How to Order a Wedding Cake

Spend some time browsing my website and social media. Look at the cakes I make and the way that I work. There are lots of pages and blog posts to help you with your planning journey – from figuring out how much wedding cake to order to planning a beautiful wedding cake

Book a consultation online, for a time that suits you. Order your cake samples to enjoy at home (optional) – you can do this before or after your consultation. We’ll talk about your wedding/celebration plans + dream cake, and afterwards, you’ll receive your personalised sketch and quote

At your consultation, we’ll talk about your wedding plans – what kind of day are you planning, what flowers have you picked, what does your stationery look like? We’ll then talk about your cake design and flavours. And just generally discuss the process of booking a cake, what happens on the day, and I’ll answer all of your questions. You can find a blog post about (celebration and) wedding cake consultations here

Within a week or so of your consultation, I will send through a personalised quote (which I call a cake specification) for you. Within it will be all of the details about your event (venue, date, delivery time) and your cake – size, flavours, icing finish, including a custom sketch, as well as detailed notes about the design and inspiration/reference photos. The price is broken down in the quote, and you’ll find the Ts & Cs and how to pay here too

If you’re happy with your quote, tick cake off of your wedding/party to-do list. A 20% deposit paid upfront secures your booking. You then pay the remainder in 2 instalments of 40% and 40%, due 3 months then 6 weeks before the big day

Over the months leading up to your wedding day, we’ll keep in touch as details are finalised. Around the time that your final instalment is due, I’ll also get in touch to confirm on-the-day details like who your wedding coordinator is at the venue. Typically, after our last email confirming details, we won’t speak until after your wedding day. During the week of your wedding, I will be working to create your cake. Everything is freshly made in the week leading up to your wedding, from sponges to fillings and in some cases, decorations too. There’s a little behind the scenes for semi-naked wedding cakes here if you’re curious about the details!

On the day, each of your wedding cake tiers is transported to the venue to be stacked and decorated. When it’s finished, I’ll ask your designated contact to sign for the cake and I’ll provide them with a handover pack. The handover pack contains details on storing and cutting the cake, as well as flavours and allergens. Finally, after what feels like forever, it will be time to cut your cake and share it with your guests. It’s one of the last moments in your day, and will be (as the saying goes), the icing on the cake