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Getting married is one of the happiest times in a person's life and the most memorable as well. Getting ready for the ceremony and reception is not just about vows, but also includes preparing a show and party. When planning the reception, you have many things to consider regarding the decor and events. Wedding cakes are an essential part to the entire theme, from entertainment with the cutting of the cake, to style and flavor.

When selecting a cake, it's so easy to get wrapped up in all the beautiful selections that sometimes you may even think of changing the entire theme of your special day. Keep in mind how easy it is for a professional baker and cake decorator, to create the exact picture in your mind. Since they are artists, the possibilities are endless.

Many couples want to step outside the box and get away from the standard white on white three tiered desert. If you don't want a standard stack, look at different bases where you can place one layer on each base and cascade them in different directions. This is great for people who want to see the top of each tier decorated in its entirety.

The topsy turvy style layer is becoming more and more popular with couples due to its whimsical and abstract look. This style of tier can be made a little more formal with traditional decorations such as ivory butter cream or fondant and a fondant ribbon at the base of each layer. The topsy turvy cake is a great way to bring in a little attitude, but can still remain elegant with color selection.

A great way to being some artistic flair to your sugary sweet work of art, is to incorporate themed decorations for the sides and top. Starfish, pearls and shells for a beach affair, or basket weave with gum paste flowers for a garden feel. A rock and roll fan would love to have a bottom layer with a drum, a standard square tier in the middle and edible guitar on top.

Don't be afraid to use color, no one says you must have a traditional white sponge with white frosting and vanilla filling. If your colors are blue, yellow and green, have a blue cake with yellow gum paste flowers and green leaves. If your colors are red and black, have a red fondant base with black fondant ribbon and tiny silver accents that pop off of the dark colors.

Wedding cakes may be delicious and edible, but they are also magnificent showpieces which can incorporate the personality of the bride and groom for the perfect piece of decor. They take a lot of imagination and can truly emulate anything you see. With such an amazing list of things which can be created, think outside the box to make the perfect showstopper.