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Wedding Cake: Frequently Asked Questions

What is "boxed" wedding cake?

Individual pieces of cake in small white boxes for guests to take home. This is done at very elaborate weddings.

How about the wedding cake?

We work closely with Carriage House cakes to provide you with the wedding cake of your choice. The price is $2.75 per piece and we help cut the cake at no additional charge. The cake is a separate fee.

Is the wedding cake included?

Yes, wedding cakes from our Premier Collection book are included. You may also upgrade your wedding cake by meeting with our Executive Pastry Chef to create a custom design or simply choose from our Signature Collection Book. Upgrade charges apply.
We work closely with McArthur’s Bakery to help you design your wedding cake. Our arrangement with McArthur’s includes a discount on the final cake price.
Yes. You will meet directly with a professional wedding cake baker who will customize your wedding cake to your specifications. Our brides rave over our moist and mouthwatering wedding cakes. We pride ourselves on friendly, knowledgeable and professional service.

How much is a wedding cake?

We price our cakes by the number of servings. The cost of the serving is determined by the complexity of the design. There is a flat fee of $35.00 for delivery and setup within the DFW area unless picked up.

What is a Cheese Wedding Cake?

A cake made of fine cheeses. The celebration wedding and party cakes are formed from a tower of farmhouse, artisan cheeses made by small producers and dairies in the UK, selected especially by us for taste and quality. With a great deal of experience, we can guide you to select cheeses that will work both as an ornament and together on taste. Everyone will remember your party from your cheese cake!
It's not a cheesecake. It consists of several cheeses arranged one above the other in the same way that the tiers of a traditional wedding cake are arranged. To make it look like a traditional cake, round cheeses of varying diameters are used. We have now been producing these cakes since 2002, when we first opened our shop in Kirkby Lonsdale

What color is the icing that is used on the wedding cake?

Because butter is used in our French Buttercream Icing, it is not a stark white. In fact, it is more ivory/candlelight color. Some of our cake photos may give the appearance of bright white icing however, this is the result of the camera’s flash against the cake when the photograph was taken.

What is the measurement of a serving of your wedding cake?

We suggest using your wedding cake as a dessert and have found our serving an adequate size after a wedding meal. The dimension of this serving, whether from a round or square wedding cake, is 4”h x 2”d x ¾” w. Each reception site may cut the cake slightly different and may be a question for you to ask them.

What types of wedding cake are available?

Baked in 3 or 4 inch heights we offer Dark Chocolate, Very Raspberry, Exquisite White, Lite Lemon Citrus and Amaretto. If you and your fiancé can't agree on one flavour don't worry. We allow you to have different flavours for each tier at no added charge.

What happens at the wedding cake consultation?

You will get a sample of our cakes, fillings, and buttercream. We will show you a wedding cake catalog with pictures and wedding cake information in it. Then, at that point, we will allow you to absorb information and enjoy your samples in peace. We will check in with you from time-to-time, but we do not hover over you while you are looking. We are always happy to answer any questions that you may have, so we will check-in with you every few minutes. Your consultation should take about an hour. ...
You will get a sample of our cakes, fillings, and buttercream. We will show you a wedding cake album with pictures. Then, at that point, we will allow you to absorb information and enjoy your samples in peace. Your consultation should take about an hour. You can book your cake if you want to at the end of your consultation.

Can you ship a Wedding Cake?

Only some Rolled Fondant Cakes can be shipped. There is no way to protect a butter cream cake from the damage that will destroy it during shipping. A Rolled Fondant cake, however, is not sticky or soft and can be wrapped and protected so that it will survive shipment. The cake to be shipped also has to have separate tiers, (no direct stack), because each tier has to be packaged separately. Please call to discuss shipment of cakes.

How do I order a wedding cake?

Contact Art ‘n Icing to make an appointment. We will find a time that is convenient with you (weekends and evenings are very popular) for a free, no obligation consultation.

How much will my wedding cake cost?

Cakes are priced per person and vary depending on the decoration. Price will be determined at the tasting based on your needs.
At The Pastry Princess, we are proud to offer high quality wedding cakes while offering the best value. Since every cake is unique and customized for your special day, prices vary depending on a number of different factors. Please use our Contact Us link to request a consultation.

Is there a charge for a wedding cake consultation?

The consultation with cake tasting is complementary for all tiered cakes that will serve 80 or more. You may have up to three in attendance at your consultation, including the bride.

How much will a wedding cake cost?

Every cake is priced on an individual basis by number of servings, flavour choice and complexity of design. Please check menu pricing for basic prices. A wedding cake may take 24 hours to complete or 40 hours. On average my cakes fall in the range of $650.00 to $950.00. Some are more, some are less. Wedding cakes require a 30% non-refundable deposit.

How much does a wedding cake cost?

Price is decided by size of cake and amount of décor. Cakes on our website range from $250 to $750. On average, a three-tier cake varies from $325 to $500.
The price of a wedding cake is understandably an issue for those planning a wedding. Here at macmocakes the answer to that question varies considerably. The numbers of tiers, the type of cake, the complexity of its design and the intricacy of its decoration will all affect the final cost. As a very general rule of thumb, our cakes cost between £2.50 and £4.00 per person. ...
Wedding cakes run the gamut in style and, as a result, have a wide range in price. During a wedding cake consultation, you will learn that many choices affect the total cost of your cake. At Marked for Dessert, the price of your cake is a function of the total number of guests to be served, the flavor combinations that you select, and the elaborateness of the design that you create. Your choices for items such as decorative sugar flowers , ribbons, and handmade figurines impact the total cake price the most.
Cakes range between $3.50/person and $10/person. The price depends on the size, design and ingredients. Many people order cakes larger than necessary. For example, you might have 50 people attending your wedding, but you’ll want a 100-person cake to create the “mood” and “photo op.”

What is a fair price to pay for a wedding cake?

Depending on the experience of the baker and degree of difficulty, you can anticipate paying a minimum of $3.00 per slice.

WHO CUTS OUR WEDDING CAKE?

You will start it off and our trained staff will take over. That is included in most of our catering packages and is a free service.

How big is a serving of your wedding cake?

Each reception site will cut the cake slightly differently. However, the standard dimensions for a wedding cake serving is 4"H x 2"D x 1"W. Our cakes are sized slightly bigger, and will still feed as many guests necessary if the reception site cuts them slightly larger.

When do we cut the Wedding cake?

If you wish your Wedding cake to be served with coffee, you would normally cut this after the main course has been cleared. If you wish the serve your Wedding cake with your evening buffet, then you would cut the cake after the speeches. I will announce the cake cutting, so that your guests can take photographs.

Who designed your wedding cake?

We went with Maria's Bakery on 1820 Marengo Street, LA, CA 90033. (323) 224-0488. We didn't want sugar flowers or real flowers. We wanted well-designed cream flowers, thus we were recommended to visit Maria's Bakery. They had the BEST looking detailed cream flowers we'd ever seen! The prices were great and the cake looked better than we could ever have dreamed! Of course it tasted delicious too!

Why is Wedding Cake Island an instrumental?

WCI was originally a travelogue about the coast written by Peter Garrett, but the lyrics were judged as too libellous to publish, so the track was put out as an instrumental (with the exception of a mumble at the end). It is rumoured that only Rob Hirst still has a copy of the original recording with lyrics.

What is required to book a wedding cake?

To book a wedding cake at Cakes By Design we require a $50 non-refundable deposit with the balance of the cake due one week prior to your wedding date. Most of the industry works in a similar fashion with some sort of deposit down and the balance due closer to the wedding date.
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