When it comes to engagement cake designs and ideas, your options are limitless. Some brides to be go through wedding magazines and choose a cake based on creations for the day of your nuptials.  When thinking about engagement cake designs, consider tying it in with your wedding. If your wedding is going to be held in an exotic location, choose a cake topper that foreshadows the ceremony. You also don’t have to be as formal with engagement cake ideas as you do with a wedding cake.

Consider getting a cake in the shape of a ring. A round cake or Bundt cake can be decorated to resemble your actual engagement ring or a simple wedding band. Choose an ordinary shaped cake but have your baker decorate it with icing shaped gems and edible gold and silver balls.

On your wedding cake you may want to go with the traditional bride and groom cake topper, on your engagement cake you can have more fun. Your cake topper can demonstrate your relationship and history. You can simply top your cake with numbered candles representing your wedding day.

Engagement party cakes come in nearly any color you can imagine. Colors that go nicely together include blue and white, pink and black, lavender and white. Your baker should be able to work with a variety of flavors as well. Why choose a vanilla cake when you can have cherries and cream, white almond, butter pecan or chai spice?

You can buy an engagement cakes at any bakery, or go to a baker that specializes in designing cakes for special occasions. Some bakers require a cake to be ordered well in advance and may charge a flat rate for the cake or per serving. Ordering a cake with fondant covering may cost more than an ordinary cake.

Engagement cupcakes may cost less than a cake charged per serving. Sheet cakes also cost more than non-layered cakes.

Here’s some information to consider when buying an engagement cake. How many people are you serving? Do you want a tiered cake?

Funny Wedding Cake Toppers Bride PINCH Groom BUTT Sexy	Cheeky Couple Main Squeeze Funny Wedding Cake Toppers	Wilton Ball and Chain Humorous Cake Topper
Reluctant Groom Dragging Humorous Wedding Cake Topper Decoration	“Curvy and Burly” Figurines – “The Curvy Bride” Figurine	Comical Bride and Groom Ethnic Wedding Cake Topper 4 1/4in
Fishing Groom and Bride Funny Wedding Cake Toppers	Bride at Finish Line with Victorious Groom Wedding Cake Topper	Wilton Oh No You Don’t Humorous Cake Topper
Frankenstein Takes the Cake

Planning a wedding is serious work. You come up with a theme, look for a venue, pick bridesmaid dresses, fight with your fiancée over who you pick for your entourage… And when everything is finished, you may end up tired and gloomy in the most important event of your life.

To make sure a wedding is enjoyable and light; some prefer to give a funny tone to the proceedings. Some couples prepare wedding vows that seem to have taken from a stand-up comic’s material. There are also those that give some twist to the inevitable wedding kiss; from making it last as long as they possibly can, to torridly kissing each other (which can be awkward when your relatives are around).

Other opportunities for mischief can present itself throughout the event. Bouquet/garter throwing, cake slicing, wine drinking… You name it, someone’s messed around with it.

But there are those subtle funny touches that don’t grab everyone by the ear and scream “LOOK AT ME!”

The wedding cake, that most important of food during the wedding reception often gets overlooked. If you’ve seen one wedding cake, you’ve seen ‘em all. People have seen that frosted 3-6 layered cake and 3 tier wedding cake stand with the small bride and groom on top (in that ubiquitous robotic pose as if both were terrified to be married) time and again.

Making the cake itself more elaborate can jack up the price. If you are on a tight budget, then changing the topper makes it more memorable. Here a wedding cake idea for you. Funny wedding cake toppers are cheaper than adding an extra layer, color or design on your cake. You may even find someone willing to customize the topper itself.

If you have no idea what you want for a topper, just bear in mind that they don’t necessarily need to be bought from the same bakery as the wedding cake itself. Look for creative ways to make it yourself from other materials. You may have come across something funny you can relate to in a crafts shop or a toy store.

You might even want to ditch the traditional couple for something totally different. For example, if you met during college, then instead of a bride and groom, you might want a cheerleader and a jock. Or if you both work in a blood bank, having the couple donating blood side by side on beds might work… but may be inappropriate as a food decoration.

