| To some the idea of taking on the project of | | | | if the layers are to be raised. |
| creating their own wedding cake may seem an | | | | A restaurant supply store is another good source for |
| ominous task. However, with a little planning, | | | | these supplies and a good place to stock up on |
| organization and creativity it can become a satisfying | | | | various sized cake pans and icing spatulas. |
| and memorable experience. | | | | Spring wedding cake ideas are generally inspired by |
| There are a myriad of books and websites dedicated | | | | flowers and pastels colors. A light angel cake can be |
| to wedding cake ideas where one can find an | | | | tiered into a low tower and layered in between with |
| abundance of resources. An aspiring wedding cake | | | | fresh berries. A fresh fruit preserve can act as the |
| designer must first decide on the style and size of | | | | wedding cake icing and can be delicately strewn with |
| the cake, which can itself be quite a task. The bride's | | | | edible flowers such as nasturtium, violet, jasmine and |
| wedding colors and theme should be taken into | | | | lilac. Many brides are breaking from the traditional |
| consideration first and foremost. Generalized tastes | | | | round-layered cakes and opting for a fresh and edgy |
| of the anticipated guests should also be taken into | | | | square wedding cake. These cakes tier just as well |
| consideration, although an exquisite cake can still be | | | | as the traditional round cakes and can be offset to |
| made to cater to a rather neutral palate. | | | | create a diamond design. The square cakes also are |
| A great place to find ideas and supplies for your | | | | the perfect canvas for an intricate icing or fondant |
| wedding cake is at a large craft store. Most of these | | | | latticework. |
| stores dedicate large areas of floor space to | | | | A traditional tiered round cake can easily be taken |
| wedding themed products. Here one can find | | | | from simple to elegant with the addition of some |
| wedding cake ideas galore! These stores generally | | | | ribbon. Craft stores supply innumerable spools of |
| offer a wide assortment of cake toppers, lace, | | | | finely detailed ribbon that can surely be matched to a |
| ribbons and flowers. Some may even supply the | | | | bridal theme. Simply cut pieces of the ribbon to the |
| cardboard circles for each layer of the cake to rest | | | | circumference of the layers, carefully wrap and |
| on, parchment paper, pastry bags and pillar supports | | | | secure with a toothpick. The possibilities are endless! |