Your wedding cake can be very important to your wedding reception. It should catch the guest’s eyes and taste good too.

Here are 3 easy steps for selecting the type of wedding cake  design that will fit your style and pocket book.

Your wedding cake should be a symbol of your wedding theme. Decide on your wedding cake’s design by browsing photographs of cakes.  The internet is loaded with examples.  Make a list of what you like and don’t like.

Also consider the time of year and weather conditions.  For example, a fondant icing is better than butter cream for an outdoor summer reception. butter cream will not hold up during heat and humidity.

The price  is determined by how complex the wedding cake design is and price per slice. Typically the price can range from $2-$15 per slice.

To keep the cost down choose a simple wedding cake design with a few decorations. Fresh fruit and flowers are the cheapest options.  Handmade decorations made of gumpaste or sugarpaste are more expensive.

If you really want a design that is more complicated there are ways to cut down the cost.  For example fondant icing is more expensive.  A similar look can be created with butter cream. You can also order a smaller cake for show and have simple sheet cakes on the side for more servings.

In choosing your baker, first find out if your reception site will allow outside bakers. If they do, pick out a few local bakers and make appointments to view their portfolio of designs. Make sure you consider these factors: look, taste and price. Finally ask for samples to taste.