Whether it's a double-double dark chocolate ganache cake or a buttercream-frosted white dessert that strikes your sugary heart strings, choosing the right cake creation can be a tough decision. Perhaps, it's because there are so many tasty options out there! But, still, you must limit your options. Yes, it's unfortunate, but true. So, grab a fork and take a seat -- it's time to start exploring every Tennessee bakery on the block!
A Taste of Tennessee
Choosing a dessert that expresses your Tennessee roots can be tough. But if you are willing to take a risk and have a fun-loving side, then you may want to consider serving up a "cake" constructed of MoonPies, a confectionery created by The Chattanooga Bakery, a Tennessee bakery that originated in the 1900s. Talk about unique!If you do not like the idea of not having a cake on your wedding day and still want to include a piece of your home state, then consider using the state flowers -- the purple iris and passion flower -- in your cake design.
Another way to bring a bit of Tennessee into your wedding cake choice is to incorporate sporty themes into your groom's cake. The Tennessee Titans, Memphis Redbirds and Nashville Predators can all be included in the design of a sport-inspired cake.
Choosing a Tennessean Baker
Very often the best way to choose a baker is to simply visit and taste the "product" they have to offer. Tough, isn't it? Yep, that's right: This is the fun part. So, grab your groom and a few pals and check out a few of these Tennessee bakeries:- Cup a Dee Cakes, Chattanooga.
- Grandma's Desserts, Memphis.
- Home Style Bakery, Antioch.
- Maples Wedding Cakes, Murfreesboro.
- Signature Cakes By Vicki, Middle Tennessee.
- The Cake Boutique and Catering, Chattanooga.
Sorting out the Sugary Details
Choosing a baker, believe it or not, depends on more than just the way his or her cake tastes. Before you make a final decision there are a couple questions you will want to ask:How do you price your cakes? Most bakers charge a fee per slice, and you can count on the fact that the more details you include, the more money you will be paying. Therefore, before you get decoration happy, talk to bakers about how much each one of those flowers and pearls will cost.
Are you state-approved? Be sure that your baker has all of his or her credentials, including a state-approved license. That way, you can sit back and enjoy your wedding, rest assured that your cake matters are in good hands.