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Let them eat (wedding) cake You don't have to have a wedding cake at all, but it is traditional for the couple to formally 'cut' it while everyone looks on and cheers. In fact, it is an age-old symbol of fertility! Tradition also says you should keep the top layer for your first child's christening cake, but that's not a good idea if you've opted for a non-traditional banoffi pie instead! The traditional wedding cake is a rich fruitcake with thick icing. It's either square or round and comes in two or three tiers. However, you only need to see Posh Spice's meringue extravaganza to know that there is nothing stopping you from choosing a rich chocolate or gooey lemon cake if you fancy. Except maybe the mother of the bride. Ordering your wedding cake A wedding cake has to be organized as a special item. Do order in good time, as a multi-tiered cake can take months to make and it will need to be made and iced in different stages. When ordering your cake, your options are: Buy a standard cake (and have it specially decorated) Have the cake made by a specialist Have the cake made by a relative or friend and then iced professionally Have the cake entirely made and iced by a relative or friend Order your cake from the local bakery Flowers generally form the main decorations on a cake (whether real, fabric or piped in icing) although some couples like to include balloons, ribbons or horseshoes and figurines. Get me to the cake on time It is best for the cake to be delivered to the reception venue unassembled and then the tiers put together on location. Cars and tiers do not mix! Make sure your venue has somewhere safe to store the cake, which they can assemble it for you and also have a cake stand and knife that match. Ready-made cakes Ready-made cakes are an increasingly popular option - they're great for couples on a tight budget and make a great cake for the traditional photo-op if you're serving a different dessert with dinner. The best thing about ready-made cakes is that you can decorate is any way you like: add icing, marzipan, fresh flowers or a special cake topper to best suits your theme	Tips & Articles Q & A's, Helpful Facts Planning & Worksheets
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