Put You on a Pedestal

Put You on a Pedestal

October 14th, 2009 @ 5:20 pm by Miss French Fries

When I originally discussed our decision for our cake, I noted that I really wanted to get a simple white cake stand to fit the cake. I had discussed this with the first baker we met with, and found out that the stand needed to be 16″ in diameter, since the bottom tier would be 14″. So, I began to search for cake stands/pedestals in earnest. And, well… I came up short (or should I say, “small in diameter”).

Common sizes for cake stands are as follows: 8″, 10″, and 12″. Very rarely do you find them larger than 12″ around. I looked first at Martha Stewart’s cake stands for Macy’s. Hers only go up to 12″, but they’re beautifully simple; something that I was really looking for.

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Image, Martha Stewart Collection for Macy’s

But again, it was only a 12″ stand. Onward! I did a few web searches for cake stands, and still didn’t find much that I liked. There was, of course, the ubiquitous silver or gold metal cake stands that are typically used for weddings, but if I wanted one of those, I would just save myself the hassle and rent one from our baker.

Next, I went to Etsy. Old faithful. The standby. The one that always seems to come through. I found several beautiful cake stands by Etsy seller whitneysmith. Observe:

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Etsy, Whitneysmith

This red one has a beautifully scalloped edge. Of course, red isn’t one of our “colors”, but it is beautiful nonetheless, and a tad too small for what we need.

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Etsy, Whitneysmith

This one has beautiful flowers around the edge of it — very wedding-ish, in my opinion. Yellow isn’t one of our colors, either, but it would look beautiful against the off-white of our cake. It’s also not quite big enough. Gah.

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Etsy, Whitneysmith

And, finally — the one that my heart longs for: this beautiful cake stand with birds perched upon the edges of the stand. So cute. So sweet. So perfect. But also? Too small. Curses! Foiled again!

So, I posted an Alchemy post on Etsy, listing exactly what I’m looking for. In my case, I wanted something simple. Ceramic. Potentially glazed in light pink. And, the most important part: 16″ in diameter. I’m hoping that a seller will come through and contact me, but in the meantime, the search continues!

Did you use a cake stand for your wedding cake? Did you do something else entirely?

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35 Responses to “Put You on a Pedestal”

Guest

The Budget Brides Handbook

I was looking for cake stands about 4 months ago for a Bridal Shower that I was working on. I found some amazing cake stands at Home Goods, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. I think the most expensive one was 19.99. You should check there if you haven’t chosen one yet. Good Luck!!

10/14/09 @ 5:29 pm (reply)

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lisa

I had the same problem. Williams and Sonoma carry them in 16” but they are all white. I was able to find a white ceramic cake stand there around the holidays with the cutest little ruffle edge. The best part was it was marked down to $19.99. The process to find this is tough just keep your eyes peeled on places like su la table, williams and sonoma, etc.

10/14/09 @ 5:37 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,328 posts, Bumble bee

I love the birdie one. Good luck, maybe try a baking supply or restaurant supply store.

10/14/09 @ 5:44 pm (reply)

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missjbear (message) 15 posts, Newbee

That is exactly what I need!!! Can you get one for me too? ; )

10/14/09 @ 5:45 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Sunbeam (message) 523 posts, Busy bee

I so wanted a cake stand, but also a tall skinny cake. For the safety of the cake I didn’t get a stand but I sooo love them!

10/14/09 @ 5:50 pm (reply)

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Nicole

My cousin Tiff was having such a tough time finding pretty cake stands that also worked for her logistically. We went back and forth for weeks about the choices, and she ended up using some awesome black rococo-styled ones! I recently posted a round-up of about 25 different options, most of which I discovered while helping her look

http://www.nicoleossola.com/kireinest/2009/9/4/collection-no3-cake-plates.html

10/14/09 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Mouse (message) 3,330 posts, Sugar bee

Oh, Alchemy is a great idea for a cake stand! Good luck!

10/14/09 @ 6:03 pm (reply)

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AbbieOinCO (message) 146 posts, Blushing bee

We did an Alchemy request for a wood slab/stand and ended up accepting two. We love both and found Alchemy to be such an easy way to do business, rather than wading through all of the vendors. Plus, we had one vendor come through with a gorgeous piece, and their shop didn’t even sell that kind of thing. So glad we did it. Even though I posted inspiration pics, we did get a few odd replies that were clearly not what we were looking for. Give it a few days for the replies to trickle in… I found some of the best responses didn’t happen immediately.

10/14/09 @ 6:09 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Cloud (message) 587 posts, Busy bee

ours is provided by our venu, but is still very pretty! I did however almost pick one up this weekend at the mall, but the Mr. was quick to point out that I never have a chance to bake anymore, damn wedding projects

10/14/09 @ 7:07 pm (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,779 posts, Honey bee

I love that first cake stand. And the last one. They’re both so simple and sweet.

10/14/09 @ 7:18 pm (reply)

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Member

ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

I’m crossing my fingers for you!

