The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine

slice by slice

Your cake is probably one of the most anticipated elements of your wedding—after all, who doesn’t like dessert? And while it’s bound to be delicious no matter what you do, there are a few things you should know about your confection before you sit down with a baker or start sampling frostings. Allow us to fill you in.

must-read wedding cake tips

Keep these pointers in mind to get the tiered confection of your dreams.

1 Nail down your style, then choose your cake.

You may love a rustic semi-naked cake, but if you’re hosting a black-tie ballroom wedding, the two styles may not jive. Before deciding on the look of

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine

The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine1 min readFashion
Sarah + Martin
Less is more for Sarah Black (27 and a pediatric resident physician) and Martin Kohn (29 and a senior planning analyst), who brought a minimalist attitude to their wedding design. “I wanted to keep it simple and elegant,” Sarah says. “Our only ceremo
The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine1 min read
Top It Off
Have your florist set aside a few food-safe blooms that complement the bouquets or centerpieces for your baker to pile on top of your cake. Flowers don’t jive with your vibe? Totally fine! You can still work the great outdoors onto your cake. Instead
The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine7 min read
Editor test Drive
AS A BEAUTY EDITOR AT THE KNOT, I'll try anything once. Sometimes this is a super perk (hello, fancy facials). Sometimes it’s risky, like the time I went in for trendy highlights and came out a peroxide blonde. For better or for worse, I’ve tested (a

Related