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Shapes of Sweet Bliss at your wedding: A guide to classic Cake Shapes

If there is a wedding decision which allows the couple to have a lot of fun with, it has to be selecting the wedding cake. Wedding cakes today, are true works of art, and while you dream up your vision of sugary goodness, your wedding baker will do all the hard work to make it real.

More and more couples are going for elegant, striking tiered wedding cakes, that form the canvas for elaborate decorations matching the wedding décor, or even the details of the bridal dress. While the classic round white wedding cake has been around for a while, there are more shapes and designs to experiment with. Let us take a look at the most popular wedding cake shapes and some spectacular cakes crafted in these shapes.

Round

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The traditional wedding cake is round and simple. However, this simple shape forms the backdrop for a range of patterns, textures and colors. Beautiful round cakes with each layer designed uniquely, or decorated with pretty details like ribbons, pearls or flowers would be magnificent when done by an expert baker.

Sometimes, less is more! Simply changing the colors of the various tiers to tie it to the wedding décor, and adding the couple’s initials or an interesting cake topper are all it takes to make it a masterpiece.

Square

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Square wedding cakes look modern and add a touch of sophistication. The tiers may be layered one beneath the other, but when each layer is placed at a right angle to the above layer, it creates more visual interest. You can opt to soften the edges or use embellishments like flowers or ribbons to accentuate the angular effect. For an even more modern take on this style, you can choose pentagons, hexagons or other polygons to create a striking appearance.

Petal-shaped

Also known as the scallop shape, this is a soft, charming shape which is the perfect choice for an outdoor or garden theme wedding. A cake in this shape doesn’t require too much help to create an impact on the table. It looks splendid when encrusted with beads, pearls, ribbons and minimum embellishments, which still allow the shape to show through.

Mix and match

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The current trend is to mix two or more shapes in alternate layers to create a stunning wedding cake. The most commonly mixed shapes are square and round, and the result is a striking sculpture that really captures everyone’s attention.

Topsy turvy cakes

This design is the go-to choice for many young couples. It is modern and makes a bold, quirky statement. The layers of the tiered cake are asymmetrical, and look wild with geometrical patterns and colorful textured frosting. It is a good choice for a fun, casual party, but may not be the best for traditional affairs.

Best for Bride offers you the best in cake designs, and can customize your wedding cake to be all that you ever wanted. Check out our online gallery for a sample of the designs we can do for your wedding day.

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The Groom’s Guide—How involved should you be in wedding planning?

1Congratulations on your engagement! Now that the inevitable’s happened, and your lady love has agreed to share her life with you, what do you do next?

Don’t be surprised if your level-headed and practical fiance has already taken on her new part-time job—wedding planning, and while you are wondering about what colors and flowers she talks about all the time, don’t forget that you too have to be involved in planning your marriage. Well, atleast to a certain extent! If you thought the safest thing to do is to nod “Yes honey”, we have some news for you! Better listen to what’s going on, or you’ll regret it later.

While your bride goes ahead with planning “most” of the wedding, here is information on where you should step in and lend a hand!

Money matters

When a woman becomes a bride, cutting down costs suddenly becomes an alien concept. This is where you enter the show. Be there when she plans the guest list and the venue. This will account for a huge part of the wedding budget, so make sure you help with sorting out who has to be there and who doesn’t.

Similarly, set a maximum amount for booking the venue and decorating it. Women are often taken in by the look of a place, and once they are bowled over, there is no taking it back. So, take the initiative to search out alternate venue locations before going to see her suggestion. Ease her into the idea that she can get what she wants for a lesser price. Make it your responsibility, and not only will your bride remember how considerate you were to help her, you will also save some money.

Often ask about the wedding, and offer to help

There is usually a point in the engagement when the bride bursts out into tears and complains that the groom doesn’t care about the wedding. Well, you do, but not with the obsession that she has! But, for her sake and yours, ask about the plans and progress every now and then. Lend a ear when she pours out her frustrations over which shade of peach goes with the green in the décor. You may not have the slightest idea of what she is talking about, but peace with reign!

Your few responsibilities include finding a good tux, picking your groomsmen and getting in shape for the wedding. So, do these with gusto, and she will be proud of you.

Be involved in things that matter to you

You do not have to touch the invitations, flowers or wedding shopping. Let her handle it. Where the cake is concerned, make suggestions only if you are asked. Nevertheless, go along and enjoy all the tasting sessions she plans.

Instead, concentrate on the wedding music. Be involved in deciding which songs ought to be played, and definitely those that shouldn’t be.

