Wedding Cake Serving Set

From LoveToKnow Weddings

A small, but important detail of your reception is your wedding cake serving set. Your wedding cake itself will be a focal point, but even more so during the cake cutting ceremony. The set can also serve as a treasured keepsake of your special day.

About Wedding Serving Sets

A wedding cake serving set typically consists of a wedge shaped cake server and a large matching cake knife. While some people only plan to use the set for the wedding, others may buy a set that matches their china pattern with plans to use it long after the wedding is over. Still others save their serving set just for use on their anniversary. Whatever you choose, your serving set holds both practical and sentimental value.

Alternate uses for your set would be as a pie server and bread knife.

Types of Wedding Cake Serving Sets

Your wedding is unique; the details of your special day should reflect it. There are dozens of choices in wedding cake serving sets for modern brides to choose from. Many brides look for a cake server that matches the theme or style of their wedding. Serving sets are typically sterling chrome, steel, silver, or silver or gold plated. Handles are made from a wider variety of materials, including porcelain, enamel, crystal, glass, ceramic, ivory, mother of pearl, and more. Acrylic and resin handles are less-expensive materials that are also widely available.

Themes

Choosing a wedding cake serving set that harmonizes with the theme, motif, style, or atmosphere of your wedding is easy to do. Along with many styles that offer universal appeal such as scallops or swirls, you'll also find serving sets in specific themes such as:

Oceans of Beaches
Summer
Autumn
Spring
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Victorian
Floral
Calla Lilies
Roses
Garden
Hearts
Butterflies
Religious themes
Celtic themes
Cinderella or Disney themes

Accents

Although some prefer the look of contemporary, unembellished servers, others like to see the extra details adorning their wedding cake serving set. Typical accents include:

Ribbons or bows
Satin cording
Fringe
Beads
Charms
Tulle
Crystals
Rhinestones
Pearls or pearl beads

Engraving

Many couples choose to engrave their serving set with their names or initials, wedding date, and/or a special phrase or saying. Although this is including free-of-charge from some companies, others may charge for this service. Engraving may be done on with the blades or handles of the set, depending on the materials the handles consist of. Engraving your wedding serving set can add a special touch and make it even more memorable as a keepsake.

Prices

As with most wedding accessories, prices for wedding cake serving sets vary widely. You can choose an inexpensive set for $15 to $20, or opt for a more elegant in the forty or fifty dollar price range. Specialty or fine serving sets may be purchased around $100 or more.

Where to Buy

You can find wedding cake servers and knives at department stores, craft stores, card and gift stores, and even some discount stores. You can also find a wide assortment of sets available online at wedding accessory vendors such as: