Cake cutting ceremony is definitely one of the main highlight everyone looks forward to during each and every wedding reception. Many consider it as a tradition that symbolizes and represents the true love and intimate bonding between the bride and groom. All eyes will be on the newly wedded couple as they slice the cake hand in hand. Hence, not only that the wedding cake itself will become the center of attraction, a beautiful wedding cake server set is another small yet important detail which you might consider when planning for your wedding.
A wedding cake serving set basically consists of a cake knife and a matching wedge-shaped cake server. The blades are usually made of stainless steel in order to ensure they are long-lasting and will not rust or become tarnished when not being used for some time. The blades of both items are sometimes plated with silver, pewter or gold for a more stylish and elegant look. More importantly, the handles of the server set is where most of the designing is done. They are commonly made of plastic, glass, crystal, enamel, porcelain, sterling silver, pewter or even expensive materials such as ivory and mother of pearl. They also come in various shapes and sizes.
Even minute details, such as your wedding cake server set, should reflect the distinctiveness and uniqueness of your wedding. Choosing the ideal server sets is actually very easy as there are many choices available in the market nowadays. They can be purchased at department stores, craft and gift stores and even discount stores. You may also consider purchasing them online from numerous wedding accessories suppliers. You can opt for ready-mades which come in many types or you can also choose to have them custom-made to suit your liking. The average server set can be purchased around $30 to $60, while specialty and fine server set may reach the cost of $100 or more.
Many couples like to suit the server set to their wedding theme. Some of the most popular ones are such as Summer, Spring, Floral, Garden, Hearts, Religious and Celtic. Some even suit them to the color scheme, while others prefer having the set decorated and embellished with rhinestones, pearls, crystals, beads, ribbons and bows. The trick is really simple: Try to look for a serving set that represents a feature closely related to your wedding theme such as a pattern, an object or an icon. For instance, if you are having a garden wedding party, you may want to opt for a serving set with flowers, leaves, or butterflies design on the handles.
Next, consider engraving your wedding server set with names or initials of the bride and groom, the wedding date, and even a special meaningful phrase. When purchasing your server set, try to find out whether the engraving can be done free-of-charge as some vendors may impose a small fee for the service. Letterings engraved must not be too large as it will crowd and affect the overall appearance of the server set, nor should it be too small that the words can hardly be seen especially in the wedding snapshots. Engraving is normally done on the blades of the set, but it can also be made on the handles depending on the type of material. Do ensure that the engraving is done on the left side when the blade is facing down. Not only will it add a distinctive touch to your wedding, an engraved serving set is definitely a priceless keepsake to be treasured for many years to come.
Frequently, couples will end up clueless as what to do with their wedding server set after the wedding. One possible option is to match the serving set with the pattern of your wedding silverware and china set. This way, you will be able to use them more often long after the wedding is over. For instance, you might consider using them during special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and birthday celebrations. The set can also be used as a pie server or for slicing bread. Alternatively, if you own a fine, expensive, engraved serving set which you do not plan to use again, make sure you store them properly in their boxes so they will not get tarnished easily. It is also a terrific idea to create a beautiful shadowbox display for your serving set together with other accessories and decorations from your wedding. This shadowbox can then be hanged on the wall or displayed on shelves or in glass cabinets in your home as a precious and invaluable memorabilia of the best moments in your life.
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