Sure, planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but of all of the tasks you’ll need to check off your wedding to-do list, picking out your wedding cake is definitely one of the most fun. You'll get to enjoy tasting delicious cakes, fillings and frostings with literally NO GUILT. You have to know what you'll be serving your guests, right?!?! Brittanie, Owner and Designer of Abbie Cakes shared with TWW Events her insider tips on how to make your confection commitment, well, a piece of cake.
How much cake should be ordered?
We recommend serving no more than your expected guest count. There are many factors that will contribute to guests deciding to eat a slice of cake: dietary restrictions, people watching their waistline, and time of cake serving (if later in the reception, many guests will be too busy mingling and dancing to eat cake!). We often suggest ordering a cake with a few servings under the expected guest count.
How many flavors do you suggest ordering?
We are all about giving your guests options! You don't want to overwhelm them with options, but it is always nice to have more than one choice for preference, dietary restrictions, etc. If you're having multiple tiers, we recommend different flavors/filling combinations per tier. Another option is to have the same flavor of cake in all of your tiers, but mix up the fillings in each tier for a little variety!
Photographer // Lily Photography by Dusty Perez
Cake // Abbie Cakes
Since it is so hot during the summer what do you suggest for taking care of the cake?
We believe that buttercream is what cake dreams are made of! We would not want you to have to forego buttercream just because of the weather. We recommend the cake be delivered and setup immediately prior to the reception. For indoor receptions in the summer months, we often deliver the cake 2 hours prior to the start of the reception. For outdoor receptions, we will deliver approximately 1 hour prior to the start time. If your cake is delivered earlier in the day and then stored in a refrigerator, same timelines apply for bringing it out and setting up on the cake table. Because Arizona is so HOT even indoors, the cake will come to room temperature quickly. So don't take it out too early!
Do you suggest the couple bring a picture of their concept to the design meeting?
We are all about the creative process at Abbie Cakes! There are SO many beautiful cakes out there, especially on Pinterest, which is a go-to for many couples planning a wedding. We encourage brides and grooms to bring those pictures that they’ve pinned and saved for us to see! However, more importantly, we would LOVE to see your invites, color scheme, decor, textures and/or fabrics you will be incorporating in the wedding. We want to create a unique, custom design that suits your wedding perfectly! These details will help guide us in the creative process.
What’s the latest trend in wedding cakes?
Textured buttercream designs and semi-naked cakes with fresh blooms are here to stay! However, something else that is catching on quick is hand-painted designs! Oh, how we love the creativity with edible paints! Another trend is a cake table with multiple cakes! The fun with this is being able to create a variety of designs that all tie into the wedding details. Of course, variety in flavors as well!
Cake // Abbie Cakes
Photography // Lieb Photographic
Cake // Abbie Cakes
What other suggestions would you give a wedding couple?
Trust us! Creating stunning, unique, and delicious cakes is our passion. We want to collaborate with you and your wedding team to deliver the perfect addition to your special day! Also, if there is a budget you have allotted for your wedding cake and desserts, let us know. This is very helpful in creating a design, as some techniques and design elements can cost more than others.
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How much cake should be ordered?
We recommend serving no more than your expected guest count. There are many factors that will contribute to guests deciding to eat a slice of cake: dietary restrictions, people watching their waistline, and time of cake serving (if later in the reception, many guests will be too busy mingling and dancing to eat cake!). We often suggest ordering a cake with a few servings under the expected guest count.
How many flavors do you suggest ordering?
We are all about giving your guests options! You don't want to overwhelm them with options, but it is always nice to have more than one choice for preference, dietary restrictions, etc. If you're having multiple tiers, we recommend different flavors/filling combinations per tier. Another option is to have the same flavor of cake in all of your tiers, but mix up the fillings in each tier for a little variety!
Cake // Abbie Cakes
Since it is so hot during the summer what do you suggest for taking care of the cake?
We believe that buttercream is what cake dreams are made of! We would not want you to have to forego buttercream just because of the weather. We recommend the cake be delivered and setup immediately prior to the reception. For indoor receptions in the summer months, we often deliver the cake 2 hours prior to the start of the reception. For outdoor receptions, we will deliver approximately 1 hour prior to the start time. If your cake is delivered earlier in the day and then stored in a refrigerator, same timelines apply for bringing it out and setting up on the cake table. Because Arizona is so HOT even indoors, the cake will come to room temperature quickly. So don't take it out too early!
Do you suggest the couple bring a picture of their concept to the design meeting?
We are all about the creative process at Abbie Cakes! There are SO many beautiful cakes out there, especially on Pinterest, which is a go-to for many couples planning a wedding. We encourage brides and grooms to bring those pictures that they’ve pinned and saved for us to see! However, more importantly, we would LOVE to see your invites, color scheme, decor, textures and/or fabrics you will be incorporating in the wedding. We want to create a unique, custom design that suits your wedding perfectly! These details will help guide us in the creative process.
What’s the latest trend in wedding cakes?
Textured buttercream designs and semi-naked cakes with fresh blooms are here to stay! However, something else that is catching on quick is hand-painted designs! Oh, how we love the creativity with edible paints! Another trend is a cake table with multiple cakes! The fun with this is being able to create a variety of designs that all tie into the wedding details. Of course, variety in flavors as well!
Cake // Abbie Cakes
What other suggestions would you give a wedding couple?
Trust us! Creating stunning, unique, and delicious cakes is our passion. We want to collaborate with you and your wedding team to deliver the perfect addition to your special day! Also, if there is a budget you have allotted for your wedding cake and desserts, let us know. This is very helpful in creating a design, as some techniques and design elements can cost more than others.
