So, I gotta know… cupcakes at weddings? My husband likes to say, “What does Chuck E. Cheese and your wedding have in common? Cupcakes!” Now, that might be a little strong, but it raises a legitimate question. Is this cupcake wedding thing a fad or is it around to stay. Are cupcakes classy enough? What is your opinion? Don’t get me wrong. I love cupcakes. Just not for weddings so much, but I am a little biased being so fond of fondant (having done a bazillion cupcakes for a customer this last year might have tipped the scales too… took for-e-ver).
Let me know what you think. If you have a picture of cupcakes that look classy and work for a wedding, try to change my mind and send it to me. If its really great, I’ll feature it on my blog. Let the discussion begin!
 |
I love the idea of cupcakes. Such as the picture that you shared – classy and fun!
Thanks Aleta. I guess they can be made in such a way to look classy.
I think I like the idea of cupcakes also, not to replace the wedding cake but to compliment it. I recently attended a wedding that had a lot of children in attendance. The cupcakes were perfect for serving the children and much easier on their parents.
I hadn’t thought about that, but it would make a difference who the party attendees are. Thanks Jama!
I recently made 200 cupcakes for a wedding as non-traditional wedding favors. They included the couple’s lastname initial, and the boxes were decorated with the wedding date and phrase “Sweet Love.” The cupcakes did not replace the wedding cake, but gave the attendees who were unable to stay for wedding cake a chance to take some cake home in honor of the bride and groom.
Everyone loved the idea!
Do you have a picture Maya? I would love to see it!
I am convinced that it is all in the presentation. I have seen some fabulous cupcake/wedding cake dessert bars done by Cotoure Cakery…the displays are amazing. There seems to be a misnomer with the public about cupcakes though – that they will be cheaper than a wedding cake. I get people that are shocked at the price estimate saying “but they are just cupcakes.” I don’t think they realize that it takes significantly more time to decorate 200 individual cupcakes, as opposed to one wedding cake for 200. I will send you a photo of my favorite cupcake bar by cotoure cakery – It has been featured on Hostess with the Mostess and Coast to Coast Wedding blog as well as many others, I am sure.
I would love to feature a photo of it Alisa! And its so true. Cupcakes are not a “cheaper” way to go. Especially fondant cupcakes.
I’m more of a fan on traditional wedding cake, however I think they can be set up in a classy way and look just as nice. For me tradition is tradition….. I do like the idea for the kids though!
I’m more on the traditional side. I like the idea of having the presentation of the wedding cake. When I see the cupcakes it looks like a birthday party. Next you’ll see cake balls at a wedding…. However, I think the mini-cakes are cute and sophisticated. I’m cool with those. But cupcakes scream kid party to me.
Your cupcakes are LOVELY! I made daisy cupcakes for my niece’s shower, along with dress cookies. My aunt (80) and I hosted – and strived for a balance between contemporary and traditional because my niece did not want “Old People’s Food” – and, sadly, “old people’s food” is very traditional real southern living food (which we southern living people love). It left me as the bridge between my aunt and my niece – not wanting either offended and wanting to produce a blessing moment. I made fondant daisies – the first time I had worked with fondant! Yours are beautiful; mine are shabby chic! LOL
BTW – Thanks so much for your comment at SITS on my SITS Day! All those words of encouragement amazed me. SITS made a tiny-weeney mistake – my name is Maryleigh, not Melissa! Just thought I’d pass that along! Again, thanks for the sweet words!
Nothing wrong with beautiful cupcakes…
it helps proportion out your guests.