The wedding cake is often the focal point of a reception. Whether you’re eyeing a classic cake decorated with fresh flowers or a more modern design, a professional wedding cake baker can create a confection to suit your style. When booking a wedding cake baker, be sure to schedule a tasting so can you can pick your cake’s flavors, as well as the design!
Hello! :) Welcome to the Creative Cupcake Shoppe! The Creative Cupcake Shoppe is located outside of Inwood, Iowa. We are specialized in doing various sized cupcakes including: mini, regular, jumbo, and giant. Having a variety of different sizing offers several different options with cupcakes. We... (Wedding Cakes)
ReMarcAble Bakery is a wedding cake bakery based in Colchester, Vermont. Owner Allie Gomez McLam is passionate about creating delicious gifts from scratch, by hand, and with as many local ingredients as possible. She strives to make every order unique to the customer and their preferences. Services... (Wedding Cakes)
Julie's Deli & Market is a wedding cake business operating out of Texarkana, Texas. Owned by Julie Furlow, this company does its utmost to provide you with great-tasting cakes that also look beautiful. Courtesy of executive chef and catering manager, Jennifer Hughes Tanner, they can create a wide... (Wedding Cakes)
Cupcakes and Sweets is a Colorado Native owned business based in Colorado Springs. We specialize in tiered painted buttercream and organically textured cakes. We locally source as many of our ingredients and decorative accents as we can. Giving back to the community is one of our highest values, a... (Wedding Cakes)
Croissants Bistro & Bakery is a wedding cake bakery and caterer located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Through their passion for Southern hospitality and delicious food, they strive to make memories with family and friends. The bakery offers traditional, modern and beach wedding cakes and event... (Wedding Cakes)
Habitué Coffeehouse & Bakery, Cakes to Remember is a wedding dessert bakery located in Le Mars, Iowa. Creating exquisite and delicious cakes, this bakery is the home of experienced bakers and award-winning decorators. With over 50 years of experience, they exert the highest level of attention to... (Wedding Cakes)
A NEW SPIN ON SWEETS This is Spot, a dessert bar like no other, home to a whole new world of delicious flavors and tastes. At Spot, Dessert Bar, traditional confections are re-imagined and spiked with a healthy dose of Asian flair. Thanks to unique ingredients like Green Tea, Kobacha, Yuzu and more,... (Wedding Cakes)
The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe is a wedding cake bakery located in Colordado Springs, Colorado. Their team of passionate bakers and decorators will work with you to find the perfect pastry for your taste, style, and budget. The wedding cake or dessert bar is the centerpiece of the reception, and it... (Wedding Cakes)
My Friend’s Bakery is a custom cake and dessert studio in Madbury, New Hampshire. My Friend’s is fully licensed and was opened in 2008 by Lara Vanasco, a pastry chef with a degree from Johnson & Wales University. Every couple is proudly treated like a friend, getting the personal attention and time... (Wedding Cakes)
Milly’s Sweet Creations specializes in custom wedding cakes serving the Dallas - Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Milly’s Sweet Creations has been in business since 2010. With a mix of creativity and a passion for baking, Milly’s innovative and delicious designs are always baked for the occasion... (Wedding Cakes)
Veronika Matunin Cakes is a dessert and pastry business located in Plainville, Massachusetts. The company can create custom cake designs and other desserts for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Experience Veronika Matunin is the bakery’s owner and main operator. She... (Wedding Cakes)
Creating unique desserts and classic cakes since 2008. Saxy chef Aubrey was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Upon realizing that the dessert at the restaurants she cooked at didn't match the high quality of the main meal, shec realized that to enjoy a truly satisfying... (Wedding Cakes)
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.
Lower range
$ 105 or less
Average cost
$ 500
Most couples spend between
$ 300 - $ 700
Upper range
$ 1000 or more
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.
View cake costsWe 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.
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.
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!
