The Cake

Chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, cheesecake, carrot, nut, fruitcake,  strawberry, citrus, coffee, caramel, red velvet...you name your flavour and your baker will be able to make it.
Then there are the toppings - white chocolate ganache, fondant, dark chocolate ganache, butter cream  jam, cream cheese, fresh cream....
And don't forget the cake toppers - fresh flowers, marzipan, poured sugar, plastic figurines...

When choosing a baker for your wedding cake, make sure that they have baked a wedding cake before and that they can show you a portfolio and provide tasters.
Any decent baker should do these tasters free of charge.
Make sure your baker is reputable and ask them for references from other bridal couples.
Your baker should be able to give you idea's and suggest what you should or shouldn't be having with regards to your cake.  The baker should also want to work within your theme and colour scheme and should do all the liaising with your wedding planning/venue/florist.  Make sure that the baker will also be able to take the cake to your venue and set it up as well as make adjustments should they need to be made on your wedding day.

Make sure that your cake will be the only one that will be made on that day unless it is a big bakery with many bakers.  That way you can be assured of having the baker's full attention on your special creation.
Decide if you want cupcakes (which are becoming increasingly popular) or a normal cake.
Remember that your cake is what as seen as the centerpiece of your wedding reception so make sure that it makes a statement in an understated way.







Some pictures of pretty cakes