Drooling over gorgeous deserts is a little bit of a hobby here at WeddingDates (hey, look, don’t judge us…. It’s practically our job!) but, how do you decide on the perfect wedding cake on a wedding day? Here are some tips on how to choose your wedding cake!
A Good Bakery
Seems straightforward right? Well if you know a good bakery in your local area, then you’re set. But, if you’re living in a big city, you need to start with a little online research. The best way to test if a bakery is doing business is their Facebook page. If the images are up to date, then they’re probably getting a lot of business. Also, positive feedback, likes and testimonials are a great sign.
Of course, the best way of finding a good bakery is word of mouth! If you’ve been to a party with amazing treats or you’re friend knows a lady who does amazing cupcakes; hunt them down! Nothing beats someone who has actually tried their treats!
Next, meet with the staff of the bakery in person. If you’ve decided on this bakery then ideally you should be walking out of there with an image of the cake: either a drawing or a photo of one like it. If they fail to answer your questions or try and push you into a cake (not literally) then it’s a bad sign!
Time
Four months is the ideal amount of time to plan your wedding cake. If you know your theme and colours as well as the wedding venue, you’re good to go! After that, the clock will start ticking and unavoidable roadblocks in your planning could crop up.
Taste
This can’t be stressed enough… Taste your cake before ordering it! Do not assume anything when it comes to the taste, especially if it has multiple flavours.
As well as this, avoid exotic and quirky tastes. The bigger your guest book, the more people you will need to cater to so try and keep to a taste that most people can enjoy.
And whatever you do….
Don’t wait until the last minute to place your order. So many bakeries have calendars in place weeks or months in advance. Special ingredients may need to be ordered in and some cases, created.
Another mistake is having too much input. Couples can be driven crazy with friends and family mixing in the creative pot, but at the end of the day, it’s your cake and your wedding! A good cake maker will know the best ingredients anyway… that’s what they’re for!
Image from Style Unveiled
