{"id":12476,"date":"2019-06-21T17:58:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T17:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/blog\/?p=12476"},"modified":"2019-06-21T17:58:19","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T17:58:19","slug":"how-much-does-a-good-wedding-cake-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-cakes\/how-much-does-a-good-wedding-cake-cost","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Good Wedding Cake Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wedding cake prices vary drastically. It depends on the size, the style, the intricacy of the details, the ingredients, and what vendor you\u2019re utilizing, of course.<\/p>\n

According to Wedding Wire<\/a>, the average cost of a wedding cake in the U.S. is $500 with most couples spending between $300 and $650.<\/p>\n

There are ways to save on the price though. Instead of a large, 3 (or more)-tiered beauty, you can opt for cupcakes or a one-layer bake surrounded by smaller, sweet morsels for the guests to enjoy. Depending on your theme, this could really amp up the personalization of the event.<\/p>\n

Also, going with something on the more simplistic side could be a less-expensive (but just as delicious) option, even the new \u201cnaked\u201d cake trend won\u2019t cost as much as a hand-painted, a watercolor stunner.<\/p>\n

What Factors Decide The Price?<\/h2>\n

As mentioned above, there are several factors that go into deciding the cost of a wedding cake including:<\/p>\n