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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!
Chantilly is a wedding bakery based in El Paso, Texas. With eight years of service in the wedding cake industry, this boutique cake shop has mastered the art of creating custom cakes that reflect each client's unique personality and style. Chantilly will provide your wedding with a trendy and... (Wedding Cakes)
Christy's Kitchen Ltd is a full-service, family-owned bakery in Peru, Illinois that serves Starved Rock and the surrounding areas. In addition to freshly baked desserts, breakfast pastries, custom cakes, wedding cakes and catering, this family-friendly bakery provides a custom-tailored experience... (Wedding Cakes)
Wind City Sweets & Treats is a wedding bakery in Casper, Wyoming, founded by devoted baker Lisa Dodds in 2016. Initially established in her kitchen, Lisa and the team expanded in 2019 and launched their exclusive made-to-order bakery within Gruner Brother’s Brewing. Here, the team indulges the... (Wedding Cakes)
Hanami Cake Design is a wedding cake business based in Westbrook, Maine. This couture bakery is owned and operated by Martha M. Elk, who gained her passion for baking while she was in Japan. She offers couples the ability to completely customize their wedding cake. Best of all, she only uses the... (Wedding Cakes)
Eat My Cake Too is a One Stop Shop kind of bakiing business. We provide delicious and unique cakes and treats for all occasions and events.Weddings, Bridel Showers, etc. Offering not just the cake but also various treats to compliment the theme and look of the cake or dessert table. Eat My Cake Too... (Wedding Cakes)
Homer Glen, Illinois is home to The Creamery, a family-owned and operated business that specializes in the creation of customized wedding cakes and desserts. A cornerstone of South Chicago for four decades, this team has the expertise and experience to match and exceed even the highest of... (Wedding Cakes)
Wade Cakes and Weddings is a wedding bakery based in Pensacola, Florida, specializing in delicious flavors and bespoke designs. Founded by head baker Latoya, the business stems from her lifelong passion for baking and decorating cakes. While watching her mother and grandmother in the kitchen, Latoya... (Wedding Cakes)
Based in Eatonton, Georgia, Merci Beaucoup Cakes is a premium baked goods company. The team at this business aims to narrate the tale of the betrothed couple in their wedding cake creation. Careful to capture the individual details that make love stories unique, cake styles can range from... (Wedding Cakes)
Operating out of Cle Elum, Washington, Lush Desserts by Amy offers those celebrating their wedding day a range of sweet treats. Head baker and creative cake designer Amy Newstom brings her experience gained through working in posts throughout the culinary world to the service of couples. Her... (Wedding Cakes)
Coppelia Cake Design is a wedding-cake bakery situated in Basalt, Colorado. Found only about 30 minutes away from Aspen by car, this studio provides tasty desserts for the entire state and beyond. Owner Kenzie Houpt combines creativity and her enthusiasm for baking and art to supply clients with... (Wedding Cakes)
Iris Street Bakery is a wedding cake business based out of McAllen, Texas. These specialists provide to-be-weds with custom-made delicacies made with passion and a sprinkle of quaint creativity. Their main aim is to bake gorgeous confections that look as good as they taste. Crafting sweet treats... (Wedding Cakes)
Based in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Cake Anatomy LLC is a cake company that specializes in wedding occasions. The expert bakers use only the finest ingredients to create bespoke baked goods that are designed to reflect each couple’s wishes. Whether you envisage a simple, classic cake or a whimsical... (Wedding Cakes)
Absaroka Cake Company is a Jackson, Wyoming-based business that specializes in the design and creation of delicious wedding-inspired desserts. These expert pastry chefs are committed to bringing your dream wedding cake to life by focusing on your vision and expectations. With extensive experience,... (Wedding Cakes)
Baker's Cakes is a wedding cake and dessert service based in Dietrich, Illinois. Meghan Baker, the professional behind Baker’s Cakes, adores every aspect of the wedding cake creation process. With over 16 years of experience, she offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every client. No matter... (Wedding Cakes)
Try Pie is a community-focused bakery catering to weddings in the Waterloo, Iowa area, and beyond. As a youth ministry, this enterprise works with local young people to create a positive and productive environment for them to share their creative talents. Using local produce and presenting a variety... (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)
Alex Robba Cake is a business located in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania that provides beautiful cakes for wedding parties and other events. Alex discovered his love for baking and cake artistry at the young age of ten. He enrolled himself in cake decorating classes at his local craft store before moving... (Wedding Cakes)
Leeson’s Cakes, Inc. is a bakery in Tinley Park, Illinois that specializes in crafting beautiful, memorable and one-of-a-kind wedding and special occasion cakes. Choose from over 120 cake styles and an extensive list of filling options, or work with their wedding cake specialists to custom-design a... (Wedding Cakes)
Located in New Castle, Delaware, Moon Child Sweets is a bakery that specializes in making special occasion cakes. The bakery has been providing its services to couples in the local area, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, for more than six years. The owner, Cherita Brasier, graduated... (Wedding Cakes)
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other scrumptious sweets. My name is Shannon Frederick and I am a second generation cake artist. I work from a private kitchen and am available by appointment only. When I'm not whipping up sugar... (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.
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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.
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!
