If you are planning a wedding, you know that it is hard – capital ‘H’ hard. It takes time, money, compromise, and can put a lot of stress on a newly engaged couple. First you have to pick a date, which is easily one of the most difficult aspects of planning. Not only do you have to find a date that works for you and the venue you want, but you have to ensure it works for your closest loved ones as well. What if your Aunt Ida from Woodland Hills can’t travel the entire month of June? Or what if Uncle Bernie has his annual poker tournament the same weekend? Then there’s the dress – while many people consider this to be a fun, exciting time in the wedding planning process, not finding “The One” after trying on hundreds of dresses can be discouraging. 


Let’s not even get into the tiny, tedious details such as napkin rings, floral arrangements, seating charts, and so on. There is one task that everyone – brides, grooms, flower girls, ring bearers, etc. – doesn’t mind doing, and that’s picking out a wedding cake.

It doesn’t take a wedding expert to know that these cakes are all delicious, but how do you decide which one is right for your big day? Rule number one is that you have to go in for a wedding cake testing. I know, I know - tragic, right? Not only will this help you decide on which flavor you want to have at your wedding, but it will also give you a chance to meet and bond with the baker to ensure that your vision will be executed properly. Once you decide on a baker and nail down the flavor of cake you want, you can begin thinking about the size of your cake. Most cakes are priced by the slice, so it’s important to finalize your guest list before moving forward with this decision. Wedding cakes usually start around $1.50 and increasing based on the intricacies and amount of decoration the cake has. After nailing down the size, you can move on to the style of icing and decorations. When making this decision, try not to stray too far from your “theme” – if you are having a rustic barn wedding, try to avoid anything that looks too modern or edgy to avoid it looking out of place at your reception.

Finding the right cake can seem daunting, but finding a bakery that treats clients like family and cares just as much about your special day as you do can make all of the difference. Unique Pastry, serving the Woodland Hills area is a kosher bakery and café that specializes in wedding cakes of all types. They are a family owned business that has been making bedding cakes for nearly 20 years. To learn more, or to view their cake gallery, please visit www.uniquekosherpastryandcafe.com.