Wedding cakes are a centerpiece of every wedding reception. They are an important part of the décor, often featured prominently throughout the entire dinner. Regardless on the time of year that your wedding will be held, the formality or the number of guests, a beautiful customized wedding cake is something that you will remember for the rest of your life. Whether you would like to order a classic or take advantage of one of the more modern incarnations, the right one will reflect the personality of you and your spouse.

The classic, multi-tiered floral cake is still a favorite. These cakes usually feature at least three stacked tiers and are often decorated with icing flowers that look like those carried by the wedding party. If you are considering this option, talk to your bakery about the number of guests that it is expected to feed, as well as your preferences for cake and icing flavors. Gourmet wedding cakes are available that use unique flavor combinations, and in some cases, each tier is different to ensure that the tastes of each guest are accommodated.

If you will be using one of the classic styles for cakes, a custom wedding topper will make it feel more personal. Many wedding toppers are designed to look like the couple that is being married and it is a special keepsake that provides a lasting reminder of the wedding day. If you will be ordering a personalized topper, make sure that you place your order far enough in advance to make sure that it is ready in time for the wedding.

A more modern trend that has been featured in a number of wedding magazines are monogram wedding cakes. These are often angular and monochromatic, with the initials of the new couple inscribed in icing. Though black and white (or ivory) are the most common choices, there is no need to confine your selection to these standards. Feel free to select colors that match your wedding party or any other colors that will be displayed prominently in your wedding decorations. If you are selecting a style of cake that is not large enough to feed all your guests, consider supplemental cakes. These will not be decorated for display, but will be cut in the kitchen and distributed from there. This can be a great way to save on wedding cakes.

Weddings are a once in a lifetime event for a couple. So it is only natural that no stone is left unturned to make it an affair to remember. The culmination of a wedding is the reception. The centerpiece at the reception is usually an elaborate wedding cake. The frosting is usually white, to symbolize purity and newness. They are often made in tiers, or levels, and there is usually some form of elaborate decoration.

For one, theme weddings can be a portal to truly creative wedding cake ideas. A medieval theme wedding would warrant a cake to be laced with pearls and a golden crown. An adventure-loving couple could have a cake topped with miniature figurines of the newlyweds in a small plane or a motorcycle. A Victorian theme wedding, for that matter, could have a cake adorned with bows and Victorian roses. For an Oriental-themed wedding, a cake with two tiers topped with a vase filled with edible handmade orchid is perfect.

Also, the theme for a wedding cake could depend on one’s favorite flower, whether it is sunflower, pansy, bird-of-paradise, rose etc. A talented cake designer can replicate bridal bouquets on the cake or a garden akin to one’s yard, complete with picket fences.

Then there are seasonal themed cakes. Seasonal themes give the cake designer license to let his imagination run free. For weddings that are set for the fall season, the cake can be adorned with grapes, grape leaves and chrysanthemums. The summer-themed wedding cakes can be accentuated with bows and white daisies.

Also, there are wedding cakes based on one’s favorite jewelry. The diamond lover can have a stunning diamond themed cake, though that can be an expensive option. For the jade lover, the cake can be made to look like a stack of complex shaped jade boxes. Also, there are wedding cakes based on china patterns.

For a truly unique wedding cake, it is best to talk to the cake designer, preferably weeks before the wedding date. Though there will always be that urge to come up with that particularly outstanding design yourself, there is no harm in picking the brains of a professional who does it for a living.