Wedding Cake Stands: Types and Styles

There are many types of wedding cake stands available, it can sometimes be hard to know which type and style of stand are best for your cake. Knowing all of your options before you start putting your cake together or ordering your custom-made wedding cake will help you choose the stand that best suits the personality of your wedding and the cake that you have in mind.

Base stands for traditional cakes

These stands are a simple base that sets the cake up off the table. Then, the traditional three layers of the cake are simply set on top of the stand. Rather than creating a look where each layer of the cake is separated and has its own topper, this creates one unified cake that has a more traditional look. Base wedding cake stands have a couple of advantages.

First, you don't have to decorate each layer of the cake separately, so a cake on this type of stand will result in a cheaper cake. Secondly, you can use this cake base for regular cakes later on. Bear in mind that you will still need to use pillars and dowels to support the upper layers of cake.

Satellite stands for a modern look

If you're making your own wedding cake, the best way to go might be with separate satellite wedding cake stands. These stands don't have layers but just raise the cake up off the table for a pretty presentation. You can use satellite stands in conjunction with garden stands or base stands to separate one large cake into several smaller ones, or you can simply use satellite stands for the whole cake.With this type of stand, you only need to set the cake on a cake board and place it on the stand.

Pillar stands for versatility

Many cake stands are actually made up of three bases separated by pillars. These stack one on top of the other and they look lovely. Each of the cake's layers can be decorated separately, and pillar stands can also include fountains and lights. Pillar stands can look like stone Grecian pillars, and they can also come in plain white or as clear acrylic boxes for a more modern feel.

Victorian garden stands for delicate cakes

Many Victorian style items involve lots of scrollwork and metal, and Victorian garden cake stands are no different. Instead of being supported by pillars that sit between the cake's layers, the Victorian cake stand supports each layer from the outside. The three sections of the stand are connected by delicate metal or acrylic scrollwork, and they look very feminine and flowery so they're perfect for a vintage style wedding.

Cupcake stands for a fun look

Many brides these days are opting for individual cupcakes or fairy cakes instead of more traditional cakes. These can look great and they can also eliminate the need for cutting the cake. Stand for cupcake wedding cakes come in many varieties, from those that look like trees to those that look like boxes. Some of the stands even look somewhat like traditional square wedding cakes, but you set the cupcakes around the edges.

As you can see, there are plenty of cake stand options, and the one that you choose will depend largely on the look that you want to create. For a feminine flair, look at beautiful Victorian garden wedding cake stands, but for a more modern look, check out sleek satellite stands or cupcake stands.

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