Bridal Shower Cake

The bridal shower cake will be one of the highlights of the party. Your guests, especially the "guest of honor", will remember how it looks. Not just an ordinary dessert, it is often used as a centerpiece on the main table, or the focal point of a side table. You can be sure all the camera buffs will snap a picture.

Bridal shower cakes usually coordinate with the rest of the decorations. Put serious thought into the look you'd like. Using colors and designs that go along with your theme, will help in your decision. Will it look soft and romantic, or strong and vibrant?

*** Have a favorite bridal shower cake idea? Share it!

You also need to decide whether to order it from your local bakery or grocer. Perhaps someone has offered to make one. Let's take a look at each.

Ordering a bridal shower cake from a grocery store or bakery, you will need to know the following:

� How far in advance to order

� The number of guests to be served

� Type: sheet, or round.

� Will it be more than one layer?

� Flavor: vanilla, chocolate, lemon, etc.

� Filling: fruit,icing, cream or custard.

� Icing: buttercream, chocolate, cream cheese, etc.

� Type of design you'd like. If you're not sure, ask at the store. Their designers can offer numerous suggestions.

The bridal shower picture cake is a very unique idea. You provide the bakery with a photo. This picture is then transferred on, as the top layer of icing. Ideas that can be used are: pictures of the couple, family or friends. This is a great bridal shower idea.

A homemade bridal shower cake can be a memorable token for the bride to be. Are you or someone you know, skilled in baking and decorating? There are many delicious cake mix recipes. Look on the box, itself, or in your favorite cookbook.

The same rules will apply:

� Total guests attending

� Sheet or round cake

� Number of layers

� Flavor you will make

� cream, custard, fruit, or icing filling

� chocolate, cream cheese, buttercream, etc. icing

� Is there a color scheme to follow?

� What is the party theme? You may want the dessert decorated to go along with the theme.

� If you need to transport your dessert, make sure to use a board, or other means of support.

A decorating kit can be used to achieve very professional results. Found at craft stores and online, they make decorating with different designs a breeze.

♥ Thats My Topper has a great assortment of bridal shower cake tops.

� Have you thought about using bridal shower cake jewelry?

� Sayings...

� What about cupcakes?

� Cake plate...

� Dessert decorating ideas...

� Bridal shower cookies...

� Need other types of dessert ideas?

If you are having the party at a restaurant, you may have the choice of using their dessert, or providing your own. Either is appropriate. Sometimes your budget may enter into this. You may want to provide this special item on your own, if you are planning on a bridal shower picture cake.

Whether you're making or ordering it, keep in mind the "guest of honor's" taste. It is her special day. Your bridal shower cake idea will add to her memories.

Have A Great Bridal Shower Cake Idea?

Do you have a bridal shower cake idea that everyone was talking about? Tell us about it. Did it go along with a theme? A picture of the cake (if you have one) would be appreciated, and helpful to others. It's easy to do, just follow the directions below.

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