A complete guide to wedding cake stands: Styles, selection tips & deco

When it comes to planning a wedding, every detail matters for creating a beautiful and memorable day. 

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Of course, this includes the presentation of the wedding cake. Using a stand is a reliable way to emphasise the ceremonial centrepiece that is a wedding cake, and elevate the look and impact of this all-important tradition.

In Australia, contemporary and classic weddings alike feature wedding cake stands in a range of creative ways to express the couple’s own style and sense of hospitality. From simple, elegant stands to extravagant, ornamented stands in brilliant gold – wedding cake stands can be eye-catching and create a lasting impression for all of your guests.

Read on for comprehensive advice on how to pick the right wedding cake stands for your wedding, as well as to decorate them so your wedding can ‘take the cake’!

Types of Wedding Cake Stands

Wedding cake stands come in a variety of styles and materials, each bringing a unique charm to your cake display. Choosing the right one can help your cake display match your overall wedding theme, complement your cake design, and add a polished finish to your dessert table.

Metal Stands

Elegant and timeless, metal stands are a popular choice for formal weddings, extravagant affairs and quiet luxury. Gold in particular offers a luxe, classic look. The Luna collection includes different designs in gold tones, including simple, elegant single stands, a highly ornamented vintage-look trio and a low, bejewelled and eye-catching mirror-top stand.

Wooden Stands

Great for rustic, boho, or garden weddings, wooden cake stands offer natural texture and a warm, relaxed look for your wedding cake. Wooden stands can also be used as miniature table risers to display desserts around your ceremony or reception space 

Acrylic Stands

Sleek and modern, acrylic stands are perfect for minimalist weddings or those with a contemporary vibe. Acrylic wedding cake stands offer a clean, understated, and versatile look, making them ideal for letting the cake itself take centre stage.

Tiered vs. Single-Level Stands

Tiered stands allow for multiple cakes or treats to be displayed at different heights, while single-level stands are perfect for showcasing a single, statement cake. Depending on your cake design and the space available, either option can create an eye-catching focal point. If you have a single large cake, you can even use a cluster of tiered cake stands - one for the centrepiece and two for the supporting decorations.

How to Choose the Right Cake Stand for Your Wedding

Choosing a cake stand might seem like a small part of the very big task of organising a wedding, but it deserves careful thought.

Here’s how you can pick out the right cake stand for your wedding:

• Consider the cake/s first: Before you set out to find the right wedding cake stand, think about the cake it will be elevating. Make sure it’s not too large or small, and certainly not too heavy for the stand. Acrylic or metal stands are perfect for heavier cakes, while a collection of smaller cakes can look fantastic across multiple tiered stands.

• Match the cake stand to the wedding theme: When picking out an appropriate wedding cake stand, think about the overall look, feel and vibe you’re trying to create. For example, a wooden cake stand would suit a rustic, country-style wedding, while an acrylic stand could suit a sleek contemporary wedding. 

• Consider budget: As with any other decorative element in your wedding, the wedding cake stand is an expense among many – so consider how much of your budget you want to allocate to it. Cheaper options can stand out, given tasteful placement and a bit of ornamentation. Your wedding cake costs should also factor into your decision here.

• Renting vs buying: Renting wedding decorations, like a wedding cake stand, can be a very budget-friendly option, and help you tick the cake display off your wedding checklist easily. However, buying gives you the option to reuse, reminisce and restyle your home with the very same stand that once held proudly aloft your wedding cake. 

Creative Ways to Style Your Wedding Cake Stand

Displaying your wedding cake doesn’t just involve the perfect wedding cake stand. You’ll need to place and arrange your wedding cake stand at the right focal point in your reception space. You can also decorate on and around the stand to highlight a feature of the cake or tie it in with your overall wedding theme.

Whether you’re going for a simple or extravagant wedding cake stand, a little bit of creativity can take it to the next level:

• Floral arrangements: A simple way to ornament your wedding cake display is with gorgeous blooms. This could mean arranging your display with a couple of bouquets and vases. Alternatively, you could thread floral garlands around the stand itself for an enchanting fairy-garden look.

• Complementary decorations: Complement your wedding cake stands with tabletop items that match the look and feel of your cake stands. You could consider arranging candelabras around your wedding cake stand to provide an anchor or counterpoint to the cake as the visual centrepiece.

• Lighting considerations: Candles are also a great way to highlight your wedding cake arrangement with soft, alluring light. They can be used in tall candelabras as suggested above, or tea lights used for more subtle lighting.

• Complete tablescape recommendations: Styling your entire dessert table (or wedding cake table) can help the masterpiece cake come to life. Start with a tablecloth that complements the cake itself, building with ornamentation like a table runner or decorative napkins. You can then build height onto the tablescape with tall bouquets in vases or plant stands to arrange around the wedding cake.

Your wedding cake deserves a spotlight to help bring your special day to life. With some carefully chosen decorations and thoughtful arrangement, you can make the cake-cutting ceremony a highlight.

The world of cake stands can be a daunting one at first glance. Whether you're searching for that beautiful pedestal to accompany your tiered wedding cake or the perfect plinth to host your birthday creation, there are an incredible number of options when looking for that showstopper piece.

Here at Prop Options, we know a thing or two about cake stands and love to make the process of finding your ideal match as fun and seamless as possible. If you're just getting started, then we've put together this handy guide to cover the cake stand basics and help you along the way to finding the right stand for you. 

