The wedding cake is the centerpiece of your reception: All eyes will be on it, especially when you and your groom cut the first slice. Hiring the right wedding baker is the key to creating a beautiful and delicious wedding cake. Check out our list of 20 must-ask questions.
1. Do you customize cakes, or are there designs I can choose from?
2. What flavors and fillings are available?
3. What about dietary restrictions -- can you make cakes that are kosher, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free?
4. How far in advance do I need to order my cake?
5. Who will make my cake?
6. How many wedding cakes does the baker make each weekend, on average?
7. What is the cost per slice?
8. Are there different prices depending on the design of the cake or the flavors?
9. How much is the deposit I'll need to leave?
10. When is the balance due? 11. How will the baker deliver the cake and is there any extra charge for delivery?
12. Will the baker preserve the top tier for my first anniversary? Or will they supply me with a top tier on my first anniversary?
13. Does the baker have a license to make cakes?
14. Can I look at photos of cakes they've designed?
15. Does the baker offer a cake tasting session? Is there a charge? How many people can come to the tasting?
16. If I'm not getting married in the same town, will the baker ship my cake to the wedding destination?
17. Will the baker use real or sugar flowers?
18. Will the baker speak with my florist to make sure their details match?
19. Will the baker supply a cake topper for me?
20. Will the baker supply me with a cake stand, cake knife and server? Are there extra charges for these items?
What questions should you ask your other vendors? Read on.
1. Do you customize cakes, or are there designs I can choose from?
2. What flavors and fillings are available?
3. What about dietary restrictions -- can you make cakes that are kosher, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free?
4. How far in advance do I need to order my cake?
5. Who will make my cake?
6. How many wedding cakes does the baker make each weekend, on average?
7. What is the cost per slice?
8. Are there different prices depending on the design of the cake or the flavors?
9. How much is the deposit I'll need to leave?
10. When is the balance due? 11. How will the baker deliver the cake and is there any extra charge for delivery?
12. Will the baker preserve the top tier for my first anniversary? Or will they supply me with a top tier on my first anniversary?
13. Does the baker have a license to make cakes?
14. Can I look at photos of cakes they've designed?
15. Does the baker offer a cake tasting session? Is there a charge? How many people can come to the tasting?
16. If I'm not getting married in the same town, will the baker ship my cake to the wedding destination?
17. Will the baker use real or sugar flowers?
18. Will the baker speak with my florist to make sure their details match?
19. Will the baker supply a cake topper for me?
20. Will the baker supply me with a cake stand, cake knife and server? Are there extra charges for these items?
What questions should you ask your other vendors? Read on.