When Should I Book My Wedding Cake?
So, you’re starting to plan your wedding. It’s a pretty huge feat, with a to-do list as long as your arm. However, experienced professionals will definitely help you feel cool, calm and collected, so be mindful of who you are choosing to help you organise your big day.
Your wedding cake should not be a last minute scramble. Cutting your wedding cake is the moment when you and your new spouse officially become a team, and it should be given the thought it deserves.
When to Book Your Cake
Ideally, you should start booking your cake 6 to 9 months in advance, but in my humble opinion, the earlier the better! I know, it feels like your wedding is a lifetime away, but cake designers book up fast. Sometimes really fast. So unless you want to be scrolling through pre-made wedding cakes, start looking as soon as possible.
Why You Need to Put Down a Deposit
Deposits are like frosting - it holds everything together. Without a deposit your wedding date is still available for other couples to book, so it’s important to put your deposit down with your favourite designer fast, if you don’t want to miss out. I usually ask my customers for a £100 - £150 deposit, other bakers might ask for a little more. Think of it as your way of saying, “Yes, I’m serious about my cake and I really love your designs”.
Not only does it secure your date, but it also ensures we can start planning early, which gives us the best chance of creating something magnificent. Most importantly - it gives you something to be excited about to while you’re stressing about everything else you need to do. I like to do all the hard work for you and come up with unique designs for you to fall in love with.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Bottom line: Book your cake early and put down that deposit before your dream cake gets snapped up by another couple with an impeccable sense of timing. Get ahead of the game, and you’ll have one less thing to stress about. And your wedding cake will be all the better for it.
If you’d like to check whether your wedding day is still available in my calendar, simply send me a message. I’m always happy to help!
