How Much Is A Wedding Cake?
One of the top questions couples ask when planning a wedding is How much does a wedding cake cost? However, the answer isn’t that straightforward and there is no set cost for everyone. Wedding cakes are bespoke and that’s one of the reasons the costs will differ for everyone, from the design of your came to the time involved to make it, will all factor into the total cost of your wedding cake. When it comes to wedding cakes, there is no right or wrong option, it’s about choosing a cake that best suits you and the budget you have available. Just like any part of the wedding, you should set a budget for how much you’d like to spend on a cake, just like you’d set a budget for the venue or vehicles. Some people will opt for off the shelf wedding cakes, whereas others will want something completely bespoke to them. Keep reading below to find out more about what goes into the cost of wedding cakes, to help you make a more informed decision about your wedding cake.
Budget Friendly Wedding Cakes
Budget friendly wedding cakes are nothing to be ashamed of, just because it’s done on a budget doesn’t mean it won’t look or taste great. Budget friendly cakes can either be bought directly from stores or wedding cake makers such as ourselves offer a number of standard wedding cake options for our clients to choose from, where you will have the ability to choose shape, tiers and decorating colour, but the style will be fixed. This is a great way to get a freshly made wedding cake but on a budget that’s affordable for you.
Bespoke Wedding Cakes
Bespoke wedding cakes are naturally the more expensive option, as they take to not only make but to design as well. These cakes might have intricate details or have flavours or colours that aren’t the typical choice. However, it’s not uncommon for couples to opt for bespoke wedding cakes as many people want a cake that will stand out from the crowd. The cost of bespoke wedding cakes will be determined by the type of cake you want and the level of detail and work involved in creating it.
What Makes A Wedding Cake More Expensive?
There are a number of factors that come into play when it comes to pricing up a wedding cake and each one of these will contribute to the cake becoming more costly. One of the easiest things to help base a price on is the size, and the general rule of thumb is the bigger the cake, the more costly it will be. However, the total cost will also contribute to a number of other factors such as the filling, flavour, style, detailing and if any additional extras are needed. It’s always best to set out your budget first, even for a bespoke cake and then your cake maker will be able to let you know if you’re going to exceed that budget, based on your expectations.
How Is The Cost Of The Wedding Cake Calculated?
Calculating the cost of a wedding cake is down to the individual cake maker and everyone will have their own process. But when it comes to costing wedding cakes, many cake makers will look to account for things such as ingredients, time as well as any other costs that might be involved. At The Cake Rooms, we believe in offering both affordable and luxury wedding cakes and will work with you to create a design that’s within your budget.
