Need recipes, Should I use Fondant, it doesn't taste very good, or Frosting, which will spread smooth and not be too runny? i Also heard about a type of chocolate you make that can be used instead of fondant? Help! the wedding is only a couple of weeks away!

I would find out what the bride wants first. Did she specify anything?

some other things to consider: is the reception outdoors in the heat and sun? What do you feel confortable working with?

Modeling chocolate is similar to fondant and can be rolled out and used to cover a cake. Also, rolled butter cream can be used to cover a cake (my personal favorite). And you can make yue own fondant (MMF) and add whatever flavoring you like.

What the bride wants plus what you are more skilled at and what you prefer to work with. Some are fondant only ..... I'm BC only.

In this industry, I don't think there is a "best" ..... only many, many opinions that take in many, many factors.

I agree with Debi, what is your area of expertise? That is the best medium to work with

It depends what you're used to. If this is your first wedding cake, perhaps you might feel less stressed if you use what you're most used to.

I mean, I wouldn't know where to start with frostings or buttercream - but that's because I've only ever used sugarpaste. But, that's the 'norm' in the UK... I don't think I've seen any UK cake websites with cakes covered in anything other than sugarpaste (fondant).

Good luck - hope it goes well for you.

Suzanne