The Consultation!

I often have bride's ask what exactly happens during a consultation.  Well, a lot happens.  Fist, if you have any photos or colors you want to incorporate into your cake it's always a good idea to bring them along.  As a visual person, it really helps me get an idea of the theme of your wedding. 

• Usually the first thing we do when you arrive is go over the details (date, time location, venue, etc). 
  
• Once I have that information down I allow bride's to look through my albums while I prepare their samples. 
  
• Then, everybody's favorite part...tasting several different flavors of cake! 
  
• We then begin to customize your cake.  We will select the shape or shapes of your cake based on your estimated guest count. 
  
• After that we will discuss design.  Bride's are always free to choose a design from my album, from a magazine or online article (I can always work from photos), or we can customize a design specifically for you!  There have been many times I've created designs based on a bride's dress or other image she is using in her wedding. 
  
• After the design is flavor!  Together, we can discuss some good flavor options.  Some things to consider, if you are having a heavy meal it might be better to go with a lighter cake.  Summer weddings prefer lighter cakes as well, whereas a winter wedding does better with a heavier or more dense cake! 
  
• Once your flavors are selected we draw up a contract and go over the details one more time!  At that time bride's are free to leave a deposit, which will secure their date/time, or they can go home and think it over for a few days.  One thing to consider though, I cannot hold dates for brides so bride's who take a while to choose their baker after a consultation might risk losing out on their baker of choice.  It's always a good idea to book as soon as you have selected your vendors!