I was just wondering what everyone thought of this idea for something different. I saw it on a Oprah show-they had 2-tiered decorated cakes as a centerpiece at each table that would feed 10-12 people. Then the bride and groom had a wedding cake, only slightly smaller. I went to a bakery to price it and for my # of people everything would cost $650. I didn't think that was bad considering I wouldn't need to spend money on floral centerpieces.
Sonicstef
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I think it a cute idea if you want to do something different since I dont think many people do this but here are the cons:
a)You can do as much visually with a cake as you can with flowers. May or may not be a factor for you.
b) I think there is something quaint about everyone eating from the cake that you cut.
c) Guests like to take flowers home.
d) Hard to have an elegant seated meal with a big cake starring everyone in the face all night. Also, some guest may be tempted to sample or touch the cake before desset time.
sonia
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wow how funny .. my mom saw that and was telling me about it also. i was thinking of still doing the centerpieces i have planned - but then having the individual cakes brought out to each table maybe during dinner? do you have a picture of how the cakes looked?
CutieLipps
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I think it sounds like a really unique idea. Do the cakes sit there the whole time while they eat? I would love to see a picture.
shamma
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These cakes were designed by Sam Godfrey of Perfect Endings. A unique idea, 'mini-cakes' are given to each table. Sam said he designed them to represent the flow of a wedding gown. Perfect for big families
I like that idea a lot
shamma
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Here is another pix from the show that day.
dkga1026
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i love the idea, but i agree with sonia, is there anyway to bring the mini cakes out a little later??
Teri
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I loved the idea of mini cakes. My cake lady quoted me some insanely high price though. I agree with the others - but don't keep them on the table all night - guests might lose their appetite staring at it, something might happen to them sitting out there for a few hrs.
I guess that throws off your centerpiece idea though!
amandapandas
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if you dont mind what price were you quoted for mini (one per guest) cakes?? i have gotten a very good price on them if i decide to go for it, i think it is good anyway.
