A wedding cake topper is something that is put on top of a wedding cake to finish it off. You don’t have to use the standard bride and groom wedding cake topper,

and in fact there are many other ideas that you may prefer more, such as a wedding cake picture of you and your partner.

If you are looking for a wedding cake topper, you will want to find a store that offers a lot of variety and of course great prices, so that you know you can find exactly what you need but at an affordable price. Here are a few of the top contenders for companies offering wedding cake topper selections that are affordable, and which you will want to check out for yourself.

My Dream Wedding

Whether you are looking for wedding cake toppers, wedding cakes and accessories, or even information on how to plan your wedding, the My Dream Wedding Company is one well worth going through. They want to make sure that your most special day, your wedding, goes perfectly, and so they are willing to be there every step of the way for you.

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If you need a wedding cake for your wedding, and of course you are going to want one because this is one of the most important staples to any wedding, then you are going to want to know where you can go to purchase a wedding cake.

There are some fantastic companies out there that cater to weddings and where you will be able to go to get the perfect wedding cake of your dreams.

Wedding Fads

This is definitely one of the most popular companies out there today for wedding cakes of all sorts. Whether you want to choose a cake that is ready to go or have one custom made, you can get whatever you need. They also have a variety of cake toppers and accessories that you can choose from to add onto the cake, to add that special touch.

They are a complete boutique of wedding accessories and reception supplies, and you can find not only cakes and wedding cake toppers but as well cake stands, gum paste wedding flowers, silver cake plateaus, custom wedding favors, and much more.

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When you begin cake decorating, you can get by with a heavy duty mixer, icing tips, icing bags, cake pans, ready made or recipes for homemade royal icing, mixing bowls, spatulas, and metal icing spatulas. Later on you will want to spread your wings and expand your cake decorating and baking inventory. Below are some of the items you may want to purchase.

1. Rolled Fondant Icing White Vanilla, 2 pounds - $8.88. Rolled Fondant cake icing is a premium quality, non-stick, icing that is pliable and can be rolled out for cake decorating with a rolling pin or mechanical sheeter. This Fondant produces a satiny smooth and elegant finish to any cake. This product can also be used as a modeling paste to create decorative flat or 3-D pieces for your cake decoration.

This product has a mellow flavor and is delicious. It is very pliable and easy to handle . This product can be used over a thin layer of icing or a layer of powdered sugar so that it will not stick. Any cake will take on a beautiful, elegant look when Fondant is used. Different flavors of Fondant are available in various weights and flavors.

2. Buttercream Icing 3 1/2 pounds. Ready to use for cake decorating and icing. Price $8.95, 25 pounds- $46.89, 8 pounds- $16.01.

3. Hexagon Cake Pan- 16 gauge anodized aluminum, straight sides, Hemmed rim for durability, even wall thickness. Also available Cut Corner Sheet Cake Pan, Petal Cake Baking Pans, Heart Cake Pans, Square cheesecake pan with removable bottom, Oval Cake Pan Set, 10 x 2 Aluminum baking ring, Round Cake Pan Sets, Wedding Cake Pan Set. More on What Tools Do I Need For Cake Decorating?

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Those of us who are into cake decorating, think of the beautiful icing designs when we think of cake. Icing is the finishing touch on cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. There are several different types of icing used in cake decorating. The choice of icing while cake decorating, will have a great deal to do with how the decorated cake will look.

1. Buttercream Icing: Buttercream is the icing that is used the most in cake decorating. This is the same type of frosting that we can buy readymade in the grocery store. This icing is easy to use and easy to make. The ingredients are confectioners sugar, and butter or shortening. What you use to thin the frosting will differ with the icing texture you need to work with, to determine whether to use eggs or milk. Take care when thinning the frosting, remember, a little milk goes a long way. If you find the frosting is too thin, you can add a bit of confectioners sugar to thicken it.

To assure an even finish on your frosting, dip the icing spatula in cold water to make the surface smooth. This will give a smoother finish for writing. Buttercream is used to create flowers and other decorations made with a pastry bag. The icing needs to be the right consistency to make flower petals or writing. When you make roses out of icing, you can freeze them and add them to the cake later. This will make them easier to handle. More on What Frosting To Use In Your Cake Decorating