The wedding cake is a central theme for almost every wedding reception, it's a tradition in almost all cultures.  It's not the most expensive part of a wedding, but it is a place where you can trim the budget and try something with a twist.  Wedding cupcakes have been gaining in popularity, and with good reason.  They're easy to serve, they're inexpensive, and with the right presentation they can look great.  In fact, they're something you or your friends can make themselves and that can save a lot of money.  The best presentation is on wedding cake tiers, if you stack your cupcakes just make sure they frosting of the lower layer doesn't stick to the bottom of the next layer.  If you're looking for inspiration their are pictures all over the web you can use.  So give cupcakes a try in place of a cheap wedding cake.