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7 Tips on Choosing your Wedding Cake

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The joining of a man and woman as one is a very sacred one. In Nigeria, this day is not taken lightly especially by the Bride. With the advent of all forms of Social Media platforms, having your wedding with lots of fanfare and a very glamorous cake is now the core of the ceremony in order for their wedding to be featured on popular social media pages and be the rave of the moment. Couples now shoot short films telling their love stories, of which some of them could be good contenders in Film Festivals.  Well, whether you want your wedding to be elaborate or serene. Or your are the bride who wants your wedding to be the talk of town, ignoring the real meaning of a wedding. Here are a few tips on how to choose your perfect Wedding cake.

1. Plan ahead

            In order to have your perfect wedding and cake, you need to plan ahead of time. Place your order with the Baker 6months ahead of the wedding ceremony.Make sure you check constantly to make sure you are up-to-date with how your cake is going.  Show your cake baker/decorator pictures of what you have in mind and let the baker draw up sketches of what you want your cake to look like.

2. Look for Ideas

      When planning your wedding, do well to look for wedding cake ideas and what inspires you, in order to incorporate it into the event. Let your cake speak for you. and also tell people about you.

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3. Choose your Baker wisely

              If you do not want your wedding cake featured on Cakewrecks, then I advise you take this tip seriously. When choosing your baker make sure you trust their work and they are reputable. Also ensure that they know what they are doing and can translate your cake sketch into a reality.  Go for a professional or someone who you know or have seen their work.

 

 

 

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 4. Know your Budget

         Be honest about your budget. Many brides crave a very glamorous wedding and when their budget doesn't cover it, they try to cut corners by hiring a less experienced baker that they pay less to achieve this. This doesn't work most of the time as it turns out to be a disaster. Stick to your budget. If you have a small budget, then choose a more simple cake design and limit your number of tiers. This will cut cost. Remember you get what you pay for. Don't be cheap and expect glam. Cut your coat according to your cloth.


5.  Portion dictates Size

              The number of people you want to invite to your wedding will determine the size of your cake. The portions will determine the size of the cake. If you don't intend to share your wedding cake, you can also contract your baker to make small pieces for each guest. Make sure you have a clear understanding with your baker and a well put  together contract.

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6.  Like your style

       When you have chosen your wedding cake, make sure it is what suits you and what you like. You can decide to incorporate location, season (e.g Festive period ) fashion, nature or tell your story in your wedding cake as long as it is all you and you like it.









 

7. Involve your Partner

           This is a very important part of choosing your wedding cake. Make sure you involve your partner in the cake design, testing and all there is. Do not be a selfish bride by excluding one of the most important person in your decisions. This is very vital. It will help strengthen the bond on your big day.

 I hope you found this post helpful. Enjoy your big day!
 

Comments

  1. mackyton29 July 2016 at 01:42

    Thank you for sharing tips on how to choose a wedding cake. Will like to order an amazing cake for my wedding next week. Last month, booked one of delightful Seattle Wedding venues for my wedding. Hope to have a memorable one!

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    1. Arianna29 July 2016 at 14:26

      Hi @mackyton. I am glad you found this post helpful. I wish you a wonderful wedding celebration and hope to hear how excellent the day went,especially how the cake you chose turned out.

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  2. Unknown11 July 2017 at 03:36

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