It’s wedding season! We’re as excited as you are – the sanctity of marriage is a big deal, and all eyes will be on you! As a bride, groom or wedding helper shopping for a wedding cake, you’re probably overwhelmed at this point. Every detail has to be perfect, from the cake size, the cake flavor, filling, frosting and topper. It gets overwhelming fast. If you’d like to see some great toppers, check out our post on toppers here. If you’re still trying to decide on the perfect cake shape, read on to find out what we have to say about every cake shape.
Round Cakes
These are the most traditional of wedding cakes because they are easy to stack, decorate and customize. They stack easily and they hold decorations, such as pearls or flowers, easier than other shapes. They look great at traditional white weddings, and are typically expected for any type of old fashioned wedding. In the end, however, choosing between a round or square wedding cake is strictly up to the style and preference of the bride.
Square Cakes
Square cakes will stack as easily as the round cakes, but they are a touch more conventional than the round cake. They are considered more elegant than round cakes, and so would suit a wedding of high class. Again, it really is up to the bride’s preference, but the square cakes to tend to carry a more sophisticated feel to them. They are a little harder to add certain decorations, but the expert bakers at Sweet Valley will work with you to create the perfectly decorated square cake.
Cupcake Cakes
These cakes are just as they sound – they are a tower of cupcakes. This option works for couples who wish to forgo the cake cutting ceremony, or anyone who scoffs at the traditional “cake feeding” portion of the standard American wedding. An additional advantage to the cupcake cake is the opportunity to offer guests a variety in flavors. Every guest can have their own personal cupcake, there are no utensils required, and leftovers can easily be packed up with very little mess. Many outdoor weddings will have cupcake cakes to avoid the hassle of cleanup afterward. In fact, many Binghamton bakeries or Ithaca bakeries will produce these types of cakes, thanks to the wide array of beautiful, green parks available for weddings throughout Tioga, Broome and Tompkins Counties.
Multi-Shaped Cakes
These cakes add an eclectic element to the wedding celebration. They work for the unique couple, the couple who does their own thing, or the couple who just wants to deviate from tradition. The layers come in heart, square, round or rectangle shapes, and they are often decorated with smart fondant, flowers or pearls. Choosing this type of cake requires some planning, but it’s worth it for the unique feel added to the reception.
Discover your ideal wedding cake shape, then contact us today. We can help plan, and create, the perfect cake for your upcoming wedding celebration! Call us at 607-223-4238.
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