Bellacroft’s Wedding Cake Q & A

As you might learn, your dream wedding cake can be ordered from a baker, a caterer, or even your wedding venue. When ordering your wedding cake, there are some things that you should consider such as: the price, the workmanship, the quality and, of course, the taste. Be sure to check with your venue as many locations will charge you an additional fee if you order your cake from an outside source such as a baker. Don’t worry, ordering from a baker who specializes in wedding cakes will ensure you are getting exactly what you want for your wedding cake.

You also have to talk with you groom about other cake details: size, shape, color, decorations, flavor, filling and frosting. An experienced wedding baker who specializes in wedding cakes will advise you how much cake you will need, what flavors are popular, and which frostings will hold up over the course of your reception. Many frostings are delicate and will discolor in a particular heat/temperature. Don’t hesitate to ask for a tasting session to be sure that you love the cake, filling and icing combinations.

Once you narrow down your choices for a baker here are some questions to ask before making a final decision:

1. How many years have you been designing and making wedding cakes?

2. What are your specialties?

3. What is your most popular flavor?

4. What is your most popular filling?

5. What frosting would you recommend for our event?

6. Do you have photographs of some recent cakes you have made?

7. Can we sample your wedding cakes?

8. Do you freeze your wedding cakes?

9. How far in advance should I order my cake?

10. (If applicable) Can I order a groom's cake?

11. How much is my desired cake?

12. How much per piece does my desired cake cost?

13. What is your cake pillar fee?

14. What is your cake plate rental fee?

15. Are these fees refundable upon the return of these items?

16. When must these items be returned?

17. Do you offer a specialty box in which we can freeze the top tier?

18. If so, How much does this box cost?

19. When will you deliver the cake?

20. What is your delivery fee?

21. What is your set up fee?

22. What is your payment policy?

23. What is your cancellation policy?

24. Do you offer a money back guarantee if something should happen to the cake?

25. Do you have liability insurance?

Once the cake is situated and ordered, it is time to select your cake accessories for the cake cutting ceremony. This includes your cake topper and cake serving set! Bellacroft features hundreds of wedding cake accessories!

Cake Serving Sets

Bellacroft’s Bridal Fashion: Wedding Dress Myths Unveiled

Many brides fear the myths that are constantly being brought to their attention. While many of these myths are fun, others are brutal and are feared by brides. Here are some of the common myths and superstitions that surround the wedding day:

1. Rain. It has been said that if it rains on your wedding day, many tears will be shed during the marriage. On the other hand, many other customs show that rain is a sign of good luck and will bring blessings to the marriage. A rainy wedding day also foretells of many children to be born to the wedding couple.

2. Shoes. Decades ago, the father would pass one shoe of the bride's to the groom to signify him giving his daughter away in marriage. It is also considered good luck for the groom's mother to throw a shoe at the bride as the couple leaves their reception so that the bride and her mother-in-law would forever be the best of friends. In addition to these, the bride should wear penny in her shoe while being married for good luck and wealth.

3. Wedding Gown. Years ago, it was considered good luck to have a piece of the wedding gown, so then the dress was literally ripped to pieces with the bride still in it. It is considered unlucky for a groom to see his bride in her wedding dress as well as for her to try on the wedding dress more than one time after alterations. Many brides don’t know that it’s considered good luck for her to enter the venue on her right foot.

4. Wedding Ring. The wedding ring is believed to be sacred and should not be lent to others to try on, this is sure to bring bad luck and even the possibility of unfaithfulness. If ever the wedding rings are removed by a bride it must be the groom who returns them to her fingers to continue the good luck.

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