One mistake grooms make is to avoid the wedding registry. It’s your folly. If you want other gifts besides than silver tea cups and pretty home ornaments, you will have to register at places of your choice too. So, make sure you do!

For more wedding related tips and advice both for the bride and the groom, check out our website at Best for Bride.

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3 Quick Steps to Choosing Your Wedding Cake

What can be more fun that trying on wedding dress all day? Choosing your wedding cake! Granted, trying out multiple samples is a guaranteed way to ensure that you won’t be fitting into your dress, but either way, browsing through countless designs and styles along with taste testing so many flavors is certainly a great aspect about getting married.

With such a wide variety of different wedding cakes readily available, it can often become a little confusing or even stressful when it comes down to choosing the right cake for you. The 3 key points to consider when it comes to your cake are size, design and flavor.

Flavor

The flavor of your wedding cake is very unlikely to affect the visual aspects of your cake, so theory there is no issue with having your dream wedding cake layered with indulgent, rich chocolate with a traditional yet classic white iced decorative finish. Before committing to a particular flavor straight off the list, why not arrange with your cake maker a tasting session with  flavors you would like to try (remember to try as many as possible!).

Some couples like to keep their wedding cake as the primary dessert when it comes to the celebration dinner, but if you are choosing to have your cake and a separate dessert, it is often recommended that you choose two separates flavors for both. This will allow you to cater for more people, for example, individuals may not like your chocolate filled wedding cake could choose something else to eat.

Size

Depending entirely on how many guests you plan on inviting should reflect on the size of your wedding cake. Nevertheless, if you are not inviting a lot of people to your celebrations but would still like a large impressive cake, opting for fake tiers is always an option and provides the illusion of a larger, fuller cake.

If your wedding cake is on part of your budget list, choosing a small three tier cake can be a lot friendlier when it comes to your cash flow. With three tiers staggered above one another it creates an illusion of a larger cake.

Design

If you are looking to match your wedding cake with the rest of your theme, it may be an idea to choose your reception and flower details before ordering your cake. It is far easier for a cake maker to work off the current designs, style and colors of your theme if you have already established them beforehand. It also means you can bring samples for your cake maker to work with. You may want to base the design of your wedding cake to mirror the details or style of your wedding dress, the reception decorations (including flowers) or even the invitations you are planning to send out.

If you are planning on a bespoke design for your wedding cake, you can always ask your cake maker for a detailed sketch before you commit. This will help give you an idea of what to expect and also allows for you to mark down any alterations you may want. Nevertheless, your wedding cake should be personal to you and your partner, allow your cake to stand out as a centerpiece at your reception and remember to have fun with it.Ultimately, your wedding cake should look and taste beautiful and provide a fabulous centerpiece and talking point at your reception.

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Planning your Wedding Cake

One of the most remarkable moments in any wedding ceremony is when the new couple gets to cut the cake in front of their family members and friends. It is therefore very important for both the bride and groom to ensure they have the best cake that is special and personalized to create a long lasting romantic memory in their lives. The wedding cake usually sits beautifully throughout the ceremony and all invited persons will be gazing as the newly wedded couple cuts their fast slice.

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It is very common when choosing your wedding cake to correspond it up with the theme or style of your wedding. While some couples go for traditional wedding cakes, others are more adventurous and hence go for a very unique cake or even cupcakes which are easier to distribute. The value of each wedding cake varies depending on the amount of hours spent in designing them and the value of ingredients used As such, you will have to bring your financial status into perspective to ensure that you are able to have a remarkable and affordable wedding ceremony.

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It is always important to hire your wedding cake in advance to ensure that last minute rush that can have undesirable effects on your D-day’s. In most cases, the designer brings the cake to the designated wedding venue on the day of the ceremony and sets up appropriately. However, if you decide to bake your own cake or buy it from a supermarket, you can opt to have it brought to the venue on the morning of the wedding or on the day before so that it can be set up by the staff.

It is very economical and fun to bake our own wedding cake but you need to have the necessary skills required to ensure that you don’t mess up. Not only will you have the chance of considering your style, but also get to decide on what to go for as a filling. Some of the most common fillings that accompany most wedding cakes include chocolate, sponge, carrot, vanilla or cheesecake.

Your weeding can even be more entertaining and beautiful if you decide to have a wide variety of fillings for the guest. This gives them an opportunity of having their favorite flavors and fillings hence enjoying the event even more You can inspire your wedding cake ideas by searching various wedding sites on the internet to get meaning information that will make your ceremony more intriguing.

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