AJ Production Events has been in the Event Planning industry for over 20 years now. We have seen and done it all. Here are some tips on wedding cakes alone that we always give our clients to ensure that everything runs smoothly on their special day.
Before meeting with the baker make sure you have an idea of what you do or don’t like for your wedding cake. You don’t have to have a definite idea, You can create that with the baker. But do take some time thinking of what you are looking for.
Don’t focus so much on the details of the decoration. While you are creating that perfect cake keep in mind that it shouldn’t just look incredible but it should taste incredible as well.
What we always recommend to our clients is to choose a flavor that all your guests will enjoy. Not everyone enjoys red velvet or coffee. Choose a flavor that you believe all your guests will like so the cake doesn’t go to waste.
When creating your budget for your wedding cake, there are small details that you should keep in account. There is additional decor that comes with the cakes such as the table, Cake stand, The knife or who would be cutting the cake and passing it out. Most Venues charge a cutting cake fee from .50 cents to $4 per guest. Who would’ve known the smallest things could include so many details?
Another important detail to keep in mind is where your reception is going to be along with how long the cake is going to be out. For example if the venue of your wedding is going to be outside, It isn’t the best idea to have your frosting to be made out of Buttercream frosting due to it melting.
A popular trend now in weddings is the naked cake. But if you decide to go that route. The majority of your reception, the cake would have to be refrigerated and stored away. Naked Cake doesn’t have any protective covering on it, so it is very quick to dry out.
Fondant Cake is the most common choice and it is the best for when having your cake on display.
As small as a cake is, who would have known there could be so many specific rules and details about it!? There are many other tips when it comes to cakes but these are the most important. The best part of all these tips is that they can translate across ocassions. But remember to always consult with your wedding planner and baker. So they can create that perfect cake that corresponds to your theme. We hope you have a SWEET wedding.
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