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We are getting married next month and I would like a wedding cake topper that fits our courthouse ceremony and backyard reception, but that I can also treasure as a sentimental keepsake. Did you love your wedding cake topper? What was it and where did you get it? What did you do with it after the wedding?
posted by rue72 on Jun 23, 2022 - 21 answers

This coming Saturday, my husband and I are celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary with our family. As part of the event, we would like to serve the top tier from our wedding cake. What's the best way to do this, given my inexperience at decorating cakes and the time constraints? [more inside]
posted by talitha_kumi on Sep 30, 2013 - 15 answers

Should we eat it... a year from now? [The Wedding Cake Edition] [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues on Sep 20, 2011 - 27 answers

My sister is having a cookie table at her wedding, and wants to extend the cookie theme to the cake. We're considering an icebox cake, but something largely composed of whipped cream is not going to do well standing outside in summer for a two and a half hours. Looking for ways to increase the stability of an icebox cake, or alternatively, other cookie-adjacent cake ideas. [more inside]
posted by doift on Jul 18, 2010 - 12 answers

Help us make a friend's non-traditional wedding cake totally fabulous! [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger on Mar 8, 2010 - 24 answers

What's the difference between good buttercream icing and old fashioned birthday cake icing? [more inside]
posted by kdern on Sep 10, 2009 - 19 answers