How to make the most of your cake consultation

/ Caked Patisserie/

I may be biased, but the cake consultation is definitely the best part of wedding planning!

You get to eat cake, talk about your wedding day, and see your dream cake starting to come to life. All with a cup of tea, sat in a lovely little cake studio. What could be better?

Chances are you’ve had a think about what sort of cake you like, even if you haven’t quite decided yet. It’s good to arrive at your consultation armed with a few details to make the most of the session.

Here are my top tips for making the most of your wedding cake consultation…

  • Make sure you have an idea of how much cake you would like served on the day, and whether you need any for after your wedding day. Is it to serve as dessert, or after a large meal? Will you be having a small celebration the next day? Do you want to keep the top tier? You can check out my top tips for cake portions here.

  • Think about your venue and imagine your cake there. This will help decide what kind of cake to choose. For more information on types of wedding cakes, take a look at this post for some pointers.

  • Pinterest boards are a bride’s (or groom’s!) best friend, and they give me a great idea of the style you’re drawn to. Get pinning!

  • I’ll ask you lots of questions about your wedding plans. It’s not just me being nosey, we might touch on a detail for the cake that you hadn’t thought of. Feel free to bring along any invitations, dress swatches or photos of your flowers.

  • If you have a budget you want to keep within, let me know. I can guide you through options to get your dream wedding cake even if budgets are tight.

  • Make a list of any questions you have- it’s easy to forget them at the consultation.

  • Be open to new ideas - you might just fall in love with something you didn’t even know was possible!

After your consultation, I’ll start work on your designs and send them over to you with your quote within a week. And I’ll keep designing until you’re completely happy.

Consultations are held at my cake studio in North Dorset, just outside Shaftesbury, and usually take about an hour. Contact Claire to book yours today!

Not able to make it down to Dorset? No problem! Caked now offers cake tasters by post, so you can enjoy them with a cup of tea in the comfort of your own home. Let me know if you would like cake delivered straight to your door (who wouldn’t?!).