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I have heard that some people even have a "fake cake"  (I think they use styrofoam and then actually frost it) so that it looks like a real cake, with a piece of cake placed in the bottom layer so you can give each other a piece.  Or you can have a small cake made and then whoever cuts your cake will then cut up your sheet cakes in the "kitchen" and then serve it so no one will be the wiser!  Or you could choose to have a small cake on top of a tower, with cupcakes underneath, but that would probably still be quite expensive to do for that many people.  Do you have any family or friend that would be willing to make the cake for your gift or for less than the going prices?  I have heard that grocery store cakes may cost less than a bakery.  Another idea: Maybe you could buy or make several size cakes and decorate it yourself, with already made sugar flowers and brooches and pearls or something?  I know I have seen places on the internet where you can find already made sugar flowers.  A friend made my daughter's wedding cake, and decorated it with champagne grapes and flowers.  You may just have to be creative in your situation.  Good luck!  :)