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Tiers of Joy

Story by Melissa Larsen / Photography by Jackie Mercandetti

There are a few hours during which all brides forgo their drop-10-pounds-before-the-big-day diet. This also happens to be the one pre-wedding event that grooms actually delight in attending with their betrothed. That occasion: the tasting of the cakes. With the recent arrival of the “Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes” book (Stewart’s ode to all things wedding cake—from choosing a baker to fashioning your own) and with endless television shows dedicated to these sweet sensations airing on the Food Network and elsewhere, it is apparent that these tasty tiers are more than dessert—they are the centerpiece of any reception. Planning a wedding? Read on for helpful tips and up-to-date trends straight from the mouths of our Valley’s own top cake makers.