There is also a wealth of suppliers of funny cake toppers for wedding cakes online or easily reachable via phone if one knows how to look. These are ready made and need only be placed on top of your cake. There are brides running away from grooms and grooms running away from brides. There are brides dragging grooms to the altar and vice versa. There are brides and grooms chained giving that literal “Ball and chain” look.

You don’t even have to be the ones getting married to enjoy the funny wedding cake topper. You can use them for bridal showers, stag parties (although the men might want a different kind of topper for those) and even switch someone’s topper for a funny one as a prank. Either way, happy wedding planning!

It used to be that wedding cakes sat tier on top of graduated tier. There was nothing to separate each layer. It was certainly a lovely sight and wedding cakes even today are arranged in this same manner and of course they still look lovely at a wedding reception.

There has been an evolution of wedding cakes. Wedding cakes no longer have to be the traditional round layers. The cake can have square tiers, it doesn’t always have to be white, and it doesn’t have to be layer on top of layer. Wedding cakes have come a long way and we are going to explore one of the ways they have changed over the years.

Often times we will have layers of the cake separated from each tier. Depending on how many tiers you want your cake to have, the cake’s stand will follow the suit of layers. The most popular type of cake stand is the three tiered wedding cake stand. By separating the cake’s tiers, the chef gives the cake a taller appearance, thus elevating its stature on the table.

Another plus that comes with the wedding cake stand is that it is perfect for very heavy cakes such as the coconut cake. The coconut cake is quite a rich dessert, therefore quite heavy. If you place the coconut cake layer on top of layer, then you run the risk of messing up your cake. The cake itself could fall apart and that isn’t what you want at your wedding reception. With a cake stand, each tier has its own plate. You can rest assured that your cake will stay all together and beautiful as it is being served to the wedding guests.

The Holiday Dessert Wedding Cake Stand 3 tier is just right for a wedding during the Christmas Holidays. It is ornate and festive, offering a little extra holiday cheer to the wedding cake. Its shimmery silver and crystal clear presentation make it a real crowd pleasure. It is not the best choice for a large cake. It would be better suited for a small wedding that plans on a small cake. More than likely an additional cake would be needed. This wedding cake 3 tier stand is priced at around $40.00

The 3 tiered E Wedding Cake Stand has a contemporary, but unique look about it with its chrome finish. It isn’t a stand that will steal the show, but it will do a great job highlighting a beautiful wedding cake. The tiers are separated, giving plenty of room for larger cakes and cakes of different shapes. Easy clean up is a nice feature of this cake stand since clean up is important, but once the wedding is over, clean up should be simple and quick. This cake stand is priced at just under $60.00

If you loved the 3 tiered E wedding cake stand then you will also love the 3 tiered Swan Wedding cake stand. This cake stand of course has the shape of a swam and it too has a contemporary chrome finish. This cake stand’s plates are more spread out, so it is really easy to place taller sized cakes without it looking too cramped. It is unique. It is interesting. It will showcase your wedding cake rather than showing it up. This cake stand is priced at just under $60.00

The third cake stand in our trilogy is the S 3 tiered wedding cake stand. The curvaceous flow of the metal allows the eye to gracefully follow the lines of the most elegant of cakes. It too can be cleaned with the wipe of a cloth and is priced at under $60.00

Wilton is a leading name in wedding cake supplies. So it is a good idea to showcase their wedding cake stand that comes in 3 tiers. The plates are clear so there is nothing to detract from the beauty of the cake itself. The stands support has a sleek chrome finish with a contemporary appeal. Its simple design make this 3 tiered wedding cake stand a winner. It is only $29.00 and it has received good reviews from consumers.

At $25, the 3 Tier Easy Elegance Wedding Cake Stand has a royal feel about it as it stands stately bearing your beautiful wedding cake. But shhhh! Don’t tell anyone. This wedding cake stand is made of Styrofoam and cardboard. Yes, it is disposable, but it can be used more than once if used properly. This lovely cake stand has tubes that allow the cake to stand tall. If you think once is enough, then toss it. It has served its purpose. No clean up, no storage, no problem.

