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Ok, so you have decided that your wedding cake is going to be made by a professional, and not by your grandmothers long lost cousin Betty. What are the questions you should be asking yourself, or even more importantly, what are the questions you should be asking a potential wedding cake maker?
Custom Creation
Will the designer do a custom cake, or are there set styles to choose from? Look at photos and actual cakes, if possible. Be sure to bring pictures, fabric swatches, and other resources if you have a certain style in mind.
Flavorful Fillings
What ingredients are used: fresh fruits or purees, Italian buttercream, farm-fresh butter? This may or may not be crucial to you, but the better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste! It could also cost more, though. Ask for a list of cake flavors and fillings.
Prepared To-Go
How far in advance are cakes prepared? The closer to your wedding date the better.
Tag-Team
Is there a baker and a designer, or does one person do the entire cake, from batter to sugar flowers? How many people work with the designer? You'll get an idea of the time it takes the shop to create a cake. Whether it's a single person or a team of people, however, should have no bearing on quality.
Accepting Requests
How open is the designer to modifying opulent styles to something similar but within your budget?
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On Overload
How many wedding cakes does the shop do per weekend? This will also tell you how much time the shop puts into each cake
Going Rate
Are cakes priced by the slice? Are different flavors or fillings different prices? Will there be extra labor costs if the cake is a one-of-a-kind or complex? Ask for a price list.
Top-Tier Gifts
Does the price include the top cake tier? Our favorite bakers include the top tier -- the one many couples save for their first anniversary -- for free!
Delivery Fee
Does he or she deliver? How much does it cost? If the cake is large, delicate, or at all complicated, delivery is well worth it.
License to Bake
Is the baker licensed by the state health department? It might sound like a silly question, but it's very important and worth asking!
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