subject: Questions To Ask About Wedding Cake Designer [print this page] He proposed, you said yes, and you've set a date. You have a million details to take care of, some of them easy and some a little more complicated. One thing that seems tricky is the wedding cake. You've never had to pick out a wedding cake before and you're not sure how to go about it.
But before you can take that walk down the aisle and then out the door to your perfect reception, you have to give some serious thought to the wedding cake and make some decisions. You need to ask questions and be satisfied with the answers before you decide which wedding cake designer to use. Otherwise, you may end up with a cake disaster story you'll shudder to share in the future.
Here's a look at some of the questions you'll want to ask your potential cake decorator:
How much past experience do you have designing wedding cakes? Do you have a picture portfolio? How about references from satisfied clients? Make sure you call some of the references and ask them how their experience was with the cake baker.
Can you give me an open tasting? This is important because it allows you to try different flavors of cakes, including icings and fillings. You don't just want a cake that looks pretty - you want it to taste good too.
Are you able to design a custom cake, just the way I'd like it? Or do I have to order from your templates and past designs? What is the extra charge for doing a custom cake? How adaptable are your existing designs, can they be tweaked?
Tell me about the cake accessories. Will you provide the topper, tiers, stands, cutlery, etc. or do I need to provide some or all of these? Is there an extra charge? Are there choices in designs for me to choose from? Do you have a portfolio of these items I can look at?
If I would like fresh flowers on my cake, will you coordinate with the florist, or will I be responsible for bringing the flowers to you from the florist? How far in advance will you need the flowers delivered for the cake?
What ingredients do you use in the cake and icings? If the ingredients are high quality, the cake will be better tasting.
How long does it take you to make a wedding cake? How long before the wedding would you be making the cake? And how will it be stored? The closer to the wedding the better, but most cakes take several days to assemble. Three days, or even five days is common.
What is the pricing structure? Do fillings and extra details cost more? Get a quote in writing for what you want and take it with you so you can compare it with other bakeries if you'd like.
How booked up are you during the time frame of my wedding reception? You want her to be able to take her time making your cake and not be overbooked and rushed.
Do you deliver the cake? And is that included in the price? It's best to have them deliver the cake as they will have a secure way to transport it.
Asking questions is the only way you can be sure you're getting the perfect cake for your reception and there are no hidden surprised when you go to pay the bill.
by: Ryan Round
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