Our next wedding cake stand is one of my favorites. I’ll have to admit it is a scene stealer. This lovely 3 tiered cake stand can enhance even the simplest of cakes and at $19.95, a real bargain. The 3 tiered Lighted Crystal Clear Wedding Cake and Cupcake Stand. This beautiful stand elevates your cakes to new heights. Crystal clear tubes extend from the scalloped plates on the bottom. At the top of the clear tubes are 3 more scalloped plates that hold the wedding tiers. The tubes can be lit, but that is an extra charge. The picture in the ad has flowers wrapped around the tubes. This lovely floral touch certainly creates an amazing picture of elegance and charm. A simple white cake would look absolutely gorgeous on this wedding cake stand.

The LivingQuarters 3 Tier Cake Stand is an elegant, yet simple design. Each one of its tiers sits directly above the other in graduated sizes. The tiers are footed so it looks as if there are three different cake stands. The scalloped edges give it a charming appeal. This 3 tier cake stand should be washed by hand. It sells for $19.99

The 3 tier Cascade Wedding Cake Stand is a classic design often seen at weddings. There is a reason it is so popular. The cascading tiers look simple amazing as a gorgeous wedding cake rests on its 3 separate plates. It sells for $29.95 and is a top seller.

Wilton makes the 3 Tier Pillar Wedding Cake Stand. Its pillar look like the Greek columns of the Parthenon, giving it an old world look. The tiers are cascading and the pillars lock in place for a secure fit. Classic in design this cake stand, with its interlocking pillars and plates, will be a beautiful presentation as your guests gather round the stately work of art.

Your cake will be light as a feather as it appears to float without suspension. The 3 Tier Round Floating Cake Stand is unique and eye-catching as it supports a wedding cake that seems to float. The supports seem to be a contradiction in that they are of a sturdy steel. The plates cascade upward gracefully in graduated sizes to present your wedding cake in its most magnificent fashion. This cake stand sell for $210.00.

A Heart Shape 3 Tier Floating Cake Stand will create the illusion of hearts suspended in mid-air. That’s quite appropriate since it is a wedding. The heart-shaped plates cascade upward in graduated sizes and the back support can be used to drape flowers or other decorations. Priced at $79.95, this wedding cake stand is perfect for smaller weddings or get-togethers.

The Wilton Floating Tiers Cake Stand is one of my favorites. With a sturdy support and graduated tiers, this cake stand creates the illusion of a wedding cake suspended in mid-air. It comes with the convenience of being able to disassemble for easy storage. This wedding cake stand is priced at $70.99.

Target also sells a wonderful line of 3 tiered wedding cake stands that are reasonably priced. Kitchen stores are excellent sources for purchasing wedding cake stands. You can always go online and find just about any kind of wedding cake stand out there. Wedding cake stands come in all price ranges and you might want to do some shopping around if you run across one you really love, but it comes with a high price tag. This is a purchase you may not use that often, so keep that in mind. There is also the possibility of borrowing a 3 tier wedding cake stand. This is just another way to save a little money by using a friend’s cake stand.

The wedding cake stand with 3 tiers is a popular choice by many brides. It makes a beautiful wedding cake sit taller and more gracefully as it is presented at the reception. A cake stand can add so much to the appearance of a wedding cake, giving it a more professional look.

Wilton 3-Tier Cakes N More Party Stand $29.99	Holiday Dessert Wedding Cake Stand 3 Tier $39.22	3 TIER SERVER WITH HANDLE – 3 TIER GOLD RIM PLATES WITH GOLD HANDLE – 3 tier server $12.31
Wilton 307-350 3-Tier Pillar-Style Cake Stand with 15-3/4-Inch Base $59.99	Easy Elegance 3-Tier Single Use Cake Stand $50.63	3 TIER SERVER $7.99

If we will try to stroll down memory lane, cakes portray a symbolic part in wedding ceremonies. We know for a fact that cakes are used to signify the sweetness of the newly- wed couples. There is even a part in the ceremony wherein the couple is asked to slice the cake and have a taste of it. Wow…cakes really depict a vital part in any wedding experience.

But one of the hardest parts of the pre nuptial planning is choosing the right and most elegant wedding cake. It would perhaps eat ample of the couples’ time because it would definitely require a touch of artistry and a little sense of expertise.

