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Flat Tier Cupcake Stands

These are the most universal and versatile style of stands out there.  They come in 3, 4, 5, and 6 tiers, and have a flat surface on each tier.  If you plan on getting multiple uses out your stand, this is the way to go.  Since the tiers are flat, they are flexible in the number of cupcakes they can hold.  You can load them full, or with less and fill the empty space with decorations.

Many large tiered cupcake stands can hold upwards of 150 cupcakes, and there are smaller ones that will hold two dozen or less.  If you are looking for a size that you can get a ton of use out of, a mid-sized 3 tier cupcake stand is perfect for that.  A stand that will hold 36 to 48 cupcakes and has flat tiers will get the most use.

Wire Cupcake Stands

Wire cupcake stands look really cool and have “pseudo tiers” that make it look more like a tree than a stand.  Whatever you call them, they fall into the tiered category!  While these look really cool, they are designed to hold a specific number of cupcakes.  In the case that you need more or less cupcakes than the stand holds, you’ll need to get something else (or just host parties that are always the exact same size!).

Even if you might only get one or two uses out of the stand, wire ones are still really cool to use.  I love the way that they look, and so do many other people.  They work great for kid’s birthday parties since those tend to have a smaller number of attendees.  If you need something that is easy, good looking, and doesn’t need any other decoration the wire stand is a great choice.

Styrofoam Cupcake Stands

If you’ve read our other post on the Sweet Server Cupcake Stand, you probably know that we’re not a huge fan of styrofoam.  That doesn’t mean that they might not work out well for you.  The biggest problem that you’ll run into with this style of tiered cupcake stand is that they break very easily.

On the good side, they are very affordable and can be recycled in some areas as soon as you’re finished.  Just be sure to also check out cardboard cupcake stands as a “greener” alternative to styrofoam.

As you can see, tiered cupcake stands are everywhere and are the standard style.  There are a ton of choices out there, so figure out how big yours needs to be first, then start narrowing down the field until you find the one that suits all of your needs!

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With a price tag of less than $50, you will save money over renting one and get to keep it again for further use!

The entire set breaks down into 13 pieces for easy cleanup, and reassembles in just a few minutes. The whole design is very intuitive and can easily be put together even with the stress of a wedding going on around you!

Each of the plates is decorated with a flower pattern along the edge which is mellow enough that it will still work well with most wedding decorations.

All in all, the tower has five tiers with plenty of space at the top for a good sized bride and groom’s cake or for four more cupcakes.

There is a bit less than six inches of space between each tier, which gives you plenty of room to decorate and display tall cupcakes without worrying about them getting squished.

As with all of Wilton’s cupcake stands, this one is the highest quality at the most affordable prices around. Perfect for fitting into any wedding budget!

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