be inspired - cupcake wedding cake

The hottest new trend in wedding cakes is so cute…cupcakes!!! An alternative to the traditional three-tiered wedding cake is to have individual cupcakes for your guests, with a single tier for cake-cutting purposes (and possibly to keep for your first anniversary if this tradition interests you!). It not only looks great, but is a much more affordable option for budget-savvy brides...without sacrificing style! Win-win.

A traditional wedding cake can cost you anywhere from $5 to $15 (or more!) per person. Add to that transport costs and cake cutting fees (about $2-$5 per person) and you can easily blow your budget in this area. And how often does the wedding cake go mostly uneaten?

Cupcakes are much more economical than a traditional wedding cake and can easily be personalized to your wedding style-without the designer price tag. Cupcakes can be decorated in thousands of ways to go with any theme, from whimsical to elegant. Variations in flavour, colour, size, shape, decorations, and the addition of cupcake wrappers allow you to custom design a one-of-a–kind cake that will never be forgotten.

Better yet, there is no cake cutting or serving fee, and they are much easier to transport than a traditional wedding cake. If guests have indulged too much on the wedding feast they can take one for the road. You can even double them as a wedding favour by providing a cute little box. Another great money saving tip is to have a friend make them for you, or make them yourself!