I really like the new trend of doing something other than a traditional wedding cake..cupcakes, cake balls, or whatever! There are no rules for it anymore and that is nice. Breaking the rules can be fun!!

We are doing cupcakes for our wedding – carrot cake and Italian cream cake (ICC)…YUM! I asked my soon-to-be hubby what he wanted for cake and it was hard for him to decide..but carrot cake is one of his favorites and he said he really likes the Italian cream cake. I got on a serious kick of making ICC cupcakes a month ago and was bringing home cupcakes at least once a week. So I think after the 3rd or 4th time, they began to grow on him!

I am also on a serious cream cheese frosting kick, so I am glad that both the cupcakes we are using have cream cheese frosting. It seems like it makes everything better….Hope everyone at the wedding likes that.

Ok back on topic! Wedding cake cupcakes have several advantages over regular cake….
1. It is incredibly easy to serve – no need to pay for a cake cutting service either. (Those can be pricey!)

2. I think they are way easier to transport than a large wedding cake!

3. Since they don’t have to be cut, no one is touching the cake with their fingers or leaning over it….you get my drift.

4. Leftovers are much easier to take home with you. Big pieces of cake can be annoying, but cupcakes can be boxed up and are much more likely to be eaten, so there is less waste.

5. You don’t have to worry about the cake being cut wrong and not getting enough servings out of it.

6. And lastly…who can say no to a cupcake!!

Another option from doing a traditional wedding cake is cake balls! Fun, chocolate dipped balls of cake. They are usually slightly smaller than a golf ball shape, so it is a perfect 2-3 bites of cake. Check out the cake gallery for some pics to get an idea of what I’m talking about. And cake balls have the same advantages listed above as cupcakes!

So those of you who are looking for something a little outside the norm, cupcakes or cake balls may be a perfect choice for you.