J'adore Cake Accoutrements

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I don't know what it is about dessert tables or baked goods that make me salivate-- I can't decide between the visual presentation of delicious pastries or just the thought of the yummy goodness in my tummy.

Since we finally have our own home (yay!) I've been dreaming of all the fun parties and dinners we can finally have and the first thought that comes to mind is not the entree or attendees, it's how will we serve dessert!

I've been eyeing cake domes and stands for the apartment for the longest time, but they could be used in a multitude of ways for a wedding! The ideas are endless: alternative centerpieces, dessert buffet, bridal shower gifts...

I planned on just purchasing one with a glass dome so that I can use it to store our bread items (Yes! Some use for an otherwise impulse buy!) But once I embarked on my cake stand crusade I was amazed with the variety that was out there.

The Basic
My favorite in this category are the ones that come with domes that you can flip over and use as a punchbowl or a chips n' dip stand. These aren't very fancy, but they're practical and the most affordable.

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The Vintage
eBay has some really neat ones and I am particularly in love with anything made of milk glass. I even checked some vintage shops while visiting Chad's hometown recently in search of a pink or blue milk glass stand, but alas, I was not meant to find one. These are the ones that I've been ogling on eBay.

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The Nouveau
Why buy old, when you can buy new! Most of these are definitely vintage inspired but surprisingly a lot of them are much more affordable than vintage ones you find on eBay. This would be a very good option for a bride on a budget in search of some interesting display pieces. I love the Rosanna line that has both playful pastel stands as well as super mod black ones.

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The Ideal
I found Clara French through vendor listings for a Seattle bridal event and was just blown away by the beauty of their pieces. The site is under construction so I emailed the one of the owners, Micaela, who graciously sent me more beautiful eye candy. What I love most about their ceramics is that most of them are available for rent! The customized dessert plates would definitely be an addition to my registry wish list—they’d also be perfect as a bridal shower hostess gift or parents’ gift as well. Another unique feature of Clara French’s cake stands is that you can customize the color to match your event scheme. Genius! Email Clara French for more details about rental or purchase.

In the end, I just bought a simple, clear, glass stand with a dome from Macy's as a starter. We don't have any china or servingware yet, so ideally I'd want cake stand to complement those items. For now... I can dream about delectable cake buffets. :)

Any other cake stand connoisseurs or collectors out there?