All About Cake Stands

What is a cake stand?

Simply put, a cake stand is a raised platform or pedestal that is used to elevate your cakes, sweet treats and more in order to make them the star of the show. From cupcakes to multi-tiered wedding cakes, these stands are made using a range of materials from natural wood, to expertly crafted ultra-polished acrylic, and come in a range of styles, shapes and sizes giving you ultimate choice and flexibility when looking for a stand to compliment your design.

At Prop Options we pride ourselves on being an international expert on cake stands and use this knowledge to design and manufacture a range of stunning, luxury stands for you to choose from.

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What's the difference between a cake stand and a cake board? 

A traditional cake board is one that acts as a flat plate on which to construct and decorate your cake. This makes it easier manoeuvre the cake during the decoration process, as well as to and from the cake stand. These are often relatively thin, made using cardboard and are available in a large range of sizes. 

Recent trends in cake design have shown more substantial, solid wood cake boards grow in popularity which often provide a simple and cost-effective way of displaying your cake. 

What's the difference between a cake stand and a cake separator or cake spacer?

While a cake stand gives you a platform to display your cake on, a cake separator, also known as a cake spacer, is a second structure designed to add height and grandeur to your showstopper.

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Separators are placed between multitiered cakes and are available in a large range of styles. Options such as our very own floating side bar separator or ultra-clear, fillable acrylic clear make it possible to create gravity-defying illusions while providing you with even more freedom to get creative. 

Why would I need a cake stand?

Cake stands are an integral part in creating your stunning showstopper. Indeed, there are several reasons why it is an aspect of your design that shouldn't be overlooked. Not only does the right stand elevate your cake to new heights, but it can also add a sense of depth, colour and sophistication to ensure your centrepiece makes a lasting impression. Your chosen stand acts as the final piece of a perfectly formed puzzle.

It has the power to pull the design together, creating the masterpiece which you have envisioned from the start. Whether it be for your wedding day, birthday, or simply to showcase your latest cake creation, there's no doubt that the perfect cake stand will help propel your cake design to stardom. 

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Choosing Your Perfect Cake Stand

While the overall look and aesthetics are no doubt important, when choosing your cake stand it is vital to consider the size and weight of your cake. 

What size cake stand do I need? 

As a general rule of thumb, your cake stand should be the same size, or bigger, than the bottom tier of your cake. Under normal circumstances, we would never recommend the stand to be smaller as this will risk unbalancing your cake which could result in disastrous consequences! The top plate should also be completely flat to avoid any dips from appearing on the top of your cake. 

Overall, the size of your cake stand will be governed by the size of your finished cake. The more tiers you add or decoration you incorporate, the larger you cake stand may need to be. If you are unsure or have questions about what size cake stand you may need then it is always safest to ask for your baker’s recommendation. 

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Will my cake stand be strong enough?

Another very important factor to consider is the weight of your cake. A stand suitable for a single tier cake may not be the right choice if your cake has two or more tiers. Unfortunately, not all cake stands are made equal and here a lot will depend on the quality of the cake stand you choose and where you purchase it from. It's important to make sure the stand you have is up to the challenge. To do this you can always test the stands durability and strength using weights.

We have a variety of stands to suit all designs and creations from a single cupcake, to the heaviest of tiered cakes. Our rigorous manufacturing process ensures every stand we make is specifically designed for its intended purpose and we're here to help you choose the best cake stand for your display. 

What colour should my cake stand be?

Moving back towards the aesthetics, the colour of any cake stand is an important factor when considering the overall look you would like to achieve. Colour can add a splash of vibrancy to a simpler creation, compliment a specific feature of your cakes design, and even act as an extension of your wider colour scheme. 

From a timeless white to a more striking black, natural wooden hues are also a popular choice, and you can also add shine to any occasion with stands such as our metallic geometric range or square gold plinths.

Who can I ask for guidance when choosing between cake stands?

Your cake designer or baker should always be able to guide you to make sure you choose a stand that will be suitable for your cake. But of course, we're always here to help. So if you find yourself puzzled in a sea of cake stands, please do get in touch with any questions and we will always do our best to ensure the process is as simple and easy as possible.

Where can I purchase a cake stand?

Regardless of the event, we've got you covered! Whatever look you wish to achieve for your centrepiece, whether it be single tier or multi tier, cupcake or cake pop, here at Prop Options we have the best range of stands available, enabling you to unleash your creativity and find your cakes style match!

Head to the shop to browse our full range or read on for some of our favourite inspiration! And don't forget, get in touch with any questions you may have - we'll be happy to assist!

Our range of stands include pedestal, platform stands and boards.

Inspirational stands from Prop Options

A touch of charm

Our stunning Scandinavian birch range adds charm to your centrepiece. 

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A mirror finish

These beautiful square and rectangle spacers add height and sophistication to any occasion, but can also be used as separate stands along with the metallic gold plinth to showcase a larger display.

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Geometric perfection

One of our most popular ranges of cake stands, these geometric pieces work seamlessly together to create a visually appealing spectacle that will not be forgotten.

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Glass? No, this is the 21st century!

Our ultra-polished show-stopping range of acrylic stands, spacers and clear tiers provide ultimate creative freedom that will add the wow-factor to any table display!

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Custom Glass Cruets.

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