One obvious way to find a wedding cake decorator is to look through the advertisements found in bridal magazines.  The bakeries listed in these publications usually specialize in wedding cakes, so brides can be confident that they will get the benefit of having a professional take care of their cake.  However, brides should also know that advertising rates in these types of magazines can be pretty steep.  Odds are that only the most affluent cake decorators will be found in the pages of these glossy magazines.

Another way to quickly meet several wedding cake decorators is to attend a bridal fair.  Bridal fairs allow brides to preview the services of all types of wedding vendors including cake decorators.  Prospective customers are invited to taste cake samples, browse through photo albums of the decorators’ cakes, and to gather information about pricing.  Often times, brides even get to meet the cake decorator in person.  In a few hours’ time, brides can narrow their decision about choosing a cake decorator to two or three final options.

The internet can also be a powerful research tool when looking for a wedding cake decorator.  Popular websites like theknot.com and WeddingChannel.com offer advice about choosing a wedding cake professional and list professionals within a regional search.  Visitors to these sites can find their way to many wedding cake decorators with a few clicks of a mouse.

Sometimes, however, despite all of the research in the world, referrals from others provide the best leads to a wedding cake decorator.  Former brides are often happy to share the name of their cake decorator.  In addition, other wedding vendors are willing to share the names of professional cake decorators they’ve worked with in the past.  Florists who have designed cake toppers will know which cake decorators were best able to show off their arrangements.  Caterers have also usually seen more than their fair share of cake decorators’ works.  Brides should never hesitate to ask others about their experience with cake decorators.

Brides on a tighter budget may find that they can find the wedding cake of their dreams in the most unlikely of places:  the grocery store.  Many full-service grocery stores include a bakery department that offers cake decorating services.  In addition, many stores’ deli departments feature catering services.  A bride could find an affordable way to cater her wedding reception and order her wedding cake all at once.

Finding a wedding cake decorator can be a little intimidating for any bride.  Many don’t know where to start their searches.  However, by doing a little research, asking lots of questions, and being prepared to consider all of her options, a bride can quickly find the perfect cake for her big day.