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Wedding Cakes and Their Prices

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Wedding cake plays a huge role in a wedding occasion. It is the center of the food that is made for all guests. It also represents the couple being married. if you are budget conscious then you should know how much a cake should cost. If you want to know how a cake would cost, then continue reading this article. You can learn a thing or two about how much bread should cost.

The costs of wedding cakes depend on the design, the size, and the ingredients used for the cake. The bigger the wedding cake, the more intricate the designs are made the higher the price would be. Fondant cakes have higher cost than other cakes like buttercream cakes. Additional cost would arise if you want intricate designs like molded shapes, hand-made sugar-flower detailing and added vibrant colors. Usually, slices of these kinds of cakes would range from $1.5 to $12 per slice.

The Bridal Association of America declared that the average cost of a wedding cake is $543.00. If you think this is expensive then try having your guests given only one-half of a slice. Since the guests only eat half of the cake and leave the other half on the table, giving them half slices would be alright. If you want to have tiered cakes, then you must be prepared to pay an additional of $50 to $100 to get it delivered. This depends on the distance to where the cake would be delivered and the size of the cake. A simple way of avoiding this additional payment is getting the cake from the makers yourself of having a close friend get it for you. With these rough estimates, you may get some data on how to go about with the wedding cake that you like.

Delicious cakes are favorite to everyone. They gain a distinct attention when placed at weddings. Wedding comes only once in a lifetime. When we make sure that, not only the best person we love to be our life partner, but also the best cake we love to be a part of our wedding!

Things to Consider When Buying Your Wedding Cake

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

One of the most thought about aspects of any wedding is the wedding cake. Every bride wants their wedding cake to be the focal point of the wedding reception table and something that guests will admire and talk about even after the wedding day.

With so many designs and styles available plus the added option to customize and accessorize your wedding cake to suit your wedding theme the options are truly endless.

Before you embark on enrolling someone with the job of creating your wedding cake it is worth making preliminary decisions before hand. Having an idea of what your budget is and what sort of cake you have in mind could save you a considerable amount of time.

Although it is a good idea to have ideas in mind, stay open to suggestions from the professionals, they may suggest something you may never have considered and that something could turn out to be your perfect wedding cake.

When you are ready to see the cake decorator or caterer (most should see you for a consultation free of charge) ask to see photos of their designs and don’t be afraid to ask for something different or mix two styles together, most caterers should be happy to oblige.

Most wedding cakes are decorated with white icing but if your theme is pink or a different colour there is no reason why the icing on your wedding cake shouldn’t match it.

Once you have chosen the filling for your wedding cake you then need to start thinking about a topper, the days of the imitation plastic bride and groom are long gone! Nowadays these cake toppers can be custom made and created to look exactly like the bride and groom, even down to the brides dress!.

You will need to budget well for your wedding cake, remember the cost of the cake is normally separate to the decorator’s fee, it is also wise to ask if there is any charge for having the wedding cake delivered so every outlay will be covered in your budget.

What ever design or style you choose the wedding cake plays such an important role in the wedding day, having the perfect wedding cake to slice with your partner will make the day extra special.

After the wedding cake has been cut and enjoyed by the guests remember to keep your wedding cake topper safe, this keepsake will always remind you of your perfect day, and who knows, it could be passed down to your children to use on their special day.