There are many decisions you need to make for your upcoming wedding, aren’t there? Let’s take a look at one of them, “what should go on top of my wedding cake?” in more detail so you can consider all your options before you make a decision.

* Do you want a cake topper that you can keep forever and ever? Or would you rather have it be something less permanent?

* What shape will your wedding cake be in? Is it a traditional 3 tiers or something different? You can have it custom made any way you want, including the cake topper.

* Does your wedding have a theme? If so, you’ll want your wedding cake topper to be an extension of that theme.

* Are you a traditionalist? Or do the two of you like to be different?

* Do you want a topper that’s eco-friendly and can be eaten or composted (like flowers)? Or a plastic molded token that can be saved as a fun memento of your special day? Or would you rather have a crystal topper that would look great afterwards in your china hutch?

Hopefully your head is not spinning with these questions as they are meant to help you narrow your focus on what you truly want.

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from sugarbloom_cupcakes

The wedding cake as we know it now has had a long history that sent it through many transformations as it became the focus of more than a few customs and traditions.

The history of the wedding cake has been researched back to the Roman Empire, with the custom of breaking the cake over the bride’s head. This practice was a symbolization of the end of the bride’s virginal state and the beginning of the groom’s power over her. In this case, the “cake” was actually a loaf of freshly baked barley bread.
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from glassslippergourmet

The wedding cake as we know it now has had a long history that sent it through many transformations as it became the focus of more than a few customs and traditions.

The history of the wedding cake has been researched back to the Roman Empire, with the custom of breaking the cake over the bride’s head. This practice was a symbolization of the end of the bride’s virginal state and the beginning of the groom’s power over her. In this case, the “cake” was actually a loaf of freshly baked barley bread.
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One of the most important elements of a wedding day is the wedding cake. The beauty of the cake is astonishing for all the guests, including for the youngest children.

Why should we consider the importance of the wedding cake?

We may say that the wedding cake is the main piece of your wedding reception. Also, it is one of the most admired elements of the wedding. It is actually meant to be the most attractive topper of your bridal ceremony.

There are indeed numerous elements to consider when you decide upon the right cake for your wedding. This is a very complex element with all the details that it must contain. Nonetheless, it is indeed worthy as the wedding cake is one of the key points of your wedding reception.

Here you will find 32 options of choosing the suitable cake for your wedding.
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