As cakes get more and more specialized, a specific style of wedding cake has arisen that wedding-planners call “Romantic Cakes.” So just what characteristics qualify a cake for that designation?

The official Wedding cake cutting is one of the most important parts of the reception, and is steeped in tradition. So it should be no surprise that there is a correct way to cut the cake.

Fruit-lovers rejoice: There are several ways to use gorgeous, delicious fruit as part of your wedding cake. For instance:

In the Batter
You can select a cake that places fruit directly in the batter.

Often, making your cake unique doesn’t mean having some bizarre design; usually it can be as simple as doing something different with your frostings and fillings. Here are some things to consider as you’re planning your unique wedding cake.

How much should you expect to spend on a wedding cake? And how does that break down per-slice?
There’s no simple answer. Cake prices vary considerably depending on a number of factors. These include the selected design, style, and size of the cake. The cake price is also based on the amount of time involved in creating the overall design as well as the number of servings you require. The more elaborate ….

At $3 to $16 per slice, wedding cakes are one of the more expensive parts of a wedding ceremony (on a per-inch basis, that is). And unlike other cakes, this one is designed to endure several hours of abuse: photographs, long periods of sitting out in room temperatures, being smeared on the couple’s faces, etc.

Recently I spoke with a cake designer to get her advice for couples shopping for a wedding cake.

Michael Miller tried collecting stamps and threw it out. He fooled around with shortwave radio . . . and soon lost interest.

Wedding ceremonies are chock-full of traditions and customs with a rich history. This includes the wedding cake. For your amusement, therefore, we offer some of the more interesting traditions of today and yesteryear.

To be sure, most people choose to have a professional service create their wedding cake for them. However, there are a few ambitious families out there who enjoy the challenge — and memories — of creating their own wedding cake. But where to start? Obviously you need a good recipe. I made a couple of stops yesterday, at a large library and then a large bookstore, to find what I consider some of the best books ….