Fake Wedding Cake..... Yes or No?

Is there a way to have a small cake with a donut bar? Sometimes doing a fake frosted cake costs the same as if you had a regular cake. You mentioned how your fiance and his mom want a cake...it's not him and his mom's wedding. Speak to your groom about this (without his mommy) and see if the two of you can come up with a creative solution together.

I don’t like the fake cake deal. I’d just opt for a small cake you can use for cutting/pics.

Depending on the decoration you’re looking for, fake layers won’t be much, if any, cheaper. The design of a cake is usually where most of the cost is and that has to happen even if they aren’t doing it on cake.

I went to a wedding many years ago with a fake cake “to save money” according to the couple. Researched later out of curiosity when I was getting married and wanted cake from the same grocery store and it actually cost twice as much. It confused the heck out of guests and the couple had them put a real slice in a random spot for the cutting photo op that they had difficulty locating. Then they ended up cutting and serving cake right in front of guests which they preferred over the fake cake concept.

Having a small cake is fine (as long as there is enough to serve everyone). Having other desserts besides cake is fine. I truly don't understand the need or even the desire for a fake cake. Why spend money on that when you could spend it on something actually delicious?

What if you did a tier of cake and then do a doughnut stand I don't think you should do a fake cake

Thanks everyone!

I’m not a fan of frosting or fondant either so we opted for a half dressed cake. They also have naked cakes! Ask your baker - I agree with the others about the fake cakes.

My fiancé and I considered this also but we ended up deciding on a cute small cake for pictures and a desert assortment table. Neither of us care for cake much

Hi ! How many guests will you have ? I had a small cake for about 50 people, just to have something to cut... It was like this :

I agree with PP that FMIL shouldn't have a say in this, talk to your FH about what is best for both of you. If he insists on cake, you can always do a small tier for cutting pics and then sheet cakes to serve to guests. That way you could still afford the donuts without paying for the expensive of a large cake or fake cake as well.

We opted for the dummy cake with sheet cakes. The sheet cakes come pre-scored so the only issue was plating and serving. I had no problem finding volunteers for what we call "cake duty". With the money we saved, we were able to offer 6 different types of cake vs. 1

This is our vendor if you want to contact for info:


https://www.paradisecakesnewburgh.com/ paradise cakes

I highly recommend using a fake cake. It saves on money and time. I love your idea for a doughnut wall!

It sounds like you are a modern lady with your doughnut wall. Why not have beautiful, classic sheetcakes with or without doughnut accents? For me, the grandiose tiered cakes in fondant was neither my taste or style choice and kind of antiquated, not to offend those who love it. If cake or sweets are not even your thing, then don't feel bad about your scaled-down choices.