Weddings can quickly add up in cost. Before you know it, you have spent thousands of dollars. Everything from the wedding dress to the bridal bouquets can be expensive. The goal of everyone who is getting married should be to save money. Here are some tips on how to save money on the wedding cake cost.
Step 1: Choose a design on your own
You should choose your cake design prior to going to a bakery. Bakeries are like any other business; their goal is to make money. During the cake testing, they will show you different cake designs. Many of the designs they show you will be over $500. Some of the designs will be a couple thousand dollars in price. Choosing a design prior will keep you from being pressured into spending more money.
Step 2: Keep it simple
Simple cake designs typically do not cost that much. Keep the design of your cake as simple as you can. Fondant designs generally raise wedding cake cost by almost a dollar per serving. Even though fondant creates a smooth texture for the cake; it is not necessary in order to achieve that look. Most bakeries are familiar with the smoothing techniques for icing.
You can add designs to your cake. There are many premade cake decorations. The decorations are usually cheap, easy to apply, and attractive. You can add flowers, cake pearls, and so much more. You only need to ask the bakery to do designs that you do not feel comfortable doing.
Grocery store bakeries often make wedding cakes, as well. The prices for their cakes are typically less than $200. Majority of the cakes they offer are three tiers or less. They are a great option for small weddings of 75 guests or less. They will also accept many payment methods, including gift cards.
Stay away from bakeries that will not advertise their wedding cake prices. If the cost of their cakes is reasonable, then they would not hide it. Many bakeries use the cost of their cakes to attract customers. The goal of hiding the wedding cake cost is usually to get you to come into the bakery. Once you are in the bakery, they have the opportunity to use sales pitches to get your business. Every bakery should have a base price for their cakes. The base price is what should be displayed on their website and given over the phone.
You do not have to settle for the first bakery you find. The early you start looking for a bakery, the better your chances are of finding one that is reasonable in price. You can ask your friends or even read online reviews. You should always compare prices. There is no harm in asking another bakery to give you a quote.
