Wedding cake image by Jennifer Blalock.
There are many layers to the wedding cake planning process—pun intended. With dessert being one of the sweetest portions of any reception, there’s a bit of preparation involved. From curating the perfect budget to finding your dream wedding cake vendor, and even selecting magical flavor combinations—odds are you’re left with many unanswered questions. 
If you find yourself asking questions like “how much should I spend on a cake"” or “how do I set up a cake tasting"” you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about wedding cakes in one place to minimize your wedding planning stress. We’ll help handle logistics so you have more time to focus on the fun—and yummy—wedding planning details. First, let’s talk about wedding cake budget.  Wedding Cake Budget 
Start by formulating a wedding budget that is comfortable for you and your partner. It’s important to create an overall wedding day budget, but also discuss how your budget will be dispersed between each wedding day element. Your budget will cover things like cake, catering, decor, venue, and your wedding dream team. 
Prior to your tasting appointment, it’s crucial to have a finalized guest count. Since most cakes are priced out by the slice, the price of your cake will be largely determined by the size of your guest list. On aver...