The Dream Wedding Cake
Some may say that the wonder of the wedding reception is the wedding cake. Wedding cakes have dramatically changed over the decades, just as any art form molds and changes throughout the times. There are also different spins on the idea of the traditional wedding cake. The modern wedding consists of eighty-sixin’ some old wedding traditions and implementing new, creative themes and concepts. One thing that has stayed constant but ever-changing at the same time is the wedding cake.
When finding your wedding cake, essential choices are budget, design, and flavor. The cake budget has been on brides’ minds for as long as wedding planning has been going on. However, opinions are changing at a rapid rate. Whenever you decide what your budget is, the base budget of your cake is going to be the “per slice” fee. Most bakeries and cake designers start with that.
Cakes range from $1.50 per slice (for do-it-yourself brides) to $20.00 per slice; for the most elaborate cake design, with the “per slice” fee being said, you must coordinate this to the amount of RSVPs that you’ve received. Remember, those who eat the main course will also expect cake—the average wedding cake costs around $550.00. No set design or tier coordinates with this cost. It depends on who you get to design your wedding cake and how many embellishments you add to it.
The design element of the cake deciphers how much you pay for it after deciding how many mouths you want to feed. The two main frosting types for wedding cakes are buttercream and fondant. Buttercream is far less expensive than fondant and traditionally tastes better. Embellishments like fondant pearls, gum paste flowers, and multiple tiers will add additional costs to the cake.
Since the topic of design is up to bat, there have been new spins and creations on the traditional cake concept. Some brides choose to serve “mini cakes” to their guests that would otherwise replicate a large centerpiece. Others opt for cupcakes designed around a cupcake tree, a structure built to hold individual cupcakes somewhat in the shape of a cascading tree.
It has to taste good. Glass half-empty personalities would often say that wedding cake doesn’t taste good, and they don’t know why brides spend money on it. Well, today’s cakes are not from your mother’s wedding. Today’s bakers and cake specialists are coming up with some of the most creative and delicious flavors to incorporate into wedding cakes.
Bakers incorporate fruit flavors between cake layers and drizzle chocolate over the tops of layers to act as a bonding agent. Flavors can range from traditional vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry to fun and elaborate tastes such as butter pecan, Italian cream, and pear.
Whether your cake is round, square, abstract, or traditional, we are sure that you will feel confident knowing that you planned with the top three things to think about when designing your wedding cake. The dream wedding cake may not be as expensive as you think. Suppose you want to find a wedding cake that matches your personality and your budget. Always remember that your wedding planner has the experience and will be able to receive and clarify your concerns regarding your wedding cake. So let your wedding planner know how you want your cake.the best shots on your big day.