Depending upon the total number of servings you need, and of course, the cost of your cake, doing a smaller cake and a back up cake does not always save a huge amount of money.
Trust your baker! Guests can pick, and couples will take one of each flavor and share most of the time. My advice is to keep it simple. You should! Don't be afraid to be blunt with the cake bakers you meet and let them know what number you're working with.
They'll be happy you did, and so will you when it comes to picking up the bill. What is your cake budget? When you think of the perfect wedding cake, what style comes to mind? Take our cake style quiz here if you need some help!
Given your cake's style, which shape will represent it best? Round tiers are classic, of course, while square or hexagonal work for a modern vibe.
There are pros and cons to each shape—if you're stuck, lean on your cake baker for their pro opinion. The number of cake servings will help determine the size of your cake. In general, three tiers will serve 50 to guests. So, if you're having or more, you'll likely need four or more tiers. How many servings will you need? Tip: If you have a small guest list, but still want a tall-tiered cake, have your cake baker create the bottom layer out of styrofoam and decorate it to look like the rest of the cake.
Alternatively, if you have a robust number of guests to feed, consider supplementing your wedding cake with other treats too, like cupcakes or a dessert bar. Some guests may opt out of the cake in favor of other goodies, and you can ask for the cake to be cut into smaller serving sizes. Or have a smaller cake for cutting and a larger sheet cake in the back for serving. When it comes to wedding cake flavors, the more flavorful, the better.
First determine your cake flavor then check out the filling options for a mouthwatering package. Decide whether you want your cake to perfectly match your wedding day colors, or whether it will complement them.
When it comes to choosing cake colors, stay away from bright, bold colors, and go for edible versions of your wedding day hues. What color s will dominate your cake? The add-ons you choose for your cake will take it from flat to eye-catching. Whether it's a simple ribbonlike trim, sugar flowers, or a Swiss-dot pattern, decide which accents you want on your cake:.
Consider your cake a great piece of art—so avoid topping it with something generic. Instead, pick something that's uniquely you. A few ideas:. Tip: Not into the cake topper idea? Don't use one. Some cake designs look great without any topper at all.
Do it this way and you won't distract from the pattern on the cake. Find your cake baker here! Main Menu. Sign Up. Back to Main Menu. Planning Tools. Weddings are not a one-size-fits-all occasion and more couples than ever are choosing to ditch the three-tier wedding cake tradition in favour of a single-tier alternative simply because of their budget.
You will also want to make sure you have enough cake to go around and feed all of your guests. If you find yourself going wide-eyed at cakes with height, you may feel that a stack of at least four tiers is essential, but the reality is that it could just be far too much cake and money!
Luckily for you, though, cake makers have devised many creative solutions…. Rather than ordering additional, unnecessary tiers, why not request taller, slimmer cakes for each tier?
These are very much en vogue right now, so most bakers will be happy to oblige, giving you the extra height without extra cake. Formed from a polystyrene base covered in icing and decorated to match the rest of the cake, dummy tiers can reduce waste, make your cake taller and slightly bring down the cost.
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