Wedding Cakes - Keeping the Cost Down Without Sacrificing the Cake Design
Wedding cakes are one of the biggest cost of a reception and the range of prices can be anywhere from $3 to $30 per slice. So how is this possible when a wedding cake consist of three basic ingredients; flour, sugar and eggs. The difference in price comes down to the amount of labor the baker puts into the three basic areas of making a wedding cake; design, icing, and flowers. Here are a few ways you can save on the wedding cake and its still tasty, elegant and most of all the one you want. Design - Keep it Simple A fancy design or custom design from the baker can add $200 to $300 to the cost because they have to spend time coming up with it and making it work. To save money on the design just simply pick one they have done previously and alter it slightly to bring in the color and style of your wedding . Save big by eliminating the fancy topper or brush embroidery which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost. Icing - Fondant or Buttercream Fancy wedding cakes are usually covered in ...