Popular Questions I ask in a Consultation!

Today, I'm turning the tables a bit.  Face to face consultations are so important when designing a custom cake.  I ask a lot of questions and some probably seem like they aren't important for the cake...but they are.  As your cake designer I don't want to just know about the cake.  I want to know about the entire wedding.  Why?  Because as we begin to discuss design elements to your wedding day I can help guide you on what small decisions to make concerning the cake that will tie it into your reception flawlessly.  Some couples get thrown off guard when I start asking a few of these questions, but rest assured it's not just small talk.  I'm learning about your wedding so I can guide you through all the millions of pinterest ideas floating around there!  

A few of the questions I might ask are:

1. What will you be serving your guests for dinner?  This is an important question for me to ask.  If you are having a certain style dinner there might be a flavor cake that will pair nicely with our meal of choice.  Or, if you are having a heavy dinner then a lighter dessert is the way to go.  
2. What is the overall feel of your wedding?  As you are looking through styles of cakes some can be very formal and some can be informal.  Do you want an elegant black tie affair or a casual and fun celebration with family and friends.  Believe it or not, your wedding cake will help add to the overall feel of your wedding.  Knowing this information can help me guide you towards the right cake design for the feel of your wedding.
3. Tell me about your bouquet and centerpieces?  You can tell a lot about a bride based on her bouquet.  If your bouquet is more of a tight ball you will probably want a very symmetrical and tailored cake. Whereas, if your bouquet is a loose floral bouquet then a more whimsical design will fit your style wedding.  The same concept applies with centerpieces too.  Flowers, candles, burlap...they all tell a story and create a picture.  We want to make sure your cake fits into that picture flawlessly.      

If we haven't sat down together for a private consultation and tasting contact me and we can set that up!  I would love to help you design your ideal wedding cake!