Article by Rosanna Haller, Editor-in-Chief, www.InexpensiveWedding.us The Complete Online Planner for an Inexpensive Wedding
Inexpensive Wedding Cake: How to Make & Decorate Your Own DIY Wedding Cake
It feels great to have guests marvel over your wedding cake at your wedding reception and be able to smile and say, I made My own wedding cake. Making your own wedding cake is something to be proud of, and it is much more budget-friendly than hiring a professional cake designer. But before start pulling out all your cake pans, mixing bowls, your electric mixer, and your rolling pin, take a close look at the pros and cons of a DIY wedding cake.
Can I Make My Own Wedding Cake Myself?
Lots of brides think about tackle making and decorating their own wedding cakes. Brides really need to think long and hard about whether you are up to the challenge before you commit to doing it yourself. Time is the critical issue for the bride, even working within an inexpensive wedding budget. Even if you have the expertise in making wedding cakes, or are a skilled baker, you just might not have the time or the energy to create a culinary masterpiece in the days leading up to your wedding.
Many brides on a limited budget approach and ask a cake decorator friend or relative to bake their wedding cake or to assist with major help. If you are approached by an acquaintance offering pro bono wedding cake decorating, do not say yes before (tactfully) asking to see samples of their previous work.
Take the Time Gather Great Wedding Cake Recipes
Once you begin to look for wedding cake recipes, you will find that there are lots of choices out there for every palate. Old standards like vanilla, white, and chocolate are just the beginning. Cheesecake, carrot cake, fruit cake, red velvet, and coconut-pineapple are also popular favorites.
Extensively Research Wedding Cake Design at Stores, in Bridal magazines and Online
Choosing your wedding cake design and style starts with good, solid research. Browse bridal magazines, online wedding cake galleries, or even brochures from local bakeries for ideas. Note the sizes, shapes, and styles you naturally gravitate toward.
If a friend is actually doing the baking and decorating for you, make sure that you have pictures or sketches to describe what you want. Also ensure that they feel comfortable with the designs you
