Calling All Wedding Cake Makers

Decorating By klsrtr Updated 24 Apr 2006 , 11:54pm by Bettycrockermommy

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klsrtr Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:02pm
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I have my first wedding cake this weekend. It is kinda last minute. They called last week to ask if I could do it. The bride wants a 2-tier cake (small wedding) I am doing a 12" round on the bottom, and a 8" cake on the top. I will be using the push-in bakers best columns to separate the two cakes. I need lots of advice. And another thing the bride wants is for the flowers on the cake to match her bridesmaid dress which is like carribean blue???? What kind of flowers would look right in that color? I thought about doing a daisy with the blue as the center color, what do you think? I am really nervous about transporting this cake. Should I transport it with the pillars already in the bottom cake and then when we get to the wedding site all I will have to do is position the 8" cake on top or should I wait and put the pillars in when I get there? PLEASE HELP!!!
Anybody have any ideas on how to make this BLUE flower cake look great?

Kim

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lotsoftots Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:08pm
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I would push the pillars in prior to transporting and then just stick the next tier on at the reception venue.

The daisies with the blue centers sound lovely. I'm partial to daisies anyway. Morning glory's would also work I think, here's a link on how to do them just in case: http://www.wilton.com/decorating/basic/morningglory.cfm

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Jenni27 Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:11pm
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I would not put the pillars in until you get to the site. The daisies with a blue center is a good idea. Or you could match the flowers that she is having in her wedding. Remember to bring an "emergency kit", just in case something gets bumped and you have to do touch ups. Don't be nervous, you'll do a great job!

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TamiAZ Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:18pm
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I'm in the camp of putting the pillars in the cake... I would want to make sure the cake is sitting straight. I would hate to get to the venue and the cake is crooked. If anything has to be fixed I would want to do it at home. I'm the type of decorator who does everything the night before in case of any mishaps..

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edencakes Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:25pm
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I definitely agree about putting the pillars in beforehand. That way you can even set the top tier on to make sure eberything's sitting straight etc, then disassemble to transport.

The less you have to do on-site, the better.

You'll do great, good luck!

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Mac Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:34pm
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I always set-up the cake at home to make sure everything is straight/level. Then take top tiers off but I leave the pillars in the bottom cake.

Definitely take an emergency kit--spatula, frosting bags, tips that you used to decorate the cake, papertowels if you use for smoothing, scissors, frosting, extra flowers and anything anybody elso can think of.

You will do great. Probably won't breathe until it is set-up and you leave. Be sure to take a pic so that if anything happens after you leave, you have proof that the cake was OK when you left.

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Katydidz Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:34pm
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definitely put the pillars in first. They won't fall over or anything once they're in the cake. just DON'T add the top tier until you're there. Don't worry. It will be fabulous.

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Birdlady Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 10:44pm
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I always put the pillars and attach them to the plate. Place on/in the cake. Your top layer should be on a saran board that is the same size of the cake. You will want to place it on another card circle about 2" bigger to decorate and transport. ie: if it is a 6", put it on a saran wrapped 6' card circle. Then I use an 8" card to sit that on for decorating. Then you need to place in a 8" box for transport. Once you arrive at the reception, all you need to do is to place the top layer on and border the bottom.

I NEVER put my pillars in and have my top cake on the plastic plate. Simple reason, that when you go to line up the pillars and plater, there is always movement and this is tearing at your cake on the bottom. Always reccomend putting in your plate and pillars as one unit. You will breath alot easier.

Always bring your kit too. I use the wilton caddy. In it I have, some viva, a pallet knife, offset spatula and a straight one. Some extra icing, and the tips used on the cake, a decorating bag, extra icing and my camera.

Good luck, lookig forward to seeing those photos.

Dawn

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klsrtr Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 11:12pm
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Thanks for all the great advice! I will post pics when it is done.

Kim

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lisascakes Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 11:24pm
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I vote for setting the cake up before leaving. No matter what the size I always like to have the cake completly done & set up on my kitchen table before I go to bed the night before the wedding. This way if something is going to happen it should happen in this time frame.

Take the top cake off and transport with the pillars still in the bottom cake. I agree with taking the emergency kit just in case.

Take a couple of deep breaths you will do GREAT!

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mmdd Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 11:31pm
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When I used those pillars, I put them in the cake to already have a "set place" for them, but then I took them out & assembled everything at the reception.

What kind of flowers are in the wedding? Could you possibly make those? Or maybe they could get some to put on the cake.

Good Luck!

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Phoov Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 11:47pm
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Don't know how much time you have..but the royal icing morning glories are gorgeous too.... icon_smile.gif

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Bettycrockermommy Posted 24 Apr 2006 , 11:54pm
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I also assemble the cake at home to make sure everything lines up and is level. Then I leave the pillars in the cake and assmeble it again at the reception. Make sure to bring a repair kit with you and most importantly, just relax. You are gonna do great. thumbs_up.gif

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