Delivering a wedding cake

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on July 7, 2011 at 7:17pm

Bonnie - there are lots of discussions on here about this very topic. It would really depend on how complicated the cake is, how many tiers, how far you have to drive it, etc.  Take a browse through the forums and then, if you can't find the answer you're looking for, let us know and maybe someone can answer your specific questions. :)

 

Personally, I usually do the bulk of decorating here and then only add large items (delicate flowers, etc.) once at the reception location.  I've never stacked anything over 3 tiers though and then I doweled the middle and made sure I had good supports in it.

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie Amanda Fuller on July 7, 2011 at 7:47pm

This is a 3 tier cake with delicate flowers.

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Permalink Reply by Serita Rivera on July 7, 2011 at 10:06pm

I've delivered three tiers stacked without mishap.  To prevent a mishap I put a wooden dowel through all three tiers, and when I'm ready to transport, I put one of those foam drawer liners on the car's floor.  This eliminates the cake from sliding from one side to another.  Hope this helps.  Good luck.  P.S.  I would add the delicate flowers at the reception hall.

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie Amanda Fuller on July 10, 2011 at 2:44pm

Thank you i never thought about using the liners b/c i have had cakes slide. Thanks again!

 

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on July 11, 2011 at 11:27am

I use the rubber drawer liners too!! SWEAR by them. :)

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Becker on July 11, 2011 at 1:45pm

Those cake liners are a gift from heaven for those like us!  I always have a roll or two in my stash.  They wash well, also.

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Permalink Reply by Serita Rivera on July 11, 2011 at 4:14pm

Yes, they are heaven sent.  What's also great, is that you can find them at the dollar store.  Not a great investment, but something you should not do without.  It's a life saver (better said - a cake saver!!) lol

 

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