Wedding Cake Alternatives – the Cupcake!

As children, we absolutely love the sight of a gourmet cupcake! We were full of anticipation eating through the icing and reaching the soft moist cake center. As a fashionable alternative to wedding cakes, cupcakes have been come the new rave in wedding and event planning.

So, what are the advantages to offering cupcakes as an alternative at your wedding?

COST
Does this need explanation? With the cost of wedding cakes skyrocketing to levels of $5.00 to $6.00 per serving, cupcakes offer a budget conscious bride with an alternative. With serving rates as low as $2.00, the cupcake not only reduces the cost of service but it also eliminates the added “service” charge for the ever-so-needed “cake slicer”. With cupcakes, the official “cake slicer” isn’t needed. Simply steer the guests to the cupcake tower and watch them gaze in amazement as they select the cake of their dreams. With some towers displayed individually at each table, the further cost of preparing a table centerpiece can be eliminated.

INDIVIDUALITY
With cupcake selection, each guest will feel a more intimate connection to your event as they are given their own individual “cake” to enjoy. With it’s eye catching design, the cupcake serving plates can be placed on each table or can be elaborately displayed in a central location with a towering feel. In either case, the selection of their own individual cupcake brings a more intimate feel to your event.

TASTE
While cupcakes provide more intimacy and help to control costs, they also allow for a variety of cake flavor selections. Most cupcake decorators will allow up to five cake selections and some can be accented with filling. Common examples are French vanilla, orange, strawberry, banana, spice, carrot cake and chocolate. Each of these can be accented with lemon curd, banana, chocolate or even cream cheese fillings. With this option in variety, couples who vary in tastes will not be forced to compromise. Additionally, the higher ratio of frosting to cake is an added bonus for your guests and preparation of “sugar free” cupcakes can be considered.

Serving cupcakes instead of a wedding cake provides numerous benefits to the bride-to-be and remains a new fashion trend in event planning. When selecting a cupcake designer inquire as to cake flavor and display options to ensure your event is what you envisioned. And, remember, the cupcake display, absent your wedding cake, will be the center of attention at your event. Use a reputable cupcake designer and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy as if you were a child again.