Your East Midlands Wedding - Page number 45 - August/September 2021 (Issue 45)

Every couple wants to have the perfect wedding cake, but it all starts with finding the right supplier. With an array of cake bakers in the East Midlands, finding the ideal company can be tricky. That’s why we’ve created this four- step guide to make to process more manageable. STEP ONE: DO YOUR RESEARCH First things first, there are lots of companies out there all costing different amounts and it’s important to stick to your budget. Rule out any companies you can’t afford, which might be difficult but remember why you set that price limit to start with. When researching companies, don’t just look through websites. Check each supplier’s social media pages to view their work and see if the style matches your day. It’s also the perfect opportunity to discover more inspiration. If you’ve already picked a venue, check with the team if they have a list of recommended suppliers. This is a great way to find local, trustworthy companies they’ve worked with before. STEP TWO: READ REVIEWS Once you have narrowed down your search, the next stage is to read about other couples’ experiences with the businesses. Facebook and Goggle are two excellent places to read reviews, and this process will be your best friend. Here, any issues about the company will be flagged up. By reading through the comments, you’ll discover if the company is reliable, hard- working, fair and if the team has good communication skills – you’ll never want to be left in the dark about anything. STEP THREE: CONTACT SUPPLIERS Once you have completed the above steps, it’s time to contact the companies and we suggest meeting suppliers face-to-face. You can pick a relaxing environment for the meeting, such as a coffee shop and this will allow you to get a feel of the team, connect on a personally level, show inspiration photos, and discuss contracts, which can sometimes be confusing. Meeting in person might not be possible with the current pandemic, but don’t worry as Skype, Facetime and Zoom are all excellent services that let you video chat people from home. When discussing details with the baker, here are a few questions that are important to ask… ❤ How long has the company been running and how many wedding cakes have you created? ❤ Can I view the portfolio of your work? ❤ Would you be delivering and setting up the cake on the wedding day? ❤ Will there be any additional costs that I should know about? ❤ What designs do you specialise in? ❤ How far in advice will you create my wedding cake? STEP FOUR: THE FINAL DECISION When making the final decision, talk to your partner about what’s important to them and together, pick the right option for the day. Take into consideration your theme, budget and gut feeling. Once you have found the one, the real fun begins with cake- tasting sessions and design consultations where your vision will come to life. CAKES 45