Wedding Cake Checklist
Nowadays there are no strict rules about what constitutes a “perfect” wedding day. But there is one thing that you can find at almost all weddings: the wedding cake. Just imagine what a wedding would be like without a delicious and lovingly decorated wedding cake. However, the choice of a wedding cake is a very personal one and usually represents the couple’s personality and sense of style; elegant, sophisitcated or maybe rather playful? There are as many options as there are couples.
Choosing a wedding cake is not an easy task but, taking into account the checklist below, you will certainly find the perfect wedding cake for you.
Don’t feel overwhelmed by all the ideas pointed out here. Just pick the ones that best suit your dream wedding.
- Set budget
- Start about 4-6 months in advance
- Choose baker specialized in wedding cakes (if possible)
- Check baker’s availability on wedding date
- Ask for pictures of former cakes
- Make taste test of cake and frosting (if possible)
- Check if diet cake is needed (for diabetics, gluten free/lactose intolerant…)
- Decide on cake flavor, fillings, icing, cake top and cake decoration
- Check price and payment terms
- Check set-up fee
- Check cake-cutting fee
- Check if cake knife and stand are provided by baker
- Agree on delivery and set-up date/time
- Check if toast glasses are provided by baker
- Clarify guarantee, insurance and cancellation terms
- Make a written contract with all agreements
- Venue regulations regarding wedding cake (only in-house cake?)
- Think about what to do with the leftovers
Tip #1: Provide the bakery with exact delivery information (place and time) as well as directions and a map guarantees the delivering process to be carried our smoothly.
Tip #2: It is nice to have an extra table reserved for the wedding cake with enough room around it for everyone.
Tip #3: Have boxes or tupperwear to save and freeze slices for 1-year anniversary.
If you liked this checklist, take a look at our most dateiled and complete wedding timeline checklist.
Or feel free to check our recommended wedding suppliers list.
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