Wedding Cake FAQ
How do I secure my wedding date?
To see if we have availability to make your cake touch base by emailing lindsay@whiskedonfections.com and if our schedules align then the next step is to purchase the wedding cake tasting box. Once you purchase the tasting box your wedding date is reserved on our calendar for four weeks after you enjoy your tasting box. During that time we will work out details for your cake and we will send over a proposal & contract- once payment of your first deposit is made your date will be fully booked.
How do you hold tastings?
To make it easier for everyone to enjoy their tasting box we offer virtual tastings. Place your order for our wedding tasting box and include your preferred date to pick up from those listed on our purchase page. After you enjoy the tasting box we coordinate a virtual meeting to discuss design details and logistics.
Pick up of tasting boxes is from our West Orange workshop.
We also offer venue tastings, please inquire for availability.
What do your wedding tasting boxes cost?
We charge $100 for our tasting boxes and if you choose us as your cake decorator that amount will be applied towards your final deposit. The wedding tasting box includes three beautifully decorated mini cakes in your selected flavors and reserves your date on our calendar while you make your decision.
What if I want to pick up my tasting box on a date not listed?
Great attention to quality & detail is put in to each tasting box that we create and we reserve one weekend each month to put them together. If you would like to ordera tasting box for a date not included in our release dates we can coordinate based off of our availability and it will be considered a custom order, therefore the cost of your tasting box will not be applied to your final deposit.
My venue requires that all vendors have proof of insurance- can you provide this?
Yes, we are insured and licensed and will send over a copy of our certificate upon the receipt of your first deposit.
If I’m still deciding on my cake decorator how long in advance should I secure my wedding date?
Depending on the date it is recommended to book your date at least three to four months in advance, with longer lead time given for higher demand time frames (May-October). We can only commit to a certain amount of wedding cakes per weekend so it is best to book earlier to guarantee a spot.
We love a particular cake- can you recreate it outright for us?
It’s great to have an idea of the aesthetic you are looking for and we would love to take that design idea to create a cake for you that reflects our unique style with the essence of your inspiration picture.
I heard that displaying a fake cake & serving sheet cake is a great way to save money- do you offer this?
While certain wedding cakes might be able to utilize fake cakes for display (think allergen substitutions or weddings with at least 200 guests) there is little cost benefit for a standard sized cake.
Do you use real flowers for decoration on wedding cakes?
While we can use real flowers to decorate your cake we highly recommend that gum paste and wafer paper floral decor is used instead- real flowers are often saturated in chemicals like pesticides, growing hormones, and some flowers can be toxic. If you are set on real flower decor for your cake and have specific flowers in mind we can arrange flowers provided by your florist at your venue.