Wedding sweets will always be relevant, and the wedding cake is still the queen of wedding celebrations. However, when choosing and ordering wedding sweets, there are several things to remember and take into account. If the bride and groom are still going address this issue, then we offer several tips that will be useful.

How big of a wedding cake should I order?

The creator of the confectionery brand Dace cake points out that although trends in wedding sweets is changing, but at the moment the classics dominate. This means, no matter how beautiful, the much talked about sweets tables , brides, however, most often choose a wedding cake, not wanting to replace it with other sweets.

Dace admits that one of the most frequently asked questions from brides is how big there should be enough wedding cake for everyone.

“When answering this question, I always point out that there are some nuances to consider.Minimum quantity per guest would be 100-120 grams of cake. A piece of cake weighing less than 100 grams would be relatively small, and in my opinion it would be incorrect to present one at a wedding. Of course, you should not exaggerate the size of the cake either. To know how big to order a cake , you need to get to know your guests and clarify several important questions. One of them is a wedding the guests are big lovers of sweets - if so, then most likely one of them will want another piece as well," says Dace.

Baiba, the creator of the confectionery brand " FIKA " Ozoliņa points out that "tall" cakes, whose diameter is not large, but reaches a height, are very relevant at the moment the dimensions of a two-tiered cake .

Tiered cakes are also still relevant, but their shape is much narrower than it was in advance. When choosing narrower-sized cakes in tiers, it should be taken into account that their transportation can be burdened. It is preferable to move the cake in parts and put it together at the wedding venue. It should be noted that this may cause changes in the original wedding cake budget.

The most current decor – the living flowers

Wedding cakes are no longer just a delicious biscuit with a layer of even more delicious cream. They are decorated in a variety of ways - both with edible and non-edible materials, with artificial and living flowers. "It's very popular to use live flowers on wedding cakes these days. Brides themselves demand and want it because it fits their in the general theme of the wedding and looks great. Of course, live flowers must be beautifully arranged on the cake, can be used also some additional elements, for example some live pages.

I tend to combine fresh flowers with berries so that the look is not only tasteful, but the cake would also look delicious. When decorating cakes, I prefer live flowers and green plants from my garden rather than flowers in bases for the one bought where I don't know the origin,” advises Dace.

Freshness is very important in a wedding cake

The creator of the wedding cake states that fresh flavors are very important in wedding cakes. "For twenty years, I have followed the principle that the products from which I make cakes are fresh, grown and obtained in Latvia, for example, local garden and forest berries, from which I make various blended berry sauces, which then also create wedding cakes this freshness.

Dace points out that in hot weather, especially if the event is held outside, in the open air, a great idea is to serve the wedding cake already after the wedding ceremony. In this way, it will not only not spoil, but also preserve its shape and taste, but also the guests will appreciate it much more and give the wedding cake a special value. It is a relatively new tradition that a couple who are not afraid to be different dare to do.

Author of the article: LIENE PÄLĆA

Photo: AINĀARS MAZJĪNIS , ANDA UPMALE, KLAIDES LIELBIKSIS , ILZE OSE , LUCIJA ROSHANE

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