Cake Tips
• Simply put: cakes are expensive. A wedding cake can take well over 20 hours to
prepare. Keep this in mind when picking your design… Fondant and sugar work
requires specific tools and skills. You’d be surprised by what aspects of a cake are the
most time consuming – often the smaller pieces that are overlooked. Remember,
more intricate = more money. Speak with your cake designer about cutting costs. If
you have a number you are willing to spend, your designer can work with you to get
you a cake you love.
• You may have an idea in your mind that is not ideal. For example, a four foot tall,
chocolate covered cake in August is not a good idea. If your designer tells you this
is asking for a disaster, trust them -- work with them to find the best cake for your
event. They probably know some things you didn’t think about! If you don’t mesh
with what they are comfortable designing, find someone who shares your vision.
Cake design is an art and everyone has their own style. Most designers would much
rather send you to another business than create a cake they aren’t comfortable doing.
• Be inspired! Don’t be limited by photos of cakes. Look at your wedding décor:
flowers, venue, your dress, etc. What do you like? The colors? The structure? Vintage,
modern, traditional, unique? Let your passion drive your creativity!
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