How to Save Money on Your Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes can add anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars to the cost of your wedding. Save money on your wedding cake and still have a gorgeous cake that will make you the envy of your bridesmaids.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wedding Budget

1. 
   Save Money on Your Wedding Cake

   Rent your wedding cake. Seriously. Not only can it be done, but there are a number of companies eager to help you do it. Wedding cake rentals are becoming more popular as the cost of weddings is sky rocketing. You can rent a beautiful display cake and cut another, equally delicious and far less expensive cake to share with wedding guests.

2. 
   Rent Your Wedding Cake

   Search Google for "wedding cake rentals" and you will find a growing list of professional display cake providers. These cakes look every bit as magical as their real counterparts, but are not edible. Browse the selection of each wedding cake rental site and see if there aren't some amazing designs you never dreamed you could afford for your own wedding.

3. Arrange to rent the wedding cake of your dreams by following the site's instructions. You should do this well in advance so that your favorite wedding cake rental is reserved for you on your special day.

4. 
   Dream Wedding Cake

   Order a serving cake. Have a local bakery bake and decorate (simply) a single sheet wedding cake for you to serve at your wedding. This cake can be cut in advance, saving you time and hassle during your reception. A single layer cake, without grand ornamentation, in roughly the same colors and style as your rented cake will fit in perfectly. The cake you serve will be hundreds of dollars less than a 'real' one. It's the perfect way to save money on a wedding cake.

5. 
   Cut Your Wedding Cake Rental

   Cutting your cake in ceremonial fashion may sounds impossible with a rented cake, but you and your groom can easily stick to tradition with a rented cake. Most rented cakes come with a small, hidden compartment where slices of your serving cake can be stashed. When it is time to cut your wedding cake, simply remove the cake slices from the compartment. Make sure the compartment faces away from guests.

6. 
   Enjoy Your Wedding Cake

   Sit back, enjoy a delicious slice of love knowing you save money on your wedding cake with every bite.