Bakeries & Wedding Cakes
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By Cynthia M.
Published on 03/6/2006
Bakeries are an excellent source for wedding cake designs and selected pastry. The wedding cake is a very important part of the reception and is the centerpiece for the reception. Many couples opt for the traditional three tiered wedding cake while others go for more formal options, including fountains and other decorations. Wedding cakes can be designed from very casual to very extravagant depending on the wishes of the bride and groom.
Much of the choices will depend on the budget. The more upscale the design, the larger the price tag. When visiting bakeries, always ask to see photos of previous wedding cakes they have designed. In addition, ask if they have any samples that you can taste in order to select a favorite cake flavor. If you are looking for a customized wedding cake, ask if they can accommodate. In many instances, bakeries offer certain designs that can be slightly customized for the ceremony.
Because your wedding date will already be decided, it’s very important that bakeries be able to complete the job according to your schedule. It would be disheartening to learn that, on the day of your wedding, there was no wedding cake. For this reason, be sure to get your order in early and make sure that the designers are aware of the date of your wedding.
If you are concerned, ask for references and follow up with their contacts. You can also ask family and friends for referrals. If you have a friend who was recently married, ask who designed their wedding cake. If you are looking for accessories, ask bakeries if they supply such things as fountains, pillars, cake toppers, stands, cutters, etc. If they do supply them, will there be an added fee? If so, how much?
When ordering a wedding cake, or other pastry, inquire about the ingredients used. Less expensive ingredients may save money, but the more expensive ingredients will taste better. Ask about icing flavors and make sure to order the exact flavor that you want. When it comes to selecting decorations, do you want icing flowers or natural petals? If you prefer natural flowers, will you need to provide them? If not, make sure that the bakery knows what type and color of flowers you will be using at the wedding so that the cake will coordinate perfectly with the theme.
A final thought to consider when speaking with bakeries is regarding their delivery policy. Do they deliver and, if so, how much will they charge? You will also need to ask when the cake will be prepared. Because of their complexity, professionally designed wedding cakes take several days to prepare. With that being said, the closer to your wedding that the cake is made, the fresher it will be and the better it will taste. Without putting the bakery in a pinch for time, ask if they can prepare it as closely as possible to the ceremony so that it will be fresh. If they delivery, make sure that they have accurate information regarding the wedding, including location, time and date. If the reception is being held at another location, that is the address they will need.
Article by Cynthia - Wedding Party Help
Bakeries are an excellent source for wedding cake designs and selected pastry. The wedding cake is a very important part of the reception and is the centerpiece for the reception. Many couples opt for the traditional three tiered wedding cake while others go for more formal options, including fountains and other decorations. Wedding cakes can be designed from very casual to very extravagant depending on the wishes of the bride and groom.
Much of the choices will depend on the budget. The more upscale the design, the larger the price tag. When visiting bakeries, always ask to see photos of previous wedding cakes they have designed. In addition, ask if they have any samples that you can taste in order to select a favorite cake flavor. If you are looking for a customized wedding cake, ask if they can accommodate. In many instances, bakeries offer certain designs that can be slightly customized for the ceremony.
Because your wedding date will already be decided, it’s very important that bakeries be able to complete the job according to your schedule. It would be disheartening to learn that, on the day of your wedding, there was no wedding cake. For this reason, be sure to get your order in early and make sure that the designers are aware of the date of your wedding.
If you are concerned, ask for references and follow up with their contacts. You can also ask family and friends for referrals. If you have a friend who was recently married, ask who designed their wedding cake. If you are looking for accessories, ask bakeries if they supply such things as fountains, pillars, cake toppers, stands, cutters, etc. If they do supply them, will there be an added fee? If so, how much?
When ordering a wedding cake, or other pastry, inquire about the ingredients used. Less expensive ingredients may save money, but the more expensive ingredients will taste better. Ask about icing flavors and make sure to order the exact flavor that you want. When it comes to selecting decorations, do you want icing flowers or natural petals? If you prefer natural flowers, will you need to provide them? If not, make sure that the bakery knows what type and color of flowers you will be using at the wedding so that the cake will coordinate perfectly with the theme.
A final thought to consider when speaking with bakeries is regarding their delivery policy. Do they deliver and, if so, how much will they charge? You will also need to ask when the cake will be prepared. Because of their complexity, professionally designed wedding cakes take several days to prepare. With that being said, the closer to your wedding that the cake is made, the fresher it will be and the better it will taste. Without putting the bakery in a pinch for time, ask if they can prepare it as closely as possible to the ceremony so that it will be fresh. If they delivery, make sure that they have accurate information regarding the wedding, including location, time and date. If the reception is being held at another location, that is the address they will need.
Article by Cynthia - Wedding Party Help
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