So you’ve decided on a cake, but now you need the perfect wedding cake stand to display your lovely wedding cake. It makes sense to spend a little time shopping for a cake stand since you are probably spending a small fortune on your cake and would like to show if off in an attractive way.
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.
Today, you will see many wedding cakes displayed on a multi-tiered cake stand. Such a cake stand can add elegance and beauty to even the simplest wedding cake. Since the wedding cake and the cake cutting ceremony are often an important part of the wedding reception, many brides choose the tiered wedding cake stand to achieve a beautiful and dramatic effect.
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.