10 ways to save on your wedding cake

1 decide on a bakery or team up with your caterer

You’ll be more limited in your design options, but working with a small bakery has its perks. Because they aren’t wedding cake designers, you may have to forgo the sugar flower cascade you originally pinned to your inspiration board, but the savings will be well worth it. Stick to a simple design and flavors you know the bakery can master (pass on the exotic passion-fruit filling). Or work with your caterer directly—many offer wedding cakes as a part of their packages. Even if a cake isn’t included, you can often negotiate a better price since you’re already putting down a sizable sum for passed appetizers and a