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Unique Wedding Cakes: Tips For Getting The Best Cake At The Right Price

Every couple pictures their wedding reception as a sumptuous celebration for family and friends, complete with a unique wedding cake's place at the center of the festivities. You can make your cake unique by decorating it with your own designs and toppers and link its theme to the other wedding reception food ideas that you are developing.

Because the cake is one of the most important elements of your reception's food, it needs to be part of your earliest plans. You'll probably want to look at photos of different cake shapes and ideas and discuss the ingredients and how they'll complement the rest of the food menu.

Don't underestimate how far ahead of the wedding day you need to plan your cake, especially when ordering from a professional. Here are a few tips to get you the right cake at the right time and avoid hassle:

• Order your cake at least 6-8 weeks ahead of time
• Be prepared to leave a deposit when you place your order
• If you're not sure what cake you want, be ready to make an appointment for a taste test of different samples -- and in this case you might need to give yourself more time, as much as six months or more
• Know that you will be paying for the decorator's time as well as the baker's
• Think seasonal when it comes to your cake: for example, a mousse cake will not keep for long in the summer!
• Remember that the simpler your cake design is the cheaper it will be
• If you are planning an outdoor wedding, remember that the heat will melt the icing, flies love sugary food etc.
• Have a big enough cake to serve all of your guests
• Try to be mindful of allergies and tastes of your guests when choosing your cake
• Choose ornaments that match the look of your cake and are a suitable weight
• Don't forget to confirm your order
• If you have to cancel the cake, do it as soon as possible -- or you may still have to pay for part or all your order

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