How Much is Too Much?
If you don’t know how to find the right wedding cake that fits your budget, it could leave you with a bill much larger than expected. Wedding cake prices vary widely, costing anywhere from $165-$2,450. Most of the cost comes from icing, size, and design you choose, so make sure you know what your options are before signing on the dotted line.
All About Icing
The icing you choose is crucial. The most expensive icing is rolled fondant because of the smooth texture and perfect foundation it provides for intricate decorations and levels. Fondant is flawless; however you should expect to pay a little extra for it. Another pricey icing is marzipan. The least expensive icing choices you have include flavored butter cream, chocolate ganache, royal icing, and real white or chocolate icing.
If you choose a less expensive icing, consider using real flowers as decorations because they’ll look cleaner than flowers created with icing. Remember—in-season varieties are cheaper than out of season. In fact, this is a good tip to keep in mind when choosing all of your wedding flowers.
Tiers and Structure Design
Clearly, the more intricate the structure of your wedding cake, the more your cake is going to cost. The more tiers on the cake, the bigger the bill. The bigger the cake, the more ingredients and man power it will call for. Wedding cakes are usually on the large side, meaning they have a good chance of collapsing if they aren’t made correctly. The shapes you have to choose from are usually either round or square and you can choose to have up to five tiers.
Each slice will cost a certain amount. Once you go up a tier the price per slice typically increases by approximately 50 cents. Make sure to go over the exact serving size with the cake designer to ensure you’re on the same page.
Cake Toppers
Don’t forget about the toppers! If you do choose to have a topper you’ll be happy to know that you have a plethora of options. There are initial toppers, crystallized toppers, customized toppers, monogram toppers, and of course the classic bride and groom topper.
You Have Options!
Who says you have to have a cake? More and more couples are opting for adorable and decorative wedding cupcakes instead of traditional wedding cakes. Another option is to make your own. Look online for unique wedding cakes that fit your own style and taste and go for it! A third option is to have an exquisite small cake made for the cake cutting ceremony. Then use a large sheet cake to serve guests during dessert. Chances are they won’t even notice. Another option that is growing in popularity is offering your guests a dessert station. Dessert stations usually consist of ice-cream sundaes, various cookies, pastries, lollipops, and fruit.
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