Our wedding vendor alerted us to the fact that Hy-Vee does wedding cakes. I was concerned at first. How can a grocery store do an appropriate wedding cake? Actually, Hy-Vee does an... annual "cake decorating contest" among all their stores and they have some amazing cake decorators!
We were really lucky to work with Brenda, now at the Mission Hy-Vee. She is fun, down-to-earth, and knows what is important for brides and weddings. When you first contact her, you will set up a consultation. At that time, she will ask about all your desires, tell you what is possible (almost anything is), and tell you how much that will cost. Then you will leave (or you can eat them there) with samples (actual standard-sized cupcakes!) of each flavor to try.
I was surprised about how moist and yummy the cake was coming from a grocery store.
Afterward, she will schedule a "touch-base" call to see if you have decided to get your cake with them and finalize all details (flavors, decorations, etc).
For a (very) small fee, they will even deliver your cake!
You really can have cake that is just as yummy and pretty as expensive bakers, much cheaper.