How to create a wow factor cake without breaking the bank

The cake is one of the center pieces of your wedding reception.  One of the first things guests want to do upon arriving is see the cake!  As a couple, you want something fitting with your overall design vision, a cake that is visually impressive, and a dessert that tastes excellent! But most wow factor cakes come at a premium price...adding all the fondant embellishments and crazy designs.  That might not fit your budget, or maybe you still want a cake that pops, but all the bells and whistles on your cake isn't your style.  Here are 4 simple ways to create a cake that screams WOW:

• Choose a taller and slender cake. The more tiers the more impressive the cake.  There are so many sizes when it comes to creating a custom cake.  If you prefer a more casual looking cake choose less tiers with a wider base (like a 6x10x14). If you want your cake to pop opt for a slender 4 tier cake (like a 6x8x10x14). There are only 8 slices difference between the two cakes, so go for the look you want!

• Add a cake stand. The more height the more a cake will pop.  Choosing a beautiful cake stand is a simple way to add that extra bit of elegance and pop to your cake.  Make sure your stand is at least 4 inches larger than the bottom tier of your cake.
• Use fresh flowers. With all the fun and gorgeous new cake trends nothing screams wow and beauty more than fresh flowers adorned on your cake!  Flowers thoughtfully adorned in just the right places is an inexpensive way to create a natural beauty to your cake.
• Create a setting for your cake.  Choose a table that is larger than your cake, but not so large your cake gets lost. Have your cake be the main product on your table, meaning the only other items on the table are there to compliment the cake.  Choose a gorgeous table cloth. Decorate the table with your wine goblets, a pretty cake server, and maybe some flower pedals or other minor decorations.

Considering these details when designing your cake will guarantee a cake that your guests will be raving about long after your wedding day has passed.