Choosing a wedding cake stand is a personal decision and there are definitely a lot of options for the wedding couple to consider. Many brides will make all of the decisions about the wedding cake first and then begin to look for a stand. If the idea of finding the perfect wedding cake stand seems fun an exciting, you could do the opposite and look for the stand first. After all, it is easier to have a cake designer make any size and style cake that you want and that will fit that perfect cake stand that you just found.

Some of the most elegant wedding cake stands are the silver platform or plateau type stands. They can be very ornate, with beautiful engraved patterns, or, very simple and sophisticated. Most of these stands are silver plated and are not too expensive. If sterling silver is what you want, you should consider some of the antique silver cake stands that are still around today. You can find large silver cake plates or 3 tier wedding cake stands that hold smaller cake layers. These silver stands will also provide a lot of support and the platform or large plate style will be the best choice for a large wedding cake.

Tiered wedding cake stands are another great choice for couples looking for an elegant way to display their cake. The traditional tiered cake stand will hold 3 or 4 cake layers that are connected with pillars. The layers are either the same size or they get smaller as they go up. Silver is also a good choice for a traditional or elegant look. Crystal or ceramic tiered stands are also available.

Other choices for tiered cake stands include the floating and cascading styles, both of which create a very dramatic look at the wedding reception. If you are thinking about one of these tiered wedding cake stands, it is a great idea to purchase the stand before you finalize the decisions about the design of your wedding cake. If elegant is the way you want to go, you have a lot of great choices!