Not only is it important to choose the right cake size for your wedding, but finding the right time to cut the cake in your reception timeline is just as crucial. Cut the cake early to avoid leftover slices.Īfter all the effort you and your baker have put into the cake, the last thing you want is for it to go to waste. Drape the table with matching linens, flower arrangements and other details to match your wedding style. A round table is perfect for circular cakes, but a linear design (or additional desserts, like cupcakes and cookies) may call for a larger rectangular table. Showcase the cake in front of a window, with a spotlight or surrounded by candles for the best presentation possible. So why not show it off as much as possible? Designate a table at the reception so guests can admire your baker's handiwork before the cake is cut and consumed. Your wedding cake isn't just an ordinary cake-it's a one-of-a-kind creation that was handmade for your special day. Give your cake the spotlight in its own area. My personal cake delivery service includes a box for the top tier to go home in, a flavor card for the caterers and a mandatory signature at the bottom of my contract, confirming that the cake is delivered as contracted.'Ĥ.

'If by chance the cake is a five-tiered cake or larger, this will be delivered in multiple pieces due to its weight and assembled on-site at the venue. 'Wedding cake will be quite cold upon leaving my business, and this two hour window allows it to come to room temperature by the time it is to be cut and served,' says Lynn. Leaving enough time for cake delivery is important when your baker is adding the finishing touches, but it also gives the cake a chance to thaw out after being stored in the bakery's refrigerator. 'Also, you want to give yourself time to do any repairs, touch-ups or additions if needed.' 'On the wedding day, deliveries are set at two hours prior to event time for just cakes and three hours prior for dessert tables, props or showpiece cakes,' says Taylor. Finally, ask your baker if you'll need to be on-site to approve the delivery, or if you can designate your wedding planner (or a trusted loved one) so that it's one less thing you have to worry about. Complex cakes may not necessarily arrive in their final form, so your baker may build in extra time for the assembly on top of accounting for travel and possible traffic. Wedding cake delivery takes coordination (and usually a refrigerated van), so be sure to discuss all the details with your baker before the wedding day to align on expectations. Create a delivery plan for your wedding day. Again, the topper can be left at the cake table, and I will put it on the cake when I arrive.' 3. 'Some toppers are super easy to slip into the top of the cake, while others are heavy and require supports within the cake to keep them from tipping or falling. 'If you have a specific cake topper, I always like to see this well in advance of delivery so that I know what I'll be working with when I arrive at the venue,' says Lynn.

Be sure to confirm everything with your baker a few weeks in advance in case they need additional details. If you're working with a wedding planner, they can make sure that the supplies are ready to go for your cake baker-otherwise, it might be helpful to designate someone in your wedding party to handle it. Other decorations, such as the cake topper or serving set, should be brought directly to your venue on the wedding day. 'They will simply leave these on the cake table and I will place them on the cake upon delivery.' 'If you decide to have fresh florals placed on your wedding cake, your florist will provide these so everything in the room will match,' says Lynn. Depending on your decision, you may be responsible for purchasing accessories after the consultation or coordinating with your other wedding vendors for certain supplies.

From intricate handmade sugar flowers to fresh fruit or fondant details, your baker will share possible cake designs based on your budget and desired look.

When it comes to wedding cake decorations, the possibilities (and costs) run the gamut. Share decorative cake accessories with your baker in advance.

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