10/14/09 @ 7:21 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Dee to Bee (message) 424 posts, Helper bee

When I met with my cake baker, I told her I wanted a wood slab for the cake stand. She just so happened to have a friend over whose husband was clearing some cypress from their land and the friend offered to cut me a cake stand! It worked out perfectly! (:

10/14/09 @ 7:35 pm (reply)

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Hostess

Jessie516 (message) 4,030 posts, Honey bee

We didn’t use a cake stand for our cake, but I have a couple because I love to bake. My most recent cake stand find was from a flea market actually. I hope you find what you’re looking for!

10/14/09 @ 8:10 pm (reply)

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MrsCox2B (message) 149 posts, Blushing bee

here is a website that will create the cake stand you want in any design, shape and color! Hope it helps!

http://www.raisethecake.com

10/14/09 @ 8:24 pm (reply)

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sadie (message) 94 posts, Worker bee

Hopefully Alchemy will come through for you!! We had a tough time with ours…not for diameter but for height…we only had a 2 tier cake (b/c we were also doing pies and a tart) so I wanted a tall cake stand to show off the 2 tier cake…tall are also tough to come by. Finally found one made by Potluck Sudios…they have beautiful things. Best of luck!

10/14/09 @ 8:43 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Perfume (message) 1,640 posts, Bumble bee

I don’t even remember what the hotel used for our hideous cake, but I’d like to think if it was sitting on something as pretty as that flower stand you have up there, that it might have been almost okay!

10/14/09 @ 9:21 pm (reply)

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RAllise (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

Ooooooooh, love the light yellow with the dogwood. Never thought of going to Etsy for a cake stand. Something to file away just in case. Thanks for the tip!

10/14/09 @ 9:51 pm (reply)

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vanessa

Here is what I found

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/JULBETW.htm?s1=gbase&1697128&
item: CAK16 (it comes in white, and green)

Or you can try a Plateau or riser like this…
http://www.galasource.com/leeber-%28elegance-silver%29–catering/cake-stands-plateaus-risers/ProdDesc-89907-57394.aspx?ref=base

10/14/09 @ 10:49 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

I love the last one you posted! so cute!

10/15/09 @ 12:44 am (reply)

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Member

WorstTwinEver15 (message) 760 posts, Busy bee

Good call on Etsy. We plan on doing something similar, and I plan on doing an Etsy Alchemy to get what we need!

10/15/09 @ 1:06 am (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,707 posts, Bumble bee

How about getting a big plate in the color you want and then DIYing it? the base can’t really be seen anyway.

10/15/09 @ 1:18 am (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,405 posts, Sugar bee

This is like porn to me… nothing gets me more excited than a cute cake stand!!! I never thought to check out etsy for cake stands… haha thanks for my new obsession!

10/15/09 @ 1:19 am (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

We used a couple old ones my mom had lying around for our cheesecakes… but oh these ones are gorgeous! Too bad the last one isn’t bigger

10/15/09 @ 2:04 am (reply)

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tea (message) 2,645 posts, Sugar bee

i like that second one with the flowers. i hope you’ll be able to find someone to make your cake plate though the alchemy thing. please keep us updated!

10/15/09 @ 2:38 am (reply)

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mander411 (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

I saw a beautiful one at the Christmas Tree Shop last night, don’t know the dimension though. Do you have one of those stores near you? It was probably like #9.99.

10/15/09 @ 7:28 am (reply)

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julesann (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

I am going to rent the stand for my cupcakes.

10/15/09 @ 8:23 am (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,779 posts, Honey bee

@Mrs. Perfume: Lol! That comment actually made me snort out loud. Charming, me.

10/15/09 @ 9:24 am (reply)

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Bee

Miss Parfait (message) 613 posts, Busy bee

They’re all so pretty! I hope someone comes through for you on Alchemy. I’ve been looking for the birdie cake stand, but with little bunnies perched on the edge. : )

10/15/09 @ 10:13 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 736 posts, Busy bee

Thanks to everyone for the links / suggestions — I will check them all out!

10/15/09 @ 10:26 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,604 posts, Bumble bee

I bought a big serving platter and attached a cup to the bottom, then spray painted the whole thing. It worked out fairly well, and only cost about $13.

10/15/09 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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KMSull (message) 2,915 posts, Sugar bee

I love the one with the little bird! Can’t wait to here how your alchemy bid turns out; I really want to try it sometime!

10/15/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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Cola

Check out this older post on my blog……you may not find what you’re looking for, but it may help you with some inspiration:

http://shelbysweddingtobe.blogspot.com/2008/11/dare-to-be-different-make-stand.html

I did a later posting here:

http://shelbysweddingtobe.blogspot.com/2008/11/more-stands.html

10/15/09 @ 11:22 am (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,526 posts, Bumble bee

The bird one is awesome! And I really love the red one, too! Hope the alchemy request is fruitful!

10/15/09 @ 1:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Green Tea (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

i love cakestands, and i’m drooling at those last 2. i had to get something that would accommodate 120 cupcakes for my own wedding tho so i just went with something that i could reuse. boo.

10/16/09 @ 3:55 am (reply)

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Jill

Good luck with your search! I had used that same picture for inspiration with no luck, and ended up settling for one last minute from TJ Maxx.

11/10/09 @ 9:11 pm (reply)