No question about it, the perfect wedding cake is the dream of every bride and groom.

During their busiest weekends, 10 sometimes even 12 wedding cakes were made from scratch. On top of this, they’d usually cater two or three parties for groups of 150 people or more.

Catering is a major wedding expense, with an average cost of $80 per person. Common mistakes couples make include overspending on the cake and using out-of-season produce. It can also be a mistake ...