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Selecting
a Baker
Finding a
Baker
Ask friends, family
members,
and other recently married couples for referrals
of good wedding cake bakers in your area. You could also
consult the yellow pages
of your phone directory or ask for referrals from your
other wedding professionals. Of course, you can also
use our local services directory to search for wedding
cake bakers in
your area.
When to Start the Search...
Plan
to order your wedding cake at least two to four months
before your wedding. You will probably want to start
looking for a baker as early as six months to a year
before your wedding. Plan on doing a lot of comparison
shopping at a number of different bakers. You
may be able to save a great deal, without compromises
on quality, by speaking to several bakers before making
any commitments.
Before
you meet with a baker to select your wedding cake you
should know...
-
The date, time and
location of your wedding reception
-
Estimated head
count to determine the size of the cake
-
Wedding colors
or theme to match any decorations on the cake.
Questions to Ask Your Baker
-
How long
have they been in business? Are they a full-time
or part-time baker? Do they specialize in wedding
cakes?
- Do
they customize each cake based on individual preferences?
- What choices for flavors, fillings and frostings
are available? Can you have a
different
flavor
for
each
layer of the
cake?
- What is the price per serving? Are there additional
fees for various flavors, fillings, frostings, decorations,
etc.?
- How is the cake made, using packaged cake mix or
all homemade ingredients?
- Do they have a variety of columns,
pillars, and cake toppers available? What is the fee
for renting these items?
- Will they deliver and
set up the cake at the reception site? Is there an
additional fee for this service?
- Can you see pictures of their
previous work? Ask to see pictures of cakes with
sizes, designs, and styles
similar to what you want for your wedding.
Note: When
making an appointment to meet with a baker ask
if they will have samples
available for tasting. Most bakers
will make a small sample cake free of charge for
you to try at your
first meeting.
Don't order a cake without sampling the
goods first!
Points for the contract
Make sure that you request
a written copy of your order and get a contract
before you hand over any money or
pay deposits. The contract/order should include...
-
General
description of the cake
type, style and decorations
-
Number
of layers & flavors
and fillings for each layer
-
Type
of frosting
-
Cake
top
-
Wedding
date, time
and location of delivery. Make sure the baker
arrives at the reception in time to set up
the cake before the guests arrive.
-
Total
price, including delivery and set up charges
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