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A destination wedding is a great way to celebrate your relationship with the person you love. An exotic setting, from a tropical beach to a foreign city, makes a perfect backdrop for your ceremony and reception. But to get the most out of your trip, you'll need to plan every detail—including getting in touch with a bakery to make sure they'll be able to accommodate your wedding cake. Emerson's Bakery, which offers five different locations around the northern Kentucky area, recommends discussing the following points.

Destination Wedding Cake Tips

1. Themes

Are you getting married on the beach? In an elegant old church? In a field of wildflowers? The setting of your ceremony paints a specific image, and it should be reflected in your cake. Whether you opt for chocolate seashells or fondant flowers, your bakery of choice should work with you to make sure you get a cake that will fit in with your theme.

2. Size

BakeryOne of the reasons RSVPs are essential is they help you plan how much food to order—including the cake. If your wedding will be small, a single, mid-sized cake may be more than enough. If you're hosting a large group of family and friends, you'll want something larger, or you may choose to supplement the official wedding cake with sheet cakes or cupcakes. A good bakery will guide you through selecting a size that will fit your event.

3. Convenience

One of the most important steps is to check with your bakery and ensure they can transport your cake to your venue. Ask them about options for displaying the cake and, if your wedding is outdoors, protecting it from the elements. Also ask about how the cake will respond to typical heat and humidity in the area. Make sure this is all arranged in advance, or you may find yourself clutching a melting cake in the back of a rental car.

A wedding always takes planning, but a destination wedding requires special care. Get in touch with your bakery early to make sure the cake will be handled as smoothly as everything else. For wedding arrangements in the northern Kentucky area, call Emerson's Bakery at (859) 371-9228, or learn more online.

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