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Choosing a Ottawa Wedding Cake

Your cake will be a centerpiece at the reception. It should look and taste divine...
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How to Choose
Questions to Ask

A - Have a basic idea of the essentials... such as how much you can afford and about how many guests will be attending. It also helps to have an idea of your colour scheme. Look through magazines or books to start to form your ideas. Will your cake be traditional, modern, or something different, like cupcakes?


B - Form a first impression of the baker through recommendations, viewing the web, or past experiences at the bakery. You may also wish to check with the Better Business Bureau before proceeding. Check the availability.


C - Check out about 3 bakeries to find the one that best suits you. Make an appointment for a consultation and tasting, to make sure the cake both looks and tastes good.

Discuss the style, size, flavour, fillings, type and colours of icing, and the topper. If you wish flowers on top, that will have to be discussed with your florist. Remember that the time of year and the level of formality of your wedding will affect your choice of cake.


D - Sign the contract. Make sure it includes the details (style, size, flavour, fillings, icing, topper...) the final cost (including taxes, and delivery, renting of accessories/designated cooler if any are applicable.) The cancellation policy and back-up plan that should be in writing. Make sure the amount of the deposit and when it is to be paid is clear, as well as how much is owing, and when.

Suggestion: Supply your baker with colour swatches, if possible. You may also like to supply appropriate ribbon to be tied on the knife and server.


Styles
Do you have suggestions? Is there an album that we can look at? (Can you make a cake like the one in this picture we brought?)

Tasting
Can we taste the cake? Is there a fee?

Cost
How much does the cake (style and size) cost? Are there any additional costs?

Delivery/Pick-Up
Do you deliver to our venue? How much does that cost? How do you transport the cake? If we are picking it up, when and where? Do you have suggestions for safe transport?

Refrigeration
How far ahead can the cake come out of refrigeration?

Allergies
Can you accommodate allergies?

Adjustments
What is the last day we can change the size required?

Accessories
So you supply the stand/topper? Do you supply the knife and cake server? When do they need to be returned? Is there a rental fee?

Back-Up Plan
What happens if something goes wrong?

Cancellation Policy
What is your cancellation policy?
 
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