More and more couples are deciding to use cupcake wedding cakes at their wedding rather than the traditional wedding cake. Whether the couple is going for an over the top dramatic look or more subdued style, the wedding cupcake can give one incredible display at your wedding reception.
The cupcake is a modern wedding cake idea which can be packed full of flavor, surprise the taste buds with a smorgasbord of vanilla, chocolate, caramel, strawberry and every taste in between.
For the do it yourself bride the cupcakes are easy to work with. Baking cupcakes is easier than baking and decorating a wedding cake, which requires more work and attention to detail to look nice. In the event that your cupcake decorations do not work out right it will not be so noticeable.
Cupcakes are much easier to serve. Some reception venues will charge a fee to cut and serve, but with cupcakes this can be avoided. Have a friend serve the cupcakes or even have the guests serve themselves.
Cupcakes are easier to transport. Most wedding cakes today have to be boxed separately and then put together at the wedding reception. In some cases the cakes end up damaged which can ruin a part of a wedding.
However cupcakes are usually placed side by side in boxes leaving little room for movement. They can be put on display quicker than a traditional cake which can take some time to assemble.
Cupcake wedding cakes can be beautifully presented on a cupcake stand.
To serve 150 - 200 people you will need two wedding cupcake stands. For each of the stands create a four tier stand. Start with 40cm (16 inch) board then 30cm (12 inch), 22cm (9 inch), and for the top a 15cm (6 inch) board.
You can purchase round or square boards or if you prefer a different shape you can cut these to shape using large pieces of foamcore. Cover each of the boards with a thick foil paper. The edge of each of the boards should be trimmed neatly and cover the edges with a ribbon to match your color theme.
To separate each of the tiers you can use almost anything. You can purchase clear vases which are strong and wide enough to support each tier, fill these with decorative stone, seashells or flower petals. You could use sturdy flower pots and paint them in a color to match your theme. Before the wedding check that you cupcake stand is strong enough to avoid any mishaps on the day.
You can offer more than one cake flavor to your guests by placing each flavor on its own wedding cake stand. Let you guests know the cake flavor by placing a sign in front of each one.
If you don't want a large wedding cake tower you can always place the remaining cupcakes on the cake table around the stand.
