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Wedding Favours |
Wedding Cakes: Choosing a Bakery
By Jeanette Shinn
Once you have decided what type of
wedding cake you want and have at least a general idea of the design you want, it's time
to begin visiting bakeries. When you do, be sure to taste their wedding cake samples.
Don't let yourself be swayed by talk about the ingredients they use. Instead insist on
tasting their wedding cake samples and decide for yourself because, frankly, your guests
aren't going to know if your wedding cake was made from flour imported from a water
powered mill on the south bank of a coastal stream in upper Scotland. All they are going
to know is whether or not your wedding cake tastes good and looks good. So let taste and
artistry be your gauge in choosing your bakery to provide your cake.
Look at the pictures that the bakery has of past wedding cakes to decide if the bakery is
even capable of doing what you have in mind. Toward this end, it is helpful to have a
picture in hand to show the decorator what you want, that way they will know what part of
their wedding cake portfolio to show you - though you might want to peruse the entire
thing just in case you see a wedding cake that you like even better.
Take the time to talk to the decorator
and try to develop a rapport. You may not have much contact with them once you place your
order but it is important that you are certain that they have understood and are going to
create the wedding cake that you want rather than some fantasy from their mind which might
or might not reflect your tastes and values.
To avoid surprises on your wedding day, ask your cake decorator how much time they need to
set up the cake. In most cases they will need to set up one to two hours prior to the time
the guests will begin arriving, but that all depends on the wedding cake you order and the
other cakes your decorator has to deliver that same day. This will mean that your wedding
cake location will need to already be established in a highly visible but safe area -
wedding cakes don't like fireplaces, children, and high traffic areas if your table is the
least bit wobbly.
Likewise, ask about their policy for putting fresh flowers on the wedding cake, if your
wedding cake design includes fresh flowers. Some cake decorators are very picky and will
not allow the florist to place flowers on their cake (in fairness, in some cases this has
come out of a bad experience where a bride wasn't happy with the cake after a florist
placed flowers on the wedding cake). Of course, if the cake decorator is going to put the
flowers on the cake, the flowers will need to be in the reception hall when the cake is
delivered. This way you can ensure that the flowers on the wedding cake match the rest of
the flowers in your wedding and actually do get placed on the cake.
Also, ask about their policy regarding cake flavors. Some bakeries charge extra for a
variety of flavors while others do not.
Check also on delivery charges for your wedding cake as these too can vary greatly. If
your wedding is close, delivery may be free, but if much travel is required expect to pay
a delivery fee. Most bakeries will require, along with your initial deposit, a deposit for
the cake plates and pillars. This deposit is usually returned as long as the plates and
pillars are returned by an agreed upon time.
Likewise, if you want the bakery to match a color in your color scheme (such as the color
of the bridesmaids dress); bring a swatch of the colored fabric to the initial
consultation with your cake decorator. Her idea of mauve and your idea are probably not
exactly the same so unless you want to run the risk of having colors that clash, provide a
swatch. Be warned, though, icing has to be colored by hand so trying to match a color will
be time consuming, which will mean more expense to you.
If you want that elegant wedding cake but money is an issue consider a simpler design. A
simple cake with ribbon or roses can look beautiful. Likewise, consider ordering a smaller
wedding cake with plain sheet cakes to make up the difference in servings. The sheet cakes
can be held behind the scenes and used to supplement the wedding cake and will hold down
your cost tremendously.
About the Author
Jeanette Shinn is a wedding professional
with over a dozen years experience making dreams come alive. Find more on choosing your
wedding cake and much more including how to choose your cake toppers at www.ExcitingWeddingFavors.com.
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