Wedding cakes in Boston
Planning your wedding in the Hub? We've listed 32 of the city's finest wedding cake bakers to help you find the perfect sweet centerpiece. With an outstanding average rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 stars and a common price point in the moderate ($$) range, you're sure to find a talented artist to match your vision and budget.
27 bakers found
The general wedding-season demand curve — a guide to when cakes cost more, not Boston, MA pricing or any one baker's rates.
Book in January for up to 20% savings on wedding cake pricing.
June and October are peak months — book early for best availability.
Order a 2-tier cutting cake for photos and supplement with hidden sheet cakes from the same Boston bakery, which can reduce your total dessert cost by 30% to 50% without guests noticing the difference.
Look beyond downtown Boston to bakeries in neighboring areas like Quincy, Somerville, or Watertown, which often charge 15% to 20% less per slice due to lower overhead costs.
Schedule your wedding during the Boston off-peak season between November and March to avoid peak summer and fall surcharge minimums and negotiate waived delivery fees, potentially saving $50 to $100.
Choose a classic buttercream finish decorated with fresh local blooms from your florist instead of intricate fondant detailing, which easily saves $2 to $5 per slice at top local bake shops.
Ask your venue if they waive the typical $2 to $4 per-person cake-cutting fee when you hire an approved partner bakery from their preferred vendor list, saving an average of $250 on a 100-guest reception.
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