If you're getting married soon, you will want the ceremony to go perfectly. One way to ensure this is to choose the right wedding cake. It will be the centerpiece of the reception table, and you can really impress your guests if you pick the most amazing cake you can find! Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to do just that.

Selecting a wedding cake isn't that hard if you know which steps to follow. It's going to be the centerpiece at the reception, so it needs to represent the overall theme of the wedding. The possibilities are limitless – there are tons of colors, styles, sizes, and adornments available. If your dream cake can be envisioned, it can be made.

With that said, here are some tips on choosing one that suits your style AND budget!

1.Consider the size. How many people are you inviting? To be on the safe side, order one a bit larger than what you need. If you've invited 25 people, order a large enough cake for 30.

2.Typically, the starting price is $2 per slice. If you're on a tight budget, you can go with a simple wedding cake with minimal adornments.

3.Think about the weather and longevity. Buttercream doesn't hold up well in hot weather, so if you're planning a summer wedding, fondant will be more ideal.

4.Visit some local bakeries and look over portfolios of different cakes. Some bakers even give out free samples of wedding cake. The one you choose should be able to create a beautiful, delicious cake.

5.Take the topping into consideration. You can top it with anything you want: a family heirloom piece, ribbons, your "something old", and, of course, the bride and groom figurine.

6.You need to decide how to display the cake. Is it going to be a small round cake? Square cake? Tiered? Whatever you choose, you will want to display the cake in the center of the table for everyone to see.

For some more ideas look at pictures of cakes on the internet. If you see some you like, print out pictures and take them to the local bakery. Ask the baker if he or she will be able to create the cake and the design. Once again, ask to see a portfolio of the baker's past work to make sure that you really get a great wedding cake!