Fountain Wedding Cakes

Wedding cakes are a great attraction to all wedding receptions. No wonder couples go that extra mile to make their wedding cake unique and beautiful. However, none of the wedding cakes can beat the charm of fountain wedding cakes. They are absolutely royal and can make a lasting impression in the minds of your guests. In this article, you will find several fountain wedding cake designs and other wedding cake decorating ideas.

Designs and Ideas
Fountains for cakes are easily available in the market. However, if you are a do-it-yourself kind of a person, then you might choose to build your own fountain. In that case, you'll first have to make the arrangement for various equipment such as a pump and vessels. The size of the pump and vessels should be selected by keeping in mind the size and design of your wedding cake. Ceramic bowls as vessels are good options, as they are inexpensive yet beautiful. The procedure for constructing the fountain can be obtained along with the assembly. Once you build your own fountain you can take the design or picture of the fountain to the cake shop. Depending upon the actual size and design of your fountain, you can choose your wedding cake.

Where to Place the Fountain
It is customary to have your wedding cake in multiple tiers. The normal practice of placing the fountain is underneath the first tier of the cake, on the wedding centerpiece. The entire cake can be erected on tall pillars around the fountain. This is a safe option and also provides a better view of your fountain to your guests. Alternatively, you can also arrange the cakes in a spiral fashion, around the fountain. It is also not uncommon to place your fountain at the side of the main cake along with appropriate decorations. It is not very wise to place the fountain as a cake topper, as there are chances of water seeping into the cake. This can prove to be disastrous for your cake. You can go for this option only if your fountain is pretty small and you have considered all the possible hazards.

Fountain Wedding Cake Decorations
There are a number of options you can consider when it comes to decorating fountain cakes. However, before you go for any decorations it is imperative to cover all your mechanics and hardware of the fountain. Use fresh or silk flowers to cover up the several components of your fountain. Depending upon the position of your fountain, erect artistic cake pillars to place cakes, around the fountain. You can also place beautiful staircases which lead a way at the base of the cake, near the fountain. You cake also experiment with the fountain water. Not only can you have it in various colors to match with your wedding theme, you can also substitute water with other beverages. Champagne is the most royal choice for fountain water. Apart from the usual wedding decorations of flowers and candles you may also place potted plants on the table, which can later serve as wedding favors for your guests.

The best thing about fountain wedding cakes is that they go with almost any wedding theme, indoors or outdoors. Moreover, the flowing water can create a very fresh and lively ambiance at your wedding reception. You may also have the tiny replicas of your fountain wedding cake and present them as wedding favors to your guests.