To guide you with the best wedding cake ideas, here are some tips that will make your wedding cake chic and elegant:

Shop Around

First you need to consider how you want your wedding cake to look like. Well, you really need to release the artist in you. Have a picture of your wedding cake in mind and shop around. There’s nothing really wrong in comparing one shop from the other, anyways it’s your grand wedding day that is at stake. Request for a taste test from the baker and savor every bite of it.  Consider your guests…are they going to like it? Well, the final decision is in your hand.

Determine your Budget

Every couple should mull over budget as one of the major things to be considered in planning their much awaited wedding day. Who said that an elegant wedding cake requires a huge amount of money? The answer is a big NO. You may have a fantastic wedding cake but it doesn’t mean that it will dig your wallet that much. All you need is simply ingenuity.

Make your Imagination work

You really need to determine what kind of wedding cake you want to see in the cake table during your wedding. Paint that picture in your mind and let the free flowing ideas monopolize your brain cells.  Those thoughts will really help you.

Decoration Ideas

Decors will definitely dictate the whole thing, hence it’s a must for the couple to consider what decorations will be used for the cake to make it more conspicuous. Well here are some suggestions:

• Try to use fresh flowers- Create a miniature of the bride’s bouquet and have it placed in the wedding cake. I’m very much sure this will create a different touch of stylishness and sophistication.
• Consider tiers of wedding cupcakes – You may use cupcakes for your wedding cake. Aside from observing your budget by simply doing this, you may also mesmerize your guests because of the uniqueness of it.
• Use edibles – you may use edible flowers, decorations that will surely captivate your guests’ attention.
• Think about whether you would like to do as many couples and add one of the funny wedding cake toppers that are available.

Consider these tips and make your wedding cake the emblem of love, passion, and inimitability of your grand event.

What are they made from?

Cake toppers are typically made form plastic, which is completely inedible.  However, in some cases, special cake toppers are made with edible materials such as marzipan, sugar and other food items.  Photo cake toppers are made form sugar with food coloring added.  Other forms of romantic cake toppers can be made from clay and any other moldable materials.  These are also used for special custom cake toppers, which are made by specialists in the baking and cake industry.

Custom Made Cake Toppers

Custom made cake toppers are made to specifications to look like the person the cake if for.  For example, the bride and groom at a wedding, the person celebrating a birthday, a retirement and any other occasions cake toppers are used for.  Additionally, these can take any shape, color, or size, so long as they are not so heavy they would crush the cake. Figurines of people adorned in formal evening dresses, tuxedos, golf attire, etc., can easily be custom designed for the customer.

Make Edible Cake Toppers

Those who are trained to make cake toppers consider them to be a form of decorative culinary art.  While these culinary or bakery specialists go through many hours of education to learn to make cake toppers amongst other forms of decorations for cakes, anyone can learn to make them at home.  All that is needed is a steady hand and the materials to do so.

To make edible cake toppers at home, one must have access to marzipan, which is the preferred item.  Using marzipan is the easiest way to make cake toppers because it is so easily molded to shape and is edible as well.  Additionally, food coloring can be added so it can become more real looking.  Another cake topper item is clay, which is as easily molded as marzipan and color can be added to it as well, but the difference is that clay is not edible.

Cake toppers have always been a tradition upheld by Americans and other cultures for many years.  Whether monograms, figurines, photos, or any other type, the topper used is sure to bring joy to the person receiving the cake and as long as it is not edible, cake toppers can be saved to remember the occasion for years to come.

Ideas for Wedding Cakes

A wedding cake is one of the most important parts of the wedding ceremony and having the perfect topping to that wedding cake can add to the day, as well as leaving the bride and groom with a memory of their day and the importance of their vows to each other for years to come.

A topper can be used in many ways after the wedding is over; this can include making wedding centerpieces for your table for special occasions and anniversaries, putting it on permanent display in your home, or even making a shadow box that includes the bride’s bouquet, veil and that special symbol of love.

Wedding cake toppers come in a large array of different moods, ranging from serious and somber to comical to classy. They also can be found in a variety of styles ranging from classic bride-groom standing next to each other to modern style hearts or even more specific styles such as Celtic knots, or religious symbols. When people arrive at your wedding, they will look at a number of things, one of these things is the cake, which is important on the day as well as your one year anniversary.

