Aside from the bride and groom, the wedding cake is the centerpiece of the wedding, and it should reflect the love of the new marriage. The right choice for your big day provides a feast for the eyes, as well as the taste buds. Here, review tips for choosing the perfect cake to enjoy after saying “I do.”

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Cake

1. Create a Collage

Make a virtual or tangible assortment of cakes to get an idea of what you want. Pull images from wedding magazines and websites, photos from friends and family, and even bakery store window pictures. Look at the shape, size, and colors that each option features to see what stands out to you. Then, customize these options with your personal preferences and those of your partner.

2. Match the Theme

Choose your cake after deciding on everything else to do with your wedding’s colors and theme. For example, if you desire a simplistic, country wedding that uses numerous earth tones in the decor, a buttercream batter with leaf fondant designs will look fabulous. On the other hand, a black and white cake is ideal for a formal occasion.

3. Consider the Guest List

Determine how many tiers your wedding cake needs based on your final guest list. Generally, three tiers provides enough for up to 100 guests, while five tiers can serve at least 200 guests. If you love the look of a particular option but want to limit the tiers for style reasons, consider having a sheet cake or other supplementary dessert.

4. Be Bold With Flavors

Use your tasting sessions to experiment with different flavor combinations. Consider using classic chocolate or yellow for one tier and creative flavor options for the other layers. For example, try coconut cake with white buttercream frosting and key lime filling for one tier, and hazelnut almond with chocolate ganache and mocha buttercream for another. Mixing the flavors up allows your wedding to stand out in many ways.

5. Remember the Venue

Let the venue inspire your final choice. If the space features short ceilings for a cottage-style feel, a many-tiered cake could look out of place. Take pictures of your venue or refer to its website when looking at desserts. Then, consider how they will look in the reception hall, outdoor tent, or other environment. 

When designing your wedding cake, discuss your ideas with the team at Emerson’s Bakery. They also offer pastries, donuts, and cookies made from scratch for all occasions, and have been serving Covington, Florence, Ft. Mitchell, and Newport, KY, as well as Cincinnati, OH, and Lawrenceburg, IN, since 1970. Call (859) 371-9228 to place an order. Visit them online for more information about their creations.