Wedding Party Guide

Three and four tier wedding cakes are very popular, especially if you are having a large wedding reception. Displaying the individual cake layers on separate levels makes the whole cake display very elegant and appealing to the eye. Let’s take a look at the different options that are available when you are considering this type of wedding cake stand.

The traditional tiered wedding cake is round, but square cakes have come back in style in recent years and offer a modern and sophisticated look for today’s bride and groom. There are many cake stands available in different sizes to display either a round or square shaped wedding cake. You will need to make sure that the cake plates are the correct size for your cake layers. Some couples prefer to buy their cake stand first and then have the cake designer plan the size of the cake accordingly. You will notice that there are some standard sizes in both wedding cakes and in the cake stands, so it is not difficult to match up the cake with the stand unless you have an antique or unusual cake stand or if you have a custom cake in a special size or shape.

The different cake layers are separated from each other by columns or pillars. This is what provides the dramatic look of the display that has come to be associated with the wedding cake tradition. The cake layers often diminish in size as the layers rise up. The top layer of the cake is often given to the bride and room in a small box so they can freeze it and then enjoy it on there first anniversary as they look back on their big day.

You may also want to consider a tower cake stand which is great for displaying cupcakes, or a floating cake stand, that makes the layers appear as if they are floating in the air since the support is in the back of the display. Take a look at the options available in magazines and online and you will start to get a good idea of the type of stand that will work best for your wedding cake.