Your wedding is only one day, but the marriage should last a lifetime and having the proper symbols of that marriage that will last as long is important; the perfect wedding cake topper can be one of the most long-lasting symbols of that day and the love that you have vowed to keep in your heart forever.

The monogram cake topper is the latest trend today. Wedding cake providers usually offer monogram wedding cake toppers to their clients but modifications are possible to cater to the distinct needs of the couples. Couple figurines are usually used as cake toppers but if you want a striking cake, you have to pick the ideal cake topper monogram.

The monogrammed cake toppers are now available in different materials like gold, silver, aluminum, acrylic, plastic, cut glass, rhinestone, and Swarovski crystal monogram cake toppers. Such materials can be used to indicate the couple’s name initials or perhaps special message. They make classy cake toppers and can be made into various designs.

The monogram wedding cake topper made from gold looks elegant and valuable. As compared to other materials, gold can be expensive. If you want a less costly option, you can opt for gold plating. Letters will be given a solid gold color by undergoing the process of gold plating. Next to gold, silver is an ideal choice. You’re free to pick the ideal size and font of the letters.

If you are looking for cheap monogram cake toppers, you can choose the aluminum material because they can appear like silver. Meanwhile, for those who are planning to keep the aluminum cake topper monograms after the wedding, this may not be a great idea since aluminum is a less durable material.

Most of the monogrammed cake topper in the market today is made from acrylic. You can find a wide range of acrylic toppers with gold and silver ornamentation. You can also spot those designed with rhinestones or paint. Among the cheapest in the market are the plastic cake toppers. However, there is one obvious disadvantage of using plastic toppers – less durability.

Another elegant cake topper material that you can opt for is the cut glass. The monogram cut glass letters can create a fantastic sight for the couple and the guests. One of the most expensive monogram toppers is the Swarovski crystals, and so very few couples are able to pay for them. The letters can be covered with the crystals or just a portion of them. For those looking for a less costly alternative, you can choose the rhinestones. The rhinestones can appear like crystals as long as you find a quality provider.

As you can imagine there are many choices in the market. Shopping online or locally is a matter of personal choice. If you want, you can start by shopping online to identify the available options for you. Weddings should be fun, memorable, and exciting. The wedding cake likewise must be made with only the best cake toppers, which may include the initials of the couple, or a simple message.

The cake toppers may mean additional cost on the part of the couples but it’s worth the cost. There are cheap ones as well as high end ones that suit your budget. If you want to buy monogram cake toppers, you have to decide in advance. Talk to your cake decorator or cake maker. Make it clear that you want monogram toppers so they you can also prepare in advance. Moreover, ask the cake maker if he or she already offers such trendy cake decorations. But overall, opting for this decorative cake option will surely make your special day more worthwhile!

What are wedding cake stands?

A wedding cake stand is the framework by which the cake would obviously be put up. It might be overlooked on some occasions, but cake stands made for weddings are a different story. For some reason, they do get a lot of attention from well-wishers and visitors.

Are there different types of cake stands?

Of course, there are various types of cakes so their stands would follow suit. Here are some of the most common ones you’ll see in weddings:

3 tier cake stand

As much as its name implies, 3 tier cake stands is one that has three levels. The bottom level, being the base, is the widest. The topmost layer, on the other hand, contains the focal design of the cake. In modern designs, a 3 tier wedding cake stand does not feature the groom or bride on top. Sometimes, flowers, doves, or other similar marriage symbols are placed in lieu of the bride and groom. Although a three-tier stand is quite a sight, they are not the highest level for wedding cakes.

Cup cake stand

Weddings can be as traditional or modern as one can imagine them to be. With the advent of cake designing, there are now weddings and other occasions that would prefer to have cupcakes instead of big and grandiose cakes. In the case of cup cake stands, the cupcakes are arranged to form a bigger shape. In some cases, they are also arranged in such a way that tiered cakes would look like—with levels as high as the couple wants them to be.

