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GUIDELINES FOR ORDERING YOUR WEDDING CAKE

DATE and TIME OF WEDDING

Order 6 months to 1 year in advance.
Know type of cake you are looking for.
The month is important because the type of cake in which to order varies with the weather. Summer is not a good time for mousse in wedding cakes!
Ask what cakes are in season. During the cooler month mousse and all types cake work well.

PICK UP or DELIVERY

Give written directions for deliveries two weeks in advance.
Give a time and day, 2 hours prior to ceremony for pick up.

SIZE of WEDDING CAKE

Number of guests that are attending. Add 10 servings if you are planning to keep the wedding cake top tier.

Round Cake Sizes	Servings: 4" x 2"	Tier Sizes	Servings
6"	10	8-6	16 - 19
8"	18	10-6	26 - 29
9"	23	10-8	23 - 30
10"	29	12-8-6	56 - 64
12"	41	12-9-6	56 - 99
14"	56	14-10-6	76 - 89
16"	73	14-10-8	78 - 90
18"	93	14-10-8-6	96 - 109
20"	114	16-12-8	103 - 125
22"	138	16-12-8-6	121 - 144
24"	165	16-12-9-6	126 - 144
sheet 9" x 13"	48	18-12-10-6	146 -184
sheet 11" x 15"	60	18-14-10-6	161 - 189
		20-16-12-8	198 - 230
		20-16-12-9-6	231 - 274
		20-18-16-12-8	293 - 350
		24-20-16-12-9-6	381 - 449

BEST TYPE of WEDDING CAKES

Traditional wedding cakes are vanilla pound cake, butter cream and are usually a stacked cake.
A good pastry chef can mix and match different flavors of cakes (ex: carrot cake one layer, pound cake one layer.)
Ask to sample flavored icings and cakes.

TASTES AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS!

Admittedly, your wedding cake design is important for pictures and decoration, however, the inside of that cake should taste just as good as it looks...even better! Because you want every detail to be perfect...call a few local bakers or bakeries to schedule an appointment to sample their wedding cake flavors. Most professional wedding cake designers will be happy to oblige!

Wedding Cake Pictures

When most couples choose their wedding cake few know exactly what they want their cake to look like without pictures of wedding cakes. They may know the taste and texture but the design of the wedding cake is so specialized that it is outside the realm of most people’s experience. All you know is you want a dream cake, but what is your dream, do you know? That is not knocking you or your imagination, how can you know of something of which you have had so little person al experience. Fortunately wedding cake pictures can be of assistance to help you build the picture of your perfect wedding cake. To decide, most people need pictures of wedding cakes to help visualising visualize the end product. This is where wedding cake pictures can be the ideal choice.

Pictures of wedding cakes can expand your horizons and help you realize the creativity of your cake. They can act as a form of building block, I want the pillar from that one, and the swan from that one, well you get my idea. Fortunately in today’s world wedding cakes is big business and there are many excellent resources for wedding cake pictures. Wedding cake pictures assist with part of the process, they do not help the taste, but if you want a wedding cake of four layers, then the bottom layer has to support the weight. You have to start somewhere and taste and visual appearance are crucial to the cake’s ultimate design.

DIVIDERS FOR WEDDING CAKES

Dividers may consist of champagne glasses, swans or pillars, etc. (They add a classic look to a traditional cake.)

FRESH FLOWERS

Order appropriate cake topper size for flowers and type of cake ordered.
Know how many you need to order.
Order the flowers for the cake as well as the topper if needed. Ask your baker if this is included.
Communication between the bride, florist, and pastry chef is of utmost importance.

WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS SIZE (ORNAMENTS)

Order wedding cake tops one month in advance. Don't forget to order your wedding cake serving set and cake stands.
Keep size and weight of the wedding cake toppers in mind for the top of cake. A light cake should not have a heavy ornament adorning it.
There are as many types of wedding cake topperss as there are wedding cake designs. They include ceramic, porcelain, plastic and fresh flowers.

SPECIALITY CAKE TOPS

APPROXIMATE WEDDING CAKE PRICES

Starts at about $3.00 a slice for traditional wedding cake.
Rolled Fondant starts at $3.75 a slice and can go as high as $15.00
Know your needs, style and taste and what you’re looking for in a wedding cake.
Learn more about wedding cake pricing here.

PAYING FOR YOUR WEDDING CAKE

You should expect to pay half up front.
Final payment 2 weeks before the wedding day.

