classic wedding cakes

Most couples just have a nice, normal wedding, with a nice dress, classic wedding cake, and everything is very beautiful, but nice and normal. There are some people, however, that are a little different and unique, and they choose to show their uniqueness through their weddings. There are only so many ways however, to be distinctive in your wedding. You've really only have the option of a different dress or a different cake, and a lot of people choose to show their diversity through having a very unique wedding cake.

If you truly want your wedding cake to say something different, and you really want to have something at your wedding that your guests will talk about for years to come, you should consider some of these unique wedding cakes for inspiration.

Actor Blair Underwood had a exceptionally unique wedding cake at his wedding. It was a model of the Eiffel tower! It was a six and a half foot affair, with real lights all up and down the tower. This cake has got to be one of the most, if not the most unique wedding cake in the world today. I can only imagine the amount of work that went into it.

One couple had a square wedding cake that had two swans swimming on a pond on top of it, all made out of icing. It was a very elaborate cake, with ribbons and flowers adorning it as well. However, it was only one layer, so some people may not want a cake like this.

Another unique wedding cake one couple had was a "Shrek" cake. This couple must have been big fans of the movie, because their cake was all about the movie, including the Shrek and Princess Fiona figurines on top of the cake! This wedding cake had two layers, and on the bottom layer had an icing design of Donkey and the dragon, the other couple in the Shrek movies!

I have also seen some very unique "box" wedding cakes. I don't mean that these cake were just shaped like a box; one of these wedding cakes was a three layered cake, and each of the layers was decorated like a different present, complete with bows. Another couple had a cake that was shaped and elaborately decorated as an open hat box, with flowers spilling out of it.

One of the most unique wedding cakes that I have seen so far has to be a Chinese wedding cake. It was a three layered red cake, decorated with the most intricate detail and flowers. Another strange wedding cake one couple had was a Phantom of the Opera wedding cake. This one was just one layer, and it was white, black and red, with the white mask sitting on top of black icing, and a red icing "cloth" draped over it.

Another unique and not often used wedding cake idea is a cupcake wedding cake. All you have to do is buy a cupcake tree and bake and decorate cupcakes to place on it.

novelty wedding cakes

Choosing a wedding cake is a long process that can be complicated and confusing, but it really does not have to be. There are tons of choices, styles, flavors and more to decide upon as well as budgets, delivery options and availability. If you do some research ahead of time things will be easier in making all your decisions and selections when you actually choose your bakery. Here are some questions you should ask bakers when interviewing at bakeries and cake designers to determine whether they will be able to meet your requests and needs.

What is the estimated price per slice?

This will give you an idea of what your cake will cost. You should estimate one slice per person and it's usually better to have more because people love cake and some guests will come back for more if the cake is not served to them at the tables.

What delivery options are available?

Ask if they will deliver to your wedding site and how many hours ahead of time they will do so. The timing is very important because if they deliver it too early your cake may melt if your venue does not have accommodations large enough to store it or they are unwilling to do so.

Do you charge for delivery and what is the mileage/distance range?

Enquire about the cost for delivery and how far away they will go for such deliveries. If you wedding is fifty miles away from their shop they may not go that far no matter how much you are willing to pay, it just depends upon the store and baker as they all have different policies. If it seems like delivery is going to be out of the question ask about when someone could pick up the cake on the day of and then you will have to assign someone from your bridal party to do so.

Can you repair the cake if it's damaged in transit?

If you've decided to have the bakery delivery the cake be sure to ask about on site repairs in case the cake happens to be damaged when they are transporting it.

Can you provide different flavors?

If you plan on having several different layers or individual cakes you may want them all to be different flavors. Ask your baker if this is possible and what the flavor options are. Multiple flavors can be a lot of fun and ensure that all your guests are happy with their dessert.

Do you offer tastings and will you create a miniature sample?

Getting to taste the different cakes is half the fun, so ask if they offer times to taste different cakes also if they will make you a miniature sample cake so you can see what the real thing would really look like.

orchid wedding cakes

Your wedding cake is the central piece of decoration, and probably the most delicious decoration, that brings your entire theme into focus. The culminating factor of the vital wedding cake is the elegant design, symbol, or figurines that you place on top of all the cake's luxurious tiers. Cake tops are a great way to really put your personality and your good taste into your wedding reception. Also, wedding cake toppers are great keepsakes for you and your newly wedded spouse to take home in remembrance of your special day.

You can keep these durable items for a lifetime, keeping them out on display in your new home as a testament to the bond you share and the memories you've made and will continue to make in your new life together. Try choosing a wedding cake topper that reflects your personality, beliefs, and approach to life by searching for cake toppers that represent many different cultures, worldviews, and historic traditions. Choosing the perfect topper can be a daunting task, but with these examples listed below you don't have to worry at all about looking any further for a great piece that will impress your guests and stimulate your memories in the future.

Traditional Celtic Claddaugh Cake Top:

This traditional Irish symbol represents the bond between the bride and the groom perfectly. The claddaugh symbolizes the fact that your hands will be blessed in friendship and your hearts will be joined in love forever. This beautiful blessing couldn't come in a more beautiful cake top that is made of glazed porcelain and will be the perfect addition to any cake and will certainly enhance the feeling of romance and the eternal love you share for your new spouse.

Silver Asian Double Happiness Traditional Script Brushed Cake Top:

This simple silver colored happiness symbol represents the joy and completion you feel as a result of your bond with your partner. The simplicity of this cake topper makes it a very versatile item that can be used on your primary cake or any other place you'd like in your wedding reception to enhance the message of love.

Contemporary Couple Cake Topper:

Breaking from the traditional stiff-looking bride and groom atop the wedding cake, this magnificent glass sculpture features a modern art version of the bride and groom in the middle of a special dance. This cake topper is certainly a very elegant addition to your cake while also being a very efficient means of communicating the message of love and the union of two souls.

Reflective Castle Cake Top:

This cake topper is absolutely stunning! It is the perfect way to top off your magical wedding and to remind the bride that she looks like a fantastic princess on her special day. This fantasy castle is made of perfectly clear glass and is accented with gold pieces. This cake topper fits into anyone's wedding and will capture the elegance of the lighting and the confectionary treat that it is sitting on top of. Make your cake more enjoyable and functional as a design piece with this wonderful cake topper.