How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 2 – Preparing for the Wedding Cake Appointment

July 27, 2011

Preparing for the Wedding Cake Consultation 1.  It is absolutely not required, but in today’s world most brides have millions of cakes at their fingertips.  If you have time take 10 minutes and look at some cakes on the internet  (our photo gallery is at https://3brothersbakery.com/gallery-wedding-cakes.html).  This will help you make the most of your appointment.  It will help you decide if you are square, round, multi-shaped, traditional, contemporary, all […]

How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 3 – What to Expect During the Wedding Cake Consultation

What to expect during your wedding cake consultation: Cake and filling for you taste!  What’s the fun of the appointment if you can’t have a nosh (taste).  I hear cake tastings have no calories, so make sure you enjoy them J.  (We all wish that was the truth!) Photos or cake samples in their shop for you to view. The ability to help you decide what you would like.  For […]

How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 4 – Evaluating and Choosing a Wedding Cake Baker

Of course, I am prejudiced, but I believe your wedding cake baker should be one who: 1.    Works in a commercial kitchen – no dogs or cats allowed 2.    Has insurance 3.    Is cognizant of food safety and has a health department certificate (ie., the City of Houston gives you four hours to have crème cheese out – includes, prep time, delivery and amount of time sitting out […]

How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 5 – I Know which Cake Baker I would like to Bake my Wedding Cake – Now What?

So you have been on all your appointments, tasted cake and reviewed your options.  You found a baker you like and feel confident about – what happens next? 1.  Some bakers have a detailed contract which you will need to sign. 2.  You will need to provide a deposit  – usually about 50% and it is usually non-refundable.  This deposit holds the date for your wedding cake to be made […]