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Queen Victoria was one of the first to have pure white icing on her wedding cake, hence the name “royal icing.”
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Most couples book their cake baker six months ahead of their wedding day.
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You may love a rustic semi-naked cake, but if you’re hosting a black-tie ballroom wedding, that style may not jive. Before deciding on the look of your cake, figure out specifics about your event, like the venue, palette and vibe. That way, your cake will complement— and not compete with—your overall wedding look.
When deciding what size cake to order, first look to your guest count. Three tiers typically serve between 50 and "100, so if your list is in the hundreds, increase your order. Second, consider your venue. Hosting in a tent with a grand ceiling? Add Styrofoam tiers to up the height and make your cake more proportional to the space.
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Cakes are generally priced by the slice and can range from $3 to a whopping $30 per slice (and beyond), depending on the flavors, filling and frosting you choose. If you have your taste buds set on an custom combo, put aside extra funds to cover it. This applies to decorative additions too. Fresh fruits and flowers can often be applied for a small fee, while delicate hand-crafted sugar blooms or intricate detailing will take a baker more time to create—and cost you more money.
Before your event, pass off your cake topper to your baker, planner or catering manager so they can place it on your cake for its big reveal. A classic figurine is an ever-popular choice, but more couples are using the cake topper (and even cake stand) as a moment of personalization in their day. Choose something that represents you as a duo, like a clay model of your pet, figurines of your favorite comic action heroes or a chic monogrammed acrylic pedestal. >>
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