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Jenni - Buttercream icing won't spoil on cupcakes any more than it would spoil on a full-size wedding cake, so long as the cupcakes are stored properly before the ceremony. Avoid putting any buttercream dessert (cake or cupcakes) under a heating vent or in the sun where they will melt easier. Fondant icing is usually more difficult to use on cupcakes because of its stiffness, but it's doable too if that's what you want. Check out Pictures of Wedding Cupcakes for a lot of great ideas!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Is it a good idea to have buttercream on wedding cupcakes? would they not spoil if kept out on display for the duration of the wedding? do you think it better to use fondant icing instead or do you have any other suggestions of toppings that wont spoil in the heat? any advice greatly appreciated. Jenni

-- Contributed by: Jenni

i love the cakes they all look lovely can't wait to try them.

-- Contributed by: ariane

Chantal - Yes, most cakes can be frozen well in advance. I'd advise trying a small recipe first to ensure that the type of cake you're thinking of will freeze well, and be sure to wrap it carefully to prevent freezer burn. Also, be sure the cake is completely defrosted before icing.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

I am going to make my own cupcake wedding cake but I would like to know if the cake can be frozen in advance and just iced the night before.

-- Contributed by: Chantal

Deb - It sounds like you're using a very light recipe for the cupcakes; you'll want to be sure the cupcake pan is snug to the papers to keep them more secure, and be sure you are filling up each cup appropriately before baking. Whether or not they can be frozen, however, depends on the recipe - you could do a test batch to see. Many bakers will also have decorations you should be able to buy for the tops of the cupcakes, or you could specially order fondant flowers to match the apppropriate colors.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

I am wondering what can be done to keep the papers from pulling away from the side of the cupcake,am I baking them to long? Also would like to fill some of the cupcakes,can they be frozen after filling?Looking for a place to buy fondant flowers to put on the top of the cupcakes also.

-- Contributed by: deb

I agree Shannon, there is no downside to cupcakes. My daughter had a 6' tiered wedding cupcake tree. It held 400 beautifully decorated cupcakes. She had 4 different flavors. Each flavor had a different design on the cupcake.She had a very formal wedding. Her colors were ivory and black. The cupcake tree was all ivory accented with ivory and white fresh flowers and greenery.The top tier had a 8" round cake topped with fresh flowers for the bride and groom to cut.Many weddings the guests never see the cake. The cupcake tree was at the first thing all guest saw when they entered the banquet room. It was the talk or the night and the talk of the town.The best thing is they now rent the cupcake tree out for other weddings and events.

-- Contributed by: Anita

There's no downside to cupcakes. Just have a tiny wedding cake for the top tier (just enought for the bride and groom). That's what I'm doing. That way you have something to cut.

-- Contributed by: Shannon
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