How much does a wedding cake cost?
£360
The average UK couple spends £360 on the cake, according to the Bridebook UK Wedding Report 2026 (7,000 newly married and planning couples).
That's about 1.7% of the average UK wedding budget of £20,604.
What affects the price?
- Number of tiers and servings
- Sugar flowers and decoration
- Delivery and setting up
Ways to save
- Have a smaller display cake and a kitchen cake to cut for guests
- Serve the cake as dessert
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Source: Bridebook UK Wedding Report 2026 – average spend reported by 7,000 newly married and planning couples. Prices from suppliers on Wedding UK are their own starting prices and may change; always ask for a quote.