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Passion for cakes

Congrats! you are shopping for a cake for a special occasion. You’ve picked your date, and now the real fun starts.  For many, choosing your cake means the best thing ever – cake tasting.  Then the nitty-gritty decisions start.  The number of layers, naked or iced, fondant or buttercream.  will you have cupcakes, cookies, or a complete dessert display? It can quickly go from fun to stressful.  That’s where the cake professionals come in to help you along.  They can help you figure out what kind of cake will be the best fit for your day and take all your cake worries off your plate.  The last thing you want to worry about is your cake, so here are some helpful hints for choosing your professional cake vendor.

old town bakery

The truly talented cake vendors are usually booked for up to a year, especially during the wedding-season (May-September). If it is a single baker, find out if your cake will be frozen before delivery or if it will be fresh. and always ask about delivery - if there are extra costs for distance or setup.

Have your budget in mind before your email or call.  Letting the cake designer know your budget upfront will make it easier for you and your cakemaker. There is a range of cake vendors to suit almost any budget, and they know each other. most cakes range from $250 to $1500 for a wedding cake and between 100 to $250 for special occasion cakes. dessert displays are the trend that allows for a ‘something for everyone’ approach, including gluten-free. Others choose pies and cookies with a smaller cake as the centerpiece. anything goes! keep in mind that costs will vary according to all these choices. in this case - size matters!

the noble grazer

Choose a cake professional that specializes in the cake style you’re looking for and that can create your vision. Share some pictures (Pinterest is your friend!) and ask them to show you cakes they have made in the past. show your invite, colors, theme, and décor choices, and ask for their ideas. you may be surprised by how in tune they are with your vision!

keep in mind that choosing cakes should be fun - so enjoy the tasting and the choosing!!