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Can we still have a large multi-tiered wedding cake even though we're having an intimate wedding?

We're having a small wedding of 30 people, but I love the look of a four-tiered cake. What are our options?

Updated : 15/05/2023

9 answers

Unique cake flavour ideas

Hi there, would love to know what some of the newer and more interesting cake flavour combinations are to surprise our guests.

Updated : 8/05/2023

4 answers

Does it cost more for cakes to have a New Year's Eve wedding?

Would we be looking at surcharges or different pricing for our wedding cake if our wedding was on nye?

Updated : 7/03/2023

12 answers

Do cake makers provide toppers or do we source them ourselves?

If not, where is the best place to buy? (Can we hire any?)

Updated : 20/02/2023

9 answers

How far will a cake company deliver?

Hi there. We want to have an out-of-town wedding but are curious, if we find the cake we love, how far they can travel without getting wrecked, or how far cake companies are willing to deliver. Are there any extra costs? Thanks.

Updated : 3/02/2023

6 answers

Popular vs surprising wedding cake flavours

Hi there - starting to think about wedding cake flavours. Curious to know what are the most popular and what guests love the most vs unique/surprising flavours they might not have tried before? What should we request at a cake tasting?

Updated : 5/12/2022

8 answers

What wedding cake styles will be popular in 2024?

Hi there, what do you predict will be in/popular for wedding cakes in 2024/25? Are there any unique trends on the horizon?

Updated : 29/09/2022

6 answers

Can any wedding cake be adapted to gluten free or vegan?

I'd like to have vegan and gluten-free options for my wedding cake. Is that doable? Can most types of cakes be made gluten-free or vegan? Would there be an extra charge for that? Thank you.

Updated : 20/06/2022

14 answers

How far in advance do we need to book a wedding cake?

What's the usual lead time on a wedding cake including tastings please?

Updated : 23/07/2021

12 answers

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