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If you are looking for a simple wedding cake that you can create yourself, you don't have to have a career in cake decorating. There are a wide range of DIY cake ideas that will help you create a cake that will not only reflect your personality, but will help you avoid breaking the wedding budget.

Perhaps you have decided on a simple cake after pricing those found in the bakery, or you just want a memory of making a DIY wedding cake with your family. Whatever your reasons, here are some ideas that can inspire you to create a beautiful cake. Just make sure to keep your expectations realistic, and maybe even try a couple of practice cakes before the final product.

CHOOSE A NON TRADITIONAL CAKE

For the rebel-bride, or just one who dreams of having a different look for her special day, often a simple wedding cake can be a springboard for a cake that isn't so traditional. Most wedding cakes are traditionally white layered cakes with all the finery. Not every bride is so classic.

If you make a DIY cake, you can choose to decorate it with - gasp - chocolate icing, and garnish it with fruits or berries. The groom has traditionally had the chocolate cake, but presenting a simple wedding cake with a refreshing change in color will add a pop to the reception table, and will leave guests talking about it long after the big day.

USE SIMPLE DISPLAYS

While a formal reception hall may be a great location for a formal cake, maybe your DIY wedding cake needs to be created to match the site. A smaller outdoor wedding lends itself easily to simple outdoor displays. Consider using plant stands to take a simple cake to a classic. This will flow with the outdoor theme, and embellishing a simple design with flowers or ribbon going around the stand will take even a store bought cake look romantic for that backyard wedding.

CONSIDER CUPCAKES

When deciding to make a DIY wedding cake, cupcakes are a wonderful option. Cupcakes are a simple cake option that say fun, fresh and easy. When deciding to do cupcakes for the wedding, don't discount the idea too quickly! Remember, with cupcakes, you can offer guests multiple flavors and icing choices while incorporating the colors from your wedding.

Whether it is a small wedding or not, cupcakes are easier to transport - greatly decreasing the odds that the cake will topple. This simple cake option is easy to make, transport, set up and serve. What could be easier?

MAKE YOUR OWN TOPPER

If you are going for a simple cake but can't afford the extra money it costs for the bakery to add flowers or other designs that will make the cake a sure hit, consider creating your own toppers even if it isn't a DIY cake. You can add fresh flowers from your wedding bouquets (just check to make sure your flowers aren't a poisoness ), or invest a small chunk for a nicer cake topper than offered by your bakery. The topper may seem a little pricey, but keep in mind that it can become a keepsake for your children to use.

You can make or embellish a simple cake that your guests will love. When looking back on the pictures, the memories of that DIY wedding cake will be sure to bring a smile to your face.