Your Wedding Cake: a sweet ending to a special day
The sweetest wedding task is deciding on dessert for your big day, and your dessert should be customized and match the mood. If you have a sweet idea, find someone who can work with it.

Bakeries fill up quickly. Stay safe and book six months in advance. To pick a shop, trust your gut during tastings. Also, make sure you’re comfortable with the efficiency and professionalism of the bakery. They should return your calls and e-mails promptly, be flexible, willing to customize, familiar with your reception venue and guarantee an on-time dessert, including set-up, delivery, and clean-up if necessary. Don`t be afraid to switch bakeries if you feel uncomfortable.

For cost, cakes are typically priced by the slice, which is generally anywhere from $1.50 to $6.50 per slice, depending on the style, ingredients, size and decorating. Your reception site or caterer may also charge a plating fee as well, often $.50 to $1.50 per person, to cut and serve the cake. Ask about this, and if it’s negotiable.

To break outside the traditional cake, individual cupcakes are fun. Arrange in a tower that resembles a tiered cake or on mismatched layers over decorated shelves.
And everyone loves a sundae! Get every topping you can and let your guests run wild.

The newest trend is candies tables. Arrange jars, fishbowls or giant martini glasses of your favorite sweets and let guests be kids in your candy shop.

For small, upscale weddings with mostly adults, have a barista whip up comforting lattes, cappuccinos and espressos with rich pastries such as biscotti or tiramisu.

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