While wedding cakes can certainly be considered the focal point of many wedding receptions, some bride and groom pairs seek to utilize alternatives to the traditional wedding cake as a way to better accent their reception venue. This could mean a number of things from numerous smaller cakes that push a more simplistic wedding theme, to a more dramatic cake that holds firmly to the theme of the venue where the wedding and reception are being held. If you are among the increasing number of couples that are deciding to hold a castle wedding, then there are certainly a large number of cake ideas that may fit your personal preferences. While this venue allows for either a very plain sheet cake or a more elaborate and unique cake, either option can be made to fit the location depending upon whether you want to dress it up or keep it simple.