Wonderful and Unique Wedding Cakes

So you've got all the details of your upcoming wedding ceremony worked out. You've decided on a location where the reception will be held, your wedding dress is fitted and ready to go, and you've arranged the bridesmaid's dresses. So you're all ready for the big day, right? Hold on a minute--there's still one big item left to decide on before your ceremony is ready: your wedding cake.

There are so many options available these days for wedding cakes that it can almost seem overwhelming to make a decision. But relax and take a deep breath-we'll go through all the options available to help you decide which type is right for you.

Unique wedding cakes are becoming more commonplace lately, and they are a great way to make your wedding special. Themed or custom-designed cakes can bring a personal touch to your big day and will be remembered long after the ceremony is over.

The first decision to make is which baker you will go with. Always take into consideration the size of your guest list, and the location where you'll hold your reception. Depending on the size of your wedding party, you might choose to have several smaller, individual cakes rather than one huge confectionary masterpiece. There is no right or wrong here, so go with what suits you and your guests the best.

If you are planning a small wedding, a family member or friend might even bake a cake for you, saving lots of money and the stress of worrying about one more item on your "to do" list. If this isn't an option, don't worry, there are lots of possibilities available to you to get a beautiful and unique cake at a reasonable price.

First things first; if your reception will be at a hotel or banquet room, check with the facility management to ensure that the cake does not have to be supplied by the hotel. Some popular hotels and even banquet halls have begun insisting on this condition when using their facilities, so call them and ask just to be sure.

Once you are sure this is not a problem, it's time to decide upon a cake. A variety of icing colors are available for modern wedding cakes, so you should have no trouble fitting the cake to the motif of your wedding. Multicolored cakes are also becoming more common, and are a nice way to contrast the motif of your other wedding decorations, or accent an all-white cake table.

Other unique ideas include using flowers (both real and artificial) to decorate the cake, or metallic-colored icing, combined with faux pearls or lace as trim. Creative toppers can also set your cake apart as something special.  Instead of the traditional "bride and groom" figurines, try oversized wedding rings replicas, or seashells to accent the top of the cake.

And of course, the taste of the wedding cake will make it unique too. Most couples choose a plain vanilla cake. More exotic flavors like butter-cream or almond can make your cake something extra special.

With so many wonderful and unique wedding cakes available, you are sure to find one that perfectly compliments your ceremony.