Love and Lobster Coastal New England Weddings

The cake is one of those elements of a wedding people always remember. Like the gown or, say, Uncle Harry’s inebriated break dancing. So why not put your cake on the pedestal it deserves?

First, some do-it-yourself options. You can make your own cake stand with as little as an overturned parfait glass, a decorative plate and some caulk. Let it dry and voila, check the cake stand off your wedding to-do list. Or follow this how-to for a stacked terra cotta pot and saucer stand, bedecked with ribbon and decorative paper. For a grander stand, this Martha Stewart project incorporates silk flowers and delicate drawer knobs as feet.

For the “let someone else do it” types, these store-bought stands are hard to beat. For a crafty vibe sans the actual crafting, check out this robin’s egg blue stand with a tiny perched yellow bird by Etsy artist whitneysmith. Little birdies also show up in her beautiful cupcake tower.

For a wider variety, Sweet and Saucy Supply, an outgrowth of California dessert studio Sweet and Saucy Shop, sells an array of stands, from a $115 square glass stand to a simple $35 Parisian stand. You’ll find similar pieces at Fishs Eddy (don’t miss their gift registry!), which also features toile and aluminum stands, as well as this platform in bright citron, sure to brighten up any table.

Last but not least, vintage lovers will be keen on Roxy Heart’s rustic stands made from circular tree slices, bark and all. Have your monogram wood-burned onto the edge for a special touch.

So there you have it, finding a cake stand is a piece of… well, you know the rest.