how do single layer centerpiece cakes look at a wedding?

Answer 1

Do you mean single layer or single tier? A single layer cake could look flat, I suppose, depending on the thickness of the layer. (A single layer cake would be the kind with no filling when you cut it open... just cake.)

I am guessing you probably mean single tier. Instead of having a huge three-tier cake off on a cake table somewhere, you are planning on having small individual cakes at each table (but these might be the typical two-layer birthday-sized cakes with filling inside).

I think this is a lovely idea. I like the idea of using a cake stand in the center of the table. Then you could have flowers or other decorations arranged around the cake stand. I don't think you should have too much of a problem with keeping the room at the right temperature, as someone cautioned. After all, a huge three-tier wedding cake would be sitting in the same room. I think you would run into the same problems with individual single tier cakes as you would with huge three-tier cakes.

Answer 2

Perfect! I have yet to go to a wedding where cake is the centerpiece but I would love it. The guests get to admire their dessert from close up and you get to save money by not having to buy flowers as centerpieces. I wanted to do that but I am just too infatuated with the look of a big huge cake! Go for it! If you are worried about them looking "flat" like the first responder rudely stated you could have them on individual stands or have toppers on each one, a little bit of flowers or the table numbers would be cute too!

Answer 3

http://www.gnyc.net/temp/centerpiece.htm

Just beware ... logistically, it's not that easy to have cakes as centerpieces. You have to be careful with the room temperature and how they're displayed.

You also have to work out how they'll be sliced and distributed at dessert time. Will the waitstaff do this, or will the guests be expected to do this? If the guests are doing it, do you have enough cake serving sets for all the tables?

And if each table will have a different flavor cake, how will you determine what table gets what flavor? What happens if most people want chocolate cake, but nobody wants the lemon cake at table 10?

Answer 4

I looked into this at one point and it was very expensive for all the cakes and stands. If you have a large budget, go for it! I agree with other people that you should probably pick one flavor. The only concern I would have is people tasting before the meal (particualarly kids), but that is probably not a big deal.

Answer 5

They would like nice, but like the person above me said. Flat. What you could do is put them atop of tall cake pedestals and make sure they have lots of flowers all over the top of the cake. This will give it them the height you need. If done right it could be very elegant.
Edit: I couldn't find single layer cakes but I did find two layer cakes. Check this website out:
http://www.bridal-cakes.com/gal_cen_index.htm

Answer 6

I went to two weddings last summer that did that - they were decorated really nice and it looked great! Plus - its nice to have a cake right at your table!

Answer 7

Flat!