Tiered Wedding Cake Stands
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 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, the tiered wedding cake stand is 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.
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