2 Tiers:
2-tier cakes are pickup orders;
no tasting, no delivery.
3 Tiers:
6" x 9" x 12" tiers = 98 slices = $343
6" x 10" x 14" tiers = 128 slices = $448
8" x 12" x 16" tiers - 180 slices = $630
4 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" = 130 slices = $455
6" x 9" x 12" x 14" = 175 slices = $612
6" x 10" x 14" x 18" = 253 slices = $885
8" x 10" x 12" x 14" = 196 slices = $686
5 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" x 14" = 208 slices = $728
6" x 10" x 12" x 14" x 16" = 284 slices = $994
6 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" x 14" x 16" = 308 slices = $1,078
8" x 10" x 12" x 14" x 16" x 18" = 421 slices = $1,473
2 Tiers:
2 tier cakes are pickup orders;
no tasting, no delivery
3 Tiers:
6" x 9" x 12" tiers = 122 slices = $427
6" x 10" x 14" tiers = 166 slices = $581
8" x 12" x 16" tiers = 232 slices = $812
4 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" = 172 slices = $602
6" x 9" x 12" x 14" = 220 slices = $770
6" x 10" x 14" x 18" = 310 slices= $1, 085
8" x 10" x 12" x 14" = 252 slices = $882
5 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" x 14" = 270 slices = $945
6" x 10x" x 12" x 14" x 16" = 366 slices = $1,281
6 Tiers:
6" x 8" x 10" x 12" x 14" x 16" = 398 slices = $1,393
8" x 10" x 12" x 14" x 16" x 18" = 524 slices = $1,834
It is difficult to cut cakes precisely by the charts because it is a freehand process, but they are good for understanding how to cut the number of slices calculated for each tier. There are other methods/layouts for cutting, and although most caterers/planners have their own practiced and preferred methods, the slice sizes are approximately equal at approximately 2" deep x 1" wide x height of the cake tier.
Inexpensive personal wedding/event insurance is available from companies such as WedSafe - or your own homeowner/personal insurance company - that reimburse the cost of amounts paid to vendors for personal emergencies, weather cancellations, accidents, and other cancellations or postponements. This is especially recommended for weddings scheduled during hurricane/tornado, flooding, or snow seasons.
During Charleston flooding, Columbia experienced many weddings trying to move/reschedule at last minute because vendors did NOT reimburse amounts paid - vendors do not control weather or assume financial responsibility for weather events. This personal event insurance covers you and your cost reimbursement, and usually is $200 or less for a typical wedding (very different risk profile than a large commercial event). Start with your homeowner's insurance provider for a vendor/policy recommendation.
Start with an idea, a theme, a sketch, or a photo of a cake you like (yours or ours). We will schedule a consultation to taste cake and create together the perfect design to complement the theme and ambiance of your wedding. As the date approaches, we are here to assist with any additional details. Then when your wedding week arrives, we will create the cake and (optionally) deliver to your reception table.
We can add cake toppers and fresh flowers (from your florist) at delivery as needed. Please arrange this with us ahead of time. Handmade gumpaste or buttercream icing flowers are generally already placed on the cake when delivered.
A box for the top tier, and a separate box for leftovers, are left under the cake table at delivery (usually in the kitchen or with the reception planner if the table cloth is not floor length).
Flavors include:
Two traditional cake flavors are included at no extra cost, anywhere in the cake. Extra charges may apply for premium flavors, more than two flavors in the same wedding cake, for extra-tall cake tiers, and for fondant base icing. All cakes are made from scratch. No mixes are used in any of our cakes. Buttercream icing is also handmade here at the bakery.
We are consistently told at bridal shows that our cakes taste the best at the show, and that the white wedding cake is reminescent of old-fashioned bakeries remembered from childhood. Fondant cakes are ever popular, and our buttercream-iced cakes are so smooth, they are often mistaken for fondant-covered cakes.
Prices are primarily by serving and begin at $3.50 per serving plus tax, dependent upon design, composition and size.
A nonrefundable $200 down payment locks in your date, and the remaining balance is due by 2 weeks before the wedding (PayPal or major debit/credit card, cash, check). Unconfirmed cake quotes are good for 14 days.
Delivery fee depends upon distance from the bakery, Friday delivery during rush hour traffic, logistics such as stairs, grassy yards, elevated stages/platforms, time required to complete designs that must be assembled on-site, and adding decorations that cannot be attached before delivery. We do not overcomplicate this or add on charges for every little thing, but these are real delivery considerations for fragile wedding cakes. Typical three-tier and four-tier cakes can usually be delivered fully assembled and ready for placement on the table.
Cancellations within 60 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
Optional silver or gold cake stands are available for a rental fee plus a refundable deposit. The deposit is refunded when returned undamaged by Wednesday after the wedding. A drop-off location for this purpose is available 24/7 with no appointment. (Delegate - instructions and directions are attached underneath.)
So sorry, but we do not offer sugar-free, gluten-free, or dairy-free products at this time.
Will my cake melt in an outdoor summer reception? We have seen even fondant cakes melt in the shade on 100°F days. We do not recommend outdoor placement of cakes when the temperature exceeds about 75°F, and have not tested for exact tolerance levels for fondant and buttercream as ingredients vary and suppliers change them from time to time. Humidity would also be a factor. Please note that food colors fade very quickly in direct sun, and this could happen before your reception even starts.
Cake cutting is usually done by the catering or venue staff. Please coordinate with your planner.
Cake tops & knife/server sets are not included as these are keepsake/decorative items provided by the bride.
Can I taste cake without a consultation? Cake samples are complimentary and available only at an in-person consultation or at a bridal show.
$343 plus tax & optional delivery is the starting cost for a 3-tier round buttercream wedding cake for 98 guests (86 if the top tier is reserved).
For smaller weddings of less than 86 guests, a 2-tier cake can be ordered for pickup to save cost. These can be customized and firm quoted from an emailed photo or sketch for convenience, and paid online.
For full wedding cake service with tasting and delivery, the $343 minimum plus tax and optional delivery applies regardless of the cake size.
We do not offer cupcakes.
This is to lock in a date. We will verify availability of your wedding date and lock it in for you upon receipt of this $200 down payment. This amount will fully apply to the cost of your cake. Please enter your name, wedding date and contact info on the next screen. We will contact you asap to confirm receipt and schedule next steps.