If you are on a strict low budget for your wedding, but you still want a nice looking wedding cake for your wedding reception, then there are several steps that you can take to get the cheapest possible cake possible. One way to save money on your wedding cake is to buy wedding cupcakes instead. Wedding cupcakes cost less and you are able to offer more variety to your guests as well. Wedding cupcakes also look just as good as an actual wedding cake in some cases, because they are situated on a fixture that is similar to that of a tier-shaped wedding cake. Another option to make your cake cost lower is to order your cake from a local bakery. This will erase any shipping costs, especially if you have a vehicle that the cake can fit and be transported safely in, such as an SUV or a van.

You can also opt to have your cake made with less decor and food ornaments. Try to remember that for every single feature of the cake you are going to be charged, so you don't want an extravagant cake if you are trying to save money. Another good way to save money on your wedding cake cost, without sacrificing eye appeal, is to order a dummy cake. A dummy cake is a cake in which the top two layers are actually fake, and the real cake is at the bottom. This will give your wedding cake a grand appearance, while at the same time being affordable. If you decide to go with a dummy cake then it is advisable for you not to leave the cake on display during the time which people will be eating. This will prevent anyone from finding out that the top two layers are fake! You can have it on display during the ceremony, and then when it is time to cut the cake, you can have it brought into a kitchen area where it is secretly sliced into portions. The guests will never even know that your cake is only partly real!