The classic 3 tier wedding cake stand is a beautiful way to display an elegant wedding cake. Each layer of the cake is on a separate tier which turns an ordinary layer cake into a fabulous work of art.

3 tier cake stands are available in a wide range of sizes, styles and colors. While the most popular shape for the tiers themselves is round, you can also find square and oval plates. The cake plates are often separated by columns or pillars. Sometimes the layers gradually get smaller as the cake rises up to the top. The bottom layer of the cake sits on a flat base, or for a more dramatic look, this layer can also be elevated.

Some couples find a wedding cake stand that they love first and then have their cake designer design the cake to fit on the cake stand. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to have a general idea of what you would like your wedding cake to look like before you begin looking for your tiered cake stand.

In addition to the traditional 3 tiered cake stand, there are tower cake stands, cascading cake stands and floating cake stands. All of these have different methods for connecting the tiers. The tower cake stand has one column in the center to support the cake plates. The tower stand is becoming very popular as a way to display cupcakes at weddings. A floating cake stand connects the levels at the back, giving the illusion that the layers are floating with no support. You will probably see a lot of cascading wedding cake stands if you are doing any browsing online. These stands have the cake layers cascading for a very dramatic effect.

Besides planning a general design for your cake, it’s a good idea to have a budget in mind before you shop for your tiered cake stand. There are stands available from $20 up to hundreds of dollars depending on the finish and how intricate the design is.