Traditional wedding cakes are back in style and one great way to show them off is with a beautiful antique cake stand. Some of these stands are handed down in families and others find their way into antique stores for us to find. Antique cake stands are made from glass, silver, ceramic and iron. It is really amazing that so many of these old gems are still with us today. The prices of the antique stands range anywhere from $25.00 all the way up to $500 or more for solid sterling silver plates.
You can find some beautiful antique glass pedestal cake stands in antique stores and online. Many of these cake stands are from the late 1800’s and still in wonderful condition. The cake stands are usually about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and the asking price is typically around $75 – $150, depending upon the condition of the stand.
If you like antique silver, you should be able to find some nice antique Edwardian silver plated 3 tier cake stand from European and American antique dealers. These multi-tiered cake stands often have removable plates and beautiful engraved or beaded borders. The cake plates are usually about 7 inches in diameter. During the Victorian era, large silver cake plates were also made, starting in about 1850. The stands had intricate floral designs or piercing on the borders. You can occasionally find a solid silver cake stand, but the majority of them are silver plate.
You can find ceramic cake plates from the early 1900’s that are in good condition. These cake plates were popular in England for serving tea cakes. They often have pretty floral patterns and one of these would make a nice wedding cake stand at a wedding with a traditional or retro theme.
And finally, the silver platform cake stands that are so popular today are reproductions of French or English antique stands that typically had a mirror base and beautiful hand carvings. If you are interested in having an antique wedding cake stand you can look at antique stores for some of these beautiful old cake stands. If you have no luck at local stores in your area, you may be able to find a nice cake stand at an online antique dealer.
The wedding plans are in motion and now it is time to think about the wedding cake. As you plan the wedding cake of your dreams, don’t overlook the decision about a wedding cake stand. One beautiful style is the silver wedding cake stand.
A silver, plateau type cake stand will make any wedding cake look more elegant and sophisticated. If you are planning a traditional or elegant wedding this would be a great choice. You can find a silver plated, hand-crafted cake stand starting at about $50.00 for the 12 inch size. These cake stands are available in both round and square styles and range in size from 8 inches up to 18 inches. Plateau or platform cake stands like this will support a large cake with several layers.
The design of these beautiful cake stands varies from a very simple style with a simple raised or beaded border to vary intricate designs with lovely patterns etched into the silver. If you are planning on having a lot of pattern on your wedding cake, you may want to choose a simple silver cake stand so it won’t detract from the design of your cake. On the other hand, if your cake is quite simple, an elegant silver stand with a beautiful design may be just the thing to complete the wedding cake display.
The silver pedestal cake stands are another choice for couples or are not planning on having a huge cake. These stands do not provide as much support, but are perfect for a smaller cake and fit in nicely with a more casual style wedding reception.
If you prefer a tiered wedding cake stand, you can find several silver plated ones that would be great for displaying a cake with several layers, or for holding cupcakes – the latest trend at many wedding receptions.
For those who love all things traditional or antique, there are some beautiful antique cake stands around that date back to the 1800s. These beautiful Victorian or French antique cake stands are usually round in shape with beautiful patterns carved into the silver. They often have a mirrored base and would be a lovely way to show off a traditional style wedding cake.
Silver is a great way to go at a wedding, since it is elegant and will go with most any other colors that you have chosen for your flowers, favors, décor, etc. Many of the accessories at a wedding reception, such as carving knives and cake toppers will often be silver, so these stands will tie in nicely.
There are so many details to think about when planning a wedding and some of those details are very expensive. It is possible to blow your whole budget before the invitations and flowers are all ordered if you are not careful.
When it comes to choosing a wedding cake, most people have a vision of what they want. Maybe a simple three layer cake on a platform stand is the ideal cake for you. Or perhaps a more dramatic floating cake stand is more your style. While the wedding cake stand is an important part of the cake display at the reception, you do not need to spend a fortune to get an attractive and functional stand. Here are a few ideas that may help you save a little money while selecting a wedding cake stand.
If you are considering a pedestal style cake stand you can find ceramic stands at stores like Target starting at about $10.00. Cake stands made of glass and stainless steel also tend to be less expensive. There are many beautiful wire or wrought iron stands that do not cost too much..
If you have $25 – $50 in your budget, all sorts of possibilities open up. Crystal three-tier wedding cake stands can be found under $50 at several online stores. Cupcake stands are very popular right now, are very affordable and come in many sizes and styles
If you have your heart set on a silver plateau base or a fountain stand you will have to budget approximately $100 – $200 in order to have a good selection to choose from. Some couples consider a beautiful cake stand to be either a wedding keepsake or something that they will use again and do not mind putting more money into the purchase.
If you would rather not spend too much you also have the options of renting a stand or making your own. Information about both of these options is available online. If you have a special theme for your wedding you may be able to create a unique wedding stand to tie in with the rest of your wedding. Be creative or find a friend or designer who can help you with the project.
In the end it really isn’t all about how much the wedding cake and the display cost – it is about enjoying your special day with the people that you love most.