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Wedding cake decision, I’ve heard some people claim that the Wedding cake isn’t that important. They’re right… it’s not that important. However, I think it’s right up there with wedding gowns. Without a good tasting wedding cake that’s also appealing to the eye, you could turn a perfect wedding into an unhappy ending. You will gain insignificant cake ordering insight in the 10 -minutes that it take you to read this article. Are you wondering what you should know before ordering your Wedding Cake ?

Here are 10 easy to follow steps you should take before you put a deposit on your wedding cake.

Schedule a 30 minute FREE consultation with at least 3 wedding cake caterers.

Be sure to sample the wedding cake. Taste is important – The taste, flavor and texture of the cake itself is the most important decision you will make when you order your cake. The outside beauty of your wedding cake will be important for your pictures and your personal statement. But, the inside of that cake is what you will be serving to your guests. You want a cake that is flavorful, moist and yummy to tummy.

Consider cost – simple cake designs are the least expensive. The more time and complexity the design, the more it will cost. Know ahead of time what amount of money you have budgeted for your cake. That will help you choose quickly, unless you have an limited budget.

Outdoor Pitfalls – You need to have a backup site just in case of unforeseen weather conditions. Unfavorable weather conditions can destroy a wedding cake.

Fresh Flowers- If you are planning to have fresh flowers on your cake, consult with a florist, they can help you select the appropriate flowers.

If you expect the decorator to match the wedding colors, be sure to take a swatch of fabric of at least 3 inches. Remember dark colors are difficult to achieve the right shade and color in icing as well as difficult to arrange attractively on a decorated cake.

How to choose the number of tiers? The Cake designer can guide you as to the number of servings of cake you can expect form the cake size you choose. But keep in mind that the size of the slices will play a huge role with that decision.

Cake Placement at your Reception: where will your cake(s) be place in the reception area? And whose responsible for placing the cake . A few things to keep in mind. Look at the walls and consider the background for your wedding pictures when planning where the cake(s) will be placed. Are there fire extinguishers, plugs, restroom signs, and etc. in the background of your cake placement? If you are planning to use a fountain in your cake set up, is there a wall plug nearby. Does the reception site furnish extension cords or will you need to provide those? A cake placed near a dance floor can be hazardous for traffic flow. Never place the cake behind t a door. Are the tables sturdy enough to hold the cake(s)?

Who will cut the cake? Don’t assume the caterer or reception site personnel will cut your cake. You should ask if this service is included and if so how much are the fees that’s associated with that service.

Is the delivery of your cake covered in the cost of the wedding cake? In most instances if the wedding reception is in Raleigh NC or the surrounding area it’s included. Wedding cakes that are delivered out of a certain radius will have an additional fee added

Consult often with your wedding consultant to avoid the avoidable wedding day blunders. Side step the heartache and embarrassment many couples have experienced. Without doubt, the last thing you want to do is spend thousands of dollars on a fancy wedding and ended up with a crumby cake. Regardless to popular belief, you can have a  wedding cake and dessert catering that’s the talk of the town without depleting your 401K.

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