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How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

Jan60504 Posted: May 23, 2003 04:21 PM+

Jan60504 MEMBER SINCE: 2/03 TOTAL POSTS : 255 WEDDING DATE: Jun 05, 2004

Posted: May 23, 2003 04:21 PM

How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

I have over a year until my wedding, but this wasn't something I was thinking about because my hall was including it. Now I think I'm switching to a place that does not include it... A whole new thing to think about

So, when is a good time in the planning process to start thinking about this? Also, while we're on the subject, any recommendations for bakers? Thanks!

MarcellaBella Posted: May 23, 2003 04:22 PM+

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Posted: May 23, 2003 04:22 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

My hall provides the cake, so I won't think about it until 3-4 weeks before.

LnP2003 Posted: May 23, 2003 04:25 PM+

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Posted: May 23, 2003 04:25 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

let's see.... i got engaged may 5th, 2002.... so i'll say i started thinking about it may 6th!

ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jordan Posted: May 23, 2003 04:29 PM+

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Posted: May 23, 2003 04:29 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

I'm in the same boat as Marcella.

I'd say collect pics of what you like...gather opinions on different bakers...you could probably book with a baker whenever you felt like it - if you prefer to get things out of the way.

yabbobay Posted: May 23, 2003 05:29 PM+

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Posted: May 23, 2003 05:29 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

my cake was included in the hall...but I still wanted a say in it...

I probably met with our halls baker 3-4 months before the wedding...otherwise I would have picked it out with my catering manager 6 weeks before the weekend...

if you want a baker...I would check outAudrey's Bakery in West Sayville they did my cake...the guy was fabulous to work with...and best...the cake was DELICIOUS!!! really...most of the time I don't like wedding cake...but I was blown away how good it tasted...

heres a picture of it...it was rolled white chocolate on the outside instead of icing...

Jan60504 Posted: May 23, 2003 05:37 PM+

Jan60504 MEMBER SINCE: 2/03 TOTAL POSTS : 255 WEDDING DATE: Jun 05, 2004

Posted: May 23, 2003 05:37 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

That is such a great looking cake! Did you have to pay extra for something like that (above what was included in the hall)? I'll definitely check out Audrey's!

yabbobay Posted: May 23, 2003 07:00 PM+

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Posted: May 23, 2003 07:00 PM

Re: How far in advance do you have to start thinking about the wedding cake?

I think I may have had to pay extra...he said it all depended on the price of chocolate the week of the wedding...well I didn't pay a dime extra...

that might have also been b/c it was his first time doing a cake like this...and he put it in his portfolio...or maybe b/c I trusted him...