2006-08-10 07:08:01 · 29 answers · asked by K A 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We are getting a cake, we just don't have enough funds to get a big enough cake to serve all the guests.
2006-08-10 07:21:06 · update #1
You can do what you want. It is traditional. My sister had a small keep sake cake that no one was served from and she froze it after the wedding reception. She made individual cakes with plain white frosting for each table and that is what was served. It was well done, added to the table, made getting cake easier and no one objected. Start your own tradition and give others and idea.
2006-08-10 07:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why people think wedding cakes are expensive. We got ours at Publix (2 months ago) and paid $220 for it, including the delivery fee. It was supposed to feed 75-100 people (we had 110), but I still had a good amount left over. Stop going to these fancy bakeries and just go to a grocery store. Publix has the best bakery anywhere. If you have all ready ordered the cake, then just tell whoever is cutting it to cut small pieces. Or you can buy a really cheap, regular cake and keep it in the kitchen to be cut up and served along with the wedding cake. I've heard of people doing this.
2006-08-10 09:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by SweetPea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you present the cake or cut the cake in front of the guests, it would be kind of rude to not serve them all some cake.
But if you mean you're getting a small decorated cake for show, plus a less expensive sheet cake to keep in the kitchen and slice and serve to everyone, then that is fine, lots of people do that these days.
2006-08-10 07:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its okay if you have a substitute. Little cupcakes for everyone, or cheesecake. But having a cake of some kind is one of the BIG traditions that shouldn't be broken. There's an old saying that all you need for a wedding are vows and a cake.
2006-08-10 07:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are getting a cake but you are only going to serve it to *some* of the people? I think that's a really really bad idea. You either need to give it to everyone or no one. If funds are tight, then you should cut the guestlist, not treat guests rudely.
2006-08-10 12:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it would be acceptable . I would think if you are having a reception you would need to serve something. People usually choose cake and punch at parties because it is the easiest and usually the cheapist way to provide for a large amount of people. If it is only a ceremony then going without refreshments should be fine.
2006-08-10 07:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by Suesan W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldnt you serve cake at the reception, thats one of the bigest events of the party, you dont have to get a fancy one, you can always get a store bought one, but thats one of the things the guest look forward too.Especially if there are kids around.
2006-08-10 07:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by RIA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is acceptable. You can substitute cake with a regular dessert after dinner, or you can do a table of desserts where everyone just picks something, or you can just skip it all together. If you are getting a dessert with dinner, just have your DJ announce that in lieu of a "wedding cake" the dessert will be the cake celebration
2006-08-10 08:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Scarlett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have to get a small cake for show. Then get sheet cake for the guests like from costco or something.
2006-08-10 08:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it would be considered bad ettiquette to have a cake on display and not serve it.So you either have to get enough for everyone or not have one.
2006-08-10 16:41:47 · answer #10 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