CAKES & CONFECTIONS
HOLLYWOOD CAKE
DID you know that the national average cost for a wedding in 2016 was over $35,000? This information provided by a highly regarded bride resource The Knot can be a scary number for a bride on a budget. When you are planning the wedding of your dreams, it can seem like a daunting task to make your vision a reality without deep pockets. In the wedding world, your cake is usually one of the less costly details. Compared to other wedding essentials such as the venue, caterer, photographer and dress, the wedding cake is relatively inexpensive. Here are a few hints to help make your wedding cake the beautiful centerpiece of your reception that you are dreaming of without breaking the bank. First you will need a realistic guest count to estimate how large of a cake you will want to order. Next, you will want
ENGAGED! RIVER VALLEY
to set a budget of how much you would like to spend on your wedding cake. Is this amount firm, or is the budget flexible with a little wiggle room? There are several ways to stay within a realistic budget. If you are having a large wedding, you might consider a smaller tiered cake and have sheet cakes in the kitchen for the caterers to cut and serve for you. This is one of the most economical options. Cupcakes are a wonderful, whimsical way to serve your guests cake. They are usually less expensive than a tiered cake, and the guests can help themselves, saving you a cake cutting fee. If you are like most brides, you probably have a Pinterest board filled with beautiful wedding cakes and fanciful ideas for your big day... Remember that extra details on your cake can add up. A cake decorated in
