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How to choose a wedding cake? by, Behnaz Shafie Similar to planning the rest of your wedding, choosing a wedding cake can be difficult. There might be hundreds (if not thousands!) of photos you have seen and liked, yet you cannot make the final decision of which is the one for you. Here are some tips to help you streamline favor- ites and finalize your decision with more ease. 1. Consider the overall feel and theme of your wedding. Are you having an intimate outdoor wedding? Then perhaps the multi-tiered cake with lots of edible flowers is not fit- ting. Are you having a luxury reception at an elegant ho- tel or club? Then chances are, that a naked cake really does not tie in with the rest of your wedding. 2. Consider the size of the wedding. If you are throwing an intimate reception for 50, you really don’t need a cake bigger than two tiers or perhaps a smaller 3 tier one, whereas for a reception of 200+ guests you have to con- sider a 5 or 6 tier cake to serve your guests. 3. Choose your wedding cake de- signer carefully. Look at their photos, check their website, read their reviews on wedding related sites. Referrals are very important, but keep in mind that what your friends liked and what worked for them may not necessar- ily be what you want. Referrals from your wedding planner are reliable as your planner has nothing to gain and is recommending vendors according to your needs, style and budget. WEDDING ISSUE 04.2017 | AAARZU | 63