There are many factors that can affect wedding cake prices. You need to understand that bakers charge cakes on a per piece basis.
Without a doubt, one of the highlights in a wedding reception is the eating of the cake. Ideally, a wedding reception will never be complete without the cake. If you are working on a budget, determining wedding cake prices is very important. Having an understanding of the cost of your cake can be a totally exhilarating experience but nevertheless essential to choosing the design.
Ordering your cake can be likened to choosing a menu at a restaurant. Your budget can limit your choice of simply the main course rather than adding an appetizer, dessert or drink. In choosing a cake, you will need to choose the size or number of tiers, the required cake stand, the design, shape, flavor, or decorations that come with it. Likewise, your budget can also reduce your option on the style of the cake.
When determining wedding cake prices, you need to understand that bakers will charge by the piece rather than the cost of the entire cake. The price may range from $1 to $5 per slice depending on the number of guests invited to your reception. You should also check if the venue of the reception will charge by the piece for cutting and serving the cake. At a flat rate being charged by the baker, you would most likely spend $400 – $500 on a 3-tiered cake for a hundred guests on a simple stand with minimal decorations. Add another $300 to $500 and you will have a cake with additional designs such as fountains or detailing.
When looking for an ornate cake, there are several choices to choose from. If you are conscious about wedding cake prices, using mock cakes with styrofoam as the medium is the best alternative for getting the dream cake for your wedding. The decorator will add a fondant or iced piping on the exterior of the cake. On the part of the baker, this will give them enough room to make the cake in advance.
Having an understanding of wedding cake prices is a crucial factor in establishing a budget for your cake. It is also important to determine the important factors needed in the design of your cake. Having the decorator enumerate the different features in your cake decoration may give you an idea of where your money is going and reduce unnecessary expenses. The most important thing you should not budget when it comes to your wedding cake is the flavor.
