Your Wedding Cake

The Cake - make it unique!

First, consider is how many people will be attending your reception and having a slice of your cake. It is always a wise choice to add 10 to 20 extra pieces to your cake for those who may stop by or for that more memorable piece - your "first anniversary" slice. The bride should consider that a standard "traditional" wedding cake (two to three layers, white icing, pearls and flowers design) can start at a reasonable price of $550 for the whole cake or roughly $1.50 per slice.

Secondly, the style of the cake also makes a visual impact on your celebration. If you are an adventurer, you might want to have a large surfboard or skier cake complete with little versions of you made from pictures you give to the baker formed out of fondant (mold-able and edible cream confection). The baker that creates your cake will charge you for the labor including extra additives like flowers, gold leaving and motors for movement. Keep in mind adding these small touches can make your slices cost an additional $1.00 or more per slice!

You have your design all planned out. You know how many slices you will need, but what will the cake be made out of? Will it be chocolate cake, mousse, vanilla or will it be covered with nuts or fruit? Again, the baker will discuss with you the cost which will also add an additional $1.00 or more per slice.

Take time to research many bakeries out. Ask for pictures and samples of their work along with many other questions you might have. Bakers will also bring up at the time of signing your contract a small "delivery charge" depending on locality of your event. This is your special day, make it the most delicious it can be!