Cake Buffet vs a Traditional Wedding Cake

The gloves are off. In this corner, with hundreds of different varieties to choose from, is the cake buffet. In the other, respecting an ageless tradition that symbolizes a unifying support of the bridal couple comes the more traditional stacked version. Which type of wedding cake presentation should you choose?

Arguments on the side of hosting a cake buffet include giving guests an opportunity to sample from many different flavors and styles of cakes. While ordering a number of different cakes from a bakery will not be cheap, it still will not top the cost associated with a towering confectioners dream. It also offers an opportunity for unique wedding favors, either in the form of miniature cupcake packages or a small book of recipes listing the how to’s necessary for guests to recreate the cake of their liking.

On the side of traditional cakes, most arguments stem from the fact that it is tradition and to the idea that the entire body of guests eating from the one unified cake, lends a symbolism of support to the bride and groom. It also lends itself as an impressive accessory that adds to the overall wedding décor. In addition, the top of a stacked wedding cake is the perfect landing spot for a cake topper of significant meaning to the bride and groom.

Whether depicting a fishing bride reeling in her wayward groom or an impatient groom waiting for his “gone shopping” bride to return. Cake toppers offer a glimpse into the personalities of the bridal couple that add a charm all their own to their wedding celebration and can help announce and portray the wedding theme loudly to all guests.

Some couples have combined the two ideas to utilize different cakes for every separate stack that comprises their traditional wedding cake. Although not as many different tastes as what one would find at a cake buffet, it does negate the criticism lodged by some that having only one flavor of cake would exclue those not enamored with the flavor.

The cake presentation you decide on will ultimately be up to your own personal preference, but rest assured whichever you choose – both are sure to be winners with your wedding guests, it is cake after all.

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