Icing on the Cake

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEDDING CAKE TASTING

Cake tasting is often a couple’s favorite part of preparing for their big day. Not only do you get to eat cake together, but it also checks off a wedding list to-do. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? With infinite possibilities of flavor combinations, shapes and sizes, many couples find the task of deciding on a wedding cake that is delicious, as well as visually pleasing, to be a bit daunting. Read on to ensure that you’re prepared to make the most of your cake tasting experience.

PREPARATION

In order to make your wedding cake tasting go as smoothly and successfully as possible, some upfront preparation is required. There are six key pieces of information to know before you reach out to a bakery and cake designer: 1. Wedding Date – Selecting your wedding date is crucial before you make plans with a cake designer, especially if your celebration falls on a busy holiday for weddings, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day or New Year’s Day. By rule of thumb, couples are advised to begin reaching out to bakeries at least nine months ahead of their big day. Give yourself enough time to research bakers and cake designers in your area, schedule tastings and make your final decision. A word of caution: If you are planning on purchasing a cake with sugar flowers, plan to add on two to three months. Sugar flowers are beautiful additions, but as any cake designer can tell you, they are not built in a day. 2. Venue Choice – Your venue can influence the design of your wedding cake. As long as you choose a venue that fits your style, it will be easier to translate that style into the design of your cake. For example, a rustic barn or a chic, contemporary museum will deliver two very different cake designs. 3. Number of Guests – It is unlikely you have your final guest headcount by the time you begin your cake tasting,