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Dessert Questions LET THEM EAT CAKE?
Nowadays, many couples are straying away from the traditional tiered cake in favor of more personalized ideas. Cupcake towers. Cookie rooms. Candy bars and cake pops. Mmmmm. All so good.
Everyone always loves a decorative showcase of small pastries and confections to enjoy before the cake cutting ceremony.
Guest
Before deciding what your final course will be, consider these
A Sweets Table
questions. Do you want to coordinate dessert with your theme?
Finding the perfect baker
Summer wedding? How about root beer floats? Or maybe you are
Begin your search at least six to eight months before the wedding.
thinking a fall nuptial... how about roasting some s’mores . What is
Look at a portfolio of cakes they have created, paying attention to
your favorite sweet treat? Maybe a donut?
the execution of design and making sure their work is clean and
Sometimes, nothing beats a beautifully decorated and tasting cake. Today’s cakes are as varied as today’s brides. Whatever you choose will be a reflection of your personality. The average wedding cake consists of three-tiers: 12”, 9”, and 6” or 15”,10”, and 6”. Each
generally range from $3.50 to over $20 per slice depending on how elaborate the nature of your cake. A supplemental sheet cake or two in the kitchen, will cost far less per person, and the slices are perfect. So if you are on a budget, go smaller on the tiers. Or maybe just have cake on the top tier with decorated faux on the
for couples. Always know your budget before talking to potential bakers Know about how many guests you will need to serve. When meeting with cake designers, visually check to make sure their business license and health department certificates are posted. Inquire as to the number of wedding cakes they do per month and whether their cakes are ever frozen. If they are frozen, run, don’t walk, to the next baker on your list.
Contracts Make sure you nail down all the details in the contract. Here are a few key points you want to address in the fine print:
Traditionally they are dark, rich, decadent and decorated to
+ Details of the cake layer shapes and dimensions
represent the groom’s hobbies or interests.
+ Filling and icing flavors and colors
Individual Cakes
+ Decorations and Cake top
reception, served to guests in lieu of the traditional cake, or fancily boxed and presented to guests as a favor at the end of the reception.
+ Delivery date, time, location and set-up + If using fresh flowers - confirm who will procure and place them + Confirm that all services are included in the final contract price
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+ Number of servings
Invitations
Groom’s Cake
They can be included as part of the tabletop design at the
Vendors
bottom two tiers. No one will ever know the difference.
appointment or on special evenings the baker may have reserved
Attire
serves respectively 125 and 150 people. You will find that prices
well presented. Taste samples of their cakes either by personal
Inspiration
Let them eat cake
