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by Alpharetta Murray, Alp

You dream of a wedding with a cake so magnificent you fear to cut into it. You know it will be a great moment in your list of beautiful memories. The thought of cutting the cake, hand in hand, and sharing your first bite of sweetness as husband and wife. A moment like this deserves the best. A cake so wonderful that it evokes “ooh's” and “ah's” from all the guests.

How do you decide on the cake of your dreams? Are there any questionnaires that you can fill out that will point you in the right direction? Probably not, but that doesn't mean the decision has to be hard. It is no ordinary task, but it certainly can't be compared to rock climbing. You and your fiancé will take sheer enjoyment from simply sampling the possibilities.

Your first line of business in the decision-making process is whether your first choice of cake will withstand the date and location of your wedding. You certainly do not want to risk an elegant icecream cake in the middle of an outdoor, summer venue! Consider the cakes that are “in season”.

The fun part is choosing the kind of cake. If you will be having lots of guests, with many different tastes, you could spice things up. When choosing to incorporate several different kinds of cake, you may want to consider adding several tiers to your cake. This gives your guests more options and gives you more room for creativity.

The options available to you are endless. Five, six, even seven tiers. Anything is possible if you can imagine it. The usual white or cream color icing are no longer the only options. You can decide on a color to match any scheme and it can be made to match almost perfectly.

Off center tiers are becoming very popular. The unbalanced levels of the tiers come to even out at the top, but the ‘wobbly' effect creates a lovely, whimsical effect. From edible flowers and bows, to cupcake incorporated tiers, vows written in icing, and cakes shaped like you, your favorite places or pastimes. See the possibilities here!? The creative venturer in you can have a wonderful time imagining the perfect cake.

They can be as short as one tier or as tall as you are. They can be any color from white to black to anything in between. Any shape, and design, any incorporated genius idea you can summon up could be transformed from cake batter and icing. Imagine it, visualize it, and then sample the taste of it. Have fun with this process and be sure to take plenty of pictures because this is one part of the wedding that will literally be devoured. Just remember to save (freeze) the top tier, the lucky tier, to enjoy on your first wedding anniversary.

When you are ready to select a wedding cake, you should arrange to meet with three bakers and taste their products. If you have attended or are planning on attending a bridal show, you can easily and quickly take care of this task at the show.

If you have a certain look you are going for with your wedding cake, be sure to bring a picture of what you would like when meeting with bakers. It is also a good idea to bring along your cake topper if you already have it as well as fabric swatches of the bridesmaid's dresses. Also, be prepared to give the baker an estimated number of guests that you are expecting.

When you meet with the baker, be sure to ask to see a portfolio of pictures that have been taken of the baker's previous work. In addition, always check references before making a final decision.

When you are interviewing the bakers, ask each one the same questions so that you do not forget anything and so that you can make an accurate comparison. Some things to inquire about are the set-up and take-down of the table where the cake will be, who will put the cake topper on the cake, who will place napkins, plates, flowers, etc. on the table, and who will direct the cutting of the cake.

Also, find out where the cake will be stored (it must be out of direct sunlight), who will be in charge of boxing up the cake top and giving to a previously designated person, what arrangements will be made for the left-over cake, and who will cut the cake and distribute it. Cutting a wedding cake is much trickier than it looks and must be done by someone who is familiar with the process.
When you are reviewing a baker's contract, be sure to note several things. For instance, you should immediately see the name, contact person, location, and phone numbers for the bakery. The cake size, shape, and number of tiers must be on the contract. Be sure that the cake flavor(s), fillings, and icing are noted and that returnable items are clearly stated.

Be sure that the number of guests the cake is to serve is on the contract as we;; as when the cake was ordered, when the cake will be delivered and assembled, what the set-up fee is if applicable, and the due dates for deposits and balances. For more information on wedding cakes and other wedding ideas, be sure to go to www.bridalblog.info.

In closing, choosing a cake can really be a lot of fun. You have the chance to sample some goodies and make some light-hearted decisions about fillings, flavors, and decorations. However, in the process, make sure you are noting all of the details that need to be covered so that you are confident in your baker's ability to deliver the product that you are expecting.

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