Cherry Blossom Cake Question

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shanasweets Posted 9 Mar 2010 , 9:14pm
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I have to meet to sign a contract for my first wedding cake on Wed.
She is thinking she wants 14-10-6 for teirs. But I am thinking it may be better to go 12-10-8. Asthetically which one is better?

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TexasSugar Posted 9 Mar 2010 , 9:31pm
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How many servings of cake does she need?

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shanasweets Posted 10 Mar 2010 , 2:00am
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she is ok with servings 125-150. I think with the 14-10-6, I told her 128 servings.

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muddpuppy Posted 10 Mar 2010 , 2:57pm
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Yeah, 6 - 10 - 14 might look weird... how about 7-10-13 --- according to my chart thats 117 servings.. icon_smile.gif

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jhay Posted 10 Mar 2010 , 3:08pm
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I did a 14, 10, 6 for a wedding a few weeks ago. Each tier was 2 layers (4inches total) and it looked great. Served 128 ish.

You could add one extra layer to each tier if you're worried about it looking pudgy.

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Lorieann55 Posted 10 Mar 2010 , 8:08pm
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The design of the cake might need to be considered when choosing the sizes.

jhay, do you have a pic of the 14, 10, 6 cake you did?

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jhay Posted 10 Mar 2010 , 8:23pm
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Yes, but I'm not at home right now, so I can't get to it. I'll post it as soon as I get home! icon_biggrin.gif

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jhay Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 2:51am
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I can't post the picture on here b/c its too big, but it's the very last one that I put in my photos. If you click on my photo tab, it should be the first one. It's 3 tier, white w/ green ribbon and sugar flowers. Sorry it's fuzzy...I forgot my camera and had to use my phone.

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tonedna Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 3:04am
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If I have to pick one, I prefer the 14, 10, 6.
I am not in love with tiered cakes that finish in an 8.
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samiam22 Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 3:09am
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Edna,
Can I ask why ..do they just look to big to you? I have only made one wedding cake but have more to make this year so am very interested to learn. I love your cakes!!

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tonedna Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 3:43am
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I been doing cakes for so many years. Maybe it's me, but it doesnt look pleasing to the eye to me unless it has a big topper. Let me see if I can find pics to show you. Im not sure if I have some.
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tonedna Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 3:49am
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samiam22 Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 4:01am
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Thanks for the comparison Edna. It really helps to visualize. I guess if I was the OP I would have to have cake dummies to figure it out..lol. I am still a rookie at figuring out servings. Thanks for the help.

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tonedna Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 4:12am
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You can use cake pans too, that helps.
I am not saying that people havent done it in eight. I have
done it. But I think I rarely take pics of the cakes that finish in
8's. I Just dont like them...Feels like it's missing something.. icon_lol.gif
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shanasweets Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 1:13pm
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Well we ended up with 4 teirs she needed 150 servings. So we are going with 14, 10, 8, 6. I think it will look ok, we are going with a thin branch and more leaves than normally seen. Going to use leaves as the boarder between teirs, so It will take up some space. Can't believe I have my first wedding cake order. I am so nervous. I have agreed to stay and cut the cake, just paranoid something will happen. It is an outdoor Reception too.

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tonedna Posted 11 Mar 2010 , 3:21pm
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I think it will look fine too. is a matter of adding the flowers strategically.
Have fun!
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