What to Serve with your Cake

At your wedding reception, the champagne might be flowing, but this isn’t necessarily the best drink to use to was down wedding cake. Of course, plenty of water should be available, but you can also consider serving some special drinks with your cake.
~ Milk: Milk goes well with most baked goods, and will bring your [...]

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What to do if you aren’t Happy with your Cake

Most weddings aren’t perfect. That doesn’t mean that you can’t still have a great day. However, if there were problems with your wedding cake, you should receive compensation. Here’s what to do if you weren’t happy with the wedding cake you received.
~ Take lots of pictures. After the reception, you want to be able to [...]

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Three Important Questions to Ask about your Cake

When you work with a cake decorator to order your wedding cake, you need to ask a lot of questions, not just to ensure that the cake looks and tastes like you want, but also to make sure that the logistics of the big day work out. You shouldn’t have to worry about your cake [...]

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Who should Serve your Cake?

So you smashed little pieces of cake in your groom’s face…now what? You have this big, beautiful wedding cake and lots of hungry guests. If you don’t start passing out pieces, your flower girl may very well grab a chunk with her bare hands!
It’s your wedding, so you shouldn’t have to serve the cake. But [...]

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How to Fix Cake Problems

If your wedding cake is less than perfect when you see it, there are ways in which you can fix the problem quickly. None of your guests will even know there was an issue in the first place. Don’t stress – here’s what to do:
The Wrong Cake: Call your cake decorator right away. Many bakeries [...]

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Saving Money with Your Wedding Cake Shape

If you’re on a budget, every dollar counts when planning your wedding. Did you know that you can save money on your cake by changing the shape you order? Most brides choose shape according to visual preferences, but shape can also save you a lot of money!
Why? Well, first, certain cakes are harder to cut [...]

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Wedding Cake Words 101

Do you want buttercream filling or ganache? Real flowers? Sugar? Fondant? Do you need a gluten-free cake? The terms surrounding choosing a wedding cake can be extremely confusing – here’s a quick list of the terms most commonly thrown around by bakeries:
Buttercream: This is the icing that you commonly think of when you think of [...]

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The Perfect Cake Smash

If you and your groom have a fun-loving spirit and don’t mind getting a little messy, you might want to smash a little cake on your wedding day, as is traditional. As you feed one another a bite, don’t be afraid to playfully get icing all over your new husband’s face! There are a few [...]

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How to Make a Small Cake Look Grand

Along with the dress, the cake is one of the focus points of the wedding. If you’re having just a few close friends and family members attending, you don’t need a three-tier cake to feed everyone. However, a very small cake can be underwhelming, especially if you order a simple style. Here are some ways [...]

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Cake Tasting Etiquette

Most bakeries offer free cake tastings for brides and grooms ordering their wedding cake. Don’t be bridezilla when you go to your tasting and consultation. Here are some etiquette tips that every bride should keep in mind:
~ If you’re “auditioning” bakeries, let them know. If you’re considering multiple bakeries and don’t know where you want [...]

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