure you have some fancy decorations on the cake that make it appropriate for a wedding without going over the top.
Size of the Cake
Ordering enough cake for everyone at the reception is very important, but you don’t want to waste money on cake you aren’t going to use. The best thing to do is order a cake that will be used for “show” at the cake cutting ceremony and then order sheet cakes for all of the guests. That way, you can can put in your final guest totals just before your wedding date to ensure you have plenty of cake without needing to change the design of your decorative wedding cake.
Cake Cutting Ceremony
Your cake cutting ceremony is a very important part of the reception experience for not only you as a couple, but for all the guests who are there to witness it. Make sure you have a nice open area with a decorative knife for you to use for the cake cutting. You also want to make sure there is plenty of room for you to shove cake in each other’s faces without getting your guests dirty. The cake cutting ceremony is a vital tradition that everyone should include, so make sure you plan accordingly to have everything setup in advance.
Though choosing your wedding cake may at first seem like a delicious task that you will adore, there are important factors to bear in mind if you want everything to be perfect at your wedding. Far too often couples get caught up in the flavor of their wedding cake and they completely forget about buying enough for all of their guests to get a piece. But if you plan accordingly and have a checklist in hand when you go to your local bakery, choosing your wedding cake can be a fun adventure for you and your partner.
