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Q: How can I decide what kind of wedding cake to get?
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On line Wedding Cake Catalogs
To make choosing your cake an easy experience, download a catalog direct from the internet. Use it as a guide to know the type and structure you like prior to your trip to the bakery. A good catalog can be found at http://www.gardian.com/weddingcakes
Fake Cakes?!
More common in Canada than the U.S. is the "Fake Cake" option. Itīs usually a three tiered number that looks exactly like the real thing at a much lower price than the real McCoy. The top layer is often real cake but the bottom ones are made of iced cardboard or foam.
Your guests will be placated with a small boxed and wrapped piece of fruit cake provided by the baker or caterer at a very reasonable price.
But heck, if your really going to fake it, go whole hog...get some appropriately shaped styrofoam blocks from your local craft store and see if you have what it takes to master "Cake Decorating 101!"
Cake Fountains
A very popular addition to many cakes is the fountain. Know the costs in advance so youīve factored it in prior to your trip to the bakery.
Usually fountains are rented from the baker or caterer and the average prices run from $20.00 to $50.00 depending on the style you select. Also keep in mind that a deposit is often required for the fountain at an average rate of $100.00 to be refunded after itīs return.
You can however, find options to help lower your budget. Party Rental stores and large wedding wholesalers usually have a much wider selection and typically charge up to 25% less. So shop around, a little leg work could really pay off!
Have Your Cake
Buttercream cakes usually costs between $1.50 and $2.25 a slice. The frosting is naturally buttercream, but the layers can be any flavor except filled flavors and can be constructed to a max. of 4 layers. This type looks great decorated with spun roses and sugar flowers.
Torte Styles usually cost between $2.25 and $3.50 a slice and are typically filled cakes (black forest, lemon, etc.) and usually have a fresh cream frosting that makes stacking impossible. The layers themselves are usually the decoration and they are best displayed in a "fan" arrangement.
The most expensive and most popular wedding cakes are the fondant varieties that usually cost between $3.50 and $5.00 a slice. Fruit cake is most often used but the layers can be of any flavor. This cake is best used in layers and can stack up to about 11 layers. The weight of the fondant frosting keeps it all together. Fresh flowers or silk ribbon are the decorations of choice.
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Our original wedding date was March 12th now the date is June 4th. When i thought the wedding was in March i picked out deep red colored dresses. will the red dresses be ok for a summer wedding?
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what type of frosting is used on the fake cakes? does real frosting stick to styrofoam or do i have to use icing or something different?
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We are having a reception to celebrate our marriage, which took place in Jamaica. How do I word the inivitation, Wedding Reception or A reception to celebrate our marriage? Please help... Thank you...
