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  • East Park Donuts and Coffee

    East Park Donuts and Coffee is a wedding and event catering service in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in sweet...Read more treats for wedding cake alternatives. This team specializes in made-from-scratch donuts and carefully crafted coffee beverages. Family-owned and -operated, the company will work...

  • Sarah Bakes Cakes

    Sarah Bakes Cakes creates handcrafted wedding cakes, cupcakes, and cookies in Springfield, Illinois. With a range of...Read more delicious flavors and a knack for intricate designs, Sarah's cakes are sure to be a hit at your celebration. Services Offered Sarah Bakes Cakes crafts custom baked goods to suit any...

  • Goddess Noir Cakes LLC

    Goddess Noir Cakes LLC creates beautiful, delicious wedding cakes in Union City, California. At Goddess Noir Cakes,...Read more inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. We're dedicated to ensuring that every couple feels seen, heard, and celebrated on their special day, regardless of background or...

  • Donut Distillery

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Donut Distillery is a wedding bakery specializing in deluxe handmade donuts. Founded by...Read more avid baker and entrepreneur Shauna McCoy in 2017, the donut company is renowned for its cheerful and delicious treats made locally in East Nashville. Couples are welcome to visit...

  • Verbena Crowe LLC

    Verbena Crowe LLC is a custom wedding cake business serving the greater Seattle’s "Eastside" in Washington. Our cakes...Read more have earned a reputation in the area for their beautiful appearance and amazing taste. We believe your wedding cake should be a sublime pastry experience, not just "cake". To this...

  • The Makery Cake Company

    The Makery Cake Company is a prestigious cake shop on the south side of the Denver metro area that creates wedding cakes...Read more and other confections. This fun and creative cake shop makes cakes that are unique and delicious that will leave your guests with a sense of wonder and delight. They've been...

  • Allie’s Baking Boutique

    Allie’s Baking Boutique is a wedding and special event bakery company based in El Reno, Oklahoma. This company has been...Read more creating sweet memories for its clients since May of 2012. They specialize in baking everything from special occasion cakes and wedding cakes to cupcakes, cookies, and all sorts of...

  • Makenna's Treats

    Makenna's Treats is a wedding cakery in Gallatin, Tennessee. They aim to sweeten the occasion with their line of...Read more delicious desserts. Ever since she was a child, owner and baker Makenna Waters has had a love for baking that will translate on your most important day. Services Offered From cakes to...

  • SugarBakers Cakes

    SugarBakers Cakes is a wedding bakery located in Catonsville, Maryland. The team here, led by husband-and-wife duo Jamie...Read more and Gene Williams, have become known for their talented cake designs. They opened this business in 1996 and have expanded to provide tasty pastries alongside custom cakes....

  • Cakes by Design

    Cakes by Design is a cake service based out of McKinney, Texas. It’s often classified as a boutique-style wedding cake...Read more company that offers custom cakes designed by Tabitha Ballard. Tabitha is the owner and cake artist with over 13 years of experience. She graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas...

  • Kristen's Cupcake Cafe

    Kristen’s Cupcake Cafe is a wedding cake and bakery service located in Saint Augustine, Florida. With more than 40...Read more flavors available for cupcakes and cakes, couples will be able to tailor their wedding orders to their exact specifications. Services Offered The team at Kristen’s Cupcake Cafe looks...

  • Melissa's Simply Sweet, LLC

    Melissa's Simply Sweet, LLC is a nut-free and allergy friendly custom bake shop in Glen Allen, Virginia, that...Read more specializes in wedding cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and candy. At Melissa’s Simply Sweet, each dessert is made to order from scratch. Couples will be able to have the comfort in knowing...

  • Sweet Escape Cake Company

    Congratulations on your Engagement! If you're looking to make your wedding day extra sweet, you've come to the right...Read more place. Sweet Escape Cake Company is a family owned boutique wedding bakery nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana on South Meridian Street. At Sweet Escape Cake Company, we...

  • M&T Events Custom Cakes Bakery

    M&T Events Custom Cakes is a Woodbridge, Virginia-based cake company, specializing in custom wedding day desserts. The...Read more professional bakers make each cake with the highest quality and freshest ingredients. M&T Events Custom Cakes have been servicing couples in the Washington D.C., Virginia, and...

