You’ve found the dress of your dreams, the invitations have been chosen, and your florist has created the perfect combination of flowers and blooms. Now you need to turn your attention to the ultimate confection - your very own wedding cake!
You should generally order your wedding cake several months before the wedding takes place. If you already have your heart set on a specific chef or baker to design your cake then contact them early to reserve your date. If you haven’t yet decided on a cake designer, you can go to local bridal fairs to see sample works from designers in your area. You can also ask vendors that you’re using for other things to give some recommendations. Your banquet facility can even sometimes recommend fine bakers that they have worked with before, and of course you can always search online or browse through bridal magazines to get ideas and find top rated bakers.
When selecting a private cake designer or bakery shop, there are many things to think about before making your final selection. Make it a point to always see some pictures of recent work to get a good idea of the quality and workmanship of finished products. You may even consider asking for references from brides they served in the past. That way you’ll have a guide regarding how cooperative, professional, accommodating, and reliable the baker is. And most importantly, schedule a time to taste cake samples. During your cake test tasting and consultation, you should keep in mind key areas that you will want to discuss.
You’ll want to specify a design style, so bring pictures or magazine clippings of design elements that you like. Remember to decide on the size and number of tiers. This typically depends on how large your guest list is. Select the type and color of frosting and cake flavor and fillings. There are many to choose from so be sure to taste a variety of options. You may also want some accents, like fresh flowers or edible beading. Pick a cake topper style you like. There are a wide range of wedding cake toppers from traditional and formal, to fancy and fun. Keep these things in mind when shopping for you cake and you’ll be on your way to a delicious piece of artwork!
