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Eight Months
to Go:
Come up with design ideas that you think will work as an
overall theme for your wedding. Browse the internet
or bridal magazines for inspiration. Don’t just look at
cakes; use other elements for your design. For example, do
you want your cake to compliment the lace on your dress? Use
any idea to spark your imagination!
 You
should have an idea of the type of cake you want – will it
be a traditional cake, a farandole of mini cupcakes or a
whimsical cake that fits your personality?
The
style of cake may also depend on the number of guests at
your wedding. Discuss this with each baker you interview.
Click
here to see a variety of wedding cake styles.
Start
to narrow down the list of bakers you would like to meet
with and make tasting / design appointments.
Make sure you discuss your budget with the baker prior to
making the appointment as some may not be able to work
within your budget. Your goal during this initial meeting is
to determine if you are satisfied with
the product quality, review the baker’s portfolios, and
determine who can help you create your dream cake.
Six
Months to Go:
Many specialty bakers are booked several months in advance,
especially during peak wedding seasons,
so book early if you have a specific baker
in mind. Your baker should
be working with you on the design,
and asking questions such as: "How do you envision your wedding?
What color/design are your flowers? Is it a lunch or dinner?
What is being served? Is this an outdoor wedding? What's the
theme? Are you thinking of something offbeat or classic?
What does your dress look like? Approximately how many
guests are you anticipating?" All of these questions,
and others, will help
determine the best design and flavors to fit your
preferences.
Most
bakers will require a signed contract and a 50% deposit to book a date.
One Month to
Go:
Double check all the details with your baker – from the
final payment to the delivery instructions.
The Day
After:
Enjoy the first day of your new life and let your
bridesmaids or mother do all the work for you! If you want
the top tier saved for your first anniversary, they need to
remove any sugar flowers, double wrap the tier in several
layers of plastic wrap, seal it
in an airtight bag
and store it
in the freezer. Also, they will need to return any
items you may have rented from the baker, such as a cake
platform.
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