Let Them Eat Cake!

The wedding cake - A thing of majestic beauty, symbolising your future together……Or a big fat catastrophic cakey disaster?

Wedding cakes are one of the few essential items for a wedding that you don’t necessarily get what you pay for and unlike a lot of other important items, you never really know until the day how it will pan out. But fear not! Here are some tips that can at least help to minimise potential sticky situations (of the bad variety):

You want people to like your cake....Ideally...

Preparation

Any cake maker worth their sponge will be able to show you their own past designs and even offer you a tasting. Make sure it is something you are really happy with and don’t be afraid to be petty over the detailing, it’s these little touches that make a good wedding cake.

Cake Highway

 Having a cake in the middle of a busy place is a double trouble recipe for a disaster. You want your cake somewhere where it will be seen throughout the day but out of harms way. It's far too easy for someone to stumble and then it's curtains for your cake. Make sure it has lots of space and isn't in a busy area and you should be safe from any crashes.

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Heat and Light

 High temperatures of direct sunlight could spell a disaster for your icing. No one really likes sweaty anything, but sweaty cake is definitely something you will want to avoid…

Make sure you store your cake somewhere cool and dry on the lead up to the big day and be specific to your venue if they are storing it for you. Try and find a cool place for your cake on the day, if it’s by a window then leave the curtains firmly shut until it is absolutely necessary.

Likewise, too cold will also not be helpful for your iced friend, ideally cool room temperature would be best.

Display

We always ensure that the cake is on display for the entire day, you want to get your monies worth! Somewhere safe but central on its own very sturdy table (these things can weigh a tonne). Wibberly wobbly trestle / collapsible type tables may not be ideal.

If you follow these tips you should be in cakey heaven in no time.

Toppers & Ribbons

Julie

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