First you say “I do,” then you get to eat, drink, and be married! One thing all wedding guests look forward to after the ceremony is the timeless tradition of cutting the cake. It’s easy to get caught up in planning all the other details of your Big Day, but don’t forget to think about your cake, and your cake table! Whether it’s a simple sheet cake or an extravagant, 6-tier, you can never go wrong with a classic wedding cake.
If you choose to have a cake at your wedding, there are a few things you will need to gather!
Left to right: cake by Clever Cakes KC, image by Kaley from Kansas; cake by Take the Cake KC, image by Meredith Ryncarz Photography; cake by Dolce Bakery, image by Heirloom Photo Company.
Cake Stand
Cake stands are a great way to show off your wedding style. Rental companies offer a variety of cake stands to fit your style, or you can purchase your own and use it at home. Be sure to get in touch and ask the baker what size you’ll need! When choosing a stand, you always want to make sure it is at least the same size as the bottom tier.
Clockwise from top left: cake by Nancy Stark, image by Brianne Elizabeth Photography; cake by Water to Wheat Cakery, image by Jill Caren Photo; cake by Dolce Bakery, image by Rachell Steirly Photography; cake by McLain’s Market in Lawrence, image by Kaylee Hoeflicker.
Cake Cutting Set
When gathering your day-of items, be sure to pack a cake cutting knife and cake server! A personalized cake cutting set with your name & wedding date engraved is the perfect keepsake. Don’t want to purchase your own? Talk to your baker or venue to see if they are able to provide one for you. You won’t want to rush around at the last minute trying to track down utensils!
Top: cake by Blue Thistle Cakes, image by Black Coffee Co. Second row left to right: cake by Dolce Bakery, image by Claire Ryser; cake by Kate Smith Soiree, image by Annie Lui Photography; cake by Oakwood Country Club, image by Mariam Saifan Photography.
Cake Topper
We’ve seen various different types of cake toppers lately. The most popular are the custom name toppers! Need some inspiration? Search on Etsy to see what local makers have to offer. You may discover new ideas you’ve never seen before (we’re loving the trend of adding your pets in your wedding in as many ways as possible…including the cake topper)!
Left to right: cake by Taylor Elizabeth cakes, image by Gracefully Made in KS; Cake by Water to Wheat Cakery, image by Black Coffee Photo Co.
Floral Accents
Not to be biased, but floral accents are our favorite way to decorate wedding cakes. They are the perfect way to tie in your wedding colors and add dimension and texture!
Left and center images by Black Coffee Photo Co. Right cake by Sugar & Spice, image by Beau Vaughn Photography
Champagne Flutes
No celebration would be complete without a glass of bubbly! Champagne glasses are a must if you want to take a fun photo during cake cutting! Have your caterers place a couple of glasses on your cake table so that you and your spouse can toast one another after you cut the cake.
Left to right: cake by Billie’s Grocery, image by Lacey Rene Studios; cake by McLain’s Bakery, image by Briana Gray.
Backdrop
You put a lot of work into selecting the perfect cake and accompaniments, don’t neglect the backdrop! Think about where you place your cake table and what kind of a backdrop will frame your cake in your photos. Is your cake unique on different sides? Don’t forget to ask your photographer to get multiple angles!
Header image by TJ Stansbury, Cake by Water to Wheat Cakery