Mmmmm cake…that’s what we’re saying. Now, most brides are so busy greeting their guests that they don’t even get to taste their own cake, unless it was the tiny piece exchanged with the groom during the cake cutting.
Truth be told- this happened to me. I opted for the contemporary 3 tier wedding cake with custom colors and butter cream icing. The filling was Italian Cream and real fruit. I wish I could have it all over again.
The cake is the showpiece of your Dallas Platinum Wedding and they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and prices. We’ve got some ideas for any bride on any budget to make sure your wedding cake is everything you ever dreamed.
Tips from the insiders:
Plan ahead and book an appointment. Many bakeries who specialize in wedding cakes get booked fast. Plan to order your cake and start the design process 6 months in advance.
Bring swatches and pictures of what you want your cake to look like-remember you are the inspiration and the baker merely the artist. Make sure you see the body of work from the baker that you choose, browsing through their portfolio to see their personal style that is reflected in their craft.
Make sure the wedding cake reflects your personal style and the overall theme of the reception.
For brides on a budget:
If using a caterer, ask them if they can make a simple tiered cake and include it in the food price.
Browse your local grocery store. Many brides have confided in the baker where they pick up their groceries- most cakes range from $150.00-$400.00 and can be customized for free. – True story- My sister’s wedding cake was made at Target- we took a picture of stacked tiffany boxes and asked the baker to change the colors to her canary & white color choices.
Opt for a tier of cupcakes designed beautifully as if it was a complete cake itself. Portion control, cheaper price, and less work on serving the dessert are a plus!
Use fresh flowers to accent the cake rather than having the baker make them.
Square cakes serve more people than round cakes – make sure you’ve got your guest list narrowed down to the perfect number and order the cake according to 75% of that. So if your inviting 125 people, order a cake that will feed 100, knowing that 25% of wedding invitees regretfully cannot attend.
Groom’s cake can be just as elaborate as the traditional wedding cake. Some men want to include their alma mater, or some vice that they enjoy like premium liquor, gambling, or cigars. For the Dallas Platinum Wedding on a budget, opt for chocolate covered strawberries atop a chocolate sheet cake from the grocery store.
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