The Dos and Don’ts of Your Wedding Cake

Your wedding cake is one of the most powerful symbols on the big day and it is most definitely an eye-catching element that your guests will be looking forward to seeing. So you’ll surely want it to be flawless from all points of view. At A Piece of Cake, we have been providing couples with their perfect personalised wedding cakes in Dublin with our 35 years’ of experiences. Throughout the years, we have collected a variety of essential cake dos and don’ts you should keep in mind to ensure everything is perfect on your day.

Dos:
Make the cake work for your venue
You will want the cake to be compatible with the look of your venue, the season and the flower arrangements. Therefore, arrive at your cake consultation prepared- you don’t need a detailed description; just have knowledge of the basic terms of the day to make your bespoke wedding cake fit in with your style.

Match the cake height to your space

Here at A Piece of Cake we recommend that three tiers will serve between 50 to 100 and you’ll need five layers for 200 or more guests. The space of your venue should be taken into consideration too, if your reception is a ballroom wedding, the option of heightening up your wedding cake with a ‘fake’ layer or with columns between the tiers will ensure it stands out from the crowd.

Give your cake the spotlight

The designated table should be well-lit that allows the cake to be presented the best way possible. As the cake will likely be on display before its cut and consumed. To make the cake stand out drape the table with fabrics or decorate it with flowers and colours to make your bespoke cake match your wedding style.

Don’ts:

Choose the cake on what everyone else wants

Besides it looking amazing, your wedding cake should taste great too. Satisfying your guests is important, but, this is your day and the cake should represent your tastes and who you are – not what your friends want. When you meet with us, don’t be afraid to ask for samples to get the right taste for you. Even if it goes against what you think everyone will want.

Don’t forget to top it off

There are many beautiful and unique ways that we can top your wedding cake with. You don’t have to stick to the traditional plastic figurines of a bride and groom if you don’t want to. Alternatives include a bouquet of sugar flowers or try fondant snowflakes to look beautiful at a winter wedding. There are numerous options when it comes to topping a cake – so don’t be afraid to experiment with our head baker.

Looking for someone to create the perfect wedding cake that not only looks amazing but also tastes great? Then A Piece of Cake in Dublin can create the perfect stand out piece to wow your guests. Take a look at our website for some wonderful bespoke wedding cake designs, or get in touch with the team today to make an order! You can call A Piece of Cake on 014526721/0868521870 or email ted@apieceofcake.