Top 5 – Tips for Ordering a Wedding Cake

There are a lot of things that go into planning a wedding! Here are a few of our top tips to remember when looking for a wedding cake. 

1.      Do research. Look at lots and lots of pictures. Determine your style. Don’t be afraid to do something different. Be true to yourself. Take the pictures of the cake(s) you like to your baker. Pinterest is a great resource for this. Not only can you look at lots of pictures, but you can save them in one convenient place. Check out Pinterest!

2.      Look for a baker with a similar style as you. Do you like the style of other cakes the baker has done? Make sure to have the baker show you what he/she has done in the past. Look for someone whose style matches yours. Most cake decorators have a specific overall style, even if each individual cake is different. Find a baker who you like, and then go from there. 

3.      Do NOT wait until the last minute (or the last couple weeks) to order a cake. Make sure that you give the baker plenty of time! Custom cakes are not something that your baker can just throw together, especially if you want something fancy or different. The baker may have to order special supplies for your custom cake, and if there is not enough time, you will be out of luck. Most bakeries also book up fast. Especially during the summer, when there are so many weddings. Get your date booked as soon as you can, so that you don’t get left without a cake. 

4.      Remember your budget! What is your budget? Does the cake you want fit in your budget? Wedding cakes can range from $300 to more than $3000. Don’t be afraid to let the baker know what your budget is. It will not only save time, but it is also respectful to them. Most bakers can fit ALMOST any cake into your budget. But you might have to make some concessions. Knowing your budget will help the baker to help you plan a cake you can actually afford. It’s like test driving Lamborghinis when really all you can afford is a used Honda. Don’t waste their time or yours. 

5.      Be open to change. Remember that your baker is a wealth of knowledge and is a resource for you. They will have great suggestions, be willing to listen. Let them add to your design, make suggestions and help you create the very best cake possible. If you don’t like their suggestions, let them know, but remember. They are there to help you!