Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! 

 As your custom wedding cake baker I will be happy to work with you every step of the way in the design of your custom cake to bring your sugar dreams to life. 

All my cakes are made to order with close attention to detail therefore I do limit the number of orders I take each week.

Placing your order early better guarantees that I will have your date available, generally 3-6 months or even earlier for the more popular dates.

Wedding Consultations 

• $20 for a tasting and design consultation and required when scheduling your appointment.

• All price quotes given at tasting are good for 30 days.

• I can accommodate up to 4 persons, including yourself.

• Samples are Chef 's Choice of cakes and fillings along with my signature buttercream.

• It would be good to bring pictures of designs you like, color swatches, your invitation, a photo of your dress and anything else that you would like to use as inspiration in the design of your cake.

•  A consultation does not guarantee your date--this requires a paid retainer and signed contract.

• Please be considerate of my time and of other couples with appointments that day and arrive on time.

 Call or email today to schedule your tasting consultation!

Basic Pricing

• Smooth Buttercream cakes:  $5.25 serving
• Textured Buttercream: $5/serving
• Sheer Buttercream cakes: $4.75/serving
• Naked Cakes: $4.50/serving
• Fondant icing: $6/serving
• Price includes any flavor cake and filling
• Cupcakes are $3.75 ea with buttercream (+.25 filling)
• Pricing for sugar decorations are unique and determined on a cake by cake basis
• I offer a discount if either of the Wedding Couple is a First Responder (police/fire/rescue)

Retainer and Contract

• A 50% non-refundable retainer and a signed contract is required to book your date.  Pricing and availability cannot be guaranteed without a paid retainer and contract.

• The balance is due 3 weeks prior to your event along with your final decision on servings, cake flavors and design

Servings

• Are based on industry standard 1x2x4 inch pieces.  
• Many in the industry suggest about 75% of the number of guests invited, adjusting up if mostly close family and in-town friends but adjusting a bit lower if a large number are out of town guests. This decision is entirely up to you.  Remember, we can always make changes up until the time when your final balance is due. At that time your rsvp's should all be in and you should have a good idea of your number of expected guests.

Photo: Chelsea Lavere Tidewater and Tulle

First Anniversary Cake 

• As a thank you to all my couples, I offer a complimentary First Anniversary cake that you may eat instead of frozen, year-old cake.
• Please contact me 2 wks prior to your date as I will not be contacting you since people often move or change their contact info. 
• Pick-up only as shipping is not available

Flowers

• I am happy to place fresh or silk flowers, greenery, ribbon and topper that you provide.  Caution must be exercised as flowers are not food items nor are they grown, harvested or shipped in sanitary conditions.
• Please work with your florist to make sure any fresh flowers to be used on the cake are free of pesticides and toxic sprays.
• Fresh stems and bare wires should never, ever be inserted directly into the cake for food safety issues.  
• Some flowers are very toxic (callas & hydrangeas) and should never be placed directly on your cake.  Click here to view a list.
• I am also happy to create gumpaste flowers that you may save as a keepsake from your wedding.

Cake Table Tips 

Please have a level and sturdy table set up before the delivery time stated on the contract. Remember, cakes are heavy!

It's a good idea to think about the placement of the cake table.  You want all of your guests to be able to enjoy it and not near anything unsightly (i.e. garbage cans, doors to restrooms, fire extinguishers, etc.) 

Cakes do not fair well in direct sunlight, in front of windows, near air ducts, audio speakers, doors, windows, a lit fireplace or under trees where debris may fall on the cake. 

Tablecloths look so much better if pressed for your once-of-a-lifetime pictures. Items such as cake plateaus, stands, floral arrangements, table runners, gems, twinkle lights or votives also make for a beautiful presentation.

Cake Cutting Tips 

I am not available to cut and serve your cake, however, you may click here for a serving guide.  Here is an excellent link to demonstrate an easy way to cut your cake.

The best advice I have heard from many wedding professionals and has proved true time and time again: cut the cake earlier than later.  You want all of your guests to be able to enjoy their expected piece of cake for dessert. If you wait until too late then many of your older guests and guests with children will have gone home, which is one of the main reason for leftover cake.

Other Cakes 

Please be advised that I do not allow other cakes to be served along with mine due to quality control and liability insurance. I have worked very hard to build my reputation and if there are cakes from other bakers present I will remove my cake with no refund. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Cancellation Policy   

If the order is cancelled by the Customer at any time up to and including the 30th day before the delivery date, any money paid, less the non-refundable retainer and any expenses incurred by Cindy's Cakery llc for their order, will be refunded to Customer.

If an order is cancelled less than 30 days before the delivery date, no refund will be made.

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