Wedding Cake Secrets Every Couple Should Know | Budget, Flavours, Trends & Mistakes to Avoid

Send us Fan MailDoes anyone actually eat the wedding cake? How much should you budget? And is fruitcake finally dead? 🍰We are looking back on one of our favourite episodes of season 2, and we're joined by Cheshire wedding cake designer Rhian, who shares everything couples should know before booking their wedding cake.From choosing flavours your guests will actually eat to avoiding expensive mistakes, this episode is packed with honest advice, behind-the-scenes secrets and practical wedding planning tips.We discuss:Why couples should stop under-ordering wedding cakeWedding cake trends for 2026 & 2027Buttercream vs fondantThe biggest mistakes couples makeHow far in advance to book your cakeWedding cake budgets explainedWhy your wedding cake probably won't melt in summerWhether supermarket wedding cakes are worth itWhy nobody wants fruitcake anymoreThe truth about saving your top tierIf you're currently planning your wedding, this episode is full of useful advice that could save you money while helping you choose a cake your guests will actually remember.Subscribe to Totally Absolutely Engaged for weekly conversations with trusted wedding experts, honest supplier advice and practical planning tips.Support the showCheck out our range of led letters, selfie mirrors and more on our website theaddedextra.co.ukOr get social and follow us on Instagram where you can get in touch with any questions.