Metallic spray should work wonders if its the wrong colour. If u dress it up enough u shouldnt be able to see the plates anyway.
The one from cupcaketree.com is cardboard...Im sure u could make one if u desired.
After all this browsing of cupcakes..I think I have found my wedding cake!..........................next, the dress!

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I got muffins on the 30th September 2006