Best Wedding Cake Stands

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.

If you have decided that you want something more unique than the traditional platform or tiered wedding cake stand, you are in luck.

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.