Texoma Bride Guide | Issue 007 | Summer/Fall 2020

THE PERFECT CAKE FOR YOU
Cake is the traditional wedding dessert, with everyone waiting with baited breath to see
if the groom is going to smash the cake all over his new wife’s face, but there is no rule
anywhere that says you must serve cake. Many couples who want to serve a wedding cake
alternative, yet still want the traditional cake cutting, will order a small cutting cake for
the reception.
Not really a cake person? Serve pie. Love ice cream? Set up a make-your-own sundae bar.
Remember, this is your special day, everything about it should reflect you and your fiancé.
THE CONSULTATION
As you browse Pinterest and wedding sites looking at cake designs, start to gather inspiration.
Take a close look at the cake designs that resonate the most with you. Are you in love with the
idea of a rustic buttercream cake decorated with fresh flowers, or does an ornate cake covered
in fondant make you sigh?
To help you decide which bakeries to visit, look at their websites and social media to see what
aligns the most with what you are looking for. When you meet with the bakers, bring along
pictures of the designs you like, and even pictures of those you don’t.
We recommend booking your cake designer about six months before your wedding. If you are
feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, you can wait until up to three months before. The best
bakers will fill up months in advanced, especially during the busy wedding season.
Designers aren’t mind readers and this will help them get a clear understanding of the look
you’re going for. Don’t expect them to copy the design outright. Allow them artistic license to
incorporate your personalities and their creativity into the final product.
HOW MUCH CAKE DO I NEED?
Wedding cakes are typically priced per
person and serving sizes are typically 1” x 2”
in size. Work with your baker to determine
what you’ll need, but these numbers will give
you an idea of what to expect based on the
number of people on your guest list.
SQUARE CAKES
6”: 18 servings
8”: 32 servings
10”: 40 servings
12”: 72 servings
ROUND CAKES
6”: 10 servings
8”: 28 servings
10”: 42 servings
12”: 56 servings
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