What is a reasonable price for a wedding cake?
Eleanor Gray
Updated on May 05, 2026
What is a reasonable price for a wedding cake?
The average U.S. wedding cake costs around $350, according to Thumbtack, an online service that matches customers with local professionals. On the lower end, couples spend around $125 and on the higher end, they typically spend upward of $700—often over $1,000! —on their wedding cake.
How many days before a wedding can you make the cake?
My general rule of thumb is: If you won’t be serving the cake within three days of baking it, then freeze it. You can defrost it several days before the event to have time to decorate it if you need to. Four days is pushing it… five days is not good.
What grocery stores make wedding cakes?
Publix and Costco are both well-known for their awesomely delicious cakes. You can get a beautiful, simple wedding cake for a fraction of the cost of a boutique wedding baker.
Has M&S stopped doing wedding cakes?
Hi Katie, the business made a decision and we’re no longer offer our Wedding cakes anymore. We do have a lovely selection of cakes that can be personalised though.
How much should a 3 tier wedding cake cost?
Description
| Servings | Tiers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 2-Tier | $205.00 |
| 75 | 3-Tier | $250.00 |
| 100 | 3-Tier | $325.00 |
| 125 | 3-Tier | $400.00 |
Do you refrigerate wedding cake?
The buttercream itself can be kept for 2 days out of the refrigerator in a cool spot and covered with plastic wrap. So if you must leave the cake out overnight it should be safe. If possible keep it refrigerated until the day of. It will be easier to handle when delivering if the cakes are a little on the harder side.
Can I stack a wedding cake the night before?
How far in advance can wedding cakes be stacked? It’s best to leave the icing to dry overnight before stacking. However, place all the dowelss in before the icing dries to prevent cracking when the dowel are pushed in.
Do Costco do wedding cakes?
Costco does make custom cakes which are available for members only as of 2021. Customers can order and customize a wide range of cakes, including wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes, sporting cakes, and many others at Costco. The price is $19 and takes 24-48 hours to prepare.
Does Walmart make wedding cakes?
Walmart does make custom and pre-made wedding cakes as of 2021. The Walmart bakery can bake and design custom wedding cakes to customers’ specifications, including round, tiered, and sheet cakes. Prices for wedding cakes at Walmart typically range from $60 – $140, depending on the design and size.
What is Colin the caterpillar wife called?
Connie the Bride
The range features 2 cakes, the first called “Colin the Groom” is a larger than standard Colin cake (weighing just over 2 kg) with the face featuring a bow tie and top hat. The bridal version – named Connie the Bride – features a lace veil, confetti and a flower posy and also weighs just over 2 kg.
What can I have instead of a wedding cake?
33 Delicious Alternatives to the Classic Wedding Cake
- 01 of 33. Embrace a Breakfast Classic.
- 02 of 33. Choose Savory Cheeses.
- 03 of 33. Add a Macaron Twist.
- 04 of 33. Dress Up a Childhood Classic.
- 05 of 33. Make a Doughnut Tower.
- 06 of 33. Wow With Waffles.
- 07 of 33. Consider Cheesecake.
- 08 of 33. Opt For Cake Pops.
