Cake Strategy

The question was popped, you’ve told your family, the date was set with your officiate, and you have hand picked those who will stand there beside you. Now it is time to set about picking all of the little details that will make your wedding day come together. The hunt for the perfect dress is on. What colours will your bridesmaids wear? What flowers will match? What about the venue? The meal? The décor? And of course, ‘The Cake!’

All of the details mentioned above should be in place before you visit your cake baker. But don’t leave it too late or you may not get the designer you want on your special day. Booking the cake has become just as important as picking out your décor. It is not a detail you leave until 2 months before the wedding date or you may be very disappointed by hearing, “Sorry we are all booked up.” Schedule your cake appointment early, with all your other appointments.

Be prepared for when you meet. Look in magazines or on-line at cake pictures. Bring them with you or send them ahead of time. Knowing what inspires you about a particular cake, whether it is the shape, colours or decoration, can be very helpful in the design process. Think about how you might personalize a design with the invitation, embroidery from your dress or a piece of your grandmother’s jewellery. Just about anything can be incorporated into your cake, even your pets. Choose your flavours you would like to taste.

Then, leave the rest to your designer. A cake artist does their best work when they are able to create freely. Don’t over think it! If you plan every detail of the cake when you are not a cake maker, it’s sort of like working on your own vehicle and finding a few left over bolts after you have finished the job!

          The whole process should be a fascinating experience that is fun & yummy! Not something you fret about. If you're not getting that feeling from your baker, find another one. The end result should be that ‘ah ha’ moment when you enter your reception hall and see the cake - second only to cutting and eating your personalized creation.

Article Provided by: The Village Cake Lady