(Mmm, we'll take another slice of that delicious cynicism pie, please.)
]]>I think a lot of couples forget that it's not about the bottom line, and saving money - it's about getting what you want at the quality you want without breaking the bank. We're not in debt, and we did spend a small fortune. Our photographer was $1,600. But it was worth it, because our photos are amazing and we have full rights to them. It certainly beats what a lot of those annoying wedding magazines and websites suggest - to save money, hire a photography student from a local college. Why go to the real doctor? Just find a first year medical student!
I did cut my budget in other ways...my dress was only $300 but it was beautiful and I loved it. You can't buy memories, but it means a lot not to look back on my special day and remember all the ways you had to cut corners to save a hundred bucks. And believe it or not, it gets obvious when you're trying to DIY or out-cheap (as jusooho said) each other.
And how does that translate into how you treat your guests? "Here, we're very cheap, so we'll serve you really bad food because we didn't spend an extra $500 to get a better caterer" - how does that make you feel as a guest? You're not important enough that the couple getting married is willing to spend a little more money to look nice and to throw a nice wedding? It's not just about couples feel about themselves and each ot her, it's a reflection on how much they care about their guests. I find it insulting when I go to a wedding and the food is poorly done, or the cake tastes bad. If you try a cake when you interview a baker, you better expect that deliciousness on your wedding day. So when I have bad wedding cake, it's also a sign of cutting corners. There are better ways of limiting spending and budgeting - a lot of couples are just into the bottom line without considering the importance of putting in real effort, and it's a shame.
]]>@jusooho: Thank you for saying that.
We spent relative fortune on our wedding, it kicked ass, and our guests had a great time.
Guess I'm just stupid for spending money on "memories."
]]>@amuro98: My parents thought to ask me whether I wanted a Chinese-style cake at my wedding. I'm Chinese, husband isn't. I understand that a lot of Asian cultures don't enjoy how sweet "typical" western style cakes are, but most wedding cakes (unless the filling is that way) aren't that sweet. I find that the cheaper wedding cakes have cheaper frosting and filling, and that's why the sweetness factor is raised. You have to mask the lack of rich cream taste with a ton of sugar. Ugh. The last wedding I went to, the cake tasted like a bad twinkie. The frosting wasn't creamy or buttery, it was greasy and it made the napkins go transparent. NOT good quality.
]]>I don't think the Japanese actually eat cake at the wedding - they consider cake to be too sweet.
For my wedding, we went with a cake from a Chinese bakery. We were in a hurry, so we just pointed to the type of cake, type of filling, and just went with their standard "wedding cake" design. Took us 15 minutes to order. I don't recall how much it was. $250 I think? That included delivery. We went with the Chinese bakery because their cakes aren't as sweet as their Western counterparts.
That was just under 5 years ago. I don't remember the cake, except that it was white.
]]>My husband and I were married almost five years ago and we still get compliments on the delicious, beautiful cakes we served to our guests whenever the subject of weddings comes up. Pound cake with lemon curd filling for the bride's cake, red velvet armadillo for the groom's cake. As a former professional baker myself, I'm pleased that people remember our cake for good reasons and not for the reasons they remember the cheap cake served at the cousin's wedding.
]]>Not sure if that ended up cheaper than a cake or not, since our caterers went a little crazy and had four different gourmet brownie types to choose from and a huge sundae bar.
]]>My wedding was less about making a perfect day and more about making sure both families has a rocking time. Mission accomplished!
]]>our friends that spent thousands getting hitched - and some are still paying off the wedding they put on cards well after the ink was dry on the divorce papers. So glad that's not us.
ugh, the wedding industry makes me sick...
]]>That is awesome!
]]>Not a bad idea, really. Cuts down on the wedding cake mishaps. The problem is that I wouldn't even think about ordering 90% of their stock cakes, let alone pay for one. So I guess I would have to design my own. That poker one is just gawd awful,it really takes the cake, pun intended!
]]>@homerjay: My cousin actually did have Krispy Kremes instead of wedding cake. The donuts were arranged on a tiered tray, to simulate the shape of a wedding cake. The "dinner" at the noon reception was scrambled eggs, sausage, and french toast. The beverages were coffee and orange juice. One of the best wedding receptions ever!
For those who mentioned carrot cake: My wedding cake was also carrot cake with pink cream cheese icing. (Yes pink, because it was the 80s after all.) Because it was down South, we also had a groom's cake - dark chocolate with strawberries on top. Although I'd like to forget that failed marrieage, I will never forget those delicious yummy cakes!!
]]>Also, I don't think most people who have cupcakes at weddings have cupcake cakes. I think they nearly always have a tiered display (or another pretty display) of individually frosted cupcakes.
]]>For out wedding, a friend made a cake as her gift to us.
]]>(That and I hate cake. I'll save that money. :D)
]]>Our "real cake" slot (there's a notch to place real cake so you can cut into it) was filled with custard long-johns, too.
