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Your wedding cake is an important part of your special day and there are thousands of wedding cake stores that you can choose from. The problem is that not all stores are created equal. You may have to be a discriminating shopper for you to find the right wedding cake store.
How much for this and that?
One of the first questions you should ask your wedding cake store is the price. It’s easy to get carried away by the wedding cake store accessory display. Too many frills however may cost you up to $1000. You may consider ordering a plain cake and buying the decorations and accessories yourself at a craft store.
How long will this take?
Experts agree that every wedding cake store would usually take up to six months to finish your order. You should however ask your wedding cake store for a guarantee that they can deliver on their specified time especially during peak seasons.
What ingredients are you using?
There is more to this simple inquiry about cake ingredients. You would want to ask your wedding cake store about cake ingredients not just so you can scrimp and save on the cheapest cake but because cake ingredients are also not created equal. You or some of your guests might have gluten intolerance or nut, egg and milk allergies. Make sure to ask your wedding cake store for alternatives to allergy triggering ingredients.
You also need to ask your wedding cake store about taste. Buttermilk generally tastes better than fondant and margarine but can leave a lot of grease with too much shortening. Fondant is more expensive but can give a more elegant look. Fruitcake has a rich taste but is more expensive than the common sponge cake.
What about the weather?
It may not have occurred to you but you should ask your wedding cake store what they know about cakes and the weather condition. A good wedding cake store will be able to tell you that some cakes simply do not hold well in extreme heat. Make sure you inform your wedding cake store about the exact details about your venue.
What else am I allowed to do?
It would be great if you found a wedding cake store that will cater specifically to your personal tastes by allowing you to customize. At the same time however, a good wedding cake store will not allow you to go about without guidance. Your wedding cake store should be able to advise you about the appropriateness of your cake details. You don’t want your cake crashing down on you just because you insisted on having an ice cream cake at the beach.
What else should I know?
A good wedding cake store will provide you with all the necessary details about your cake without you having to ask them. Some stores however may not have such great customer service so make sure that you remind your store that they may have not mentioned an important detail or two.
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