My friend did a walmart one and I used a grocery store cake for my grooms cake. (We dont live in a state with Albertsons) It was fabulous. I mean cake is cake and if you aren't picking an outrageously difficult design that you want --like fondant icing designed to look like a Fabroge egg or something--they should be able to completely meet your expectations. All cakes are baked the same way.

I recommend getting a mini cake beforehand. Not the full wedding cake of course but a top layer. Round 6 inch, with the filling you chose or whatever. So that you will know if you don't like it and can make any changes. Usually they have multiple icings to chose from and I liked the whipped best.

The only problem I discovered with ordering that way is that *usually* you have to pick it up from the store (most dont do delivery) and set it up yourself. They give you each layer in the box. It's well protected and easy to transport but merely that you have to have someone available (cause it wont be you or your mom) to pick up cake and deliver it to reception hall.

However often the caterer will set it up for you for a minimal charge--especially if she agreed to do the cake cutting.