Looking for a good looking, good tasting wedding cake that won’t break teh bank.

I have just read an article in the NY Times about wedding cakes and thank goodness I was born a Kiwi! In what I imagine is an English tradition a wedding cake, in my New Zealand life, was first a rich moist fruit cake; elaborate...

I have to admit to dropping the ball on this one – I’m getting married the beginning of August in D.C. and have yet to find someone to bake my wedding cake. I’m a huge fan of cake in general, and am thinking of...

Anyone know where to find/order the best wedding cake in town?

We are in search of a wonderful cake for our daughter’s wedding. Any suggestions for bakeries that make wedding cakes that both look and taste great? West side or West Hollywood locations would probably be best. Thanks,...

ISO an amazing, authentic, white lard frosting wedding cake, preferably from a Mexican bakery, where they seem to know best how to make 'em. Any suggestions?

I need suggestions for where to find a delicious, attractive, artful wedding cake. Something a bit unusual, not the straight, classic, tiered white cake. And not the Cupcake Cafe—their cakes are pretty, but my fiance and I...

After noticing the great suggestions in the Manhattan bakeries thread below, it occurred to me that Chowhound’s the best place to ask advice re a wedding cake. I’m just starting to compile a list of bakeries for a...

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good and reliable baker for a wedding cake? I’m looking for someone located in SF and whose prices are reasonable. I read the postings on Katrina Rozelle, so I know to stay away from them....

My favorite European-style bakery is Cafe Los Feliz on Hillhurst. I’ve never ordered a wedding cake, but I had a fabulous fresh-fruit cake made there two years ago. One suggestion if you go the fancy baker (ie Hansens)...

I’m looking for a bakery for my wedding cake. I prefer a lighter cake w/a genoise filling (more European style). There are some fabulous bakeries in LA but many charge a fortune! Has anyone used Nicolosi in Encino for...

Hi Chowhounds, I’ve read all the previous postings on wedding cakes, and I just wanted to probe for a few more suggestions. I’ve tasted cakes at 6 bakeries (including Prolific Oven, Torino, Nancy’s Fancies, and...

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