Let Them Eat Cake - The Wedding Cake Process

The wedding cake, cupcakes, or dessert of your choice is the big finale on your big day! The dessert that will complete the wonderful meal that your guests have enjoyed should have a real WOW factor and be memorable. Here are some tips for choosing the perfect wedding cake for you.

Choose a couple of designs on Pinterest or from Bridal Magazines (ahem, like The Vow). If there is one design that is really calling to you, that’s ok, stick with it.

Make sure to have the number when you meet with your wedding cake baker. They will want to know how many guests will be served at your wedding. Try to be as precise as possible, but you know your guest list better than anyone else, so take that into consideration when you could how many servings you will need. Keep in mind that not everyone eats dessert, some will share, and some will indulge and want two pieces of cake. Stacked cakes tend to be slightly less forgiving for numbers then cupcakes.

With your design in mind and an approximate guest number, it’s time to call a professional baker! Once you find the perfect baker for you, ask if you can send photos of your designs before your first meeting. After they see your design they should be able to provide you with approximate cost per serving.

Your wedding cake and/or wedding desserts are one of the most important details of your big day. This task is best left to a professional baker who has had years of experience creating dream wedding desserts.

Schedule a tasting appointment with you professional baker of choice, and ask if there is a tasting fee? While this is a fun event it is also a business meeting. Most professional bakers do charge a tasting fee, it’s also a good idea to ask what kind of deposit is require should you book their services. That way, if it’s a good fit at your tasting you can book right away.

Before booking with a professional baker you want to ask if they deliver, and what their delivery fee is. You will also want to know if the cake or cupcakes need to be refrigerated.

A professional bakery will have a contact that you will need to sign to work with them. This ensures that you and the bakery are in agreement with everything to do with the cake or desserts. Make certain you understand the contact, and if you don’t, make sure to ask questions.

Thank you to Vow Vendor: Simply Delish for the advice and beautiful photos!