Fake Wedding Cakes?

[kddani]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

The funky/cutesy novelty cakes are great for little Ishmael's bar miztvah or Guadalupe's Quince or Cher's Sweet Sixteen....

But not for a wedding, for the love of God.

Ehhhh.... says who? If it's what the bride and groom want, who are you to say that it's not allowed? As long as it's not offensive or something involving poor etiquette, it's the bride and groom's wedding - not the guest's. They're still providing you with cake, it's not like they're leaving you with a dixie cup of punch and a few peanuts. Just because it isn't big, white and boring doesn't mean that they can't have it.

Now, I agree that the fake cake is a bad idea, but why can't a wedding cake allow for more individuality? I personally dislike boring, plain white wedding cakes. Actually, I'm not a huge fan of wedding cakes in general. They cost a ridiculous amount, they're fairly boring looking, guests just get a sliver, and it isn't all that good at all. When I get married someday, I don't even know that I will have an actual wedding cake (the horror!). I will certainly be looking into alternatives

Groom's cakes are fun. We don't really do them up here in Pittsburgh. Probably because with the cookie table, there's already enough sugar. I've been to a wedding with a HUGE cookie table, a chocolate fountain, and cake. that's a recipe for a belly ache!

[Lady Pi Phi]

I think the bride and groom should do what ever they want on their wedding day and to hell with who ever might think it's tacky. Nobody eats wedding cake anyway unless you force it upon guests as desert.

What you should never do is have a "black tie" wedding with a reception at dinner time and then not feed your 200 guests, and not tell them that it's a cash bar and make us sit through boring speeches for an hour and half.