What is the budget for a wedding cake?
The wedding world is also affected by rising prices. In 2022, the average price per guest is €125. This type of service includes the basics. If you want to personalize, the average envelope will increase. Regarding the wedding cake, the price has significantly increased compared to 2019. If you have questions, here are some answers.
How to plan the budget for a wedding cake?
The expense forecast for the wedding cake can be accurately calculated provided you have and know all the following details:
- The type of wedding cake: the price varies from one cake to another. A croquembouche, for example, costs between €3 to €6 per person. The classic tiered cake averages €6 per serving. Layer cakes and naked cakes can rise to €10 per serving. For macarons, plan for two to four macarons per guest if you have no other desserts to serve.
- The number of guests: a wedding cake, like all pastries, is priced per serving. The budget will therefore depend on this detail.
- The price offered by the pastry chef: each professional has their own rates. If at one pastry chef a tiered cake costs €3 per serving, at another, it can go up to €6 or more.
Advice: to avoid running out of dessert, either opt for several small desserts with the cake or plan for more portions.
What size Layer cake for 50 guests?
The standard size of a wedding cake is 10 cm in height. For the diameter, it's 30 cm for 50 people. Since it's always nice to have a tiered cake at a wedding, the pastry chef will surely use several smaller molds, but respecting the number of servings, i.e., 50. You can also choose the gourmet serving option. The height remains the same, but the serving increases in volume. Some patisseries offer this, others do not. If you have no idea what a serving represents, don't hesitate to ask your pastry chef to show you. It's always a solution instead of having an unpleasant surprise on the big day.
Where to find the ideal pastry chef for the wedding cake?
The specialized wedding shop
This type of store offers custom-made cakes and only sells wedding cakes. Generally, it works closely with wedding planners. The advantages are the cakes, of course. Their portfolio is rich, and you will surely have a hard time choosing. The downside might be the price. Specialized shops are often more expensive than others. You might also have difficulty finding one in your city.
The artisan pastry chef in your city
A pastry chef often makes classic pastries and does not handle weddings. But in some cases, they do offer them. Ask directly at your favorite shop. The advantage is the product itself. An artisan is very meticulous and creative. You will surely have an extraordinary cake. The downside: it will be difficult to find one in some neighborhoods.
Ordering online
This is the easiest solution and offers the most advantages: real photos are visible on the site, delivery is free given the price of a wedding cake, and the order takes only a few minutes. If you are very demanding, know that this type of site offers home tastings.
How to choose the ideal wedding cake?
The cake is the main piece at a wedding. It concludes the celebration beautifully. Therefore, it is very important that it reflects your image.
The cake of your dreams, the one that resembles you
The pastry chef never proposes a wedding cake. They first ask what you want and what you don't want. This piece must first and foremost be your inspiration, whatever the shape, color, height, flavors, decorations, etc. When you go to see the provider, you must have all the elements so they can sketch the creation.
The cake matching your theme
This is the simplest and most coherent choice. For a rustic wedding, for example, favor natural colors and flowers. If your theme is luxury or prince charming and princess, opt for a cake design. It's always possible to look at examples online or ask your pastry chef.
The shape
Nowadays, the shape of a cake is no longer an obstacle. Square, round, rectangle are the classics. But there are also houses, hearts, busts, cars, and so on.
The decorations
Here too, you are free in your choices as long as everything is harmonious. Edible or non-edible flowers, sugar beads, lace, fondant, etc. You have two choices: light decorations on a wedding cake that reveal the cake or loaded decorations, but coherent.
The flavors
Mixing flavors should be handled with care, as not all flavors go together. Here, you can perfectly ask the pastry chef, as they have the experience and skills for this. In terms of taste, there are vegetables, fruits, spices, flowers, etc.
What flavor for a wedding cake?
Let's get into the details for your wedding cake flavors. Vanilla, chocolate, lemon, mango, peach, pear, pistachio, pineapple, verbena, lavender, coconut, passion fruit, caramel, raspberries, cinnamon, saffron, liquorice, rose, violet... In short, there is something for everyone. The choice is very simple, do what you love without considering your guests' tastes. It's your day, it's your choice. However, respect the harmony of flavors. And if possible, choose seasonal fruits.