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Average Wedding cake cost for 140 people (excluding the top tier for the bride and groom)?

30 Dec 2009

30 Dec, 2009  Average Wedding Cost

I want a square cake with a few layers (enough for that many people- I think 3) and I want it frosted preferably in butter cream with probably a butter cream filling. Nothing too exquisite but tastes good and looks nice.
I just want to know what an average cost would be. I live in central NJ.
Thank You

seriously, i might get thumbs down for this, but you should really check out walmart’s cakes. we had to have 2 different wedding parties for families far apart and went with them due to price….but the cake was SO delicious. I have never been so impressed with Walmart’s cakes (in 2 different locations). The 3 teired cakes were only $130 and they looked amazing. i strongly encourage you to check them out if you are not picky about themes and stuff.

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7 Responses

  1. simple

    2009 Dec 31 1

    seriously, i might get thumbs down for this, but you should really check out walmart’s cakes. we had to have 2 different wedding parties for families far apart and went with them due to price….but the cake was SO delicious. I have never been so impressed with Walmart’s cakes (in 2 different locations). The 3 teired cakes were only $130 and they looked amazing. i strongly encourage you to check them out if you are not picky about themes and stuff.
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  2. NinaPina

    2009 Dec 31 2

    I agree with the former poster. Check out Walmart and popular supermarkets for a cake. You don’t have to buy the pricey stuff at the pastry stores. Congrats on your nuptials!
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  3. BlackSunshine84

    2009 Dec 31 3

    Don’t get a Walmart cake. That’s just tacky.
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  4. beetlemilk

    2009 Dec 31 4

    Mine was 350 I had 150 guests, it was from a (small) bakery (Sweets to you, by Ginger) and each layer was filled. Buttercream icing, vanilla filled with fresh strawberry, chocolate filled with fresh rasberry, my top layer was 7 layer rum cake. Usually it is between 2-4 dollars a slice so 280-560

    I am close to you, northern DE
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  5. Penny Lane *B2B 07/18/09*

    2009 Dec 31 5

    Go to a smaller bakery, not a chain. Or ask around and find out if someone in your circle bakes (and has talent!).

    Present a picture of what you want with specific colors and dimensions and the amount you want to feed. An experienced baker will be able to help.
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  6. happy (:

    2009 Dec 31 6

    I’m in the Jersey Shore area too.
    Most of the catering halls I went to see all included a wedding cake in the price per head. No need to buy one separately.

    If you are buying food individually you will need to buy a wedding cake. I guess just go to a bakery and ask them how much. Stop and Shop makes them too. I know how difficult it can be to get to Wal-mart (The closest one to me is in Old Bridge, 25 minutes away– and no bakery anyhow.)
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  7. Bride2Be!

    2009 Dec 31 7

    I have a guest list of about 350 people, I got a 4tier circle cake, butter cream frosting and filling, red velvet cake, also I needed one sheet cake to go with it and my total was $735 in Wisconsin. I did go to a smaller bakery (not walmart) and did a tasting, and it was amazing.. I’m guessing the cake for you would cost about $300? Just a guess. Look around! Also my place doesn’t make you save the top tier for your first anniversary, she bakes you a fresh one 🙂 It’s nice. Congrats!
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