5 Tips for Picking Out Your Wedding Cake

Your wedding cake isn’t just a dessert; it’s a beautiful centrepiece that reflects your style and adds sweetness to your special day. From flavor combinations to design, choosing the perfect wedding cake involves more than just taste. Here are five tips to help you pick out a cake that’s both stunning and delicious.

1. Start with Your Wedding Theme

Your wedding cake should align with the overall theme and style of your wedding. Whether your day is rustic, elegant, modern, or whimsical, the cake design can tie in colors, textures, and decorative elements from your decor. Talk to your baker about incorporating aspects like florals, lace designs, or metallic accents that match your wedding vibe.

Pro tip: Bring inspiration photos, such as your invitation design, flower arrangements, or colour palette, to help your baker design a cohesive look.

2. Choose the Right Size

The size of your wedding cake depends on how many guests you’re serving. As a general rule, a three-tier cake typically serves 50-100 guests, while five tiers can serve up to 200 guests or more. If you want an elaborate design but don’t need that much cake, consider incorporating fake tiers for height and drama without excess.

Pro tip: If you're on a budget, consider a smaller display cake for photos and cutting, then serve guests from a sheet cake or cupcakes made with the same flavours. For guests with allergies, a great way to include them is by having allergen friendly cupcakes.

3. Prioritize Flavor

While the design is important, taste is what your guests will remember most. Schedule a tasting with your baker to try different flavor combinations. You can stick to classic choices like vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet, or go for more unique options like lemon, salted caramel, or even seasonal fruit flavors. Don’t be afraid to mix and match flavours between layers.

Pro tip: Offer two or more flavours to give your guests variety. Popular combinations include chocolate with raspberry filling or vanilla cake with passionfruit buttercream.

4. Consider Your Wedding Season

Your cake’s ingredients and design should be suitable for the season. For example, a heavy buttercream cake may not hold up well in a hot, outdoor summer wedding, while fresh berry fillings are perfect for spring. Fondant is more durable in warm weather, while buttercream or whipped cream is ideal for cooler temperatures.

Pro tip: If your wedding is outdoors, ask your baker how to keep your cake fresh and beautiful. Consider displaying the cake just before cutting to avoid any melting issues.

5. Personalise It

Add special touches to make your cake unique and personal to you as a couple. Whether it’s incorporating your favourite flavours, using a family recipe, or adding a custom cake topper, personalisation will make your cake feel even more meaningful. You could even add elements from your love story, such as a design inspired by your engagement or hobbies you share.

Pro tip: Include a meaningful cake topper, like your initials or a symbol of something significant to your relationship, to add that final personal touch.

With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to choosing a wedding cake that not only looks stunning but also tastes delicious. Your cake will be a sweet highlight of your celebration, leaving you and your guests with happy memories!

Happy cake hunting!

The WEDFEST Team xxx