Not a wedding cake, but a wedding-cake-bake-off!

I have no idea, but what are you goin to do with the cakes afterwards? I'm assuming that a fair few people will make them.

I like the idea! think it will look lovely on all different cake stands and all those yummy home made cakes you dont have to choose then, can have a little bit of each! ?

WSS!! if i did this, i know at least 12 people whod bake cakes/cupcakes so would be left with more then i woudl if i had a traditional wedding cake!!!

It sounds like a great idea but I think you ened to impose a size limit! MAybe stipulate that it has to be no bigger than a 5 or 6 inch cake or maximum of 6 cupcakes else you'll be inundated with cake!

I think it sounds great, I have seen a few on blogs when I was looking for ideas here are some pics

Plus there are loads of ideas on here https://ruffledblog.com/diy-dessert-table-tips/

Good shout on the size / cake limits! I'm not telling everyone about it, it will most likely be a few aunties who contribute.

There'll be 160+ plus at night so im sure they'll get eaten. If not, people can take them home or I can give them to the oldies that live near me ahhhhhhhhh

Don't forget to think about allergies as well. So not only marking the cakes with what they are and who made them but what they contain or which are gluten free / nut free etc.

To Naboo: You're a star! This is exactly the type of thing I'm looking for!!

Thank you x10000 (you looked gorge on your wedding day by the way!)

I'll just put a big sign to say 'no fussy eaters or allergics allowed'

Fair enough, non? ?

No worries! if i had enough guests i would have one this too think they look fab and bound to be something everyone likes, plus when has spare cake ever been a problem!?! Im sure you will find lots of volunteers to help you out with that!!

p.s thanks ?

Sounds like a brilliant idea. You will have a lovely cake buffet for all your evening guests. Sorry to ask and put a dampener on your idea but I was just wondering if you were self catering your venue or having a package as some venues wouldn't allow it. I know ours stipulated the only one edible item we could bring was a wedding cake (think they may be worried about food poisoning etc.. and getting sued) Might be worth checking first.

Thanks Jojo, I'm (luckily!) very good friends with the guys at my venue so I'm hoping they'll be nice to me! I used to work at a venue myself, and I'd have asked the bride to sign an indemnity form for any food items not made on premises - I expect they'll get me to do that x

Just to say i LOVE this idea!!! If i hadn't already order my huge cupcake tower i would be stealing this!!!

In that case I think its a great idea, I much prefer homemade cakes to traditional fruit. Only getting one tier to shut up my mum!

Oh my god i love this idea! We are yet to confirm about our cake and i now want to do this!!!

My only question would be, which one will you use to have your "cutting the cake" picture?

Well...as wedding photo's go, I am not a big fan of the 'cutting cake' picture. If I was looking through an album, I'd always fly past that pic!

But, it is a good question...I shall lie amongst the cakes with my hubby and pose accordingly haha! x

Oh yes! i think that's a fantastic idea! You could always judge the best looking cake and then use that!! I do really like the whole idea thou, seriously considering changing my cake idea!!

What an amazing idea!! I love baking and would be really happy if someone asked me to make something for their wedding! Love it x