Read this blog post from http://secretnicki.blogspot.com/ as she discovers the truth about many of today’s wedding cakes.
It’s OK Nicki. Most people will NEVER know. It’s OK to get a fake cake!
One thing that has always piqued my curiosity though, is the wedding cake. They always come in 5-tiers or more, look so pretty and heavily decorated in every color possible (pink, yellow, blue… you name it someone’s bound to have had it) and what do they do with it?
[From it's not a secret anymore...: The Wedding Cake Myth Revealed]
Often the comments in a blog are more informational than the posting. I’ll be scouring the internet for a few postings on the fake cake, cake rental seniment.
Anonymous said…
thanks for the informative blurb. i am a bride-to-be, and a “fake cake” is probably the option the mr. and i will go with. primarily because we both HATE cake and want a “real” desert that everyone (including us) will enjoy, not to mention the cost. and personally, i find wedding cake is usually a work of art. i want a cake that accentuates the beauty of the day, and i would have no problem sharing this with guests if they asked. i am not ashamed of my “fake cake” because, as you said, no one like hard, tasteless, fondant-cement covered wedding cake anyway. my guests can enjoy their chocolate semi-fredo while looking at a very pretty (and cheap) cake 
11:28 AM
[From Pink Slip: This Takes the (Wedding) Cake!]
The Economy’s Upside: Forced Creativity
We thought we’d heard it all, but now this: Renting plastic wedding cakes?
It seems that these tough economic times have pushed some engaged couples to scale back elaborate wedding plans and to get creative when it comes to throwing a wedding reception. Instead of spending enormous amounts of money on a fancy wedding cake, you can rent a plastic cake (online) that has a small real cake on top, and then serve cheaper sheet cake to guests, or have a pastry bar.
Couples aren’t necessarily changing the type of wedding and reception, but simply find less-expensive ways to have the wedding and reception they want. This can mean having family members put their talents to work (table centerpieces, floral arrangements, decorating the reception location) or asking them to contribute to the food (potluck weddings are back!). The guideline is that you’re supposed to ask only people close to you to contribute in this manner (in lieu of a gift)–people who would be happy to contribute to the day, but not every guest should be asked to participate that way.
Other cost-saving measures have included allowing bridesmaids to wear dresses they already own (the identical-dress-thing is a relatively new phenomenon) and having the groomsmen wear their own suits rather than rent tuxes, and even cutting back on the size of the wedding party. Reception music can come from an ipod instead of a DJ, craigslist has become a source for finding used wedding gowns, and perhaps the most common practice is for couples to design and print their own wedding invitations at home.
One bride, who works in theatre, referred to her wedding as a “play” when speaking with potential vendors and got lower prices offered to her as a result.
One of the most common cost-saving measures has been to rely on guests’ digital camera photos, rather than hire an expensive wedding photographer or photojournalist. (We won’t go into how that’s hurting professional photographers!)
Our conclusion: We hope these practices remain even after the economy bounces back, because they add a more personal touch to weddings and put the focus on what’s most important about that one day: The coming together of friends and family to witness two loved ones getting married. [From PlanetFeedback's ShopperCast: The Economy's Upside: Forced Creativity]
The number one reason couples opt for a fake cake is “Budget”
Renting a cake can save you money in many circumstances. There is no question about it.
From an actual consumer:
“… the designed cake is merely a visual centerpiece. To go “faux” is a good tradeoff, still keeping the tradition, but freeing up stress and money for the real food, drink, and entertainment that, I assure you, our guests will enjoy much more.”
However, renting a wedding cake does not save money in every circumstance. There are trade-offs to renting versus hiring a professional cake decorator or bakery. If you are in one of the following groups, you are far more likely to save money renting a cake:
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