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 wedding 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.

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 wedding cake stands vary 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.

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.

There are quite a few interesting cake stands available online, and many other sources can also be found. First, think about the theme of your wedding. Would an antique tray from an antique store fit? How about an upturned basket for a garden themed wedding? The possibilities are endless.

Here are some unique ideas that can found online. For the Disney fan, there is actually a Cinderella Pumpkin cake stand. These elaborate stands cost over $500 but you could probably create something similar for a lot less with some props from the Disney store.

A wide variety of fountain stands can be found on the internet, for those who want the dramatic look of a fountain beneath (or even in the middle of) their wedding cake. How about a motorized revolving turntable? These two choices can be found on many of the websites that advertise wedding cake stands.

If you are the do-it-yourself type, you will be able to find a lot of inspiration for making your own cake stand. Instructions for creating a stand made from a tree limb to gluing together pieces of old china for a whimsical presentation are only a few clicks away. Think of what appeals to you and someone has probably paved the way and designed it. Browsing online may provide the perfect idea for your own creation.

Other brides may treasure the idea of having a stand handmade, just for them. There are artists who will handcraft a porcelain cake stand for you, based on your specifications. If you have found a creative cake designer, you may also be able to enlist their help with the cake stand creation.

If you spend anytime at all looking online, you will probably notice that cupcakes are making a big comeback at weddings. Along with a thousand cute ideas for cupcake design, there are also a great many ways to display them at the reception. Again, there is a wide range of options, from the very expensive, to the make-your-own project instructions.

If you decide on one of these unique wedding cake stands, you will probably end up with a precious keepsake that will remind you and your spouse of this joyous day for years to come.

After you have made some basic decisions on style – traditional versus casual for example, it’s time to find the stand you want. You may have some bakeries or cooking supply shops in your area, but you will probably find the biggest selection to choose from online.

Looking through the different wedding cake stands available online may give you some ideas than you had never considered. How do you feel about those cascading styles that appear to be everywhere? And what about cupcakes – some couples may even rethink their cake choice once they start looking at all the beautiful display options available. You may want to coordinate your cake stand with other aspects of your reception. Maybe you’ve found the best wedding centerpieces and you can plan your cake display to match the table displays.

Make sure that if you are shopping online that you are buying from a reputable company that has been in business for a while. Check into the company’s return policies, just in case you do not like the stand when you receive it. And lastly, make sure you order your stand in plenty of time to have it delivered and to exchange it if there are any issues with size, etc.

Once you succeed in zeroing in on a style of cake stand, it’s always a good idea to check with your cake designer to make sure that the style and size of the stand that you are considering will work well with your cake. If you are still trying to make your decision on a wedding cake, you can find some great ideas here at Wedding Cakes World.

With anything to do with wedding planning, it’s always prudent to leave plenty of time for your purchase to be delivered and looked over. It is so nice to get some of the wedding reception details checked off your list – but don’t forget to enjoy yourself along the way – this is one of those wonderful times in your life that you will cherish forever.

A tiered cake stand usually consists of three or four cake plates supported by pillars. The different sections of cake can be the same size, or they can get gradually smaller from the base to top. The bottom layer of your cake can either sit on the base stand or it can rest on a set of pillars with a display underneath consisting of flowers, candles or even a fountain.

One way to achieve a dramatic, tiered look is with a tower style cake stand. In this case a center column will support the cakes plates at different heights. This style of cake stand will accommodate the addition of flowers into the display. The tower stand may also be used to hold cupcakes, an idea that is becoming more popular with modern brides.

A floating cake stand is another type of tiered stand that will give you an interesting look. The support for the layers is located at the back of the cake, making the wedding cake layers appear as if they are floating in air.

A cascading wedding cake stand is also a popular choice to display the cake. In this case the layers are displayed on layers that rise up like a staircase. You can find cascading stands that hold up to 8 or 10 layers! This is a great choice for a very fancy wedding.

Tiered stands may be made from crystal, ceramic or a metal such as silver or wrought iron. Prices range anywhere from $20.00 to well over $100.00 depending on the material and design of the stand. Most couples will be able to find a stand that fits into their budget.

One last thing to consider is the table that will hold your wedding cake. If you’ve selected a cascading style stand or another type that will take up a lot of room – make sure that the cake table will be large enough to support it.

So, if a couple is looking for an elegant, dramatic way to display their wedding cake, tiered wedding cake stands are definitely a good way to go. By browsing online you can find hundreds of options – one of which will be the perfect match for your cake.

Choices range from traditional, round cake stands to the whimsical and wild. And there are a lot in between. Think about the rest of your wedding plans. Are you having a traditional wedding? Is your taste fun and casual, or refined and elegant? Have you chosen your wedding centerpieces yet? You can find a wedding cake stand to fit any type of wedding.

It’s a good idea to plan what your wedding cake will be like before you start to think about the cake stand. Try to think about how many people you would like to serve cake to. If you decide that you want a large, four layered cake, you will need to select a stand that can support that much weight. You can find good information about wedding cakes by looking around online.

A baker or a cake shop can give you an idea of how much your wedding cake will weigh and what would be the best type of cake stand to support it. If you have chosen a wedding cake you can talk to your baker or cake designer and getting recommendation from them about what type of stand would work well with your cake.

If you plan to have a simple design for your cake, a traditional pedestal stand might be a good way to show it off. These stands can be lovely and will remind you of a homemade or old fashioned bakery cake. Traditional cake stands can be china, glass or ceramic. They can be very simple in design or can have an intricate pattern or an elaborate design.

If you would like to display the cake layers on separate stands, you could choose several matching cake stands or even mix and match different stands for an eclectic look.

You will find many couple choosing cupcakes for their wedding dessert these days. So, of course, there are a wide range of stands available to hold all the cupcakes.

If you have a themed wedding, you could choose an object related to the theme to display your cake on – such as an upturned basket or antique plate.

The options are for wedding cake stands are endless and are only limited to your imagination. Choosing a cake stand is one more way you can express your personality at your wedding so go for it!