{"id":3201,"date":"2024-05-14T11:43:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:43:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:43:12","slug":"the-cost-of-a-wedding-cake-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/the-cost-of-a-wedding-cake-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cost of a Wedding Cake: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The wedding cake is as much a part of the Big Day as the bride\u2019s dress. It makes for memorable photo ops for the happy couple, and a tasty treat for the guests. So how much should you budget? And how can you save some money?  Birkat Elyon<\/a> is in the business of providing beautiful (and affordable) cubic zirconia wedding rings<\/a> and offers these insights in creating the perfect cake for your ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost for a wedding cake averages about $500, with lower-end confections costing around $300 and super-fancy ones going for as much as $1,200. The price is determined by how complicated the design is, the flavor (fancy ones like Grand Marnier will cost more), and how many tiers. More tiers make transporting it trickier and that will cost you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another factor in cake price is the number of slices. If you\u2019re planning on offering a dessert station, you won\u2019t need a slice for every guest. Otherwise, start your budget with the number of people attending your reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some smart tips for saving money on your wedding cake include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Serve half-slices. After cocktail hour and a big dinner, many people only eat a bite or two of the cake, so you can get away with smaller portions (and less cake).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Stick to a simple design of one or two layers, without a lot of elaborate touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Have a \u201cfake\u201d cake. You read that right: use a dummy cake for photos and serve slices of sheet cake to your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Opt for buttercream frosting. Yes, fondant is pretty and tasty, but it\u2019s also a lot more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to save: if you have a talented baker for a friend (and if your venue allows it), ask them to create your wedding cake. One way to say \u201cthanks\u201d for their special effort is with a beautiful gift of cubic zirconia jewelry;<\/a> they\u2019ll think of you every time they wear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With some creativity and smart planning, you\u2019ll be able to have a stunning, affordable wedding cake\u2026and eat it, too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The wedding cake is as much a part of the Big Day as the bride\u2019s dress. It makes for memorable photo ops for the happy couple, and a tasty treat for the guests. So how much should you budget? 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