MOST IMPORTANT:

Be sure to leave your name and phone number where you can be reached in case any questions or problems arise.
Have the order in writing specifying all charges including delivery if necessary.
Communicate ANY CHANGES to the chef at least two weeks in advance.
If you must cancel your wedding notify the bakery or cake decorator as soon as possible.

GROOM’S CAKE:

The groom's cake is a long-standing southern tradition; traditionally, a fruit cake or chocolate cake. Legend has it that pieces of the cake were placed in boxes for the unmarried female guests to place under their pillow in hopes that the man they dreamt of would eventually be their husband. Traditionally groom’s cakes were served to the bridesmaids by the groom accompanied by a glass of wine. Another claim states that the groom's cake is to be saved and shared with friends after the honeymoon.

Not all couples elect to have a groom's cake but if you do:

Design your grooms cake based on your groom's interests; golf ball shapes for gold enthusiasts or green and white football shaped for that die hard Jet's fan! Use your imagination and have fun with it!
The Bride usually orders the Groom's cake while ordering the wedding cake, usually keeping the design of the cake a secret until the wedding day or the rehearsal dinner.
Flavor and type of cake is all up to you...use the grooms favorite flavors and fillings and serve at either the Rehearsal Dinner or along with your Wedding Cake at your Reception.

Three Ways to Cut Cake Costs

The wedding cake you've fantasized about can also be the one your wallet says "yes" to. Here are some great ideas for a more affordable - but still gorgeous - wedding cake.

Get a smaller cake. Show off the beautiful wedding cake for everyone to see, then have a sheet cake of the same flavor cut in the back.
Make mini cakes. Instead of one large cake, split up the cost and ask your baker to make every guest a cupcake of your favorite flavor instead. Top each with something pretty, and build a 'wedding cake' tower of your fabulous cupcakes.
Offer a dessert bar. Another great way to offer dessert while having a smaller cake: set up a dessert bar with mini pastries and coffee to offset a piece of wedding cake.
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Purchase your own wedding cake stand and server set to have as a momento.

Popular Cakes & Bakers Sites List

Wedding Cuts - Offers a large selection of wedding cake toppers including custom wedding logos, monogram cake tops and acrylic. Choose from dozens of fonts, several finishes and over 39 different Swarovski Crystal colors. Also offers accessories, invitations and other wedding items.
Meridian, ID 83642 1-877-292-0646 [0 votes, 13 referrals]

Wedding Cuts
http://www.weddingcuts.com

Offers a large selection of wedding cake toppers including custom wedding logos, monogram cake tops and acrylic. Choose from dozens of fonts, several finishes and over 39 different Swarovski Crystal colors. Also offers accessories, invitations and other wedding items.
Wedding Cakes Across America - Network of wedding cake bakeries. Designer wedding cake gallery with unique wedding cake ideas, tips and tools. Online picture gallery and directory of local bakeries and wedding cake designers.
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Wedding Cakes Across America
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Network of wedding cake bakeries. Designer wedding cake gallery with unique wedding cake ideas, tips and tools. Online picture gallery and directory of local bakeries and wedding cake designers.
Stellar Glass - Specializes in personalized glass wedding cake toppers and unique wedding cake tops for all those wedding themes. Our glass cake toppers are individually hand made and can be customized with the engraving of names and wedding date.
Rockvale, TN 615-274-3077 [0 votes, 7 referrals]

Stellar Glass
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Specializes in personalized glass wedding cake toppers and unique wedding cake tops for all those wedding themes. Our glass cake toppers are individually hand made and can be customized with the engraving of names and wedding date.
Ultimate Fake Cakes - Rent a wedding cake and stay within budget. Pre-designed or custom made to match wedding theme and colors. Faux cakes are covered in fondant and stay a beautiful centerpiece throughout the whole reception. Ships throughout the USA.
Howell, MI 48855 810-569-2494 [0 votes, 13 referrals]

Ultimate Fake Cakes
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Rent a wedding cake and stay within budget. Pre-designed or custom made to match wedding theme and colors. Faux cakes are covered in fondant and stay a beautiful centerpiece throughout the whole reception. Ships throughout the USA.
Magical Day - Online shop sells wedding cake toppers in various themes. Affordable customizations including options for the bride's and groom's actual hair color and complexion. Also sells discount wedding accessories.
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Magical Day
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Online shop sells wedding cake toppers in various themes. Affordable customizations including options for the bride's and groom's actual hair color and complexion. Also sells discount wedding accessories.

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GUIDELINES FOR ORDERING YOUR WEDDING CAKE

Wedding Cuts

Wedding Cakes Across America

Stellar Glass

Ultimate Fake Cakes

Magical Day