Weddings can be exciting occasions. They are events to be celebrated and widely remembered. If you are a guest at one of these weddings then likely the only thing you will remember (other than the name of the friend that got hitched) is the kind of food that was offered at the reception. Believe it or not, most people remember what kind of food they had, how it tasted, and the kind of service they received. If the service was good and the food delicious then they will likely have fond memories of the wedding. If not, then they might not have a pleasant time remembering the day their friend got the ball and chain.

The wedding cake tasting is hands down one of the highlights of planning a wedding! Who doesn't love the chance to get to sample all of those delicious confections all in the name of planning the perfect reception? This guide will give you an overview of wedding cake flavors, and help you determine which ones would be the best for your cake.

8 Cost-Cutting Cake Tricks
Are you ready to spend hundreds of dollars on dessert? The average price of a wedding cake these days is $543, which can make a serious dent in your wedding budget. These tips can help.

Budget-conscious brides who want an expensive-looking cake at a reasonable price can now have their cake  and eat it too! Check out our favorite ways to make your confectionary dreams come true.

Double Duty
Find out if your caterer works as a baker too. Many hotels, country clubs, and larger catering companies have a pastry chef on staff. Often, if you use the staff pastry chef versus a designer from an outside bakery, you'll avoid cake-cutting fees, service fees, additional tips, and delivery costs.

Something for Everyone
Go ahead -- give 'em what they want. Order several smaller cakes in different flavors and serve them together on a dessert table. By sparing your designer major assembly and decoration time, not only will you cut your costs tremendously, you'll get a bite of tiramisu AND cherry chocolate cheesecake.

Flower Power
Flowers are one of the most beautiful and inexpensive ways to decorate a cake. To further cut costs, adopt a "less is more" motto, keeping sugar decorations to a minimum and letting your fresh blooms take center stage.