How about
a fake wedding cake?

-- Fake Wedding Cake --

All across the nation, brides have shared a little secret..

Some of those beautiful, delicious looking wedding cakes are fake! “Why would anyone want a fake cake?” you might ask. The answer is simple. It can save a bundle. Wondering how you can get on board? Here is what you need to know about including a fake cake in your wedding reception.

What is a fake cake?

Typically, a "fake cake" is a pre-made wedding cake that is made of Styrofoam. It is then decorated with either fondant or Perma icing. So how does it work? The “fake” cake is on display during your reception, allowing guests to ooh and ahh at its beautiful exterior.

Why go Fake?

A Styrofoam wedding cake will typically cost half as much as a real one. Keep in mind that you will also need to purchase sheet cakes, which will be hidden in the kitchen and then plated. Your guests will be none the wiser when they bite into their delicious sheet cake! You also have the option of selling your fake cake after the ceremony to another bride-to-be, which will help you recoup the cost!

Fake Cake and the Cake Cutting Ceremony

Many couples place a real tier on top of the imitation cake for a traditional cake cutting ceremony. Alternatively, the company that makes cake can include a small slit on the top layer, which will allow it to look as though you and your new husband have sliced into the cake. Then, you can feed each other pieces of cake that were hidden behind the tier.

It’s Efficient

Not only will a fake cake save you a bundle, it’s also very efficient! Just think, instead of waiting for the sliced cake after the cake cutting ceremony, the real cakes can be being sliced as you cut the cake. Guests will then be able to taste their piece of cake within minutes of witnessing the cake cutting (you may wish to extend this time slightly just so it’s not too obvious that the show cake was a faux!).

Decorating a Fake Cake

You can use silk flowers, real flowers, or fondant flowers to decorate your fake wedding cake. It will look good enough to eat! Most wedding cake companies can work with your inspiration. Simply browse the Internet to find a company you would like to work with – most will have a portfolio online, making it easy to make your choice. You can choose a design they have done before, or get in contact with them to create the fake wedding cake of your dreams!

Logistics, Logistics

Getting married outdoors? Worried about transportation problems? With a fake wedding cake, you don’t need to worry about humidity or transport issues. You can also make your own fake wedding cake, if you are crafty. You just need to purchase the Styrofoam shapes, and then cover them in rolled fondant, which drapes over each layer.

Want the best of both worlds? If you are desperate for a beautiful, large wedding cake, you can have a ten-layer cake at a fraction of the cost! The first five or six layers (depending on your guest count) would be fake, and then you could have the top layers made of real cake. You get your dream wedding cake, you don’t break the bank, and everyone can enjoy a slice!

Bon appétit!

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