The sweet piece of happiness

Wedding cakes: What couples should look out for

Master confectioner Brigitta Schickmaier has been self-employed for 27 years. The final touches are made to the cake at the wedding venue.(Bild: Markus Wenzel)

It is the sweetest piece of happiness and usually makes its grand entrance after the bride and groom's first dance: the wedding cake! It has to look good for photos, but what counts to make it a wow experience in terms of taste? We asked master confectioner Brigitta Schickmaier.

The location, her dress, his suit, who is responsible for the music, photos and culinary highlights - before a couple gets married, they not only have to answer the question "Will you marry me?" with "Yes", but also clarify many other things.