Advantages of Wedding Cupcakes Used As A Wedding Cake

Cupcakes used as a wedding cake is a great idea for engaged couples who want a unique and memorable wedding cake. Brides and grooms have been using the cupcake concept for several years. Wedding cake designers unfamiliar with wedding cupcakes may have mix feelings about rendering this service. Cupcakes used as a wedding cake has several advantages. They are easier to transfer, great for ceremonies that include children, and saves the couple money.

Couples who are planning an elaborate ceremony may be hesitant about the cupcake idea. Cupcakes are commonly associated with less formal events or childrens' parties. However, cupcakes used as a wedding cake are beautifully decorated and contain common wedding cake designs. Similar to cakes, wedding cupcakes are positioned side-by-side on a two or three tier cake shelf.

From a distance, it may appear as if the couple has a traditional wedding cake. Cupcakes used as a wedding cake may be decorated with colorful flowers, basket weaves, frostings, and so forth. Expert cupcake designers may have sample designs for couples to review. Many couples imagine cupcakes randomly placed on the cake table, to avoid the risk of being tacky, they decide on a traditional wedding cake. Photographs of completed wedding cupcakes may change their way of thinking.

Wedding cupcakes are ideal for couples working with a tight budget. Weddings are expensive. Even the simplest affairs may cost thousands of dollars. Still, couples can do plenty to reduce the amount of money spent. Wedding cupcakes cost considerably less than a wedding cake.

Cakes range from $200 to $1000. Elaborate cakes may cost more. Wedding cake decorators and designers estimate that on average couples save anywhere from $20 to $50 per 10 guests with wedding cupcakes. The estimated price of wedding cupcakes depends heavily on the amount of decorations or designs. Couples with simple designs, or no designs will pay less than a couple with a combination of basket weaves and floral designs.

An additional benefit of wedding cupcakes is that they are easier to move than a cake. Cakes layers are boxed separately, and set-up on cake tiers at the reception site. In rare instances, cake layers have dropped, melted, and so forth. Some decorators transport the cake with the layers already stacked on top of each other. This requires careful maneuvering to ensure that the cake arrives in one piece.

Wedding cupcakes are boxed side-by-side. Boxes are generally packed to capacity, thus cupcakes rarely slide during transport. Additionally, wedding cupcakes are easier to serve. Many reception sites charge a fee for cutting cake slices. Typical fees range from $2 to $5 per slice which is ridiculous. Couples may avoid this fee by asking a family member or friend to serve cake. In situations where the reception site will not allow cake serving by non-staff, cupcakes used as a wedding cake are perfect for dodging this extra fee. Wedding guests do not have to wait for the cake to be sliced and served; they can serve themselves.

Cupcakes used as wedding cakes are available in many flavors. Couples also have the option of choosing multi-flavors. This is great for accommodating guests and their different preferences. Some cupcakes may be carrot, whereas other cakes are yellow. It is recommended that couples order 2 to 3 cupcakes per guests. Requesting more than this amount may result in too many leftovers.

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Valencia Higuera writes from Virginia. The Old Dominion University graduate has been a freelance writer for two years. Publishing credits include non-fiction articles and poetry. She wishes to move into creative fiction.