Know What Size of Cake you Need to Display
Obvious - but true! Make sure you know the sizes of the cakes you are making and double check - you don't want a last minute nightmare trying to squeeze your cake on a stand you made too small!
Decide on a Cupcake or Cake Stand
Before you can begin you need to decide what kind of cake you are going to be baking - are you looking at a traditional wedding cake or a contemporary cupcake tower?
Traditional is great if you are having a large, elegant function where you aren't too bothered about the cost - or a cupcake tower is perfect if you are having a more casual do where you can have your cupcakes as dessert.
Decide & Purchase your Materials
If you are having a themed wedding then your cake stand can reflect this - allowing you to decorate exactly how you want to match your do.
If you have decided to go with cupcakes, rather than a cake then cardboard may be a cheap and cheerful material that is perfect to hold your cupcakes. You can cut the cardboard to size and cover in any paper you want. Items like soup cans can be covered and used to separate the tiers - no-one will ever know!
When looking at materials for a cake stand try to look for something that is quite sturdy - you don't want your three tiered cake to fall off your stand due to it's weight. Materials such as wood, plates and tins can all work well.
See what you can do with a few materials and a lick of paint!
If you have decided to go with cupcakes, rather than a cake then cardboard may be a cheap and cheerful material that is perfect to hold your cupcakes. You can cut the cardboard to size and cover in any paper you want. Items like soup cans can be covered and used to separate the tiers - no-one will ever know!
When looking at materials for a cake stand try to look for something that is quite sturdy - you don't want your three tiered cake to fall off your stand due to it's weight. Materials such as wood, plates and tins can all work well.
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See what you can do with a few materials and a lick of paint!
Give Yourself Enough Time
When making your cake stand for your do make sure you give yourself enough time beforehand to dry out your materials, apply a number of coats and save time for any mishaps.
Enjoy Your Creation
Last, but not least, enjoy looking at your creation and get as much use as you can out of it - don't put it back in a cupboard afterwards!
If your on the last minute, or maybe don't have the creativity to make your own stand - you can buy a multitude of stands from various outlets - Wedding Acrylics have a great range.
Do you have any great ideas for a cake stand? Let us know!
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