Wedding cakes can be small or large, simple or elaborate, but they're an important part of the wedding day. Sometimes the cost isn't much of a factor; some venues throw in a free wedding cake with the venue booking. But most times we have to pay for our wedding cakes, so I'll give you ideas for how you can save.
Wedding cakes have two functions at the reception. First, they have to look good. The bride and groom will spend five to ten minutes cutting the cake and doing all the ceremonial things that go with it, which may or may not include smashing said cake in each other's faces. Second, the cakes have to taste good. Each guest will try a piece, so there has to be enough for everyone.
The most economical idea is to have two separate cakes: a 'show' cake and a 'tasting' cake. Here we'll look at how to find inexpensive versions of both.
For the "show" part, you can get a "show" cake. You have many options on cutting the cost of your "show" cake. The "show" cake does not need to serve everyone, it can be smaller (and cheaper!). It is there for show. You can "rent" a cake. Unfortunately that means you can't necessarily smash it (or alternatively have a small slice hidden for smashing!). One wedding I was at the bride and groom cut into the cake for photographers and then that was it. The bakery then fixed it up and sent it to the next wedding. You can make a "fake" cake. Styrofoam or something cheap underneath. It's the outside that counts. Correction for item 2). You can have a piece of cake on a plate nearby for the ceremonial cake smashing! Also, instead of stacking the cakes on top of each other, use a unique holder or design that is spread out more to make the cake bigger than it actually is.
Your 'eating' cake should taste good but doesn't have to be too fancy. It'll be cut by the time it reaches your guests so you can keep the decorations and frosting simple. A delicious sheet cake is a good option here. See if your local catering school can do sheet cakes for less than you'd find them elsewhere, and if it's a good price, you could consider having them make your show cake too. Keep the fillings simple as well. A tasty sweet filling will likely be just as pleasing to your guests as a more expensive filling or fancy liqueur. Since you're not buying an elaborate wedding cake here, don't limit yourself when looking at cakes. Go ahead and order a 'regular' cake that doesn't have the wedding markup.
A final note: you don't have to stick with the traditional wedding cake, or even a show cake and a tasting cake.
Modern weddings are more and more often about showcasing the wedding couple's personality, and the cakes reflect that. I've seen some fun cupcake 'wedding cakes' and brownie 'wedding cakes'. Take inspiration from these or find something else completely original.
I hope this has been helpful for you in getting ideas for cheap wedding cakes!
Wedding cakes have two functions at the reception. First, they have to look good. The bride and groom will spend five to ten minutes cutting the cake and doing all the ceremonial things that go with it, which may or may not include smashing said cake in each other's faces. Second, the cakes have to taste good. Each guest will try a piece, so there has to be enough for everyone.
The most economical idea is to have two separate cakes: a 'show' cake and a 'tasting' cake. Here we'll look at how to find inexpensive versions of both.
For the "show" part, you can get a "show" cake. You have many options on cutting the cost of your "show" cake. The "show" cake does not need to serve everyone, it can be smaller (and cheaper!). It is there for show. You can "rent" a cake. Unfortunately that means you can't necessarily smash it (or alternatively have a small slice hidden for smashing!). One wedding I was at the bride and groom cut into the cake for photographers and then that was it. The bakery then fixed it up and sent it to the next wedding. You can make a "fake" cake. Styrofoam or something cheap underneath. It's the outside that counts. Correction for item 2). You can have a piece of cake on a plate nearby for the ceremonial cake smashing! Also, instead of stacking the cakes on top of each other, use a unique holder or design that is spread out more to make the cake bigger than it actually is.
Your 'eating' cake should taste good but doesn't have to be too fancy. It'll be cut by the time it reaches your guests so you can keep the decorations and frosting simple. A delicious sheet cake is a good option here. See if your local catering school can do sheet cakes for less than you'd find them elsewhere, and if it's a good price, you could consider having them make your show cake too. Keep the fillings simple as well. A tasty sweet filling will likely be just as pleasing to your guests as a more expensive filling or fancy liqueur. Since you're not buying an elaborate wedding cake here, don't limit yourself when looking at cakes. Go ahead and order a 'regular' cake that doesn't have the wedding markup.
A final note: you don't have to stick with the traditional wedding cake, or even a show cake and a tasting cake.
Modern weddings are more and more often about showcasing the wedding couple's personality, and the cakes reflect that. I've seen some fun cupcake 'wedding cakes' and brownie 'wedding cakes'. Take inspiration from these or find something else completely original.
I hope this has been helpful for you in getting ideas for cheap wedding cakes!
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