7 Things You Must Consider Before Ordering A Wedding Cake

Posted by yashi ganguly on May 28th, 2018

Cutting a wedding cake in Delhi is rather a new phenomenon albeit it is becoming an integral part of the Indian wedding rather fast. Since Indian wedding is always a traditional affair in which the hosts, as well as the guests, love to do it in age-old fashion, the cake ceremony is a new addition but interestingly it is being liked by one and all. Like in a birthday party where all the party revolves around blowing the candles and cutting the cake, sooner than later no Indian marriage would be complete without a cake ceremony.

People are already ordering engagement cakes in India and wedding cakes in Delhi are a super hit and number of bakeries are specializing in giving you that special wedding cake with a “wow ” factor. However, if you are informed and careful you would get the best wedding cake in Delhi for less and win a lot of appreciation from the guests as well as your partner.

Here is our guide to getting the perfect cake. From budgeting to picking out your flavors, everything matters when you order a wedding cake in Delhi.

1. First thing first wedding cakes do not come cheap. Most likely you would be spending around from rupees five thousand to fifty thousand depending on your theme, flavor and the size of your cake. Do have a realistic figure of guest that you would be inviting for the cake ceremony. Ideally, position it one or two days before the wedding day so that it does not clash with any of your traditional ceremonies and people would enjoy.

2. The design and look and feel of a cake is a major factor for its “wow” factor. Choose a cake after making your major wedding style decisions. A cake that's compatible with the look of your venue, the season, your wedding dress, the flower arrangements and the menu would ideally be the best. Of course, you don't need to have a complete sketch of your cake, but fair understanding what it should look like. Leave the rest to the baker.

3. Wedding cake cost can vary but you can always control it. If it is going beyond your budget, let go of extra decoration or even change the flavor. It's easy to be wooed by blood orange filling and a multi-flavor cake but do tell your baker how much you can afford. Handmade sugar flowers will add extra bucks to every slice, and fondant icing is generally more expensive than buttercream.

4. Generally, three tiers will serve 50 to 100, and you'll likely need five layers for 200 or more guests. Your cake should match the venue as well. In a grand ballroom, consider increasing the cake's stature with columns between the tiers, or opting for a Styrofoam layer to add height.

5. Besides being a showpiece, your cake should taste amazing too. When you meet with prospective bakers, taste lots of flavors. Don't be afraid to opt for vanilla and chocolate if you like it.

6. Another major consideration is whether to go for Butter cream or fondant? Buttercream is more delicious anyway. But if you love the smooth, almost surreal-like look of fondant, consider frosting the cake in butter cream first and then adding a layer of fondant over the entire confection.

7. Last but not least do not ignore the weather. If you're having an outdoor wedding in a hot climate, stay away from whipped cream, meringue and butter cream as they melt fast. Ask your baker about summer icing options or opt for a fondant-covered cake