Would you leave the preparation of your wedding cake to professionals? The answer is probably yes since preparing a wedding cake all by yourself might sound a bit overwhelming. But actually it is not. I can almost hear those among you who are confident saying, "I can actually design my wedding cake better than professionals" or "Mine would taste better." If so, don your aprons, rally your mixers and take your place in the kitchen of the workshop of your choosing because now is the time to present your skills.

Making your own wedding cake is the new trend that has already started to take its place among the numerous rituals of wedding ceremonies, as people want to have something that they can call their own instead of choosing from a catalog. With a little help from the creators of proverbial cakes, you might even exceed expectations. Of course, the first and the most important step is choosing whom to work with. Do you want to receive your instructions in world-class pastry academies or in more of a lecture format? Or would you prefer a hands-on approach by receiving one-on-one lessons from a boutique pastry cook? The choice is yours, but first allow me to throw a few suggestions out your way.

The world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu holds its pastry cooking classes at a university in Istanbul. Lessons include master chefs in pastry cooking showing you how to bake a cake and of course the delicacies of the decoration. Furthermore, they allow their students to bake their own cake with the guidance of the lecturers in order to let you implement your imagination into your practice. You can get in touch with Le Cordon Bleu via their website www.ozyegin.edu.tr/lecordonbleuistanbul/contact or phone: +90 (216) 564 9398.

Founded in 2004, the Culinary Arts Academy (MSA) is counted among the best gastronomy academies in the world because of their exceptional and professional curriculum. Located in Istanbul, MSA features a professional campus, which allows them to host various educational pastry and cuisine programs prepared for the international gastronomy scene. If you are determined to learn from professionals, Culinary Arts Academy in Istanbul might be a good fit for you. Visit their official website www.msa.com.tr or call +90 (212) 290 35 50 for more information.

Whether you want your cake to blossom with splendor or simple elegance, my recommendation is the Burçin Birdane Pastry Workshop. Offering a variety of programs, they are one of the frontrunners of the sector, addressing every whim of future brides. Birdane first came to be known for her blog, which was launched to share the photos and recipes of cakes and cookies that she prepared back in 2007. Talent, imagination, skilled handwork and her ability to instill objects and details on her cakes distinguished Birdane from other professionals in the sector. Nowadays, she hosts a television show called "Pastry Workshop" and shares the delicate details of baking one-of-a-kind cakes. If you do not have time to physically attend a workshop, you can still have your dream cake, as she shares her recipes and tips both on TV and online. For further information, you can either visit www.burcinbirdane.com or call +90 (532) 517 3188.

Mutlu Dükkan, which transforms pastry into art, was first introduced to the target audience via Instagram, grasping the attention of the younger generation. Shortly after their launch, Dükkan was named among the professionals of the pastry business in Turkey. Well, if that did not convince you, do not worry because their warm attitude can surely win you over. Moreover, do not be surprised if you have the urge to ask for a second plate of cake, especially if the cake was prepared by the hands of Zeynep Yümlü, the owner of the store. Colorful, sweet pastries and their delicious smell is enough of a reason to try the two-day course of Yümlü, which is aimed to get you where you want to be as soon as possible. You can get in touch with Mutlu Dükkan via their official website www.mutludukkan.com or telephone +90 (212) 212 26 60.

My last recommendation would be Ece Boutique Tastes. Its owner, Eda Özsoy, is usually noted for cakes with soft designs and figure decorations. When she first founded Ece Boutique Tastes in 2008, Özsoy joined the professional pastry world and began holding her own pastry courses in her workshop, which is located in Istanbul. With her weekly programs, Ece Boutique might be a good option for you. Visit www.ecebitukcookie.com or call +90 (532) 380 09 86 for further information about their wedding cake baking lessons.