Wedding Cake Design
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm sharing with you the most often asked questions that I receive about my wedding cakes. The answers to the questions may be helpful in learning about my wedding cake business and my offerings.
How Much Do Your Wedding Cakes Costs?
Our wedding cakes typically range from $1800 to $2500+ depending on complexity of the design, intricate work and the delivery distance. Wedding cake designs are my original artistic creations.
Do You Have Cake Tastings and Do You Charge For Them?
Yes, cake tastings are a part of the wedding cake design consult. At your design consult, you will receive a luxury cake tasting box to go home with you. The cake tasting box consists of 6 flavor combinations that you chose from our flavor menu. The charge is $75 and includes a one-hour in-person design consult.
When Should I Book My Design Consult/Cake Tasting With You?
Once you have your venue booked, your wedding gown chosen, and your florist booked (knowing what flowers that will be a part of your wedding). These are important steps to help with the design of your cake.
Do You Have A Look Book of Wedding Cake Designs to Choose From?
While I do share my portfolio of cakes, they are for inspiration only. All of my wedding cakes are original designs, not duplicated from any of my other wedding cakes or from another cake artist. I am an artist and cake is my canvas. My inspiration comes from each individual couple when getting to know you at the design consult, the venue, your wedding gown, invitations, and your desires for your dream wedding cake.
Do You Deliver?
Absolutely! In fact, I insist on delivery of my wedding cakes because I have a system in place to keep the cake secure and arrive safely to the venue. All cakes are delivered in the CakeSafe Transport system. It is a plexiglass tall box in which the cake is safety secured inside for transport. My automobile is set at an optimal temperature to assure the cake will not have any issues. In delivering, I can also confirm the cake placement at the venue, assuring a secure table and to take photos of the cake at the right angles.
Do You Offer Wedding Cakes for Micro Weddings?
Yes I do. While most of my wedding cake inquiries are for over 80 guests, I understand that some couples are interested in a more intimate wedding with their closest family members and friends.
What Can I Expect in a Wedding Cake From Your Business?
You can be assured that your wedding cake will be a one-of-a-kind beautiful confectionery centerpiece at your wedding reception. You can expect that all flowers that are included in your design are handcrafted by me (with the exception of food-safe dried pressed flowers). I do not offer fresh flowers as an option on my wedding cakes because they are not food safe products and may contain pesticides or chemical preservatives. Most of my cake designs are covered with a very thin layer of a high-end fondant imported from Italy. This layer protects the cake from outside elements and has the additional benefit of creating a blank canvas for a stunning design.
Do You Offer Naked Cakes or Semi-Naked?
No I do not. In my professional opinion, these types of cakes are not suitable as wedding cakes. They do not offer an original design and the cake is more likely to go stale quickly because it does not have the protection of buttercream or fondant. I also do not offer simple buttercream rosettes or swirls. As previously mentioned, my designs are artistic in nature and do not replicate popular trends.
What is the Payment Policy For Wedding Cakes?
At the end of your design consult, you will receive a verbal estimate of your wedding cake based on what was discussed and agreed upon for the design. Please note that this is an estimate only. You will receive a final written proposal within 24 hours via my Client Management System, HoneyBook. The invoice is attached to the proposal as well as the contract. To book your wedding cake, a 50% retainer and your signed contract will need to be completed. The balance will be due 30 days prior to your event date. Payment will be made through the Contract/Proposal form emailed to you via credit/debit card.
Do You Provide Sketches of My Wedding Cake?
Once I receive your signed contract and retainer payment I will draw up two design sketches for you to choose from based on what was discussed at the design consult. Please note the design sketches are a blueprint for the wedding cake design. The design will evolve from there with additional touches. No design sketches will be released prior to payment and a signed contract.
Do You Offer Wedding Cakes with Dietary Restrictions?
My wedding cake business is not an allergy-free or gluten free bakery. To become a true bakery free of allergens, the kitchens must be separate and all utensils and equipment must not come in contact at any point with any allergens. My bakery comes in contact with tree nuts, soy products, dairy, eggs and gluten.