The process of picking the wedding cake for your big day is one of the most enjoyable aspects of wedding planning! Who doesn’t want to taste cake all day? However, if you haven’t done a bit of research, it can also be overwhelming and stressful as there are a seemingly endless amount of choices out there. Keep reading and find out how to wade through all the options and find the wedding cake of your dreams!

Step 1: Research Wedding Cake Bakeries (3-6 Months Out)

Look for wedding cake bakeries in your neighborhood, and give yourself a good amount of time to begin this process, so you can make your order without stress. Make sure to visit multiple bakeries for tastings so you get a clear idea of:

• The customer service you want
• Flavors you would like to include in your cake
• How the cake tastes
• Style of the cake (Remember, cake designers have their own styles too!)

Making beautiful wedding cakes is a true art, so make sure the artist fits the style of your wedding day. 

Step 2: Design the Cake

Once the color scheme of the wedding is decided, the cake designing can begin! Deciding on 2, 3, 4 or even more layers on your cake is part of this process. This will allow you to decide how many flavors to include. Your guest count has an important role in this decision. The more guests you invite, the larger the cake needs to be! Remember, you can also have a smaller display cake and a sheet cake for distribution.         

Another necessary decision is the shape of the tiers. Do you want traditional round layers or maybe a more modern twist with square layers?

Now for the design: don’t be afraid to get creative! Incorporate your personal style to make it original. It is traditional to use white frosting, but it is also fun to incorporate your color scheme. Fresh flowers are very popular too. Let your personality show in your cake. Do you and your partner have a thing for superheroes? Have Spiderman or Wonder Woman peeking out from under the cake. If you are looking to save money, keep the designs to a minimum. Even with a smaller budget, the possibilities are endless!

Check out this new high tech cake trend becoming more and more popular! Your cake will be brought to life with moving images!

Another option is the cupcake wedding cake, an option that has gained quite a few followers over the years. The display is beautiful and distributing the cupcakes to the guests is much less time consuming.

Whatever you end up choosing, remember that your cake is your own, and you should choose what you want, and what you think will be the perfect, delicious end to your special day!