Great Wedding Cake Hunt

You should begin researching wedding cakes at least five to six months ahead of your wedding date if you have your heart set on a spectacular one. If you have a simpler cake in mind, you can begin your search three to four month ahead of time.


Get recommendations from friends, wedding consultants, caterers, reception site coordinators, bridal fairs, and regional bridal magazines. Review the baker's portfolio so you can see pictures of the cakes they've created. Most bakeries have opportunities for you to come in and have a tasting, so take full advantage of this service. When you're ready to order your cake, make sure you cover the specific terms such as size, tiers, flavors, fillings, colors, decorations, presentation, delivery, date, time, and location.

Your baker will need to know:

• Number of guests
  
• Seasons or room temperature
  
• Overall room size
  
• Final decorations
  
• Address of reception site to which cake is to be delivered, along with clear, concise directions and any specific instructions regarding delivery
  
• Any other dessert being served
  
• Room decor, decorations, and colors
  
• Kitchen logistics (refrigeration)
  
• Name of reception site coordinator, florist, and caterer
  

Wedding cakes have a wide cost range, beginning at around $200 and going up to $1,000 plus. Many of the absolutely stunning ones that you see in nation magazines can be upward of $1,200. Cakes are also priced by per serving, with the range being from $2.00 per serving on up to $20.00 per serving.