Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding cake, though today, with many couples splitting wedding costs between families (or paying for the entire wedding themselves), you may find the matter of who is covering cake costs worth discussing.
You'll want to get a handle on your overall wedding budget first -- before you start cake tasting. Then, figure out where your cake fits into the plan. Is a fantasy cake a top priority, or strictly secondary? You decide. For most brides, the wedding cake soaks up at $3 to $6 per slice. That means a wedding cake for 150 guests is priced somewhere between $450 and $900.
That's a big range. Your price will depend on many things: how in-demand your bakery is, the design and décor of your cake, how many guests you need to feed, and the type of cake you order.
No matter who is covering costs -- get a grip on the hard, fast numbers. And if you're asking for financial help, make sure you do so with respect and sensitivity. We're positive those near and dear to you are gunning for the wedding of your dreams, but let's face it, no one wants to break the bank. Try your best to be calm, clear and empathetic when money is the topic of discussion. Many of the relationships you build (and preserve) over the course of your wedding are those that will be with you for a lifetime.