  • Flirt with Dessert

    Located in Savannah, Georgia, Flirt with Dessert creates beautiful and delicious wedding cakes. Personalized to each...Read more couple, this bakery's desserts are always made from scratch and baked with the freshest ingredients. Dee and Ashley are a mother-and-daughter team that loves turning their cherished...

  • Crumble Catering Co

    Crumble Catering Co is a wedding bakery based in Berkley, Michigan. They specialize in sugar cookies and cakes to create...Read more a bespoke experience at your wedding event. Owner Emily began designing cookies shortly after graduating college, and her passion quickly became a full-time business. Services...

  • Irene's Cakes by Design

    Deliciously fabulous wedding cakes. A feast for the palette and well as the eyes. Personally customized designs to...Read more coordinate with your wedding details. Delivery available. Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, People Magazine -Best Wedding Cake in Vermont, Modern Bride Magazine, Vermont Vows...

  • Creative Cakes

    Best. Cake. Ever! Creative Cakes is proud to have earned it's stellar reputation by creating delicious cakes paired with...Read more cutting-edge design. Our cake decorators are skilled in every level of the sugar arts, from sweet and simple buttercream piping, to elegant fondant designs, and stunning sugar...

  • Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe

    Sweet Perfections bake Shoppe is a wedding cake bakery located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. “Gorgeous traditional wedding...Read more cakes are truly the backbone this bake shop was founded on,” say owners Ken and Peggy Heil. Services Offered Whether your aesthetic is classic and traditional or trendy and modern, we...

  • Wonderfully Mad Arts

    Gloucester, Virginia, is home to Wonderfully Mad Arts, a gourmet home bakery specializing in wedding cakes and other...Read more delights. Angela Wojtaszczyk founded the business in 2014 and is an avid dessert lover inspired to create delicious, one-of-a-kind baked goods. This expert is known for producing...

  • Eston's Gourmet Creations

    Based in Toledo, OH, Eston’s Gourmet Creations is a bakery that specializes in wedding cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes....Read more This establishment has received various awards and accolades for its delictions creations and focus on quality. These include The Knot’s Best of Weddings and The Knot’s Hall of...

  • Cakes by Mindy

    Cakes by Mindy is a Milford, Ohio-based business providing couples with luxurious wedding cakes and desserts. This...Read more wedding cake designer has established herself in the Cincinnati area and has over 20 years of experience. Her designs create an indulgent experience for guests, complete with intricate...

  • Hillcrest Bakery

    Hillcrest Bakery is a Bothell, Washington-based bakery specializing in Dutch pastries and custom wedding cakes....Read more Family-owned and operated, the team has over 50 years of experience in the wedding industry. From elegant and traditional cakes to bite-sized treats and desserts with a modern spin,...

  • Stella! Baking Company

    Stella! Baking Company, a husband & wife duo, along with their staff, create custom wedding cakes of all kinds! Based in...Read more Sewell, New Jersey, Stella! Baking Company creates custom cakes for weddings, groom's cakes, rehearsal dinners, as well as birthdays and other special events. This bakery...

How much does a wedding cake cost?

Having a wedding cake at your reception is one of the biggest (and sweetest!) traditions. But what does a wedding cake cost? While wedding cake prices do vary depending on the size and style of your cake, the average cost of a wedding cake in the U.S. is around $500 with most couples spending between $300 to $700. While this may sound like a lot for a dessert, you’d be surprised as to how much work goes into creating a gorgeous wedding cake.

  • $ 105 or less Lower range
  • $ 500 Average cost
  • $ 300 - $ 700 Most couples spend between
  • $ 1,000 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

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Which factors impact wedding cake prices?

Not surprisingly, the bigger and more elaborate a wedding cake is, the higher the cost of a wedding cake will be. A wedding cake featuring lots of design elements, including sugar flowers, fondant details, many tiers, and unique shapes, will cost more than a simpler cake with classic buttercream icing, a few fresh flowers, and fewer tiers. While your flavor choice likely won’t have an impact on your wedding cake’s price, requesting certain custom flavors may raise your wedding cake cost a bit.

What is the starting price of a wedding cake?

