[momoreg]

I immediately thought along the same lines as Wendy, with hollow pillars supported through the center with wood or plastic. I also love the idea of personalizing it for the bride and groom. A large vessel between tiers sounds like it could be gorgeous or totally weird, depending. But somehow I think you'd make it fit in nicely with the cake. My husband does pottery, and I just love the delicacy of porcelain, with a metallic white glaze.

And there are also those glazes with the exploding color crystals. They make gorgeous patterns!!

 

[momoreg]

Yes, it would be too fragile for a heavy cake. It's not a stupid question. That was why we were suggesting putting wooden or plastic supports inside the pottery, for extra strength.

 

[momoreg]

I am too much of a sissy to try drinking straws in my cakes. I just trust wood more. I know everyone says it works. It's just my own little strangeness.

But yes, I suppose if a straw will work, then why wouldn't fired clay?

 

[momoreg]

I bought one from Sugar Bouquets, and it is an inspiration!!

It's not a guide for decorators, though; it's for brides. But for ideas, it's top notch.