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The Process

When it comes to planning a wedding, the number of decisions made by the bride and groom over the course of a few months can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where does a bride even start? Aside from picking the perfect venue and finding the right catering, you’ve got colors, theme, favors, menu, bridesmaid dresses, AAAAH!!  The options feel endless!

 

One thing you won’t need to worry about is missing a step when it comes to planning one of the most important pieces to your wedding: your wedding cake!  Nancy’s Cake Designs will break down the process of planning for and purchasing a wedding cake so you don’t miss a beat!

 

1.  Let’s start off with what we call a vision board. This board can be anything that inspires your dream wedding and it’s overall look. Your board can can be physical but most will keep it digital now a days.  Photographs found in magazines can be placed on a physical board.  Pinterest boards will allow you to pin dozens of cake ideas which will help our team capture the essence of your wedding.

2.  Once you’ve nailed down the style, theme, or look, we then draw our attention to the color scheme that you would like to implement onto your cake. These colors can be reflective of the bride’s dress (i.e off white vs ivory) ensuring that the tones and shades  of the cake will compliment her dress on the wedding day rather than clash with it.

3.  You’ve gotten through the toughest part.  You know what you want and can now begin your search to find your cake designer.  Wedding cakes are difficult to ship so looking for a local designer is key.  You can start by doing your research online to find your local wedding cake bakeries.  Go through each designer’s website and check out their galleries.  See if some of their work matches the look that you are trying to achieve.  Pick your top 5 and skim through their testimonials, reviews, and social media pages.  Once you’ve narrowed it down to your top three, call and schedule your cake tasting!

4. Now you can move on to the cake tasting, a favorite here at Nancy’s Cake Designs!  It’s time to put your taste buds to the test and try various cake flavors, frostings, and fillings.  The consultation is where you’ll get the chance to discuss design, elements, and added accessories that will make your cake uniquely you.  During your consultations, you’ll also have the opportunity to request a quote for your cake.  Don’t forget to ask for the delivery quote!  You’ll need to have your venue’s address to get an accurate estimate.   Now that you have all the information you need, you can make a decision based on flavor while staying within your budget. Yeah!

5. The fun’s not over yet! You will also want to explore the option of adding a groom’s cake to the festivities! Grooms cakes are a great way to show off some playful creativity through design and theme. They can be based off the the groom’s favorite hobbies, shows, sports, or anything else that might give the cake some character and your wedding a show piece.

6. As you finish planning the last details of your cake you’ll want to add any additional accessories including cake toppers and cake stands. These accent pieces can be found at local crafts or party stores or ordered online.  Be sure to drop off your cake stands or toppers with your designer before the wedding day and they will take care of the rest.

7. One question we hear often is: what should we do about our top tier cake?  Tradition has it that the bride and groom will remove the top tier and save it for their first year anniversary.

7.a Here are some options you could consider.  It is possible to wrap it in seran wrap and place it in your freezer until your first year anniversary date arrives.  You will want to remove the cake from the freezer and leave it in room temperature for 4 -6 hours before unwrapping and eating.

7.b A alternative option would be to place an order for a small 6” cake replicate of the top tier of your wedding cake 2 weeks before your anniversary to enjoy a freshly baked cake.

 

You did it! You’re now covered on all  bases when it comes to planning your cake for your wedding day.  Some wedding details can be easy to overlook but we hope we’ve made your checklist complete!  Whether you are a planning a small wedding at home or a large wedding at a venue, your cake wedding process can be fun and custom tailored just for you!