I'll throw my recommendation toward Kimberly Aya and FunCakes-- my wife and I are both designers, and wanted something less conventional and a bit more difficult-- Kimberly was both accomodating and enthusiastic toward making something fun and unique when we started throwing out ideas.
I had a photo, but apparently my Gallery2 install is on the fritz. [www.cakerental.com] - It's the "Square Choco" on the bottom of page 1.
]]>I've said this before, and I'll say it again, if you're keeping up with the Joneses at your own wedding, for fear that someone will judge you, those people shouldn't be invited. A friend of mine asked me what was the cake like at the last wedding you were at? I mean really what was ANYTHING like at the last wedding you were at? Chances are, none of you remember anything but WHAT YOU WERE DRINKING that night. So spend your money throwing a great party, that's all people care about. NOBODY CARES HOW MANY RIBBONS YOU CAN THREAD INTO YOUR PROGRAMS, FAVORS, etc. Not a one. Top shelf open bar? Everyone remembers that.
]]>@algal924: Those are only unattractive because whoever decorated them did such a horrible job.
I've seen cupcake cakes done extremely well. :)
]]>Forget that, my fiance and I are going with a small pretty cake from a bakery in Chinatown and a sheet cake for additional servings. $200
]]>When I had my wedding, we made rings of aluminum foil, and said our vows at city hall. Our friends bought us pizza at our house for a nice, intimate reception.
No not really, but it seems that all these discussions about weddings on the internet seems to be who can out-cheap who.
]]>Seems like a good idea...I mean, we all just 'rent' food anyway. It's not like it sticks around for an extended period of time. And if it decides to stay longer than intended, you 'rent' a cleaning service and it all comes out in the end.
]]>So when I eventually am able to marry my boyfriend I should keep this in mind eh?
/think the business will still be around in 25-50 years?
]]>Me, I am not planning on having another wedding, so I guess I'll have to dream about cake rentals. Sigh.
]]>I'm suddenly really hungry for cake!
We hired a caterer (the mom of one of my hubby's friends) to do our cake. We wanted something simple that didn't need to come from a bakery.
She did an awesome job, and even made a smaller gluten free cake for my mom who has Celiac Disease for free!
]]>As soon as you mention something is for a wedding, you have to use the mysterious wedding price list which is much more than the standard one.
]]>Gosh, rent the spouse by the hour, day or week and you will still come out ahead of the game.
]]>@DaWezl: Heck yes, I LOVE Carvel. I've been trying to convince my fiance for about two years that its a good idea to get a Carvel cake for our wedding...unfortunately she doesn't agree.
]]>So...they don't get to have their cake and eat it too.
*ducks tomatoes for the bad joke* Yes, I went for the easy line.
@Ciao_Bambina: I like the cupcake idea. I'm totally going to steal it for my fake wedding.
]]>I like your carrot cake. At least it is a cake that I like and I know carrot cake will stay fresh for a day or so with the cream cheese frosting (YUM), thus allowing advanced prep.
]]>Ya know the cake is days or weeks old and pretty much sux?
(yes, weeks old because often the cake has been stored in a freeze and then thawed hours before being served)
How about having a show cake for the bride and groom to play with.... and serving slices from a decent, FRESH and reasonable priced sheet cake cut in the back room? The guests will never know they got a slice of substitute cake... actually they might know because the cake would be edible.
]]>It was an outside wedding on a beach, with the reception at a hotel on the beach. I originally wanted hamburgers, bratwurst and weiners (It was a beach party theme), but then it was the same price just to have a nice seafood feast, so we went with that.
]]>That's why I avoided fondant and did buttercream. Less flexible for designs, but edible.
]]>But, yeah a lot of people are doing alternatives to wedding cake. My sister did ice cream sundaes and then more traditional cake, it was a big hit, the staff brought all of the stuff out to the tables, and everybody got a scoop of ice cream and could add their own toppings. It was great.
]]>I didn't have cake on my wedding day. Shoot... I don't even think I had any dessert on my wedding day. Of course, the only people there on my wedding day were me, my fiance turned husband, the minister, and the photographer. Later that night we hung out with the bartender at the hotel bar and she gave us a couple of free glasses of wine. Wine is better than cake.
]]>My gadgets are about vanity.
]]>Sure, it won't be pretty and professional, but maybe it won't taste like crap. Fondant, seriously? Horrible! Also I won't feel bad slicing into it with a small chainsaw.
]]>You don't even have to have a cake!
I (and several others) helped a friend make about 350 large cupcakes for her wedding this summer. There were several different flavors of cake and different colors of frosting, with cute sprinkles. The bride rented inexpensive tiered wire holders for table display, which the catering staff kept filled.
I don't remember exactly how much it cost, but literally pennies per cupcake. And we had fun doing it, the 150 guests loved them, got to take some home and we froze the rest for the first anniversary party!
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