Creating Large Tiered Cake Stand Arrangements
August 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Wedding Cake Accessories
Extravagant cake arrangements are the norm especially in modern weddings. Most cake arrangements would not be possible without the help of a sturdy tiered cake stand. The art of cake making for weddings was revolutionized with the creation of tiered cake stands. Back in the days, cakes were staked with the help of a divider and the structural integrity would deteriorate as the amount of stacks increased. Today, cakes can be arranged in just about any way you wish. Three seems to be the most popular number of tiers for a wedding cake. The bottom tier is typically the largest and the sizes gradually decrease toward the top. You can choose between a straight tower stand and one that cascades to the side or in some other kind of unique fashion. Most modern brides prefer the straight towers that were traditionally decorated in a similar fashion. You can however, choose to decorate each tier in whatever fashion you choose. Even a slight difference in each tier can be effective to creating a more unique overall design.
When choosing between a 2 tier and 3 tier cake stand make sure that you consider the amount of guests you will be serving. The amount of people will determine the size of the cake and in turn, the size of the cake will determine the size of the stand you will need to purchase. The larger the stand means the larger the cake and the more cost as well. The overall design of a stand can also depict how extravagant the cake will be. Some stands are more like pedestals that can be positioned in a cascading fashion to create each tier. Others are towers that stack on top of each other creating a tower of cakes. You will also find that there are many stand materials to choose from including metals like chrome and silver. You can also find plastic, acrylic, paper, and glass stands of all shapes and sizes on the marker today.
The material may or may not make a difference because depending on how the tiers are decorated, the stand material can easily be covered with cake or decorations. Some people like to keep everything consistent at an event, so they choose a stand that matches other types of event accessories such as the type of dinnerware or glassware that is being used. Others choose a stand because they like the design, style, or shape it can create. Deciding between the various choices will also depend on the type of cake you wish to serve.
A cupcake arrangement is another very modern way of utilizing a cake stand for events such as wedding, anniversaries, or even birthdays. There are many unique ways in which you can arrange cupcakes to create an overall unique display. When using cupcakes for a special event, you should also consider packaging any leftover cupcakes that do not fit on the stand. You can purchase various types of cupcake boxes wholesale for cheap so each guest can grab a box to eat now or save it for later. Cupcake gift boxes also work well because they can be purchased already decorated or you can decorate plain white or colored boxes yourself. For very large gatherings or special occasions such as a wedding, it is definitely a good idea to have plenty of prepackaged cupcakes on hand because the last thing you want is a traffic jam at the dessert table or not enough cupcakes to accommodate all guests. You can also choose to use more than one stand at a time to accommodate even more desserts. The possibilities are pretty much endless when it comes to creating tiered cake stand arrangements and cupcake displays to meet even the most extravagant of occasions.
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