The Early Bird Gets the...Cake!
Booking your wedding cake is one of the most important decisions you'll make during the wedding planning process. While many couples focus on finding the perfect dress, venue, or menu, the cake is often left until the last minute. However, booking your cake 9-12 months in advance is essential to ensure that you get the cake of your dreams. Here are some reasons why you should book your wedding cake well in advance.
Limited Availability: The best cake bakers have a limited number of orders they can take each month. If you wait until the last minute, you may find that your preferred baker is already booked for your wedding date. Booking your cake early will give you a better chance of securing your first choice.
Cake Tasting, certainly one of the most fun parts of wedding planning!
2. Better Pricing: Booking your cake early can also help you save money. With inflation causing food prices to be volatile, locking in a price can protected if you the cost of goods continue to go up . Additionally, prices may increase closer to the wedding date as your baker may have to rush order materials, so booking early can help you lock in a lower price.
3. Custom Designs: If you have a specific design in mind for your cake, it’s essential to book your cake early to ensure that your baker has enough time to create your dream cake. It may also take additional time to find a baker that can do the design that you are looking for. The more time your baker has to work on your cake, the better the end result will be.
4. Taste Testing: Most bakers offer cake tastings to their clients. Booking your cake early will allow you to schedule a tasting well in advance, giving you plenty of time to taste different flavors and decide which one is perfect for your wedding. Taste testing could be an eye opening experience. Perhaps you went with a baker because you liked their work, but at the tasting, you discover you don’t care for their cakes! Starting early gives you more time should your first try not work out.
5. Peace of Mind: One of the biggest benefits of booking your cake early is the peace of mind it provides. You won't have to worry about finding a baker last minute, or about whether your cake will be ready in time for your big day. Booking early takes one more item off your to-do list and lets you focus on other aspects of your wedding.
In conclusion, booking your wedding cake 9-12 months in advance is essential for a stress-free wedding planning experience. From securing your first choice of baker to saving money, there are many benefits to booking early. Don't wait until the last minute - book your cake today!