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Although brides are a major focus of any wedding day, with guests straining to catch their first glimpses of the gown and the bouquet, there are also other sights that people greatly anticipate as well and this includes modern wedding cakes. In fact, more and more people are beginning to await their first view of the cake with a great deal of anticipation because these are now a primary element of a wedding theme.

The latest trend for wedding cakes is that they do not necessarily have to be the standard tiers of white on white icing with a simple cake topper placed on the highest level. Instead, they can be massive structures, whimsical designs and even something other than a cake altogether.

The simplest way to enjoy the use of an alternative cake is to select colored frosting and unique embellishments. Why stick with a plain white cake when you can have a Tiffany blue cake wrapped in fondant with beads of icing scattered all over the cake to match the flowers held by the bridal party? You might also opt for iced flowers, fresh flowers, cookies and candies, as well as dozens of other unique embellishments to give the cake a completely alternative look.

What about the designs? No longer are wedding cakes required to look like cakes at all. They can be castles, cars, fountains and so much more! A couple who chooses to use a fairy tale theme for their wedding day could easily ask their wedding cake designer to shape the tiers and bases to look just like an old fashioned castle or a fairy tale cottage.

Finally, one of the finest choices where an alternative wedding cake is concerned is to not use a cake at all. Many brides are opting for formally designed racks full of single-serving cupcakes to be displayed as their wedding cake while others are using a dessert buffet instead of a single choice. If there is still a need to satisfy tradition then a much smaller and less decorative cake can still be utilized in addition to these alternative options.

It is important to remember that a wedding cake of any kind must come from a source that is reliable and guaranteed. There are many sad stories of a reception marred by the fact that the cake was not as promised or not appearing at all! Checking the credentials and references on the baker is an absolute must and should be part of your wedding plan checklist.