5 tips that help you choose the wedding cake for your day!


Selecting the right wedding cake size is crucial to ensure everyone gets a tasty slice without waste. Here's a quick guide to help you choose the perfect cake size for your guest count. MAKE SURE TO SEE THE EXAMPLE PHOTOS BELOW!


1. How to choose a wedding cake? - Count Your Guests.


One of the most crucial aspects of selecting the right wedding cake size is understanding your guest count and portion requirements. Begin by creating a comprehensive guest list to determine the number of individuals who will be attending your wedding celebration. With this information in hand, you can work closely with your cake designer to calculate the appropriate cake size needed to ensure that every guest receives a generous serving. 


2. HOW TO CHOOSE A WEDDING CAKE? -the right design.


When selecting the right wedding cake size, it's essential to consider the design and style of your cake. Intricate designs, multiple tiers, and elaborate decorations can significantly impact the overall size and serving capacity of your cake. Discuss your vision with your cake designer to determine how the design elements will affect the size requirements. By carefully considering the design and style of your wedding cake, you can ensure that it not only looks stunning but also serves your guests perfectly.


3. HOW TO CHOOSE A WEDDING CAKE? - timing matters.


Consider when your cake is going to be served, will this be as a dessert at your wedding breakfast, at your drinks reception or during the evening. If it forms part of the dessert you may want to consider bigger cake slices which will affect the number of tiers you are considering.


4. HOW TO CHOOSE A WEDDING CAKE? - Artificial tiers.


Want less cake but more tiers, then consider artificial tiers. Despite what people may have been told, having artificial tiers doesn’t always make your wedding cake cheaper.  A cake designers time and skill is in the decoration and ensuring that the artificial tiers blend with the real tiers so your guests are unaware.


5. HOW TO CHOOSE A WEDDING CAKE? - communication is key.


Effective communication with your cake designer is key to selecting the right wedding cake size. Share your vision, preferences, and any specific requirements or constraints with your cake designer during your consultations. Be transparent about your guest count, portion expectations, and budget considerations to ensure that the cake size aligns with your needs. Your cake designer can offer valuable insights and recommendations based on their expertise, helping you navigate the decision-making process with confidence. Collaborate closely with them to explore different size options and design possibilities that strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality. By maintaining open communication and leveraging the expertise of your cake designer, you can select a wedding cake size that satisfies both your taste buds and your budget.


Ps. Post with collaboration with very talented cake master: Lesley Walter from https://lesleywaltercakedesign.co.uk/

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