When you've finished some basic research, join the conversation on our wedding forums with other engaged couples and newlyweds to get more ideas or hear first-hand what did and did not work on their wedding days.
You can also get inspiration from our Cakes & Desserts articles. If you're not familiar with the difference between buttercream and fondant, check out our Ultimate Wedding Cake Glossary. It's important to take into account your wedding theme and color palette when choosing the shape, style and size of your wedding cake. Now, we know what you're thinking – when can we sample some wedding cake? Keep in mind you should start looking for inspiration around six months before your wedding and plan cake tasting appointments at least three months before the Big Day. Whether this is because of the endless variety of breathtaking decorations, the symbolic gesture of a new couple sharing this treasured sweetness with their loved ones, or because 90 percent of all couples swear they are not going to smear it all over their new spouse (and yet 75 percent of them still do!), or some combination of all these things – wedding cakes are one of the finest, most dazzling, yummiest type of dessert ever! Of all of the time-honored wedding traditions, eating wedding cake is one of our favorites.
We all know that a celebration simply isn't complete without cake.
What Type of Wedding Cake Is Right For You? You’ll typically have a wedding cake tasting after you’ve booked your baker, where you’ll select your cake’s flavors. We recommend hiring a wedding cake baker at least six months before your wedding day-these vendors do tend to book up quickly! Start by reading online reviews of wedding cake bakers near you, and selecting a few to interview (in person whenever possible).