Japanese-based home builder and forestry group sees vertical opportunities and investment yield return in an expanding U.S. multi-regional operator footprint. On Jan. 1, the home building sector had its first major mergers and acquisition deal close, as Dan Ryan Builders sold a major equity stake to Sumitomo Forestry.
1 The average cost of a wedding cake is $543, according to The Bridal Association of America. 2  For wedding cakes, most bakeries and pastry chefs charge by the slice. 3  A low-end option would be a smaller tiered cake in chocolate or vanilla paired with a sheet cake for cutting for around $1.50 a slice. Decorations make a big difference in the per-slice cost. 2  Fresh flowers are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to decorate a cake. 3  Fondant, which can cover a cake in a smooth, satiny shell, is one of the most expensive; it can add $1 or more per slice. 4  Elaborate fondant decorations increase the price even more.
A: Though it depends on where you live, that figure's really not that far off -- it's actually a little low. In a recent survey conducted by The Knot, it was revealed that the average wedding is now about $31,213. However, bear in mind that weddings cost more in large urban areas.This figure also includes those lucky brides and grooms who get $40,000-and-up weddings thrown for them, so that does slightly bring up the average.owever, bear in mind that weddings cost more in large urban areas. This figure also includes those lucky brides and grooms who get $40,000-and-up weddings thrown for them, so that does slightly bring up the average.