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Cake & desserts: a wedding guide

A baker bakes the wedding cake and brings it to you. Many bake other sweets too.

When couples book this

About 7 months before your wedding.

Still deciding the wedding

Your wishlist

Answer these before you meet anyone.

  • What look are you picturing for the cake?

  • Any flavors you're dreaming of?

  • How do you picture the dessert?

  • What must the baker be able to make?

Comparing your options

What to ask each one

  • What format?

  • Delivery & setup

How it’s usually priced

Usually priced per serving.

Possible extras: Delivery & setup, Cake stand / display rental, Venue/caterer cutting fee.

Booked and settling details

What you settle once booked

  • Flavors & fillings

  • Design, colors, and inspiration

  • Cake tasting

  • Who cuts and serves?

What to look over

Correct these details as needed.

  • Servings needed

  • Dietary versions needed

The week of the wedding

The day-of sheet

Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.

Across the whole day

Choose which moments to include.

  • Cake delivery & setup
  • Cake cutting

For businesses

The brief a couple sends you has these sections:

See a sample brief