I’ve got a few quick links for you today, so let get started.

Rent a Wedding Cake

Yep, you’ve read it correctly, Rent A Wedding Cake.  You can actually rent a cake from this company [Link].

Here’s how it works,  the company will provide you with a wedding cake covered with fondant.  But instead of being made of cake, it actual made with a foam center.  Inside this cake is an area for you to store a small portion of your real cake.  After you feed the cake to each other, the foam cake is taken to the back and the real cake, which is most likely a sheet cake, is cut and served to the guest.

According to their website, a three layer cake can be rented for about $175 plus shipping.  I’ve never seen this done, but I guess it could be a way to save money and have the look of an elegant cake at the same time.  So, I’d love to hear from you, is this something you would do?

Disney World’s Tips for a Wedding on a Budget.

On this 2 minute video, a wedding expert from Walt Disney World gives a few tips to help you save on your wedding while still having a magical experience.  Some of her advise includes:

Think about what you are serving to your guest.  Instead of a large meal, consider heavy Hors D’Deuvres.  I was at a wedding a few years ago and the couple did just that.  They planned their wedding for 2:00pm, the reception started at 3:00pm and ended around 5:30 – 6:00pm.  The only food was Hors D’Deivres.  This is a good idea if you are on a budget and don’t want to spend all your money on food.

Be flexible with the time and day.  A Friday or a Sunday wedding will probably be less expensive than a Saturday Wedding.  Most weddings take place on Saturday, however, most vendors are open and available on other days.  A wedding on a day other than Saturday is like a bonus opportunity.

Ask your Florist what flowers are in Season.  Flowers that are in season are readily available and are less expensive then flowers out-of-season.

Explore Non-Traditional Venues – While the video discusses a wedding in EPCOT’s France, this advice could  also be used for a reception at a resturant like 310 Lakeside [Link], which has an outdoor area overlooking Lake Eola.  This would be a great place for an outdoor reception for a smaller wedding.

Well, that’s it for today, talk to you soon.  Scott