Wedding cake is, was and will be the sweetest queen of the celebration. As a queen, she has her whims. LĪGAVĀM was told LĪGAVĀM practical tips on choosing, storing and transporting a wedding cake by Baiba Ritova, creator of the pastry brand FIKA .

The wedding cake and decorations must be in a uniform style

If the cake is planned to be decorated with flowers , the cake bakers, in cooperation with the decorator of the wedding celebration place , agree that the cake should be provided with the flowers with which the festive room is decorated. Shades of pink roses vary and may not match if chosen without coordination with the decorator.

The second option – an undecorated cake is delivered to the celebration site, where the decorator decorates it in harmony with the wedding style.

Make sure that a refrigerator is available at the venue

If the cake is to be enjoyed immediately after the celebration, you should think about whether the place of the ceremony is suitable for it. If there is no refrigerator at the place of celebration, and it is a hot summer day, the cake is delivered at the last minute so that it does not lose its properties.

Even half an hour in the heat will be fatal for the cake.

In order not to have to experience unpleasantly disturbing moments, you should expect that unexpected obstacles may happen, for example - the cake carrier gets lost on the way. If there is a refrigerator, the cake can be brought earlier. It is most practical to deliver the cake to the place of celebration the day before, so that you don't have to worry about it during the celebration.

Transport nuts

It is not always necessary to pay for delivery. You can save a bit by transporting the cake up to three floors yourself. This should be done very carefully. The cake should not be placed on an incline. It is best to place the box with the cake in the trunk of the car or on the floor near your feet, making sure that the cool air from the air conditioner reaches it.

Things to think about:

• Ordering a wedding cake – the sooner the better. In the beginning, it will be enough to reserve the date, but one and a half to two months in advance is the time to agree on the design, taste and size of the cake. To understand which one will be the right one, tasting the wedding cake will be useful before choosing.
• The large multi-tiered cakes are suitable if the number of guests reaches at least 60 people;
• One larger cake and several small cupcakes will be more financially beneficial than a multi-tiered wedding cake;

• It should be noted that Pinterest pictures tend to have props or overly complex cakes designed for impressive photos, but not for enjoying the nuances of taste. In any case, specialist consultation is important;
• If among the guests there are vegans, people with gluten or lactose intolerance, it is a nice gesture to prepare individual cupcakes for these guests.

Trends in cake fashion

Classic wedding cakes, fruit cakes and mousse cakes are relevant. The trend is to choose one large cake, complemented by several small ones. Simplicity, flowers, a forest theme with green plants, eucalyptus, blueberries, blackberries, the impression of a messy cake with chocolate dripping over the edges of the biscuit are relevant in decoration. Art deco style - geometric shapes and gold - is also in demand.

The article was created in cooperation with Baiba Ritova, the creator of the confectionery brand FIKA

Author of the article: IEVA KRASTIņA

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Photo: Miks Šiels , Inta Photography