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Using faux Styrofoam tiers also known as dummy tiers has been a go-to in the luxury cake world for years. In fact, most of those big, bold, jaw-dropping cakes you see all over Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook?
Yep. . . they’re dummy cakes 😉
And honestly? It’s a win on every level.
Dummy tiers allow you to have the grand, tall, breathtaking cake most brides dream of-
without slowing down your reception.
Here’s why we love them:
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Your cake looks full, dramatic, and photo-ready
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The catering team can cut cake ahead of time
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The cake-cutting moment stays quick and seamless
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Your guests spend less time waiting and more time celebrating 🥂
And the cherry on top?
💸 You save money.
Dummy tiers reduce cost because we don’t have to carve, stack, frost, and structurally support multiple real cake tiers- which requires significant time, labor, and materials.
Less labor = less cost
Same stunning design = priceless
Don’t worry- we’ve got tradition covered.
With Sugarhi:
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One tier can be real (if requested) for your cake-cutting ceremony
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The remaining servings come from double-layered sheet cakes
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These are placed in the kitchen for the wait staff to cut and serve
This means:
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Guests still enjoy delicious cake
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Your cake stays pristine for photos
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The cake-cutting moment is fast, elegant, and stress-free
More photos. Less chaos. More party
We don’t do basic.
Our double-layered sheet cakes are designed to look and feel like slices cut straight from your wedding cake — same flavors, same quality, same Sugarhi experience.
Pretty cool, right? 😌
We also offer display-only showpiece cakes for couples who:
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Want the look without serving cake
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Are opting for dessert bars or alternative sweets
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Want a stunning photo moment only
⚠️ These cakes are NOT meant to be cut.
Cake-cutting ceremonies are becoming less traditional, and couples are getting more creative with desserts and we’re here for all of it ✨
All options will be fully discussed during your consultation so you can choose what fits your vision best.
