Cake board or cake stand?

Pretty much all my cakes , ( apart from some family ones that I can't be bothered with ) go on a fondant covered board, edged with ribbon. I think it gives a more professional look and finish. I do try and prepare them a couple of days at least before I need them so they are dry , although sometimes last minute happens . 

 

Even if I am using a cake stand my cake is already boarded and finished on it's own board before I put it on a stand. 

If mine are going on a stand, it's just stand.  I almost always use a stand unless the bride isn't willing to pay the rental.

 

Smaller cakes likes birthdays and such get a cake board.

Yes that is what I do , the cake is always put on a board of its own , never just plopped on a stand. The board may be the same size as the cake or slightly bigger . It also saves your stand being damaged by knife marks too. 

Ahh let me clarify. The cakes, in my gallery, that are on a stand do have a cake board under them. They are the regular size thin cake boards. You can't see them.

I meant the cake drums or covered cake boards some people use. Those are clearly visible & drive me nuts when placed on a stand.

I agree with Chellescakes, cakes on a fondant covered board, edged with ribbon gives a more professional finish. I am a hobby decorator, and always add this finishing touch - family and friend's cakes included! Cakes look much nicer - enhances presentation ON or OFF a cakestand!

I don't do covered boards for cakes at home, but for gifts I do. It's obviously good to practice doing boards, especially since you can decorate those too with impression mats etc, but my budget doesn't extend that far! I've also done the 3 cake circles taped together to make a drum thing, and then taken it apart afterwards and reused the circles.