Cheap Wedding Cakes
The cheapest way to cut the cake budget is to go DIY. Whilst most brides may be terrified by the idea of making their own cake, do consult friends and relatives who may be willing to help. The huge range of cake moulds and accessories available from online wedding suppliers makes the task much easier and the latest trend for cupcake wedding cakes means individual cakes can be made be most amateur cooks.
If using a cake supplier, avoid the "W" word at the first consultation or the price will double. Say that the cake is for a family gathering and only admit it is actually for a wedding once the price is agreed.
Tiered wedding cakes are popular but expensive so ask for the bottom layers to be made as fakes. The fake sections are actually foam covered with cheap icing whilst the actual cake to be served to guests is held back. No one will ever know the difference once the cake is taken away to be cut.
Alternatively, just order one small cake for the top table and order the main cake without the decorative trimmings to serve to the main party.
In between DIY and using an expensive cake supplier is to hire a catering student looking for a designer wedding cake to add to their portfolio. Provided with all the necessary ingredients, they will be able to make a cake at a fraction of the cost.
If a bought designer wedding cake is a must on your list, consider reducing the cost by having less decoration on the cake. Decorative fondant icing in intricate shapes is time consuming in terms of labour which all adds to the bottom line.
Finally, don't be afraid to negotiate hard. There is no such thing as a set price for a unique wedding cake and the market is very competitive. Ask for a breakdown of the individual cost split into materials used versus time taken to make the cake so it is easier to negotiate.
The author Helen Smeaton lives and works in Cyprus as a freelance writer, web designer and mountain bike business owner.
Get inspiration for your wedding cake by looking at these unusual cakes. And for more great money saving tips to plan the perfect cheap wedding, take a look at Cheap Wedding Secrets
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