Visions of wedding cakes dancing in your head? First figure out the difference between fondant and marzipan. Here's what you need to know when it comes to cakes.

Which baker is for you? You want someone who is open to your ideas and capable of delivering what you’re looking for within your budget. Your caterer will most likely have relationships with a few bakers, and it’s a great idea to meet several (every baker has a unique style) in order to make the best decision.

Whether your wedding cake will be created by the country club where you will marry or by an independent cake designer, you will need to hire one as soon as possible. Find the perfect fit with these top tips.

Even if choosing your wedding cake is the last big item on your planning checklist, you'd do well to find a confectionary genius ASAP. First and foremost, find out if your reception site allows you to bring in an outside baker -- increasingly, sites prefer to keep this aspect of business to themselves.

First figure out if the cake is the least of your worries (you just want something sweet and gooey to feed each other) or if it's high on the "must-obsess-over" list.