The cake is the highlight of a wedding reception. Brides and grooms plan days of just going to bakeries and trying different flavors of cake, and then spend a small fortune on something that's going to be mangled in less that fifteen mintues.
A wedding cake really shouldn't be that stressful. So, I have come up with some alternatives to the traditional wedding cake that should take some unneeded stress out of the wedding equation.
Cupcakes: they are way easier to transport to the reception, you can get different flavors to accomodate your guests likes/needs, and they take less time to decorate, which means less money! (They are also easier to shove in your newlywed's face).
Pies: As a southern girl, I think this idea is great. If you are planning a more casual wedding, this is ideal. This also accomodates to your guests, but would seem a little more substantial in their stomachs. Doing pies instead of the traditional wedding cake already cuts costs, but to save some more bucks, have family members makes a pie or two instead of buying you a wedding gift.
Now for the women that HAVE to have a wedding cake, try to find someone in your family that knows someone that could help out on cost, or could even make one for you. If you trust the person that's making your cake, it won't be as stressful. Also, think about making your own cake. For a simple cake idea, just cover layers of whatever cake you like with white fondant, (can be bought at Walmart and some grocery stores) add some edible white pearls (which can also be bought at Walmart) and accent with your choice of flowers.
Whether it's a pie, a cupcake or your own culinary masterpiece, your special day will still be special and still leave some money in your pocket.
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