Wedding Cake Prices
The prices of Wedding Cakes varies from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars depends on the shape, size and decorations. According to the The Bridal Association of America the average price of a wedding cake is about 540 dollars.
A simple wedding will cost you about $1.5 to 3 per slice and the pricing will go up to $15 to 20 per slice if your cake is an exquisite and elaborate designer one. The cost per slice increases the more elaborate the design and other features.
Additional to the basic prices Various Shapes such as (ie square, hexagon, petal, heart) will attract about 15 to 20 dollars (per tier) and Sugar flowers, Fondant bows or draping, Intricate Lace will add some 20 to 30 dollars per tier.
Most of the bakers are also charging delivery charges up to $ 50 to 100 according to the distance and size of the cake. So take that also into consideration when you allocate budget for your Wedding Cake.
Here some Tips and Tricks to keep the Wedding Cake price with in your budget.
1. Cupcake Wedding cakes are cheaper compared to others and also can bake it for your own.
2. Decorations will make a good price difference in the per-slice cost. Using fresh flowers instead of costly toppers will help you in saving a good amount.
3. If you want a tall looking, tired wedding cake with out the price, you can ask your baker to create the top tire with real cake and make the multiple fake tiers with Styrofoam and icing.
4. If you have a strict budget always look for new bakers who are new to the business.
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