Glass cake stands

A glass cake stand might be one of the rarest types of framework one would ever see. Obviously, glass is a lot more expensive than their regular cake stand counterparts. It is for this reason that only those who want to splurge have them in their weddings. However, there are also bakeshops that feature glass cake stands on a budget. Should you want to have them as well, don’t hesitate to consult with your chef or bakeshop.

Tiered cake stands

A tiered cake stand is similar to a 3-tier stand. The only difference is that these stands have an infinite number of levels. The couple can choose to have a two-tiered stand or one that has more than five tiers. All these, of course, depend on the design the couple visualized. Sometimes, big tiered cakes would also espouse additional expenses.

What cake stand should suit my wedding?

Ask yourself what type of wedding you and your would-be partner plan to have. Settle on a theme and budget first. Once you have worked on these factors, it would be easy to scout for the perfect wedding cake for the two of you. Although you might get sold to the idea of a skyscraper stand for your cake, it is still best to settle down and think about it first. Do you have that many guests? Do you think all of those people would want a slice of your cake? It is easy to get something large for everyone but it is a lot harder to ensure that the cake won’t get wasted. Settle for a wedding cake that would fit the cake stand of your need and budget.

There are events in our lives that we will never forget: the first time we fell in love, graduating from high school and/or college, learning to drive, and getting married. Of course, each of these events marks an important chapter in our lives, but marriage, unlike the others, is one that will last a life time; so, it is probably best that everything occurs at the wedding be adorned most spectacularly.

One of the common features of a wedding reception is the cake; however, more and more people are selecting cupcakes instead. You may ask, “Why?” Well, they are cheaper, easier to bake, more practical for storing, and can come in an array of shapes, sizes, and unique designs (all of which are chosen by you!). Below is a guide on how to prepare wedding cupcakes for your special day down the aisle:

1) Gather the necessary items: cake mix, cupcake pans, cupcake liners, supports and platters, frosting, decorations, boxes for moving cupcakes, and foil or cling wrap.

2) Decide on the number of cupcakes you will need. Also, figure out how many cupcakes each person will be allowed to eat. For example, ideal weddings allow their guests to eat between one and three, so if you are going to have one-hundred people in attendance, for example, shoot for around two-hundred and three-hundred cakes. Also, expect for some of them to be destroyed along the way somehow, so plan for extras.

3) Decide who is going to do the actual baking of the cakes. Allowing several people to bake them is the general recommendation. Perhaps, for example, you could allow the bridesmaids to each make three or four dozen, while allowing your aunts and grandma to each make three or four dozen. Even you yourself could make a few dozen. A final option is having the cupcakes premade by a bakery unfrosted- this way you or your friends can decorate the tops of them!

4) Designing the cake: Select what the tower is going to look like, opting perhaps for a tall tower or a two-tiered tower. Remember to take into account how many cupcakes you are intending to create! Craft stores will have merchandise and support pieces to help with this step.

5) Decide on the flavor of the cake batter. Many people do not just choose one specific flavor; rather, they switch it up and try several different kinds, such as white silk, chocolate, or marble.

6) Determine what colored frosting you are going to use on each of the cupcakes. Also, figure out which ones will get decorations. Perhaps your wedding styles and colors will match the colors of the frosting, as you are going to want them to impress anyone who looks at them!

7) Guesstimate how much of everything you will require. As an example, will you need twelve boxes of chocolate cake mixes, or thirty-five? Realize that one box of cake mix makes roughly twenty cupcakes, and 75% of a tub of frosting covers one box of cake mix.

Get unique plates and decorations to enhance the visual attire of your succulent cakes!

9) Bake the cupcakes. Know that unfrosted cupcakes are able to freeze well if covered carefully.

10) Decorate and frost the cakes as you had planned to do in step six.

11) Using small boxes, place the cupcakes inside; the boxes should be effective enough to transport the cakes to the wedding.  Wrap the boxes with your aluminum foil or cling wrap.

12) Drive the cupcakes to the wedding. Put everything together at the wedding event itself so that nothing gets ruined in the process. Thus, bring all the supports, platters, and cakes themselves to the wedding. Leave extra cakes in the boxes until they are needed to fill in spaces.3) Dig in!

Here’s a simple wedding cupcake cake at a recent wedding atop a tall building in the heart of a southern city.