If you have an upcoming nuptial then you’re likely wondering what the perfect cake might cost.


Luckily there are a few guidelines that you can follow when pricing wedding cakes. First, is the very cheap one. This can be had for around $2 a slice. This type of confection is single layered or two layered at the most, and will cost approximately $500. This generally includes both the decorative part and an extra sheet cake for feeding guests.

A more mid-range priced cake, and probably the most common type of choice is around $5 a slice and will include several tiers of a fancily decorated cake. You can choose from flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, lemon or carrot cake. This will also usually include fancier icing, and may or may not include the toppers or other accessories that go with wedding cakes. This type of cake will generally run you around a $1000 or perhaps a bit more. This may seem like a lot to pay for a cake, but sometimes an entire day’s work or possibly two goes into creating the perfect cake and may take several workers including bakers and decorators.

Luxury Wedding Cakes

If you want to go all out and get the most expensive kind of cake to make your event memorable the highest priced wedding cakes tend to be around $10-12 dollars a slice. This will be an extremely elaborate deal that is exactly what you want and will included specialized icing such as fondant as well as countless other possibilities for sugary decorations. Generally this cake can be priced between $2000 and $3000 and is sure to be the focal point of your celebration. These types of wedding cakes will come in any flavor or icing type that you want in most cases.

If you are in the market for a cake then there are some things to keep in mind. First, you should schedule a tasting session with some of the local bakeries in your area. This will allow you to pick the taste you like best, as well as get a chance to look at some of the styles and prices. Some bakeries charge a small fee (around $10) for a tasting session, and some will charge nothing. However, don’t leave your cake to the last minute as some bakeries, especially the good ones will require several weeks and sometimes several months notice in advance.

Not only are there wedding cake costs to think of but there is The Cost Associated With With Wedding Cakes

Of course buying your wedding cake is only one aspect of the total cost of your wedding, there will be many other things to consider.

However, one of the beneficial factors of a modern wedding is that the cost can be estimated quite accurately. Remember, once you have established your budget – stick to it.

Making a professional looking wedding cake involves a lot skill and as such one should be prepared to pay for the time and skill involved. That said, you can still buy a perfectly acceptable cake at a reasonable price.

Things that you may want to consider as you plan the type of cake you require are cake decorations and such. These may include rolled fondants or buttered cream. Other decorations include flowers that may or may not be real. Silk flowers are also popular.

I’ll be adding some more information to this particular section soon which will include some information about icing and layered structures. See you soon.