Mmmmm, Cake!

Choosing your wedding cake can be as delicious as it is exciting! There are, however, certain things every bride must know before deciding on a wedding cake and the chef that bakes it.


The first thing you need to know is that a wedding cake needs to be ordered AT LEAST 6-8 weeks before the big day. This means that you need to have all the little details figured out even before then. You need to take into consideration how many guests you plan on having because this will have the biggest impact on size, and ultimately cost, of your cake. Decide what percentage of the budget will be allotted for your cake (and other sweets, if your cake is not going to be the “main event”.)
The next steps include gathering ideas as to how you want your cake to look. If your wedding is going to be more formal, you may want a tiered cake with elaborate decorations. Keep in mind though, the more decorations and detail you want on your cake, the more expensive it will be. There are plenty of great ideas for simple, yet beautiful cakes online or in bridal magazines. Check out our Facebook album with cake ideas! Make sure you have put some thought into how you want your cake to look before you meet with a baker, which is the next thing you’ll want to do.

Ask friends or family in the area if they know of any really excellent cake bakers. This will be a good starting point from which to choose who will make your cake. Once you have selected a few different bakeries to visit, ask to see their pictures of past wedding cakes they have made. This will give you an idea of the kind of work they do. You will also want to sample the different kinds of cakes they offer (the delicious part!) and talk with them about what kinds of icing they are most comfortable with using, as that makes a difference in the way the cake is presented. Make sure the chef can accommodate the design you want for your cake as well. Talk with him or her about what some possible options might be. They are the experts!

Choosing a wedding cake is one of the most fun decisions you will make for your wedding so enjoy it! Don’t feel guilty for trying samples of multiple bakeries…you’re just trying to make an informed decision, of course!