Wedding cakes are a small but significant part of the wedding. They're not always a big cost, and in fact some venues include the wedding cake with the booking. But if that's not the case for you, a wedding cake can get expensive, so it helps to save where you can.
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.
So, how to get a nice "show" cake for the first part, and a nice "eating" cake for the second part, is what we're after here. Here is my list of cheap wedding cakes ideas!
Your 'show' cake is all about appearances. It can be small since it's not meant to serve everyone. If your cake has a few layers, spread them out so they take up more space and look bigger. Be creative with the design and find a unique way to display them. Go a step further with a show cake that doesn't serve anyone at all. Some bakeries offer an elaborate rental cake that you cut into for the photographer. Afterwards, the cake is taken back to the kitchen and dispatched to the bakery to be fixed up for the next reception. Or take it to the next level with a fake cake with styrofoam or another inexpensive filler underneath. As long as it looks good on the outside, no one will be the wiser.
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.
If you like, you can skip the traditional wedding cake altogether.
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.
So, how to get a nice "show" cake for the first part, and a nice "eating" cake for the second part, is what we're after here. Here is my list of cheap wedding cakes ideas!
Your 'show' cake is all about appearances. It can be small since it's not meant to serve everyone. If your cake has a few layers, spread them out so they take up more space and look bigger. Be creative with the design and find a unique way to display them. Go a step further with a show cake that doesn't serve anyone at all. Some bakeries offer an elaborate rental cake that you cut into for the photographer. Afterwards, the cake is taken back to the kitchen and dispatched to the bakery to be fixed up for the next reception. Or take it to the next level with a fake cake with styrofoam or another inexpensive filler underneath. As long as it looks good on the outside, no one will be the wiser.
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.
If you like, you can skip the traditional wedding cake altogether.
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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