The starting price of a wedding cake can vary depending on the type of frosting you prefer. Cakes covered in fondant, a sugary paste-like icing, tend to cost more than cakes covered in buttercream (frosting made from butter and sugar). Fondant is more durable than buttercream (and it won’t melt in the summertime!), but it’s generally thought of as less tasty. The starting price of a fondant wedding cake is usually about $5 per slice, while the starting price of a buttercream wedding cake is about $4 per slice. Again, these wedding cake prices will vary even more based on decorations, size, etc.

What’s included in the cost of a wedding cake?

This varies from cake baker to cake baker. Usually, the cost of your wedding cake will include the cake itself, a design consultation where your baker will create a custom design just for your wedding, caketasting, delivery and set up. Some cake bakers will also include supplies like cake stands, cake toppers, and cutting utensils, though you may have to provide these on your own. And some wedding cake prices include an extra top tier of your wedding cake or anniversary cake for you and your spouse to enjoy on your first anniversary.

What types of desserts do wedding cake bakers offer?

About 54 percent of couples choose to serve an additional wedding dessert, aside from or in addition to wedding cake, at their receptions. Cake bakers may offer a variety of these alternative wedding desserts, including cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, pies, pastries, doughnuts, and more—the starting price for cupcakes is about $3 per cupcake. There are also groom’s cakes, which are a tradition particularly in the South. We’ve seen these groom’s cakes shaped like everything from sports paraphernalia to burritos!

When should I hire a wedding cake baker?

We recommend hiring a wedding cake baker at least six months before your wedding day—these vendors do tend to book up quickly! Start by reading online reviews of wedding cake bakers near you, and selecting a few to interview (in person whenever possible). You’ll typically have a wedding cake tasting after you’ve booked your baker, where you’ll select your cake’s flavors.

What Type of Wedding Cake Is Right For You?

We all know that a celebration simply isn't complete without cake. Of all of the time-honored wedding traditions, eating wedding cake is one of our favorites. Whether this is because of the endless variety of breathtaking decorations, the symbolic gesture of a new couple sharing this treasured sweetness with their loved ones, or because 90 percent of all couples swear they are not going to smear it all over their new spouse (and yet 75 percent of them still do!), or some combination of all these things – wedding cakes are one of the finest, most dazzling, yummiest type of dessert ever!

Now, we know what you're thinking – when can we sample some wedding cake? Keep in mind you should start looking for inspiration around six months before your wedding and plan cake tasting appointments at least three months before the Big Day. It's important to take into account your wedding theme and color palette when choosing the shape, style and size of your wedding cake.

Wedding Cake Info You Need to Know

If you're not familiar with the difference between buttercream and fondant, check out our Ultimate Wedding Cake Glossary. You can also get inspiration from our Cakes & Desserts articles. When you've finished some basic research, join the conversation on our wedding forums with other engaged couples and newlyweds to get more ideas or hear first-hand what did and did not work on their wedding days.

When you've narrowed your options down to two or three professional wedding cake bakeries, it's time to set tasting appointments. When you schedule, don’t forget to ask whether there is a tasting session fee, so this doesn’t catch you off-guard during your appointment.

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Baker

When the day of the tasting(s) arrives, here are a few suggestions for what to discuss with your baker to make sure they’re able to create your dream wedding cake. First of all, ask to see photos of past creations. This should give you a good idea of their creative talents. Then, try tasting a variety of different flavors. Often, you can arrange to have each layer be a different type of cake. You can even inquire as to whether they offer vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free flavors. This is important for guests with food restrictions or allergies. You’ll also want to find out if they coordinate with wedding venues and wedding florists for cake delivery and set-up – this will save you some trouble if they can connect directly with each other.

If you and your fiancé(e) aren't fans of wedding cake, that's fine, too. You can always opt to go with a smaller cake and/or offer alternative dessert options. Don’t forget to ask your baker about suggestions for other sugary possibilities. If you’re not sure what to do, take a quiz to find what other wedding desserts you should serve at your wedding.

Before making any final selections, be sure to determine your wedding cake budget. Depending on your preferences, you may choose to splurge on the cake itself and save money on elaborate cake decorations, or vice versa. The helpful WeddingWire budget planner can guide you in making these tough financial decisions. You’ll be able to dig in and enjoy your wedding cake on your Big Day – on-budget and guilt-free!

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