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Cake Display

Viki, on July 7, 2020 at 5:40 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 19

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I was wondering if others were going to make any changes to their wedding cake because of COVID. Originally we had ordered a four tiered cake that would serve about 100 guests and kitchen cakes to serve the remainder. Our guest list will be less than or originally planned 200 and I don’t like the idea of having the cake out on display. I’m wondering if we just ask the baker to change the cake to a single tier to display and kitchen cakes for the guests or if we should make some sort of plexiglass barrier to prevent germs. My dad can easily make a plexiglass barrier if needed.

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Trisha · on July 7, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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I Like The Plexiglass Idea, That Way It Will Still Be Displayed But Not Open To The Air And Germs.
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Erin · on July 7, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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We decided to do a small two tier cake with 100 cupcakes.
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Viki · on July 7, 2020 at 7:22 AM
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That’s a good idea and I could see if the baker could package them individually.
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Erin · on July 7, 2020 at 7:35 AM
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That’s an even better idea and something I didn’t even think about! Thanks!
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Viki · on July 7, 2020 at 7:36 AM
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I saw it done at a baby shower this weekend. But I didn’t think about doing that for the wedding until now.
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Bria · on July 7, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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If the baker allows, I believe it would be quite beneficial to reduce the tiers and revert to cupcakes or a smaller serving cake. At the end of the day, your health comes first and I believe the plexiglass will be a great touch!
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Dj Tanner · on July 7, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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Plexiglass would definitely be better probably but I saw a picture online and someone did this. Not sure how germ proof it is though
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Dj Tanner · on July 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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Picture didn’t show the first time.
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Melle · on July 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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Ah if you reduce to one tier cakes maybe these are ok:
https://metoocakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/happy90thbdaywm1.jpg
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Annika · on July 7, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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We aren't having that many guests (about 75-80 are expected) and we are doing a less formal option. (Nothing Bundt Cakes because delicious also I used to work there and everyone loves them!) Anyways but we are going to have masks and servers for the food so no one will be touching or breathing on it. So maybe hire a server or ask a friend who doesn't have a responsibility to help with serving? Good luck and stay safe!
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Lynnie · on July 9, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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I'd definitely see if they'll let you reduce down to a single tier cake and have individual servings for the rest of your guests!
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Elizabeth · on July 19, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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Cupcakes sound like such a great idea! Then you can have a single tier on display.
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Sexypoodle · on July 19, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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Or have a smaller 2-tiered cake that is only brought out right before cutting. Then serve the rest of the slices from the kitchen. The cake doesn’t have to be on display the entire night.
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Sexypoodle · on July 19, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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I really wanted a Nothing bundt cake for FH and I to cut and then serve a variety of bundtinis to guests. But our venue’s catering includes the cake. So, we’ll just go with that.
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Annika · on July 19, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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I hope its just as good as NBCakes! Good luck!
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Sexypoodle · on July 19, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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Ha! Probably not
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Claudia · on July 26, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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I literally thought about the same thing 2 days ago, having it out all night does not aound too great right now. I was thinking individually wraped cup cakes but I am still not sure. My planer suggested a dummy cake but those are expensive still and then you still need to get cake for the kitchen to serve.
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Viki · on July 27, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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I spoke with my baker and we decided on cupcakes for the guests and a single layer small cake for us to cut. We asked about the dummy cake and it cost the same amount as a real cake.
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Erica · on August 23, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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Hi Erin,
We are doing the same. I'm curious if you had your cupcakes on display the entire time if you did something different?
Thanks!
Erica M.
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