The Knot Florida Weddings Magazine

the real deal on wedding cakes

do I have to have a wedding cake?

Technically no, but we think the tradition is definitely worth keeping. If you do decide to forgo a cake, offer your guests some other kind of sweet treat, be it dessert or passed chocolates. If you’re skipping the cake solely to save money, consider scaling back instead. Keep your add-ons and decoration requests simple— the less ornate the design, the less time-consuming (and costly) to make. Skip exotic fillings, such as fresh guava, and instead order classic flavors that can easily be sourced. If you still need to come down on price, ask your baker about having two cakes. Order a small one- or a two-tier confection that you can cut, then supplement with a larger sheet cake hidden in

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