What To Look For When Buying a Wedding Cake

What To Look For When Buying A Wedding Cake

When you're ready to pick out a cake, you will want to first set up meetings with at least three local bakers and sample their offerings. If you have been to or will be going to a bridal show, you can take care of this particular task conveniently during the show.

If you're like me and have a particular look you're going for, make sure to take some pictures of what you like before meeting with prospective bakers. It's also an excellent idea to take your cake topper (if you have it) and fabric swatches from the bridesmaid's dresses. Also, be ready to give the bakers an expected number of attendees you anticipate attending.

Whenever you meet with a new baker, make sure to ask about their portfolio of photographs of previous jobs they have completed. Plus, always check references before making a final choice.

When questioning the bakers, ask each one the very same questions to guarantee that you do not overlook something and so that you'll be able to make an accurate comparison. A few things to find out include the set-up and take-down of the table where the cake is going to be, exactly who is going to place the cake topper on the cake, who is going to put napkins, plates, flowers, etc., and who will be directing the cutting of the cake.

Additionally, find out exactly where the cake will be stored before the event, precisely who will be in charge of boxing up the cake top and delivering it to a designated person, what agreements will be made for the left-over cake, and who is going to cut and distribute it. Slicing a wedding cake is a lot trickier than it seems and must undoubtedly be carried out by somebody accustomed to the steps.

Be sure to go over the baker's written agreement and note a few things. For example, you should instantly see the bakeshop's name, contact person, location, and phone number. The cake size, shape, and number of tiers must undoubtedly agree. Make sure that the cake flavor(s), fillings, and icing are mentioned and that returnable items are explicitly indicated.

Always be sure that the number of guests the cake should serve is included in the contract as well. The contract should also include the date the cake was ordered, when it will be delivered and set up, exactly what the set-up fee is, if any, and finally, the due dates for deposits and balances.

In conclusion, deciding on a wedding cake can be a lot of fun. You can taste some goodies and make light-hearted fillings, flavors, and decorations choices. However, in the process, make sure you note every one of the details that will need to be discussed and that you're confident in your baker's ability to supply the cake that you are anticipating.

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